The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-29
Theatrical and Musical.


NATIONAL THEATRE -Chnnfrau aud his company are
attend their performances nightly show hov much thew
are appreciated The local drama has been the great
attraction during the week, aud w. b. Chapman's be-
neht which came off on Wednesday evening, was a
benefit indeed. We glad to that he patrons of
the National do not forget those who nd .ter so
faithfully and excelienty to their anu cement To-
night another Of the company makes au appeal, and
We are sure 1t will not be in vain Mr. Burke-whose
benefit night 1T will be-is too great favorte to be
neglected at the Natioual. He 'sets forth first rate
bill TOR the occasion. viz local bur-suue called
"Jos.y thu SPARTAN in which he plays the chief par
farce, in which Miss Chapman aud Mr. Jordan will
appears the celebrated Three Years After and pecu-
their hrst appearance in this country We are sure
Capt Tobin will make good hi al to night
NinLo's GAHprr.-It IL almost q work of magic but a
veritable work notwithstanding that has been per-
formed within few weeks upon the grounds formerly
known as Nibios Garden. For some i've weeks past
MIR. Niblo has had strong free of mechanics and
aborcrs at work building his theatre In this short
time, Of the comfortable and best
ediiccs in the country has been reared aud is
an advanced stage towards completion. Notwith-
standing that tiuce the commencement Of tho work
storms Of rain have intervenod and caused loss of
time equal to "a 900 working hours and that for some
days past the heat has been oppressive middle
Of the day that the operatives of doors have been
obliged to suspend their all
this the building Is up and u fair way to BIO
completed in few days During all the time in which
the workmen have been employed. they have received
a. the hands of their employer. Mr. NJ refreshing and
wholesome beverages, and other refreshments, and
the utmost care has been taken 10 insure tn sir
fort while ut their business. Pursuing this plan,
the proprietor has been able oil the
employ es day and quarters labor out OF each "a
h0urs. his OF course accompanies a double benefit,
viz expedition, to benefit Mr. N aud iacreased wages
to the benebt OF the operatives. The workmen have
been paid according to the number OF days work Der.
formed by them (ten hours being the time of davis
labor ana have received their respective remuuera-
lions III gold aud silver every Saturday nignt These
are the magic influences employed by Hr Niblo to
cause the production in 80 short time OF tine an
edihcs ~ that which he s now having completed The
work that has been plisbed and that which is
still progressing has been and continues to be under
the direction Of Mr.. Trench architect, Mr. Knight
rs mason and Mr. Hitchipgs as carpenter aud machi-
mist Tho stage carpenters department is under the
direction Of MIR Adam tiabraith so long known IA tha
efficient stage carpenter OF the old hnent at
Niblos Garden. The scenery is to be executed bv
Mcssrs. f. Grain. sherwood and assistants; sll the
orDan cnted and decorative painting drops and pro-
rceniuui. by hessrs Aegri Molhni anu assistants
The grand saloon is leo by 50 feet rhe concert and
ball room and supper rooms 100 by 10 feet The
whole is thrown open to the pia and garden by
forty openings and There a re also opsoinrs
from Broadssy Everything has been done with a
view to the promotion OF free circulation OF air and
the securing OF personal comfort both inside aud out.
len this estab hne mt Is entirely acc ord.
ing to the plans. it will invovs outlay Of S2OOOOO
among mechanics. laboring men and materials all OF
which are carefully selected The theatre and
hatel which is to be built during and fall
will undoubtedly be ornament the city; and tho
reputation that Mr. Niblos has hitherto
enjoyed Is sure guaranty that the hands Of its
old proprietor nothing will be left uudone retain the
gotd opinion Of the public In respect the theatre
assured that the best OF musical has
procured. and the old favortes the Ravel family have
been induced to return to Ameri,a order
to play in the house. They breu reinforced
by the beet talent they could procure in France Mr.
Niblo is trying hard to his saloons far advanced
~ to be able To give the public entertainment on
the 4th Of July. Messrs. Chiprendae and Seton are
to be his managers, usual With such nts
these the theatre at Nblos Garden caun OF fail to
proper.
MI
N,cALI IsTER THE GREAT NEcRoMANcEn perform
Of this wonderful p,es,saeuaeur nightly wit
messed by very numerous audiences. and his zane
throug bout the city Is daily increasing Mr. Macallis-
ter is already admitted by those have his tours
tha ever vist.d our country Many OF his tricks and
acts starte human credu,ity, and are IN UGH appre-
ciated. a. they are followed by deafenng applause
His 1ebI de passepase. and his pieces arc
surprising. The decoration of MIR Nacaliisters eab-
net Is also very imposing and it is disposed in such
way as TO render more striking the experiments which
he displays Much mefriment is created by the Spa
Iish Har!equin"-a splendid mechanical piece made
by Mr. Macallisterwhich is the triumph of delusion
he Peacock, " and The Chinese oner,'-the
last principally Of the candy and liz nor
offered to the audience are nightly received with
great delight. In word Mr. ter employs every
effort 70 give to his feats OF magic all the Of
which they are susceptbe; and we NAV saw with con-
ldence that nothing has hitherto to be COM
pared to the experiments performed ny the CREST ne
cromancer, the most Of which have been uven:sd by
him MIR. Nacalster in her very becomng male ATTIRE
Is much admired by all the vsiters 1T the Broad
theatre and is sn invaluable auxiliary her talented
CHpIsTvs MrrsrRrLs.--Midst all the fluctuations in
the fortunes Of the various places in tLi,
CITY, these mnstrels hold their ground most firmly and
II an increase OF their popularity is possible, they add
to 1t nightly Their concerts in the most
tasteful manner, and connot fail to please all
CASTLE GARDEN. The novel aud attractive features
Of the entertainments given ut this place of
ment, are nightly attracting hundreds Those who
have once heard the Di-tiss, the Germana, aud tho
members Of Gungs celebrated baud cannot resist tho
anxiety Of hearing them again and hence the great
success OF the proprietors in making elegant
selection OF the best and most scientific artists to
dmuse the visiters OF their estabshneu
New ORLEANS SERESapNRs-1his band Of nnstrelJ
had escape while proceeding the rail cars
to Geneva and within ten miles Of the of the
carriages having gone off the track aud were over
turned. Their Instruments were somewhat injured
the In the baggage wagon bruised but not
seriously, 90 also two men Ia the mall carriage. Re-
p.It says wherever they appear their concerts that
they received with enth ussstic cheers.
REsEI H.Rz gave concert at Montgomery, Ala, ON
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