The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-07

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cr .-..s,ng dsys, when ago. supersnnua''0h'
..y ethe. human aon.ingsnoy may prevent "ssm me
artists Upon this the frst sppea OF the president
and trustees Of the insttution to pubic sympatny'
mus yss fsst that the Gaps.
cioeanees Of the Opera House, the oemsso ioI
has g. seedsd The powers Of seSnm%O 90 st
above all that the noble prnoips hs, been
Of oonpsttn Of who shall be FOREMOST In bearing tss-
timopy to the bsnevolence Of the object The benefit
viii take place at the Opera House to evening"
and reference to the programme Will exhibit, perhaps
the bghest OF talent tnst ever appeared
,spments eminently calculated to elicit the respec-
tive genius of each Of the distinguished artists.
| BowERY THEArRE.-The drama Of the Z" Ser.
geants Wife" has proved very successful at this
house. and, acted a. 1t 10 by Gilbert, J. M. Scott
winsrs, Stevens, Miss wemym, Miss Taylor, and
| tho rest Of the company it receives the most
hearty applause nightly. 1t will be played again
| this evening with the same cast Of characters
The little comedy Of Naval Engagemsnts' will like
wise be played This Is most elegant little two act
farce and Gilbert the old Admiral ENORMOUSLY in
clined acts most cspitaly The Bedouin Arabs CON.
tinus their performances nightly. They are Of the
NEST extraordinary nature and we'll calculated to
astonish all who behold them These Arabs . most
active athletic Of and the young lads Of their
company show the greatest ana moreover
Pyramid lie most extraordinary one as are also the
leaps rcm the massive stones The Arabs will perform
Miller bis Men" will conclude the entertainments
BRoApwAY THEArRE-BEyEFIr Ma. LEsrEn.-
This evening for the bsnsnt Of MIR Lester
Who for the nrs time since his arrival In this CITY,
oits the expression Of the public sentiment in his be-
half 1t would be superauous to extenuate his pro.
essonal claim for this object. For the thirty ninth
time he will appear in his popular and diversified cha.
in the grand romantic drama Of the Count Of
Monte Cristo' and If there twere apy evidence ne
ceary establish his fame IN that trying character
it would be found In the universal appreciation with
which his atoms have been received upon every
successive occasion He has most judiciousy selected
this thrilling drama for bis benefit for, without In the
east dsterorstng from the merits Of his colleagues
he has identified himse necessarily, with the cast
without his powers the piece could not reach its
| established reputation. His untiring industry, NO
doubt will meet its well msrited reward this evening
NATIONAL THEA1RE.-Ws were glad to see the house
filed its utmost capacity last night, as 1t was the
benefit night of MIR. eymour, and q real bona fde
benefit it must have proved to him. the boxes and
pit were com pletey crammed. Mr.. Seymour was re-
ceived with the utmost enthusiasm and the repeated
cheers which given him his appearance showed
low popular he IL with the National audiences. The
new drama Of "Rosins Meadows', was played hrst:
This piece has proved very euocessfu and the couica
acting of Booth as countrymau in town. nightly
received with peals CT laughter. The ball room scene
Is well managed and Jsthro'c pugnacity not to speak
of his dancing is most amusing. Chanfrau looks re-
msrsaby we'll the young roue, and Miss Mestayer,
very fesiingly The rest Of the sntersanmsn went
off well; and altogether Mr.. Sey mour be we'll
satisfied with the result Of this his first benefit To.
night Mr. J. II. Scott will appear. "Rosina Meadows"
will be played and also an amusing farce. We see
piece, called "Cslhornia, Ho!" underlined Nose
will shine out In 1t.
Burrows THEArRE.-Last evening, although the
weather was very unfavorabe, yet very fashionable
house met to witness the two attractive pieces called
VANITY Fair" and the burlesque Of Monte Christy"
These pieces got up In style by Mr.. Burton not
be surpassed and bid fair to have very long run
| Vanity Fair" is . comedy in three acts in which
MIR. Brougham, Mr.. Raymond ans Miss Chapman ore
the cipa performers, receiving from the audience
ssins local burs.Sus on tie original Monte
Cristo" being full Of local hits" keeping the su.
dience in one constant roS OF laughter TO- night
AMERICAN CIRcus-SANps, LENT.& Co ,BRoADwAY.-
Warm attachment has ever been TO the ring we
can scarcely compsrs the variety and eAcellsnce Of
thing approaching to the perfection of the excel
lent performances We witnessed last night In Mr.
comment is NECESSARY; but when we witnessed the
graceful and classical posturing Of Mr. II. Sands In
conjunction with the juvenile artists. Maurice and
obeaent May Fly, the two horse act Of Hercules and
his slave and the flying Voting Of Rugsles, We re-.
classical associations 10 destined, under the manage
ment Of Sands, Lent Co., to maintain its primitive
position in the estimation Of thoee who only could
trace its sublimity in the pages Of ancient record.
CONCERT or LUIGI AND ANNIBALE ELENA.-These
wonderful twin artists who for the last three MONTHS
musical circles where they have performed viii give
tomorrow evening, grand concert at the Stuyvssant
Institute, 667 Broadway, s:sisted by MsdAme Bottle
eddy remember that these young musicians the hrst OF
whom Is fifteen years old and the other only eight
came to the United States highly recommended by
Alexandra Dumas and Jsques Arago Signor Luigi
plays the VIOLIN and his brother Annibae on the
piano, and both are considered wonders. We hope
that their concert win be attended by eli the true d.
ieant who generally patronise the musical stars who
visit the United States.
GuNGLs CoScERr-This band gave another concert
last night at the Tabernacle which, regret to say
but thibly attended. We at loss to account
for this the weather. though cold not Disagree
able and the merits of tie are so generally
cognaed, that any remark on that head would be
wholly super hueus The programme was composed Of
ns s"s pne% the
bssutifui medley, and executed with much precision
We also dinghy delighted With The respond
isg Alpine Spring Jubilee" and Napoleon Midnight
Review The last the chef daurre Of the evening
IL IL descriptive piece of music, in which represent
singing merry strains and the ringing Of the evening
bells 8 Evening prayer 4. Nature gradually sinking
into repoee 8: Night and nearing the hour when |
spirs leave their tombs g. Midnight the review, the
Emperor sppesrs, whom the departed warriors leave
their and assemble for review grand parade and
end OF the spiritual review. Ssnr,se; nature ava.
kens Finale all the band playing honor Of the dead
Emperor, who at the hour Of mid night, keeps his |
the great.tt delight We hope that another opportu- |
nifty will be offered to the public to hear this
magnificent Of music previous to the departure
Of the troupe.
CBRsTY's MrssrRELs.-This far famed band Of ETH. |
opsn minsres continue to bs as they have been
sine Mechanics Hall sraced with their presence
the great centre Of attraction ndng they
have appeared night after night for months the crowds
that attend their concerts large ever, and
what extraordinary they witty, plea
rant and their novel and piquant
they They act up to the old saw that va
Iety 10 the fpce Of fe" and dig gold faster than the
Cahfornians do.
TIE NEw ORLEANS SERErADERs.-These amusing
Ministries will this evening give splendid concert.
Young Ole Bull, with his magic VIOLIN Collins with
his rpisndid voice. Swane, with his remarkable bone
Romer Kneass, Sandford and the rest Of the
company, each evening do their utmost to amuse their
psrone. The scenes from the Italian operas always
receive immense applause.
DoNNAvAN's MExIco The beautiful scenery Of Mex
loo ably represented In this hne panorama
make wish yieit that interesting country, and
the glorious battles nobly fought and won by the
american there during the late are 30 graphi
cay illustrated as those who took part in