The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-10
h0atrlc nj and Muslcai.


Theatrical and Musical.
BowERr THEArRE new drama, BY Lester en-
titled The Three Gusrdsmen," has had the most
cessful osny piece that has been produced
the American age and Ia likely continu so
time Every night this large and rpseious theatre is
orsmmed in every department 1t il not only tue
peee itssif that attracts but the artists engaged ut
this theatre may be considered generally speaking to
he the best in the Union The characters la the east
the to the humble.t attendant are all we'll
filed. and equally well sustained This evening oom-
mepces the nth week Of its representation aud the
aDusements will close with the drama OF " lack
sheppard Tho great success OF this estab,i shmeht
principally caused by the interchangeable sxsrtioas of
the proprietor, matter what to produce
every novelty within the reach Of the sest dramatic
talent
BROADWAY THyArRx. The manager Of this establish.
msnt observing the opinions OF the press through
out the country, the great which has attended
the epgag ements of the dramatic wonders, Kate aud
Ellen Bsteman children Of four and six old has
engaged them and they will appear this evening, Ia
the tragedy Of Richard the Third" Their acting Is
said to be characterized by precision proper gsstcu
lstop, and reading combined with great ns.u
raj genius, which enables them to perform the most
difficult Shaksperean characters. Ellen Batemsn four
years old performs Richard and Kate will sustain that
OF Thsy also appear sns IN tas OF ns
and Ellen that Of Tag This is, indeed new feature,
and, doubtless, will attract crowded house
BuKroNs THrATRE.-An evening can be passed 1T
this popular establishment with the utmost enjoyment
The actors are all nrst rate the pieces with
excellent judgment and every character is sustained
with sterling comic ability One Of the most
full dramas produced here Is that called The Serious
Family.n Between Burton Bronghsm, Clarke, and
Mis- chapman the house Is kept III one continuous
roar Of lsushtsr Burton y dsc'os% able c.srss
orowped with success This evening tho new comedy
Of. The Serious Family and the comic drama OF the
tertaipment, and Of course, will drav crowded house
NATIONAL THEATRE.-A new buriesqus the Chi
nese spectacle of Aladdin" adapted to this theatre
by Mr. c. Burke, and entitled Tho Female Guard or
A-Lad In . Wonderful Lamp" will be produced, for
the Hrst time this evening 1t will De presented
scale of 6cencs, With and gorgeous scenery,
original and effective music, and the most costly and
appropriate This piece has cost the
q able of money and his efforts to please
and crafty the visiters of his theatre, shoud ene
him to large share OF public patronage Previous 20
the burIesqus, the comidietta Of A Roland for al
Oliver" will be acted and the performances will close
with the farce of The HAppiest Day OF my Life"
crammed from pic to dome this evening
OLYMPIC TnEATRg- This evening, Mr. Walcot, great
fsvorite and very accomplished comedian, takes his
benefit. The entertainments consist OF Buckstons's
favorits drama Of Victorins,"a opera by Boil
dsu entitled the New Lord of the Village" aud The
laugbabls extravaganza, by Waicot, called Brittaus
and Hberpia The cast Of characters in each Of thsse
pieces Is excellent. embracing all the genuine
clans attached the stock company and when IL is
considered that Mr. sicot very old snS f.vorite
actor who years has contributed much to delight
citizens by ms great comic ability 1t Is hoped that
only bis personal uaintsuces but that the puo-
lie generally will give him substantial proof this
evening, Of their admiration OF his talents.
ITALIAN OrERA HeUsE, AsroK PLAcE.-The famed
cpera Of Donizetti "Msria di Rohan," which has at
tanned great popularity in Europe to be performed
this evening", by the able singers CT Max Marstzeks
company. The trsno Of this work was borrowed from
q ANA by Apceot, called I'm Duel sous Richie leu"
founded upon the celebrated piracy of Chslsis
under the reign Of the cruel Cardinal The lies
IN Paris pg the time OF Louis Ali aud the plot Is
as follows =: he Duke Of Cheyeu,e has secretly
lied Mana di Rohsp, who was forced to accept HIN,
thou gh she loved the Count Of Lbsss who returned
her affection without knowing that shs united
another. A nephew OF Cardinal Rioheleu has been
kiled in duel by Cbevreuse, who Is condemned to be
bebeadd when his pardon Is obtained by Chasis the
| favoiite of the king The Able Armaudo di Gondi,
| VIE was a witness of Chevrsuse during the duel
axes slsnderous remarks upon the character Of
Maria di Rohan who finds defender In the person Of
Chssis Who sends cballe nge to the bold able Chew
reuse Is the second to Mara's protector. On the
evening before The duel thalss receives visit from
Maria di Hohap. who comes TO give HIN the warni
that ne mas been accused py hcnsou " hso treason
and that tie king lLouis XIII has signed warrant
for his arrest. Chsureuse enters his friends apart
msnt, and Maria, hidden In the srmory hears that .
duel to take place In behalf of her honor When her
hu,band has retired the tries to detsin Chalas beyond
the time appointed for the duel ana when he
from Ler eide, he arrives too late on the ground -
CLsyr.use had taken his place fought with di Gond,
! aud received a wound In the meastime, Rcheiieu o
Cheers have isk, POSSESSION OF the house OF Chalas,
and ameug his papers they have found n letter, ia
which the lover his Affection for Maria, aud
also minislure of her which both delivered into
the lands If the husband by the enraged Cardinal.
Cbevreuse thinks ho 1. betrayed aud when Chslais,
who has that be would zee Maria before es-
Gaping. returns to Chevreuses mansion, he PUSHES
up him, forces him to light, aud shoots him with
pistol As the report OF toe hrearm IL heard.
the s6ires Of h,eheeu appear at the door but Chsv
reuse has pTeced,d them, aud kilts his wife The
music Of tots opera which Was fret sung Ia Vienns
| by signorine Tsdollpi and Brsmbhla and ssnpri
Gussco and Roncsui contains M any gems which viii
make Il popular among the diftanti Of 81
cal circles. Max Msretzek has spared no Trouble TO
present it to the public with I'D
and besides attraction OF the novelty this
steal work, he bring forth the cont alto whom he
hss brought from Europe sisBerina Permit lsdJ Of
pferosstSsirg bHure whose voice said TO be
nGrkete and no will make her debGi in the CHI rscter
II Armsndo d. GoGdi s'guorina Bertucca, and Sig
Lori Fort Patti. and Beneventapo sustain tho other
leading characters. We have no doubt the opera will
be tuecetfful
CHRisrY's MirsrHsLs-The proprietor Of this must.
cal company argues that there use i'm going to
California 10 dig gold at the tine enduring this
utmost hardship well from climate from toll and
hard labor White money can be realized 20 easily and
with fueh Amusement, Bs his coieEs are filled at Me-
chabic's Hall Singing for money is CERTAINLY ore
sgiosble than that Of slavery in marshes or may
tay, in some cases digging Tor daylight. The pro-
giamms for this evening is very attractive.
AMrRIoAS MUSEUM -Th- afternoon and evening per-
fomsnces at this celebrated temple Of natural curios
ties and very good ttsge smus.ments are attended
daily by hundreds OF citizens IL Is really treat
to Witt the Museum; under Us present mana eeut ~
MIR. Greenwood as ever bing IA ccnduotsd with great
regularity and strict attention raid TO the comfort
OF tho visitors.
CnoUs- isyoR Fi,cE.-This evening, Nile. RosA
takes her benefit The programme contains excel.
lent selection Of equettgiaa and other performance.
eId doub. her benott will be such as TO show no
much the visiters Of the smphtheatre tkink of her
classic and most graceful fsa,s on hursebsck she
farprsir girl and may be Justly termed the greatest
female equestrian In the world.
CnrSrsE MrsIUs RooMs.-Ghddon's ranorsms of thu
Nile continues to BE- exhibited every evening a. tho
/ above rooms.
Mrs DsvEyroRT This distinguished tragic actress
con nerces engagement IA Boston, this evening
She epr.art the Jountcss In lon.n There can %
little doubt a her tucc,ss Il may juas e from her
former engagement.