The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-03

nent Most likely II ls INTENDED 10 re-unlte all the
,arious conflicting clques OF fashionable society,
admit few additions, and to set the hawt ton OF
New York on Its pedestals, looking also little to
The benefit that may grow out Of it towards the ex-
hausted treasury Of the Opera.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowKrY THEATnE.-Duripg the present weak the
Man" has been played every evening.
1t Is rather too metsphorical perhaps, for a mixed
audience, but the different characters have been
we'll sustained, and, ON the whole, this version of
Dicksnss story has been we'll received. II Is the
London edition, and follows the story very closely.
The scenery, as represented at the Bowery, was
very accurate, were the dresses and scenes at
form nightly They have created perfect fmrore in
their favor and as we have spoken so frequently Of
their excellence v. cd not ssy any more q present
wish to SEQ them had better take this nr,crtunit"
The Bowery company peculiarly suocessful In the
light fsrces and comedies which have been played
performances. To. night the very amusing and popu
lar pieces Of Married Life" and Jenny Lindn will
be played. Miss Taylor's personation Of Jenny
10 excellent; and Hail. Gilbert, Winaus, 60, al
contribute to the evenings entertainment. Great
novelties will be produced next week. The Bowery
Theatre never lsgs behind In the theatrical race.
BRoADwAr THEATRE.-This house was crowded las
evening, usual; and the grand roma uto spectacle
fifth time The sensation which 1t has created remsns
stu undated and the beauty and fashion of our oty
continue to pstronze this truly popular and msgnin
cent piece. The prison scenes, the gloomy aspect
the dungeons In which Dantes (Lester) and the Abbe
are IN give Ss.
gorgeous scenic display, representing the Island Of
Monte csisto, which 'ucSseds agrss.6ly relieves the
and imposing The landing Of the smugglers the
waves In apparent motion, And the various Incidents
introduced in this beautiful scene, make 1t the most
attractive In the entire piece Never before has 60
spen did spectacle been placed upon our public boards
and the crowds that still continue to aock forward to
witness this grand ENTERTAINMENT show how highly Its
merits are appreciated.
NATIONAL THEArRx.-"Rosina Meadows" Is nightly
received with immense applause from crowded au-
dences and bids fair to long and successfully
as any of the local pieces which have yet been produced
by Cbsnfau He himself is tower of strength in this
branch Of the drama and indeed he has proved to be
Booth, Pardey Miss Msstayer, Mrs Chspmsn, Hilton,
Taylor an the rest all act finely. The National viii
the oity as long it Is theoretically managed and
80 well supplied with talented artists as 1t is at pre-
menoe tho entertsinmsnts. II Is a yery hsndsoms
drama; and Miss Msstayer, as Joan, the warlke maid
Of Orleans looks and scts splendidly "Rosins Mea.
form the remainder Of the entertainments We Der.
oeive that Mr. Seymour, the we'll known Sykesey and
clever young Irish comedian puts his nsmo uD for 4
benefit next Tuesday evening.
Burrows THEATRE" Vanity Fair" was played
again last night to large audience, and was received
a. heretofore with the strongest Of ap.
pause. This was followed by burlesque, entitled
Monte Cristy," in which Miss Chapman displayed
with considerable power her peculiar talents In this
line We shall notice the piece more fully on future
occasion 1t was equally successful any Of tho late
burlefques brought out at this theatre To night IL
set apart for the benefit Of MIR. Hunt formerly Of the
Park theatre Several distinguished artists, including
Nixon, and Mrs Winstanlsy, have proffeYsd their
rervices for the occasion. The comedy Of Charles
II - performances tho tight rope tho vaudeville Of
F" ASK no Questions.' and the buresque of " Monte
We are confident that, with such performers and such
. bill Of fare, the beneht will be bumper.
THE DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION BENEFIT will take place
on Thursday, Feb. instead Of T.ssday. as advsr-
tised. We understand large number Of tickets have
been sold, and there is every pros peet of most bril-
liant entertainment and full house.
AMERICAN Cmcus-Last evening this excellent |
circus was well filed considering the bad state Of the
weather. and the performances we're as usual Of the
very best quality being set aside for the benefit of Joe
Pentland the inimitabe clown. The Arab troop were
very attractive and the extraordinary riding Of Mas
tonishsd the audience. The wonderful ponies, and
the Tom Thumb horse. created the greatest wonder
lay performances win take place at o'clock for tho
special accommodation Of families who cannot come
n the evening.
CHRnTr's MINsrRELs-T So inimitable darkes were
sonored with another full house last evening Their
'areer has been truly astonishing From the frst |
light Of their appearances till the present time gold
converted into United States currency, has flowed in
,pon them, In current strong enough almost to turn
heir heads. This is an appropriate commentary on |
viii give they usually do Saturdays an afternoon
ntertanme Mt TO- day, IS we'll % in the evening
New oRLIArs SERrNAprRs-To-dsy these racy
md We have NO doubt they will be crowded Is ever |
They have lately introduced variety Of new ballads
nd md shoruses which give fine opportunity for the
display OF tho admirable vocal capabilities Of the Nom.
ers Of this company They have several novelties In
ehesrss and, We understand, will bring them for
'ard next week.
ways been most interesting country to the citizens
tho Union, but more especially so since the late
there where 50 many Of our brave citsen soldiers
les, marches, encounters 30 which occurred under
aylor and Scott will long be remembered in song and
toiy and an exhibition like the present. which gives
uoh an accurate representation Of these stirring
Genes, cannot fall to prove interesting. To-day It
Ill DO exhibited twice, viz at 3 and7PM
CHINESE MusKUM-This collection has been visited
y thousands since 1t was brought to this city, and
hese among the vsiters who have been in China and
nodes end customs Of the Chinese, were asto nshsS
ind how many more curiosties here to be seen
zero than they exrsoted: There less than sixty
ull e.size 6gurse attired in many different COS
umes, besides models Of temples junks, boats bridges
hestres &C., paintings, ivory carved work, &C. A
sft to this exhibition cannot fail to interest all.
las been brought out at Of tho New Orleans thea
The title Of the piece Is Where there's win
here's Way" and Is very highly spoken Of. Mr.
}. was formerly connected with the Nsw York Hersd
s reporter
Mrs. BvrLER's READINos-Mr Butler ON Wednss-
sy evening read Shak'psare's play Of "Muoh Ado
bout Nothing" These performances are. certainly,
,ost wonderful exhibitions OF art. Mrs Buffers man
er and information give such an individuality to the
srious parts that looking back all the characters
to have passed in order before the listener To
be Inferior characters she gives force aud meaning
hich bad hardly before been thought to belong to
hem; and she enters into the humorous parts in an
,imtable manner In her own character Of Beatrice |
as shines out magpifoently. Those who have not
sep surely should 60 The play to be read this eve
irg Is "The Merchant Of Venice. Boston Dsiy .ad-
.rtiser, Feb.2
Police Intelligence
ChGvge Of Defvaud,ng Creditors u nder this head
noticed, In last Wednesdays Herald, complaint
Aving been made against Mr. VIM. A Colt, on an al
ged conspiracy with one Zekel p Willis This case
not yet been investigated before Justice Osborne
nd Mr., Colt hopee that the public will suspend any
Union In the matter until full investigation takes
ice in which Mr. Colt aseArtA he can ahov anita n |