The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-08
Theatrical ana Musical.

bowEkY THEATRE.--This theatre was again crowded
a. usual, last evening from pit to gallery The boxes
shons rssplendent with fashion and beauty. The
scene Of such . house is animating and exciting
Accordingly 1t has been all along with the perfor
nance ofths "Thres uardsmen the performers exert
ed themselves with spirit every body evidently
delighted satisfied and pleased. This evening, again
will afford yet more opportunity to the numerous
yisters in New York to this beautiful piece before
II 10 Withdrawn, as well 10 those Of citi-
xens who may not yet have aysied themselves OF the
opportunity OF seeing one Of tho richest most atrae
tive and anmating dramas ever produced any
stage
BROADWAY TnEATRE.--The brilliant and crowded
audience which throDged this house last evening on
the occasion Of Mr.. Hudsons benefit presenting as It
did such galaxy of dazzling beauty aud fashion, was
hatteiipg proof OF the just appreciation of his emil
nently deseryed merits actor and vocalist and
guarantee that be will be, bis future visits
York received aud welcomed established favo-
rite ara an old friend The performances consisted of
the Soldier OF Fortune' the Irish lReoruit and
Shakspesre's Catherine and petruchio In the FIRST
piece which Ia by the author Of the Knight of Arva
Mr.. Hudson drew forth the most spontaneous feelings
OF degbappro bations due alike to the faithful
aud the poetic author In the Irish Recruit felt
for the sides Of the audience lest thsr excessive
laughter should have been much for the human
flame to bear Mr. Hudson,s reoreseutation. of I'M.
Hibeinian characters full of national vitality and
strongly aided by the peculiar sweetness OF his voice,
and the excellence OF his musical execution which has
rendered him attractive to degree. He has for
himself an unfading name. But he has shown
that his accomplishments not cosfued alone to the
u
portrature Of shakspeares bold and dsshing tanner
the sbrew. This evening, the bill 10 presented
ana those who could not obtain room last night will
find plenty OF amusement to night though will not
promise them accommodation unless they apply early
NIBIos GAnDEN.-Yesterday evening, being the bene-
fit Of the wonderful rope dancer, Leon Javelli this
splendid and much requented establishment presented
an uncommonly brilliant assembly, CONF Using the
beauty and fashion Of New York The entertainments
selected for the occasion Of attractive and
amusing character Sitting Of the eats OF the Rayel
family on the tight rope the last new and successful
pantomme OF Nicodemus" the first act Of the grand
ballet OF Gselle,n and the grand spectacle OF the
4" Bedouin Arabsn The most daring ana astounding
feats Of Leon Javei the tight rope and the grand
Spectacle Of the - Bedouip ATabs,n commanded the
admiration and applause OF the whole house. This
elegant place Of amusement will close until Monday
Tor the purpose of rehearsng the extraordinary aud
gogeour novelty about to be produced by the Ravel
family with entirely new scenery, dresses properties,
and decoration
Burrows THEArRE.-Burton ia always getting up
something new, and seldom fails of q good hit. The
bill of last evening something to enjoy after dull
day at the counter, the desk, or the workshop The
Serious Family" are anything but serious and the
burletta OF the Queens Husband" and the
trsvagsDxa OF Mrs lBuDbury's Spoons" keep up the
fun sRaziDgly songs and dances TO I'LL up the inter
walls like champagne between the Off game
edge TO the enjoyment Of the whole programme. Bur.
ton and Brougham either in getting up bill or In
getting of play, are bound TO excel See the adyer
tisement Of the bill for to. night.
CHAsFRAU's NATIONAL THEArRr.-The "Hsppiest
Day ofmy Life" exciting and mirth stirrng farce
ia which Je1sron and Burke and an excellent cast,
beside, displayed the highly comic powers Of the
pany of the National the opening piece last
sori stirring, tear moving, pathetic, sympathetic,
mournfol sentimental, moral, picturesque, poetical
pastoral, rural drama Of Linda The sweet and
pretty Linda played with deep feeling aud nature
by Mrs. Bowers. Then came the Handsome Husbs udn
and again Mrs Bowers displayed the versatility of her
talents in performing we'll in quite different style-a
ther rich and talented programme Of attractive per-
formsnces Is presented to the public.
OLYMPIC THEArRE.-The performances q. this house,
last evening, for the benefit of Mr.. Yates The
bill Of performance good one, and consisted of
four pieces with very fine entertainments by way
Of ipterlude. The comedy Of The Queensbury F.te,
who's Your Frispd," was erst the list. IL Is
lsughabe piece, and well worth witnessing. comic
clog medley and several performances the ACCORDION
were followed by the capital buresque Of Amy Lee,
or who Loves Best" the :" Post Boy" and the comic
ballet entitled Sandy and Jenny" with some
accordion performances, and very pretty dance.
There is no want Of attention on the part Of the
management, when such bill OF performance is put
forth. such efforts certainly deserve patronage.
CHHIsrys orEnA HoUsE.-To- day at three o'clock,
there will be an extra concert, the programme for
which Is deeply interesting The evening perfor
ees always attended by large audiences who gene
rally retire highly pleased With the negro melodies
and choruses, as sung BY this celebrated band.
CIRcus AsroR PL.cr.-Dan Rice. the celebrated
clown takes his benefit to night He promises to ex-
laut his budget Of wit in order TO please those who
favor him with their presence at the Circus.
Mile Kosa win exhibit her extraordinary equestrian
feats and theSther members OF the company will 60
through their various exercises, in gymnastics pos
turing. tumblirg. &c. There will be afternoon per-
formsnee at three o'clock.
AMrRic.r MusEUm.-The whale, crocodile, bsa-
constructor rsttlcsnske, with many other great natu
ment very much admired The stage psrforman-
very good. consisting Of the most amusing
deycs. paptomimes and comic singing The hours Of
entertainment from three to five and from half
pa,t seven TO ten o'clock
wncor's BrNsrrr.-Thi fsvorite cornsiian takes
HIS benefit on Monday evening next He presents a
him bumper.
GRr.r Novurv.-Niblo's Garden will he closed for
week In order for the proper arrangement OF
scenery. dr,aes decorations transformations and
pical effects beeetasry 20 the production NJ aud
gorgeous spectacle The manager. always DESTROYS Of
doig everything In first rate style has consequently
closed his beautiful theatre for the express purpose Of
r.hesrsipg and perfeetpe the complicated machinery
20 be uss0 In the splendid piece to bs played Mon
day the 18th December
TpE Missrs BArEsAS.-Ths manager OF the Broad
way Theatre has engaged these youthful trsgedans,
shahspesres Tfsesdy Of Richard IIlm The country
papers centrally srssh In the highest terms Of sulogy
rrrardipe their histriouc talent. Independent Of
their kDowedge Of stage effect they said 20 possess
win ofgenuipe humor, aud a Gov 81 sprit aud seul,
which gives relish 10 the jests q the author.
GttpuoS's pANonsNs er rHr NmE-Ths IL n very
iytsre,tng exhibition and In artistic point Of vies
II work q considerable merit II gives vivid pic
ture 81 this extraordinary river aud furnishes beau
tiful ssptct q the country around. The lecturer
Describes the and customs Of the Egyptians
and The whole economy Of their arrangements.
ELFrA's CoNcrkr This entertainment comes OF
this evening at the Apollo Rooms The programmes
contains some excellent vocal and instrumental pieces
Madam Nusr. the contralto singer, will execute
raj and the young violinist will display his
exquisite requirements in solos and concerted pieces
The whole will be under rhe superintendence OF air.
1imm.
MIR. Dempster IL giving concerts at Albany.
VIVA vocE vorINe IN CovoRrss From the
organization a until the third session OF
the Tweniy.hih Congress, elections for Speaker,
Clerk. and other officers Of the House Of Represen-
tatives, were uniformly held by ballot In 1854, and