The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-16
ItiAestsjAki ANA ie0slaej,

RawIkt THktgaB,-lThe new ronsstie And taelo.
dramatic play entitled Ehrensein, and iuundsd on
jsucss celebrated novs was performed hers last
ming and passed of with much success. The scenery
and incidents give much effect to the piece and all
have been got in a highly crcdtable manner by
full and effective cast. Burke, as Sickendoft per-
formed with his usual power and abiltyand the new
piece will be repeated this evening The various in
cidents upon which the plot is founded must BIO fam-
liar to the readers of the popular work Of the ceebra
ed Novelist referred to- MIR Marshall will perform the
part of Count William, Mr. Dyott that of Herr Maven,
and Mr. Clarke that Of Ferdinand. " The King and
~ will also DO performed The able talents of the en-
tire company at present connected with the Bowery,
will ensure for this new piece popular reception.
CHATHAM THEATRE.-Tho touching drama of the
Sealed Sentence" the first piece last evening at
this house; It is most beautiful story, and was adm
rably acted by the company at the Chatham. Held
Vary Winans, Mrs G. Jones, and the rest Of the
pany performed their parts to admiration, and the
getting up Of the entire piece reflects much credit
the manager. The representing the ship AND
the execution board, was very cleverly done, and
was highly applauded 1t will doubtless have Ions
rum and will be addition to the long list of success
full pieces brought out under the present gme at the
Chatham New York as it isn followed. This is tn,
most original and amusing local extravaganza evel
produced in New York We think extravaganza II
scarcely the for 1t though, Us it truly depicts
aggeration; be that It may though, 1t is popular
ever and Nose, in Chanffaus hands, Is the chsrac
ter Of the day The spirit Of the Waters" concluded
the bil-it went of with the usual sciat. The same
bill IL to be repeated this evening.
Ma. DEMPsrER's CoScERr.--A highly fashionable
and select assembage Of tho admirers of Mr. d 8
powers was present last evening Mt the Tabernacle
and enjoyed rich the occasion of his
He sang several of the most popular airs Of the day
among which were several of his composition
I" The Lonely Old Wife - loudly applauded. Mr.
nnvx oil.
distinguished popularity In New York and his balla,
entertainments will always secure for him full au
tbs and ID. his
assembage throughout the entertainment.
CHnsrY's MINsrRELs.-These genuses are progress
sing the same as ever-that 10 say in the most
csssful and harmonious manner. They are, certainly
the greatest Ethiopian singers in tho city-every
body at least, thinks So and therefore, it is SO
They do not lose jot of their comicality or fan-ol
the contrary, 1t seems to increase nightly
,MrLoDEos.-At this house, the Virginia Minstrels
evening
ing and talented company.
MAJOR Tom THUMB will hold another levee at tn
Minerva Rooms, this evening. The little fellow IL car
rying oil before him. and has thrown down challeng
for any to appear who Is of smaller statur
than himself; but though small in stature he is not
in spirit being most chivalrous and magnanimou
little fellow.
Miss Wemyss has just concluded an engagement a
Buffalo. Her acting is highly eulogSed.
The Olympic, Qate Nation ally theatre, New Orleans
was about to be opened on the 9th inst The compan
was to be made up from the stock Of the st. Charlie
and American theatres Director w. Deering
Dr. Collyers model artists are still In New Orlean
and are about to give some choice pictures
The Montplaisir troupe dancing at the Louisvll
theatre
Mr.. Collins having completed his engagement at tn
Broadway theatre, in this city is now playing at tn
Walnut street, Philadelphia. He is much favorit
as ever.
Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, the 18th inst.
The Heron family have been playing an engagement
at the Avon theatre, Norfolk, Va.
Madame Anna Bishop was to give concert in Me-
Orleans, on the 8th inst.
The Steyermarksche band are playing with gres
success at Louisville, Ky.