The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-25
TWO CENTS.


NisLo's GARDEN This establishment may be Cor
sdered the most prosperous theatre In this city NiSs
seems to have peculiar knack In catering well for Ma
patrons rs every successive night this large spss
Gus temple Of amusement is crowded In every depart
ment. Last evening the entertainments commenced
with overture, which was succeeded BY the aston
shng fests Of Francois Rsvs and Leon Jsve We have
seen many Of the most eminent performers the
the most asti and man ever ~.
held The next piece was the celebrated dramatic
psntomime of "Jocko," which was ably sustained By
the Ravel company. j. Marsetu. in the character a
the Ape kept the audience In continued laughter.
The Pos de Delr by Nile. Celeste aud Henry Wells
was given with much graceful action and beautiful
figures The entertainments closed with the fairy
pantomime Of the Magic Trumpet Francois Ravei,
as Harlequin, and Leon Jsvelli, Monster, were, ~
usual remarkable for their great artistic ability The
Alegorical Tabeaux,n descriptive Of tho magi-
clan protection exhibited with fireworks ana BeDvos
lights was brilliant aud imposing This evening the
the new comedy called .'Wonderful Won am will be
repeated, and win be followed by the vaudeville OF
"Dr Dilworth" the two leading characters by those
inmitable comedians Messrs Chippendals and Burks.
burrows TBrArRE.-Last evening sheridsn's come
dy, in five acts entitled "The Rivals" was played
The character Of Sir Anthony Absolute sustained
by Mr. c. Bass; that of Capt Absolute, his SON by Nr
Neafe; and that OF Sir Lucius O'Triggsr BY MIR.
Drousham MIR. Burton played with all his wit, humor.
and sterling talent the part of Bob Acres, and
warmly apHlauded Anything that Burton undertakes
succeeds his powers resources aud versatility a, an
actor render him equal TO the deneaon of the most
difficult characters In that the profe
in which he stands 80 high TO speak in praise OF
Brougham utterly uselesss he was in this a. in
all other parts the dro and nmitabe Brong ham,
whose panegyric, member of the seek and busSiu,
has be en- pronounced by every man woman and child
who has seen him. Having genius for the basis of his
career his success like his acting. is uniform The
other entertainments gave unmixed satisfac ion This
evening, Mr.. w. Wright comedian from Eng
land, will make his first appearance ia America IS
Billy Downey in the farce OF the Unfinished Gentle
man" The "Unwarantsbe Intrusion will be repeat
ed by Burton and Broughsm Amidst the great aud
determined competition which reigns in the tho
atrcal werd, this popular, and We may add distin-
gushed place of gallant ly hold its o~n"
which is complimentary both to the manager and his
patrons The performances were for the benefit OF Mr.
s. Nichols, and bumper he had There was hardly
standing room We noticed some distinguished mem
take back seats and those we're not to be
without difficulty. more numerous, mere highly
respectable audience has been at this house.
national THEArRr.-The comic drama Of the "Won-
derful Woman " performed last evening and in
deed 1t not for the of the fact in
very emphatic terms that 1t the last night of the
but one judging from the spirit Of the per-
formances, and the character of the audience should
not have supposed that after another night the funsx
citing laughterprovokng, and side King National
will be closed, and all within tranquil the mid
night hour and the tomb; of such sudden
and great changes is life itself made up r. b john
McLeans idea Of the character of Hortense very
correct This lady always keeps within rule; specus-
policy She takes, it were nothing for granted she
does not leap Mt conclusion AS to the meaning Of the
auhor she studies him. and hence her correct defines
tions. Miss Sinclairs Cecile a playful piece Of
acting, trihe in which the young lady quite 81
home. The White Horse ef tho Peppers" followed,
and was very we'll received The characters generally,
truthfully represented Forresters Rafferty,, and
Bakers Dennis created good deal of merrment The
two principal characters sustained by Ryan and
Johnston. The bill for the evening attractivs
1t was diversified and the pleasure 1t Afforded to the
plain and unassuming but liberal aud honest hearted
Thousands who support the National, was unqualified
and complete.
CH.nrr'. MIssrnr...Mond evening n.xt the
room at Mechanics Hall, Broadwsy. The only sulogy
now deemed necessary In regard to this band Is
y to announce when they PERFORM for they have per-
fecty established themselves In the good opinion Of
our citizens and they cannot be excellsd by any
pany. They really excellent band, and decided
ly the best delineators Of negro characters.
CAsrLE GARDrr.-The promenade concerts and sum-
balls continue to be the attractive features Of this
beautiful smphitheatre. The melodies alone, which
are sung BY Madam Lovarney, and other vocalsts,
are worth the price Of admission Added to this
the surprising Jses the tight rope by Herr Cline
who is . general favorite.
NV ORLEANS SERENADERs.-This company Of min
strels will give two concerts Monday aud Tuesday
evenings next, ut Concert Hall, Newark.