The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-03

Nh WALL, THE BLIND IRISH HARPER-We are In.
formed that arrangements on foot for rendering
to Mr. We'll, the blind Irish harper, complimentary
benefit. From what have lssred of them aud
there Is every to believe that 1t will result In
the collection OF very hsndsom sum for the old
harper.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowrRr THEArRx.-It was worth the price Of admit.
tanee last Monday evening, to the house full of
joyous holiday folks that assembled within the
walls Of the Bowery theatre Before the perfo.
commenced every seat was filed, In pit box and gal
leIy, Shskspeares and ALL and puzzled men the
boxheepers when the crowd kept asking then for
seate indeed the office OF is no
such anght, and IL requires great powers persus
zion and no little eloquence to stem the impotence Of
officers at the Bowsry theatre however are remarkably
civil and polite, and finally all odated to
their wishes, and the curtain rose for the drama
OF Wallace" before as well pleased audience
a. ever assembled holiday night or tho
performances we can say but little, IS from
more than glance at the stage. We saw, however,
N Clarke, rs the noble Scot, appear to much ad-
HighlsnsI costums, amusing the folks highly. Ths
rest of The entertainments went off capitaly The sf
ternoen performances were also very we'll attended
In fact both Christmas and New YEARS. day have been
mott profitable ones to the theatre and most pleasant
enes to the audiences st6t The bill was again
new-yesr's day holiday did not seem to be by auy
means gone from those assembled For to- nights bill
we refer to our list Of smusements
xHEATRE-AS0n,
splendid theatre, presente with increased acld
msgninoence, and success, the beautiful romantic
spectacle Of " The Count Of Monte Christo.n No
piece splendid, more attractive or more pecu.
srly adapted to this particular Of hilaity
mirth could possibly have been selected this oc-
casion by the able management Of this great
II has, besides, been conceived gotsup, and
style Of such extraordinary splendor richness suits
all have ever seen Of the kind before The scenes
are rich and beautiful beyond description; those
peoisy OF the interior Of tho grottos. in strict
justice. only be compared with the rich msgiuations
of the Arabian Nights, of which incredible pictures
these scenes ere, however, positive and romantic
realization. This drama must be seen to be appre-
dated We confess that In its gorgeous spleudor, 1t
passes cur utmost powers Of description As to tas
interest beauty the whole tale ana its chsrae
tels is tee we'll known to all who have read or even
only heard OF this great and work Of Alex
Dumas is absolutely thrilling exciting aud over
flowing with interest. To this Is added company Of
performers studded with names bright in fame, aud
vicious to psrculsrize for the acting of the
whole company Is unequalled for talent perfection
and am. ;, beauty Again to night, anotscr opportunity
will DO Afforded OF seeing this grand drama
NATIONAL THEATRE.--Both the afternoon and eve.
ming performances at this house, on Monday, were
finely attended On both occasions, Is many tickets
were sold Is the house could accommodate and
then very properly the sales stopped. This
very excellent plan as 1t saves any dissppont.
ment at not getting seats readily, which sometnes
occurs on such evenings. The new troupe Of Vienna
dancers made quite hit In their dances and all ths
performances went off well. The dancers will doubt
become very popular at the National while on the
subject Of dancers by the by, would ton little
Miss Csrline who has time been attached to
this company and her dancing is always recsved with
much applause, her performance Of Columone in the
Scott C. W. Clarke and the rest Of the compsny plsvsd
"psuon ard Pvthias' In the evening very admirably
is one Of Scotts best pieces and supported he
sppsor to much advantage in It Chaufrsu,a New
isar's present from the public mn,t have been
viii be- ve 5ss r week the PER-
Lady of Lyons" was performed last evening MIR
Ciarle taking the part of Claude. and the Vienna
ballet frorps's dancing, and Harlequin" concluded
The house was we'll attended Tonight, Mr.. Clarke
takes his benefit and makes his last appearances.
Msss,s Holland Waeott and Miss Clarke have yoluu-
tetrfd their services and first ratio bill will be pre-.
scented.
Burrows THEATRE, last evening, in spite Of the
extreme cold was we'll filled On New Years night
the crowd was go great that quite large number were
unable to obtain seats This attractive place Of
amusement appears to be gaining nightly the esti.
nntion OF the public and we'll II may, the manager
spares no pains or expense In getting up such pieces
take the lead in all such local pieces The Cslifor
MA Gold Mires was played again last night aud from
ne applause this piece receives shows conclusively
tbat MT Burton will realize considerable gold by his
o'seipgp IN Chambers street. without bepg compell-
ed ed to eress the Isthmus of Panama The Midnight
Watch was played for the fourth time, last night
This piece is not well cast as ma otners OF Mr.
Buttons pieces Mrs. Brougbsm is beyond a doubt
avery excellent actress, but In ths piece, where she
introduces French song. I. would be mrch better
omitted, her voice Is not adequate for the task
Mr.. Burton an the old Grenader, and Mrs Knight
their respective characters. Where's Barnum,"
nnissed the evenings entertainments To night
California Gold Mines "a bill that must certainv
draw good house
CnRmTYs MiNsrRELs keep In their usual sue
cessful manner. Their performances Mo nday last
much crowded and their programmes most hand.
somely performed. They will 60 improving their
etsr BY the Of new
success.
The NEw ORLEANS SERENApEns have moved down
Town 70 the Society Library where they will give their
beautiful concerts every evening this week They did
finely on New Years day, and commenced 1s4O with
reey elegant tingipg and mnstrelsy, and they fully
carry out their promise to join elevated and classical
music with truly chaste and healthy humor.
CsMrBELLs MrrsTRrLs will this evening give ope Of
Their popular concerts at Washington Hall, Newark
We would advice the residents Of that city to avail
Themselves Of this opportunity, as Campbells band
have grand reputation here in New York
VAN AMBuRoH's ZooLoercAL HALL IS AND AZ
BowERY.-f any testimony wanted to prove the |
public taste for exhibitions Of all that Ia rare and
curious IN the requirements Of geological soencc It
woud be readily recognised in the crowds that bese
the above exhibition; and scarcely know in this
holiday season, scene Of enjoyment rations or
instructive than the Geological Hall, where the best
order Is preserved and the most perfect onndencs
secured.
ihE CHINEsE MUsEUM.-The long and pnxiousy
expected Introduction Of a Chinese Mu,eumE
amongst the many other natural curiosies that form
> feature in our city epjoyments-was received with
,pthusiasm their opening at $50 Broad way Mon
lay evening. We ehsll not anticipate, by any da.
'crption, the immense variety Of characters civilized
md otherwise. that this collection develops but we
recommend the public to judge for themselves, and
pay witt to what consider highly intellectual
md rational scene Of Amusement, emine ntIy calcu.
ated TO illustrate the manners and habits Of those
Historical.
MADAM ANNA BrsHoPs Cove Enr.-The Taberna-
lie, last evening" presented very fashionable assem
oleRe Of citizens but by means rs large As We
anticipated, considering the great attraction OF the
venipg. IL was what is termed good paying house.
We have already given an extended notice OF this
rand musical treat-the admirable arrangement |