The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-18

TAeatx1esl and Auslsal:
1owsav THsArRs.-During the pest week tn
equestrian drama Of eagle Eye" hes been I'll
the sags ct this house ; and Hall saA his gal
iant stssd, have been the Knight particular start
Of the We have doubt that this pisos
win hsves very long run, - It IL the sasetivs
horse drama that has been played for long time ct the
Bowery and bids fair to rival the famous "Putnam in
enough We should think, the manager Of the Bswsry
has made for the production Of several
other ss to b
Of the Queens Bench or the Fast Man." will be
produced tomorrow svening-Messrs. Gilbert Hall,
cot taking principal characters t. "Jsne Eyre
marion Hszleton" and several other new pisces are
in active preparation certainly shows much dispo
siton the part Of the to give his patrons
the best possible In thus literally bring
Ing forward 90 many expensive pieces at time
BRoApwAY THEATRE.-Thers could not have been
higher compliment paid to Mr.. Collins, and his comic
genius Irish comedian and there could not have
been greater higher testimony given Of the spprs
citation in which he Is held as . performer by the
public than the crowded house which greeted him
night ON the occasion Of his benefit. The perform
ances were varied and attractive, and Mr.. Collins TO-
gsther with his able ooadutors, this occasion dis
played, We may say, more than usual ability. Espe-
cially the little comedy 0f"The Nervous Man, AMI
was kept in continued rosrs Of laughter. Mr. Col
Inns was excellent, and 50 was Mr. H. Placids the
Nervous Man Both called out at the conclusion
Of the piece; Mr.. Collins nrst made his bow to the
audience, and returned thanks in . neat address,
marked with deep feeling for the kindness which he
United States, and especially In this CITY where he
first appeared His address was responded to by loud
cheers Mr.. Placide ON appearing, also, In q neat
speech, returned his thanks to the audience.
NATIONAL THEArRx.-Ths business at thas house
last week. has not been quite good usual owing
the indsposition and consequent appearance Of
.everal of the prominent members Of the company,
viz-Messrs. Chanfrau and Seymour, and Mrs. Isher
wood. We glad to know however that they are all
we'll again, and next week the pieces which we're 50
successfully performing previous to these mishsps will
will once more depart in the good ship Humbug, for
California and Tom and Jenny will have their setto
again, in spite Of all the efforts Of the Governor Of
Molsland, to stop them. We are glad to that MIR.
Held is engaged at this house, and will sppsar
night. He Is old favorits 1t tho National and
farce, called Who speaks First" will be olsyed
1t said to be of tho most sughsbe things
produced. They know how to keep up with the times
ut the National and cannot be beaten In the matter
Of amusing their audiences.
Burrows THEArRE.-"St Patrick's Eve'' formed a
portion Of the Burton theatre last
night, and gave much satisfaction and pleasure to the
audience 1t Is excellent piece, and although st.
Patrck's and St. PatrickS day both gone for
this year, 1T least 1t would bear repetition. Broug
ham, than whom there are but few supsriors in Irish
characters, took the principal part His witticism.
and saes were properly appreciated, and oonvuleed
the audience. We perceive that "Dombey and Son,''
which had such tremendou run 1t this establish.
ment, will be performed ON Monday probably for
last time with the original cast and, no doubt with
the same success which attended Its first
That; ard new farce entitled who Speaks First
together with dance by Mis-, Walters and Mr. Frede.
rick will compose the entertainments to- morrow
evening The variety well the excellence of the
peltoI ct this theatre make it one of the most
attractive places of amusement in the city The best
commentary ON the manner in which "Dombey nd
SOM 10 performed is the fact that it has drawn a.
large audiences any piece that has been produced
In this city for number Of years and that 1t Is still
. tavorits with the plsy.loving public.
AMERICAN CRcus.-The two performances given
yesterday afternoon and last night at this place OF
amusement were frequented by q numerous audie nc
which seemed highly delighted with the startling
Gardner; .L'Ailewsnde," by Mrs. +. woods. ana tbs
same rider; the Flying Cord" by Mr.. Rugges; and
the great scene Of the Brigand,' by Mr.. Gardner
were highly successful and drew forth unbounded ap
plause. The fighting ponies were also received with
great pleasure. The popular buresque of the "Pony
Races OF Union Course ended the entertainment, and
proved as usual to be tho very plus ultra offun and
reproduction Of nature. Meesrs. Sands and Lent
serve great patronage for the excellence of the style
Of splender In which they keep their fashionable es-
tabshment.
CHRIsrY's MINsrRELs.-It Is we'll worth any ones
while to stand for quarter Of On hour Of evening
pour into that building, to hear these celebrated
ministries, who delight every who hears them
ss ss &c E 1S snd ~ sS.
tapments, that none can leave them dissatisfied.
New ORLEANS SERENADEAs.-The enter tainmsnts Of
there scientific singers, stu retain the high estimate
which has universally bsen accorded to them by the
musical public Of New York, and not only the musoa
people, but all those capable Of approaching really
elegant and refined performance, such q they give
every evening
YANxEE HILL has been successful with his comic
that he has been induced give three
more Of thcm They will take place on Monday
Wednesday, and Friday evenings Of the coming week
and will doubtless be fully attended,.
M ApAIEN, the great magician will continue his re-
variable entertainments during the coming week Hs
has been much appsuded on every occasion, and nc
way can be devise Of passing three hours OF an eve
ming more pleasantly than In witnessing his extraor
binary feats
Mr.: Crisp has closed . successful engagement Of
Cincinnati.
City Intelligence.