The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-21

At St. Louis on the eth, twenty -four cases and six
deaths reported
The 9th from New Orleans. buried twenty-five persons
her way up, who had died on board of cholera-al
The cholera has disappeared entirely from Memphis
Theatrical and Musical.
BowEnY THEArRE.-The very general appreciation
with which the various Shaksperau plays, lately pro-
duced in such excellent style at this house have been
received, has induced Mr. Hambn to continue the Sc
ries and on this evening, will commence the third
week of the classic drama. Henry VIII" is to be
Mr. Ryder that of the Bluff King Henry Gilbert the
Cardinal Wosey; Miss Taylor, Anna Boeyn Messrs.
Mcfarland, Duff, Stevens, n. b Clarke Jordan Wi
We remember seeing Mrs Shaw in the part of Kathe-
ine during her last engagement at this house. 1t
Almost majestic and queen like performance and sure
that she will the present OCCASION play it in
the finest style Mrs S. has been playing most SPLEEN
didly all through her present engagement and sup
ported she is by such excellent company her
merits actress have shown out most conspicuous
Iy The part of Cardinal Wolsey could not be put in
better hands than Mr.. Gilbcrt's. This gentleman is
Of the most careful and judieious actors the
stage and in characters he cannot be excelled
We have never seen him as Wolsey but anticipate a
good performance from him. Mr.. Ryder, too, as Hen
ry, will doubt do tie part WE'LL in fact may look
evening. The farce Of Past Ten o'Clock' will con-
cude the entertainments Mr. Bass taking the part of
DOGGY. 1t is very funny affair. The house will no
doubt be crowded.
BROADWAY THEArnE.-Mr. Vache takes a benefit at
the Broadway this evening, and presents bill which
cannot but meet the appreciation of the play going
public The first piece of the evening is to be George
Loves excellent five act play, Loves Sacrifice" A
fhow to the reader excellent cast The play in such
hands Dyotts, Vache's, Lester's, Hadaways Miss
Wallack's and Mrs Abbotts, cannot but be SAFE The
aftcrpece will be the Comedy Of Errors" in which
Messrs. Yache and Hadaway personate the two Dro-
to the BROADWAY must be- prepared to- re
sst the effects Of immoderate laughter for laugh they
must at this comedy As to the merits Of the BENEFIT
ciary need only say that he is general favorite
and If all who wish him will only prove their
good wishes by purchasing more tickets the
house will be filled, and Mr.. V's interest materially
served.
RNArIoNAL THEATRE-There will be entire change
performances at this house during the present week.
the spectacle of the "Enchanter has been laid aside
for awhile and comedy and farce will reign supreme
period and this avorte actor will this evening" appear
Rover in the sterling old comedy of &" Wild Oats y
1t is part in which Mr.. Clarke will appear to much
advantage, and as Messrs HELD Triton, Pardey, W. b.
Chapman, Booth, Herbert, Mrs. Woodward, and Mrs.
Chapman all cast in the piece it will be performed
well throughout. We should think Chapman's Ephraim
Smooth will be most admirable piece of acting. The
musical farce Of Crossing the Line will be play
cd This is n farce that always amuses an audience
nightly, and played it is by the National company
it Is well worth seeing double Irish Jig and some
grotesque dancing by Miss Carne and Mr. Yates with
the very laughable farce OF His First will
conclude tho entertainments We perceive new local
drama is in preparation. We presume Nose Sykesey
& Co. will be on hand In 1t.
Burrows TnEArRr.-The comic opera of the Pet of
the Pettcoats will be performed at Burtons Theatre
this evening. 1t is most amusing affair and is in
competent hands for to- nights performance The
Wager' will also be performed. Burtons Theatre has
become widely known in city. that it is hardly
to write in praise Of it. Theatrcas very
well patronized at present, and the Chambers street
house has its full share Of patronage. The truth is
that the proprietor and manager both Of them pos
sesscd Of common sense enough to procure and put
upon the stage pieces which will suit the public This
is much more consistent than to establish an ideal
standard far above the popular taste and then await
the event Of improved appreciation the part of
the public Pursuing one course, manager will be
individuals following the other course, he will serve
the public please his patrons and their willingly
contributed shllings Burton is a sensible man ; he
appreciates generous public and gives out plays to
suit those who patronize him.
MISS BRIESri.-This very promising actress and
sweet vocalist is spoken Of in the highest terms du-
ring ker engagement at the Pittsburgh Theatre Her
songs in the celebrated opera, Child of the Regi.
ment," were received with the greatest enthusiasm
Mn. DYorr's IESErIr.-We have great pleas ure in
announcing the benefit of this distinguished actor and
great favorite, at the Broadway Theatre, Friday
evening next IL ever actor deserved public patron
education every way qualify him to sustain the en-
vabe position he now holds in the hstronic profess
sion.
The DisrIN FAMrLv-Thcse delightful musicians.
whose scientific performances have charmed our ci-
will give three concerts this week. at the Taber
nace. We advise those who love pure harmony to pa
tronize them.
DrMrsTrR's CoscGnr.-The last concert of this favo-
rite ballad singer off this evening at the Taber
nace. The programme contains some Of his choicest
songs.
CHRfsry's MrvsrRrLs-Thcrc is but little left us to
say favor Of these Mnstels they have so complete
ly the favor of the public that every body knows
well can tell them that Christys band give
the most brilliant concerts every evening" and that
their have been crowded every night during the
past three years They have achieved for them selves
the most widespread reputation and comport them
selves as to uphold 1t too. They give most splendid
programme this evening including their famous Voy-
age Musicale,
MADAM AuGUsrA.-We much pleased in hearing |
that this chaste and truly accomplished danseuse
engaged by the able manager and incompatible actor
in his line MIR Burton Of the Chambers Street Thea
tire. She will likely appear there this day week in
new and beautiful ballet. OF Madam Augustus excel.
for all who have seen her admit that she ranks the
highest of any in her profession danseuse evidence
ton in the finished schools of the terpsichorcan
art Burton always on the alert to please his patrons,
has shown by this selection sound judgment and
hope his efforts will be well sustained by his numerous
friends and the public generally.
CAMrRILL's MiSsrnELs are doing grand business at
the Apollo. They sung to upwards Of six thousand |
persons during the past week and their original pro-
grammes are arranged in the happest manner Luke |
West in his new comic dances. Keeps the audience in
high state Of amusement and Peel with his bones and
the other members of the company each do their parts
finely. They will sing every evening this week
The SIAMEsr Twins will continue for short time Mt
the Apollo Rooms where they are happy to receive
visits They interesting pair and IL affords
them pleasure to give every information to those who
seek 1t, regarding their peculiar condition.
CHINESE MusErM.-This grand collection of Chinese
articles is most admirably arranged The various
groups OF figures the size Of life sxty in ai arc all
dressed in the various costumes Of the different classes
from the Emperor his throne, the beggar at the
gate The paintings. lanterns. specimens OF Chinese |
work &c. are all well worth seeing
VoIGTLANDER's McRocosMrc Views are nightly exhi-
bited before crowded audiences The complicated and |
delicate apparatus requisite to produce these views
been months in preparation and the result shows they
have been most accurately and scientifically con- |
structed The astronomical views splendid rs are
also the landscapes, portraits Of distinguished men, &c
hoDgL OF THE CRY OF NEw Yonx.-A splendid model
Of our city on platform Of 500 square feet size
being exhibited Mt the Minerva Rooms. IL is a most
complete aiarevery house, street. lane, highway, and
way OF the city Is there also all the public build
ngs, churches. parks, fountains steamboats, packet |
ships &c. IT forms q most instructive and amusing
exhibition IL Is to be seen from A. NJ to 10 r. M.