The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-12

Theatrical and Musical.
BowaRv THEArhs IL has been so iatsassly ecld fss
few evenings past that the theatre sosrs have b-sa
deferred in greet measure, from pstrouisieg the az
fsrent places Of emsnt with that readiness shoh
usually evinosd when such great attractions pre-
septed % there ara the Bowery thsstrs ct this Pre-
rent time. The spectacle Of boadioea" 10 veil vrth
ed It all seres that It s the most briisut pisos
presented at the Bewery; and osnust speak Ia
hh terms o. tns os@p,ss.nss .ita .s'sn ne: osss
devoted Queen Boadicea is fIlly worthy Of Der rspus
ton and stsnding in the dramatic circles. whilst Mr
his children from the ruthless grasp OF the nsosnt aud
rspsoious Roman invaders OF his land deserves tbs
~ Ss ro Of
ter veDdrr who 20 unnily personstedb BY Mr Winsns
Jordan. J H. Hall Mrs Herbert and Mrs ws'cott also
continues, banners, Amssonian evolutious, elegant
canoes BY large numbers Of bssuttful female. the
tops Of this piece render it indeed most remarkably
gorgeous display Of stage effects aud they are suhus
astc.y sPpl4uocd every svsnsg Tonight tho little
stage mapsger Mr. Stevens has done much for he suo
Of Boadioea by the admirable way In which all
in bic department has been done. The various new
seenss too most beautiful indeed. have seldom
seen more splsndid scenery on any stage.
BROADWAY THEATRE is . remarkable fsct In
dramatic history and ltdrsture that Of all great dra.
matte pieces which have had what Is Called In thsAtri
cal language, ran" such ~ now is nightly wit.
nssfed at the Broadway, there have been none Of
the splendid melodrsmstie nature and romantic cha.
racter Of "Monte- Cristo" II except, perhaps
degree, the single play Of Sheridsns Pzarro" The
pieces which have been most famous for long continued
runs are ii we rscolsot rightly, chiefly the folio
Addisons" Cato,n" The Bsggars' Osers." and .Pi-
xsrrO,"in Englsnd; then "Nlose." and now "Monts-
Criso" In New York The first Of the above mentioned
fhnRn
excitement The Beggars OPERA to the sin sug and
audsoious novelty Of the character Of Msobesth;
oulisr and familiar local descriptions and Chsnfr.us
able deneston ofthe b'hoy; while the Count Of Mon
t. Crieto' alone now performing at the Broadway,
owes its popularity altogether We may to the fine
acting of Mr. Letter and the dazzling beauty erest
and goreeousness Of the whole piece that Is to It
STANDS upon Its merits; 1t nothing to local
att actions popular causes Of excitement has
carried away the town with rapture and delight, from
its own intrinsic excellence the Ane acting Of the
above mentioned unsq uslled comedian and the other
talented members of the company the deep excitement
and interest of the plot and the more than oriental
singly and individually, and OF the tout Ensemble col
lsctively and ntegray Last night the continued
was brought forward Il possible, With inoreassd Ok.
cellsnce In every part Lester, usual, drew do
torrents Of applause and hearty unbounded approba
tioD Dyott, also, nightly shares little portion Of the
public applause in this piece He 10 decidedly actor
Of smine mt and versatile genius But to be apprs
often; and the 1t, the delight aud
interest is increased, both With the acting the actors
ano the great spectacle itself.
NATIONAL THEATRE -"Waoousts', IL all the rage at
this house and must say it splendid and int
resting pisce Is Chanfrau has ever produced, and
We doubt not 1t will have very long and successful
career. The story Is founded ON border scenes long
time ago" In the western country when the nsIdious
but deadly attacks Of the red made those parts
the scene OF many thrilling and bloody tragedy.
ad ha{ Nv fhoo voallou
company Of the National, the piece IL we'll acted
It can BE-. The scene where the schooner Is brought
10 much applaudsd every night Mr. Usher wood Is
the Indian maid acts with much taste, and IL much
very udicrous piece Of acting. Booth has become
great favcrite 1t the National Herbert the skipper
Of the schooner FREELY and Dawes, Mcfarland Tton,
and the rest acQuit themselves we'll. The laughabe
farce Of "A Loan of Lover' will conclude the enter
tsinments this evening We recommend every one to
see "Wacousts" ~ 1t 10 decidedly great performance.
Burrows THEATRE -Notwithsta nding the mole
mency Of the weather this theatre last evening was
very well attended The entertainments commenced
with the popular drama Of Dombey Son. in which,
usual, Mr. Burton tho main feature - Captain
Cuttle all the other performers were most excellent,
and the piece went of with tbs accustomed rounds Of
toD Of the new drama CALLED the Hsuntsd Man, and
the Ghosts Bargain. Redsu, the Chemist Mr Lynue
the Ghost BY ME- Broughsmi both Of which CHAR
paper seller by MIR Burton, acted to the very le
and Mrs VerDsn, as Mrs. Tetterby equally good
At Of laughter the whole time and especially when Mr.
Burton nogs the baby. The Wild Boy, BY Mr.. Par
sios was vel. played In fact the whole piece is we'll
got up, and what 10 more 1t takes exceedingly we'll
with the public. The evenings performance
ciuded with the first act of the " California Gold
did Sham AMOUR The Haunted MANI and
:" Slssher and Crasher."
BRoADwAr CiRcus Sand IL, Lent Co. are still on
joying we'll msrited popularity for ther exhibitions
At the ALEXANDRA Among the attractions Of the place
the splen did performances OF the infantle artists
Maurice and Jessie Sands, take high place. Master
Asmar rides several beautiful acts Of horsema
whilst Msssrs Stout and Gardner perform comic and
daring eats on horseback The two clowns. Pentland
dancing horses, and trick Cinderella add their
part, which 10 not inconsidersble to the entertain.
ments On Saturday afternoon there will be per-
formancs so that the Juveniles have an opportu
nifty to enjoy themselves their appropriate holiday
CHxnTv's MIssrRxLs-This band now consists Of
twelve members, and dozen OF more amusing and
talented musicians and voesists to be fou nd
Their programmes hare lately been entirely changed
and they every evening present . new one. We need
fashionable audiences.
THE NEw ORLEArs SRRrrApEas are working their
COLO mines at the Society Library to great advantage
and their returns must be almost on usI to that OF
any Of the famous California gold veins Svains
fates his bones every evening that they discourse
NEST eloquent music, whil't Rainier, Collins Ole Bull,
spd the rect, sing most hsrmonicusly Long may the
Ssrensders continue to enliven citizens with their
elegant concerts.
msLopsoN - The entertai me nts here very ANU
sing and the crowds that nightly frequent tho houses
are always veil satis6ed with their visit
Ksmrs L,o,uM keeps full nightly II IL we'll man.
aged house, and deserving Of patronage
TVS GssAr CHIrrss MUSEUM, now exhibiting at the
exhibition rooms In Broadway 10 visited by num-
b~rs Of our ctizens The very faithful and elaborate
ioes which II gives Of the mani and customs Of
that extraordinary people osnnot fail to interest all
James wsllsck, Jr has commenced an engagement
Of Rochester
On Monday last. in Boston, Herr Drssbaeh made his
appearance In an elegant sleigh with hi. pet tiger by
h side He sesmsd TO enjoy the slsghins high y aud
esped upon bs master licking his face and showing
other signs OF excitement.
Mr.. Plscide II In Cincinnati $500
The entire dramatic corps Of the Lavreu oeburp
theatre lie have joined the church, and destroyed
the scenery and curtains OF the stage
The Weather, &c.
The mercury stood. ct o'clock yesterday morn
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