The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-23
Theatrical ana Music al.

BowERY THEArRE-Last evening was performed at
this popular theatre the avorte play OF the Three
Gusrdsmen," to an overlooking house The piece
sustained with that ability and spirit that invariably
the in this temple legitimate
drama This piece has had long and successful run
The entertspment concluded with the local
comedy entitled Nose Joe, and jack which called
forth peals OF laughter
BRoApwAY THEATRE.-Yesterday evening, Mr.. MUIR
dech made his last appearance prior to protracted
tour to the South. The entertainments selected for
the occasion Of the most sterling dramatic merit
consisting Of play, entitled walter Raymond or
the Lovers Of Accomsc and the excellent and standard
comedy of THE nconstant The former piece written
by lady Of this city Is melo drarsa and received
with enthusiastic applause Mr. Murdoch in the roman
tic character of Walter Raymond acted his role with all
his accustomed ability and peculiar originality prov
ing himself be scco pished and talented actor
In his tecond character Young Mrable he acquitted
lis superior acting unbounded applause. Tomorrow
evening Miss Charlotte Cushman appears as Julia, in
the " HuDchback " We are informed by Mr. Corbyn,
Der agent that she played splendid engagement In
Boston
NmLo's GAnDEN-TRIuMpHASr Success OF THE New
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather yesterday evening this splendid temple of re-
fined amusem ent filled with numerous and bril-
liant assembly drawn thither by attractions of the
most extraordinary kind. Last night was the second
representation Of the pantomme OF Raoul or the
Magic Star" which in every respect has entirely ecps
ed every other production Of the Ravel Family The
magpifcepce of the scenery and the elegance Of dresses
and decorations, form sight which cannot be
ed The ten tsbleaux all In point of conce pton
and execution, upquestionaby unexceptjonable; but
the second, where romantic labyrint of rocks, with
hermitage, Is represented the sixth with the grand
view Of Venice by moonlight, the houses being illum
pated and gondolas softly gliding over the waters;
the Iinth, or the Rocky Mountain pass, with
glimpse Of Hades, the abode OF Raoul and in par
ticulAr, the tenth afordipg view OF the abode Of
the planets where the tasmanic star is to ascend
to its place in the blue ethereal skyform the most
cons peuous and the most gorgeous Such Is the mag
pcence Of these Representations and sHch the oeies
ta grandeur OF the TENTH that the behoder is utterly
lost smazement and admiration. We may freely
assert that this grand production Is without parallel
In the theatrical annals OF New tork and we predict
that it will enjoy long run Niblo, who aSsrs with
ndefatgable zeal for the pleasure of the public aud
who, for tho completion of this new, gigantic under
taking necessitated to lay out vast of
money certainly deserves the most extensive patron
age ard advise all those whs wish to something
grand exceing every thing they have before, TO
pay visit TO Niblos Garden. This pentomime will be
repeated during tue whole Of this week
Burrows THEArRE-The performances at this favor
lite place Of amusement are such as to command
audience at any time Burton, as manager has great
tact, and his unceasing exertions to produce every
novelty are well rewarded by crowded houses. The
excellent comedy ofthe SERIOUS Family great hit;
1t is Of the best pieces have ever Seen Burton
as Amipxdab Sleek looks and acts the puritan TO so
much advantage, that the audience cannot resist in
dulsing Ia immoderate fits Of laughter Brougham ss
the dashipg, frocsome Captain Murphy Mcguire, is
quite at home, he Is in every character he uoder
takes he Is coed comedian and q great fsvorits
Mss Chapman. as Mrs. Ormsby Delaine, the dashing
OF characters IL made with such excellent drs matte
judgment by Burton, that from the highest to the
TO the pros sson and great to the audience
To- morrow evening, fine bill" The Serious Family"
Santa Claus" and the Laughing Hyena."
NAIrosAL THEATRE. This theatre as usual was ex-
ceedipgy well attended to witness the burlesque
called the Female Guard or Aladdin a. wenderful
Lamp" followed with the Lost Diamonds" and the
farce OF the "Siamese Twins" For to night an
excellent bill is offered consisting of the Female
Guard" the Dumb Sayoyardn and the laughable
petite comedy Of Astrnopy."
MTcHEiL's OLyMric TnsArRr.-Yesterdsye evening
being the benefit Of Mr. Bishop and the last night Of
his engagement, this favorte place Of amusement
exceedingly well attended notwithstanding the in
| eemopcy Of the weather The entertainments com
menced with repetition OF the grand comic opera en-
titled the Barber Of Seville" which acted with
much ability and received with every mark OF pleasure
and sstisisction Miss Mary Taylor as Rosias and
MIR Bishop Fiorso, sung their respective roles with
taste and expression The opera followed by the
| petite comedy of"Napoeons Old Guard wherein Mr.
and Miss hutchinson drew forth by their superior act
ing, the Applause Of all present The smusemsuts
concluded with the bsrlssque Of Brittania and iber-
MIA which went Of with much succe,s adording
great deal Of merriment and laughter. On Monday
evening viii be performed for the first time In America
anew comic drama, entitled Hold Your Tongue the
musical extravaganza OF the "Msgic Arrow frank
Mclaughlin" and the Enchanted lslen
ITALIAN orEr.-The third representation OF Don-
zetts opera bufa, Don Pasquse," attracted large
semblase OF fashionable citizens Friday evening.
sgnoriDs Dorghese, as Norma seems, II possible, to
improve the part every successive personton She
Is finished actress and her charming display Of
cazatien given with such grace aud purity,
aided by countenance lighted up with occasional
sotened by the thrilling influence Of ber melting
ody What power the ex.rcse Of Thu divine arc has
over the mind IL should be cherished one Of tho
avenues which lead to the elevation OF society-it i'm
proves the temper. and charms away the corrosive
snzieties Of life alafesta Don fasqualss yicau,
as persopsted by Rossi Cors very fair also
that Of Ernesto by signor juidi Don Pa.quae In the
han - Of ssDquirso Loaf nothing his truly comic
ton and able representation OF AN bachelor
full Of crsduty but very kna hearted drew forth re-,
peated cheers. Sgnorina Borrhese called before
the curtain. and Was greeted With hsarty cheers In
fine we have seldom seen audience so enthusiastic
and delighted ~ on that evening rhis beautiful
opera will be plsyed again to morro~ evening.
Cnnsrr's Ora. HovsE The negro melodie, and
choruses as sung by this famous band the
d great profit TO the manager. The guitar player Is
great fsvcrite and his execution that pl-sug in
strument IL greatly admired Zorer the primA donzs
OF the psny possesses the most coun
ter.enor voice we have ever heard his fetto goes
an extraordinary compass The other members are
equally good in their respective departments
Cncus-As1os PI.cx.-Ths Christmas holidays have
commenced In earnest at the circus Carlo, the trick
Riches" on Monday night for his beoeat ON thirst.
day there will be three grand
ing si.srnoon and e,ssins; Gossin narIo and s.eoy
H. now the largest and best appointed OF that
appeared In this city We understand Tryon has made
arrangements take this troupe to Boston alter the
holidays TO perform 1t the Hossrd ithenmum-wal-
lett who has made hit IN fhsdelpha goes With him
AnrhiosS MusEua.-Every afternoon aud evening,
there nre very amusing performances at this theatre Of
comic fun and merriment In. vaudevilles and pan
tomimes are ably filled by company q comedians
and the celebrated Msrtipetti family Pete Norris oc-
ca,ionsy gives his rich and peculiar Yankee songs
and stories and several dances are also introduced
sgnor Blitr the celebrated magician and vsutrilo-
gaist has engaged the Society Library during the
holidays His learned canary birds perform the most
extraordinary sts; they do everything but talk rhs
hrst performance commences Monday Dso 2ith.
hsre will ke euts stpfu
ss in the evening.
MsnynoissLls LovssSrr, the Hungarian vocalist,
has recovered from her late indispoeiion caued by
severe cold
MIR FsHRsy IL playing at Syracuse.
Mis-, CusHsA-'s shskspsrisn readings have not been
attended with success In Boston
TBE FLosIBA ISDrars-Tbe Jacksonville (Fla J Ne,ss
ssys;-We learn that General rwiggs has addressed
letter TO Col ID Hopkins, expressing his confidence
that the Indians would under the mild prrsustop "
money. consent TO rmigrae from the State we also