The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-19


piece, Mr. Murdoch exhibited his sterling TALENT he
seems to be fitted for such characters The audience
were much gratihed and exhibited their appreciation
MI M. took the character Of Dick Dashal in very
lively and spirited To night will be enacted
the tragedy Of the "Robbers."
NIsLo's THEArRE-We have had another peep at the
scenery which has been expressly painted for the
comic psntomime to be produced at Nibos Garden
Thursday evening. and must pronounce 1t the most
splendid and gorgeous have seen. There Is
which is truly magnfcent-it IL brilliant
tons and everything necessary to produce it in the
utmost splepdor, in keeping with the scenery Mr.
Jerome Rave the Inventor of this beautiful fairy pan
tomme aided by his entire corps, Is unceasng in his
efforts to make 1t one of the most attractive spectsces
that has ever been produced in this city. The pan
tomms is entitled Raoul, the Magic Star" The
characters BY the Rsvel Family, assisted by
tensive corps de ballet The explanation of every
in this piece will be contained In breo neatly com
piled, which can be had as the audience enter the
theatre. Although Mr.. Niblo has been at
expense In getting up this superb affair We sure he
will be fully compensated by large and fashionable
audiences every night, for a long term.
BURROWS THEATRE The new farce OF the Laughing
Hyena," and other pieces Of light and amusing cha
racter were performed at Burtons, last evening TO
very large audience. Indeed, do not recollsct
having large attendance at this any other
place of amusement In proportion to it's sise for long
time. The consequence was, the actors and all
cernsd, in good spirits, aud did their best to
please their patrons and the evening WAS spent very
agreeaby The new comedy" The Serious Family
is decidedly hit and the ottener 1t Is repeated the
better it is liked From the rising of the curtain Ia
there is gap in the blu Of smusements in this the
atre THE, with the other Inducements which 1t holds
out has made Burons one of the bss places
in the CITY
MTcHELL's OLYMPIC Enthusiastically evening
this favore place Of mt crowded to
by highly fashionable audience attracted thither by
series OF the most amusing entertainments, which
commenced with the comic drama entitled Lavatsr
the PhysiognoInist - which sustained with sdmi-
rable ability throughout, aud witnessed with every
mark OF satisfaction. Mr. Nickinson who psrsonated
Lsvater, acquitted himself to the admiration of all
present The drama was followed for the first time by
a and original local buretta written by Mr. Wal
cot and entitled g Frank McLaughlin'' which, from
the local interest possesses afforded Infinite pleasure
keeping the whole assembly convused with CONT
nual laughter Mr. Walcot as Frank McLaughln
gave evidence Of much wit, droery and originality
This production has proved to be decided hit and
will undoubtedly enjoy long run. The amusements
concluded with the NEUROLOGICAL burlesqus Of Tele-
machus" and the farce called the Omnibus" both of
which passed off exceedingly WELL giving rise to much
merriment. To night is presented a bill of uncom-
monty rich attractions consisting of the grand comic
opera Of the Barber of Seville the burstts Frank
Mclaughlin" the farce How to Die for Love- and
the farce of Peggy Green adjustments which GER
tainy will draw another crowded house.
AsTon Place ITALIAN OPERA Housg-Bs.Errr OF
MILE BoRGBrsr.-The FIRST performance OF Donzetti's
opera buna Don Pasquae,n which took place last
night for the beueht Of the prima donna went of in
very brilliant style aud Mile Borghese reapsd har-
vest OF applause and of bouquets not onlyor her
qusite Staging but also for the refined manner in
which she acted her part of Norma. The talents Of
this caniariee in comic part had been to
so much advantage as in this opera. Her first Caba.
ied dun bTdrd Sorrizeto was complete triuu phi; both
the sndeDte and allegro given with skill and
elegance not TO bs surpassed and her Jmc trio with
Don Pssqusle and Doctor Malatesta, lin the second
act An patel iasciate, - sang and acted
most admirably but it in the charming finale Of
the opera that Mile Borghese put forth all her power
and she was rewarded with many plaudits Just re-
ward for her orita aud the beauty and finish of her
execution Agreat number ofbouquets two white doves
ara shower OF printed poetry in Italian asd English
language, thrown at her fee. the stage Sgusr
Ilossi Corsi, Doctor Mslstesta was supsrlativey
hum His singing of the part excellent and
SignOr
In the role OF the unfortunate " Don Pasqualen was
usual very funny He depicted the miseries OF the
poor husband with drolery of distress uits amusing
His performance throughout q real comic treat
signor Guidi gave the celebrated serenade, Come
geiu'l with the skill OF accom- plished usican;
and in the part Of Ernesto, he more successful
than before in the other operas which hs made
his debns AS for the orchestra, Max Maretzek led
II with his well known ability, and the whole OF
the partition were delivered with much brillAncy.
The chorusses good One of the features OF
this musical soe was the presence at the theatre OF
the Hungarian patriots, among whom was Nile Jagea.
When they entered the two boxes which had been
offered to them by lie Dorghese the whole audience
rose and received them with three cheers to which the
noble defenders Of freedom responded with bows and
salutations. In short the benefit night of Mile Bor-
Rhete vas great affair, and tho opera OF Don
Issquale had such success, that 1t will be repeated
ths evening.
In this place OF amusement, SO densey crowded Is
Mechanics Hall, every evening The success OF this
band Of negro Ministries Is without parallel. There
is great variety In the and they are
generally such as TO please the vsters The
negro songs are rich, and the choruee harmo
The dancing Of George Christy and sheppard Is ex.
cellent
AMERICA, MusruM.-lf variety be the spice Of life,
where can be found, not within the PRECINCTS Of
this old and fsvorte resort The greatest natural
curosies here be seen, well the most funny
merry and highly amusing performances In the shape
OF vsudevilles, comic psntomimes comic snsing and
dancing.
BARSEY WILLIsNs.-This celebrated Irish comedian,
has been play Ing successful Bal
tmore he Is nov In Washington, and appears shortly
In Pittsburgh.
Cmcus AsroR PLacrA very entertaining descrip tieu
OF amusement takes place every evening at the cir
Gus In Eighth street The most beautiful equestrian
feats, by an excellent company Posturing vsulting
gymnastics, tumblipg, &c Miss Mary Carroll appears
In the leopard cage, and plays with the animal with
out the slightest apparent apprehension Of danger The
clown 10 fun OF spoot and merrment and IL sure to
make the greatest sages laugh heartily. In nne an
evening can be spent here with much pleasure.
CuiEIsr RooMS-Gliddon's Panorama Of the Nile
still continues to be- exhibited at the above room
FEELING Of gratfcaton and pleasure warmly par
ttepated In by the audiences that visit the exhibit
tion. The life like views which are brought before the
eye, are Of very interesting character and very