The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-24

owe heavy debt to Dichsns-but we live in age
when ie roteea Ia propre,e. Be that IL may The
Haunted Man" is an excellent pi.ce and produces .
fine effect though it cannot be compared to "Dombsy
play, with bis usual comic talent. and unrivalled
ability. Mr. Brougham, as the Ohost-what an idea
Of Vi. sh1. sd bis s:s
altogether, In the other parts 10 and the
characters throughout are we'll sustained. "Ths En-
chanted lsle" followed truly enchanting piece and
encbantngiy performed. On some other occ aston we
propose to into the merits of these two pleas
Ing and delightful dramas. Meantime for variety Of
entertainment beauty Of performs nd
preparation, there is no place like Burton's.
NArIoNAL THEArRK.-After thi week, F" Waooustsn
will be laid asde in order to make room for other mo-
vsities. which have for rome time been In preparation
Meantime it's being performed nightly with the great
est eclaf The house well filled every evening" aud
however much the California fever RACES IL docs NOT
to deter the folks from amusing the mselvss o.
nights; indeed it If 1t absolutely neoes
from the everlasting subect of gold gold gold and
where can they find q more pleasing way Of changing
formances nightly produced at the National. This
evening Mr. Cbanfrau will appear in his fsvorite cha-
in which pa. gives all hi. famous limitations Of DELE
hrsed actors Previous to the farce tas very interest
ing domestic drama Of u" Woman" will be played; and
Wscousts with all its thrilling scenes, will conclude
the entertainments We perceive that LEGAL
drama called e Rosins Mesdows, or Temptations Ua.
veied" will shortly be produced, wish scenery,
.
AMERICAN CIacus.-Ws have at last Is jack Buns.
hey would say, 80 CIRCUS ~ Ia Q cirous." and We
have In the establishment Of Sands, Lent Co ct the
Alhsmbrs, in Broadway. This circus is got up in
style superior to any other opened In this city
The are all select and the place of the
most orderly kind The performances are wonderful.
The truly astoni.hipg ssgscy exhibited by the beau
iful horses, draws down the admiration Of all who
&c them One of the most remarkable exhibitions IL
he Introduction Of . dwarf horse, might say
Tom Thumb Of that species The pretty creature the
clown brings into the ring in his arms and every time
the tail and draws him back to his place, the same
he would dog The dancing horse May Fly and all
tho other peror were received with applause
valentine and Orson 10 q very laughabe psce, and
ought to be seen by all who admire fun and fancy
GuroL's GRAND CorcERr.- NotwthstsDd the
extreme severity Of the weather, the Tabernacle
fashion of oity who enjoyed the gorgeous musical
banquet prepared for the occasion by this distinguish
whose magnificent band Of performers AGO tied them
selves with their usual powers and ability. The
rious instruments, consisting Of violin, violincello
netto, and several other instruments which sd-
mirably adapted for full band, and introduced in
concert by professors of the highest ments
made to blend and harmonize sweetly in the
eouton OF the different passages in the most select
original pieces and general compositions Of the day,
as can scarcely be imagined by any save those who
witness the performance and whose charmed senses
will enable them to appreciate the thrilling melody
gifted artists The overture from the opera of Semi
ramide, by Rossini, beautiful introduction to
the Grand o last evening It was cossdsd by
formed with exquisite taste and execution. In some
OF the passages the soft and delicate touches the
violin and string instruments were made to har-
monize most swestly 80 to produce thrilling effect
upon the audience. Indeed, q pin could easily have
bsen heard In this spacious edaos had It fallen at the
time. Tho wandering melodies were deservedly en-
cored, but the varistons on the flute by Mr. Sisde,
surpassed anything Of the kind before heard With
powers Of executonthe soft rich and exquisite tones
OF this ever admired instrument elicited the most rap
furious applause and In the hands of finished per-
former impaired deep qualification to the entire
denoe SPOT Pourri, from the opera Of "Ls File du
Regiment" Donizetti, was also we'll executed and
"Sounds from Home" though net announced In the
programme, was performed BY particular desire and
was greeted with repeated rounds Of applause. The
gsGs Of the evening va. tho Alpine
s beautifully suited by portion Of the band while
the remainder placed at distance, respond in echo
was de:ervediy encorsd. The sD.sm Of o o1s by
GuDgH, was equally we'll performed. The acknow.
high reputation he 30 deservedy enjoys have won for
him fame and popularity since bis arrival on
shores that will always insure for him cordial recep
ty repetition Of his concert will afford rich treat
to the lovers Of genuine melody.
The DIsTIN FAMILy.-It gives us much pleasure to
bis recent illness. Much disap pointnent has been
fe not only in the musical world here but In almost
all the neghborng large Cities in oonsequen Of his
indieposition number of applications have been
received by them from several philharmonic societies
throughout the country, which they WERE Of COURSE
hope however that the public will shortly have an op
portunity Of being delighted with these splendid
artists on their novel and mellihuous instruments.
Mn. LEVER. The benefit Of this favorits actor will
come OF on Friday evening next, st tho Olympic
on which occasion he will be aided by the cee-
brated comedian Mr.. Walcot and the excellent delin.
Gator OF Irish character Barney w.m' The pieces
Gentleman" and the local extravaganza of"A Glance
at New York"
CHRYTY's MINsrRELs, with their scientific touches
the banjo and all the various Ethiopian
and their harmonious voices agile dancing, aud
ready wit, are sailing on the Of success, with
Hnd and tide in their favor They constantly renew
their programmes; and having 80 much experience Of
the taste Of the public, they know how to suit them
exactly.
The New ORLEANS srRENADRRs are doing fine bu-
sines. at their headquarters Society Library, which is
nightly thropged with the elite of our citizens Strsn.
gers in the city at loss to know where to 20 for an
eve nngs amusement cannot do better than pstronze
there elegant concerts The members Of thu band are
all thorough musicians, and first rate vocalists.
CHINESE MUSEUM To endeavor to particularizs all
the strkipg features of this remarkable exhibition
would require q whole Newspaper; the paintings, of
which there are NO less than 400 are nong the most
pleasing to our taste and give one idea Of tho
the fine are The full lfesize figures of which there
are sixty ere also most interesting them are
Chinese society Altogether the sS1iStion i most
pleasing one
Police Intelligence.
Charge Of Stealing JeweIry.-A very we'll dressed
fem ale and pretty good looking into the bargain by
the name Of Mrs. Mary haywood, appeared before
J Justice Lothrop yesterday, at the Tombs and pre-.
ferred charge against two individuals by the names
Of Charles Pride and Catharne Hamilton suspicion
OF having stolen last Tuesday night "a week agoJ
small box containing jewelry, such gold chains
finger rings 60 valued in all at 5000 The
fair complainant Mrs Haywood, is the proprietoress
OF one Of thoee indispensable houses Of
known under the daily code Of this city and fire.
4uented only by the beau monde and nts of |
decided respsctaby 1t appear that on the night in
question: few select friends on visit at this
house and to decorate the fair form of we'll known
BELLE this ewelry was placed on the toilet table Tha
oon was left for instant and returning the box
mo jewslry were missing Captain Carpenter of the
-ifth ward police arrested the accused partiea and