The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
The.tr,c.l and s,u.,ce,.

Theatrical aud slusicai.
Bowxar THEATKE.-Aner the immense audiences
on New Years day, this house could have Afforded
TO have some slim ores; and, indeed, from the pro-
vaeDce Of the sle'ghinz and nns westhsr, We sup
posed that but little would b. done In the way Of su-
dieDcss that and the reaction after the holidays
would operate considsrsbly against theatre going
Nevertheless, there have been very fair aud euces
every evening. and the entertainments. which have
been Of q msc-la neous nature. have delighted him.
drVds The best evening OF the week. the sutsr-
taipmepte, was "Wednesday, which G. The Hunoh-
backn was plsyso-Nr. Gilbert and Miss wemyss psr-
Helen. We bave seldom seen tho play batter acted on
any stage. hiss Wemy.s' Julia was admirable, aud
gave promise Of much future grestne for this talented
young lady All hands 1t the Bowsry have been busy
called "Bosdicea." 1t has been got up with every
care and the dramatic and otbsr constructed effects
marches, tsbesux, combats PROFESSIONS, &c., all ar
ranged by Stevens, the active stage agsr will
DO doubt prove brilliant affairs It will be psysd TO-
morrow evening for tho first time
BROADWAY THEATRE.-The triumphant success Of
the grand romantic spectacle, Monte Crsto" since
Its first Introduction upon these boards IL tho best
test of its high and intrinsic merit 1t presented
last evening for the tenth time and can discover
new beauties and improvements in each successive Dor
forwanos The many thrilling incidents admirably
grouped together, aud mateed from the
novel Of Dumas, give picture Of lite In which wild
romance pervedes almost every The prominent
character Of the piece. Edmond Dsntes by Mr. Lester
has been sustained throughout the week With great
ability and success The personation Of this suit
part requires high and varied powers psrtieusrlv
where so many changes Of character are necessary
to carry out the disguise sssumedwhethsr ~ sm ug.
sler Sinbsd, the Greek an English traveller, French
abteand the unboup ded app'suss bestowed upou the
able efforts Of MIR L. throughout his performance was
ajutt tribute to his extraordinary merits dsIinea
meeting with the Able Faris (Mr Dyott Ia the cells
II the Chateau Dlf was truly sfsct ug scene; and
the burst OF dependency on the death Of the Able
extremely truthful and natural In effect Indeed AN
elaborate criticism the style abuty of Mr. Lester
In this imposing character would rebound hi. credit
in every respect, both regards his admirable CON-
cepton and graphic personAton Mr.. Dyott ~ the
Able war also excellent and displayed his ne all
ties particularly the scene and interview With Ed.
mend In which he reveals the secret to the buried
wealth Of Monte CIiso. We have utly taken
occasion to notice The prominent features aud
decorations suo splendid In which the whole
has been got out; and TIE great that has at
eDterprzng propetors Of this fashionable and
theatre. i.'
NATIONAL THEATRE During the past week. tragedy
ballet, mec drama and farce have all been to
the patrons Of this house. Mr Scott has played every
evening with much success We are glad to see that
Mr. s. adding bis reputation by the bestows
on his various performances Mr.. C. w Clarke took
his benefit on Wednesday evening last; 1t bum
per, and must have netted him handsome sum We
are glad Of Is he sufferer BY the burning
Of The Park theatre We regret that bis at
the National was such short one, he made great
impression the of the house during the time
be did play. The Vienna ballet company have per-
dancers, and We hope to more Of them grand
new Indian drama called W will be produce
to- morrow evening. r SCOTT will taxa the pri ucpal
Indian character In such parts h, i. sm,ne ptiv suc
c, ssful variety Of most novel and extraordinary
stage effects will be introduced 10 the Of the
piece which It Is expected will exceed in popularity any
thipg ever yet produced at the National.
BuRroN's THEArRE-Again Mr.. Burton was greeted
last evening with full and fashionable house, aud .
goodly show Of pretty ladies' which fact alone is
enough to draw oil the floating bachelors around
town, "Dombsy and Son" was the great attraction
tie represt nation. Mr. Burton az Captain Cutie
brought down great applause, and justly so, for q
better OF more perfect piece Of sailor acting cannot
90 well conceived Mrs Broughsm, Mrs Vernon, Mr..
Joroon, apd Mr. Lynne, were all very perfect Mr..
Dawson as Ioots, Is fast becoming great favorite
With the audience and we'll he may, he 1. q very
talented young man The farce OF Sla.her and
CIasher: which is very lauehsbls. wa, Well played.
Of California Gold Minss.U The Who'll. of the enter.
tainments went of with great satisfaction.
TIE HoHNsTocKs-"he se eminent artists have left
will return to this city when It proposed by many
admirers Of their musical abilities, to give them q
M"stcsi Hs =, o'n ~, we hope to see the
10th ipstsLt Wv
Tx DmrIr FAMrLr-Ths Introductory so;r,. o,vsu
last evening by there eminent artists was Attended
by many OF the most Iespec able fsmes amountiug
o.. o "etv.en five and six hundred persons. The en-.
IRE performance fully sustained the high comjums
bestowed upon them by the European press The
,olo on the Sake horn. by MIR Henry Distin was fol-
dience as were alec all the other ,rts OF The enter
taiDment We shall enter more fully into detail in
our next notice.
Mn. ANpREw's BENErIr-W We are clad to nerce,vs
that this g. ntlemsn's benefit off next Wednes
Gay evening when bis nsv piece, " The Count Of
NJ. nte Christie VIII be prevented for the fifteenth
une ana rs the thu atre loving people have been 40
much pleased with this beautiful drama we hone thew
WI prove how deeply they indebted to the author
benefit -e-' "a "'
CHRnTY's MiNsTRELs -Theee remarkable musicians
and vocalist. are nightly introducing features in
choruses foDgs characteristic noes 30 are ali orj
g'paL and most elegantly done But why need We di.
ste on the excsleDcies of this band? Are thev not
the Cbrtys whoee fame pds throughout the snoth
and breadth Of the land? That is Recommendation
enough.
bRospwAv CIacvs.-The performances at this esta
nt are such rs cannot fail large audi.
pncte, for they certainly worthy of PATRONAGE
Last evening rs indeed ali evenings the numerous
ptrormers gave d.h Of entrrtn me nts to witness
hch was worth more than twice the price oh .rped
or admission Mr. SANDS and his children in their
Extra ordinary performs nces perform what man vond
uppofe to be miracles In truth, wonders can be
etp at the Broadway Circus in eques' wats.
pg wrestng and everything else that tends to give
The Nkw OsLEANs SEREvApERs will &c. morrow ovs |
'ipe give the first part their ctiss ns dress
md with white faces the remaining parts will be given
WIN . dArh complexIons," and the whole will bs done
With their ususl .xo-lsnce ne collection OF SONGS
md overtures win BE- introduced very shortly by them
The SUPPOSED MURDER CORES oondent in |
asst weeks LemotrGt made bret alluslon to the |
arrest Of man, named christopher Boyer on charge
u murosr me following are, rs near gather
he facts of the case = Boyer is German ana has
Be in this country bat about xix months portion
Df which time he spent in New York with hs wife
Being poor, and having but little mploy msn there
DC LETT about four months ago in search work and
hDally obtained situation board canal boat at
Easton In this State While thus engaged he made |
trip to Philadelphia and stopped at the house If
woman named Christians NORMAN IL appears that |
'oe latter had some former acquaintance vi Boyer
apd DIS wife for ehr questioned him about her and
not receiving satinsctory answer or else one that
was calculated to awaken suspicion, abe hu ted no
Germsn who came to this country with Bower
Meantime Boyer left again for Bristol The suspi.
cion OF The woman Woman, and the other German, |
being now fully srou-ed they followed him Bris.
toll and bad HIM arrested and committed 20 our sil
1t Doyestown. to await further osveloomsnts or a |
requitition from the Governor Of New York Bower |
DE- mics having committed the murder and SAYS he len
bic wife In New York It Is alIsgrd that ha had a |