The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-30


Four Mushstesrs< founded Of the beautiful and
interesting piecss Of Alexander Dumas, commands,
nightly immense crowds, at this noble theatre In
there pieces, the skifu manager Of the Bowsry has
opened vein in the dramatic arena which sesme
to yield A. productvely any OF the golden dssngs
OF CALIFORNIA; to the enterprsing miners There IL.
more genuine and pure dramatic genius in The Four
Muskefeerrn and its successful predeceseor T" The.
Three Guardsmen +" than In most OF those ephemersl
productions, and speotscles which are often re-
sorted to by Managers in lieu of the genuine dyaAs.
he.ntifnI srsmss TSs ssorv ,bsu r,t "n ~ ynsSs
action is connected historical highly iuteres aad
atrsctive while the incidents sll Of them noble.
There Is nothing mean. vulgar merely melo drama
tic in II We bail the introduction Of these beautiful
dramas as rare improvement, in our theatres
BROADWAY THEArRE-Miss CusHaAs-Ths round Of.
characters hitherto performed by this talented actress
since her return to this country comprises great va
iiey of the best parts Of the acting drama but to-
these one Is TO be added to morrow evening which
won for her, in Europe her first isurels We alludo
to the startling, and fearfuy effective character OF
Blanca in the tragedy of Fazs before which imper-
eoDation the portrait Of the Gpsy, "Mes Merri
liesp sinks into shade. Those who have not eeen
read this play will understand it sufficiently from the
following brief sketch OF the plot Fazo and his wife,
Bisnss, are poor, but happy couple their rich old
peighbor Barolo attacked In the street at night by
assassins takes refuge in Fazo's house where he
pres Fszio takes the key from the dead mans CIR
die proceeds to Bartolos house aud makes himself
master Of his wealth. Fazio by his newly acquired
riches room rises to rank and distinction in Florence
u Idsc0AllDR
woman whom be had loved before his marriage with
Blanca The latter becoming distracted with Jealousy,
denounces her husband a. the murderer OF Bartolo;
and the body OF che miser being founi, as she ind
oates in the garden of FsZos former house leaves
doubt as TO his guilt Fazio sdmts the robbery, but
denies the murder he is condemned to suffer death.
The sentence fills Blanca viii aud horror she
foreets all her aud uses every means to save
her husbands te-but in vain. He Ia executed, and
the unfortunate Blanca dies broken-hearted, in the
midst Of gay Jee, into which the wretched wife has
penstfsted TO heap her dying reprosches upon Aida
bella the author Of all her wrongs aud misery Here,
then, is scope for the full embodiment OF Miss Cush
mans towering genius. which rey-s n the wild storm
OF destroying passions. Those ~hs have her in
characters Of this son can judge how she will
morse, and msddened by grief
NIBLo's GAnDrs. Yesterday evening, although tho
ate pdance at this magnificent temple Of amusement
pretty fair yet in comparison to the audiences
that have been preent since the first Of
Raoul,n considerable decrease in number was per-
cepable which, however may be accounted for by the
inclenepcy Of the weather last night The entertain
ments connected with the daring and elegant achev
ments Of the Ravel Family on the tight rope, which
were succeeded by an eDtir ly new petite ballet, COM
posed by Nj Brilliant, aud called" Zaida or the Queen
of Flowers" wherein Miles Berlin, Lehman and Mr..
Brilliant drew forth by their graceful dancing unboun-
ded applause. The amusements concluded with the
and gorgeous comic Pautomime Of Raoul, or the
Magic Star" which was received last night with as
much enthusiasm as ever On Monday evening the
accomplished Premiere Danseuse Mile. Berlin takes
her be neft which occasion n great combination of
novelty and attractions are presented consisting of
the Psntomime Of the four Levers. Harvest Heme,
the refife ballet Of "Zaija.D and the pantomimo
"Rsoul, or the Magic Star" We expect to q.
dsneey crowded house.
Burrows THEATRE Last evening the weather was
very unfavorable for all places of yet still,
Burtons, as usual held its own The house was very
decently filed and the audience delighted with the
performance which consisted of three first rate pieces
"Ssnta Claus,n Christmas dream, the Serious Fa-
mily," and the Laughing Byeua." The Serious
Family was played rs on former occasions. emid
~ 10 nNhf Amin anah S1.at faha hv AZ
Burton was most capital and the Polka cotilion
danced with much modesy, aud, as usual encorsd by
the audience.
CHASrRAus NATIONAL THraIRE-" Murreli, the Land
Pirate" commenced last evening the 20 enter
tainments given to the public at this popular an:
always crowded theatre. 10 performed Ia pleasing
style by an excellent cast. Miss Dawes next danced
FL Jaleo de Here's in fascinating style and usual
encorsd By her numerous admirers. That splendd
burlesque, "The Female Guard" succeeded. The
beautiful piece continue, It's Of brilliant triumph
In fact the marcel aud PROFESSIONS the scenery and
machinery and the ''a sns,nnt Is triumph OF drA-
atlc and ingenuity aud the public evidently think
by rushing nightly TO witness tho splendid performs
apee ~sask noo,nson ana ny Moahsy. ionewel, In
derful skill and limbiiety.
MIrcurLLs OLYMPIC Theatre Considering the bad
state of tho weather yesterday evening, this favorts
place Of amusement was upon the whole toleTsbly we'll
attended The entertainments ncsd with thee
mic drama OF the " Qusensbury Fete or WHO'S your
Fnend," which was performed admirably. Miss Mary
Taylor. IS Countess Rosedale. and MIR. wslcot, as
Giles Falkland acquitted the oselves to universal salts
faction The drama was succeeded By the musical ex-
travpranza OF Telemsshus the Island Of Caypson
and the delta OF the Grown Prince or the Buckle
OF Biillsnts which executed With admirable
mic ability. Mr. Wa'cot. as the wschman In the CO.
nedieta acted with such peculiar originality and CO.
micslity, that he kept the whole audience continually
convuls.d with laughter. The smusements concluded
with the larghable farce OF the Married Bachelor"
which produced Infinite pleasure and delight: On
Monday evening will lie performed the farce, In two
act. called Methibks zee my Father !" the comic
drsNa Of the " Devil in rsrs !" the Magic Arrow"
and the farce Of" John Dobbsn
CsEisry's orERa EoUsr.- To morrow evening, as
usual the entertainments will commence with an over
descip tior, aud the celebrated Voyage Musical The
90 famous dancers. g. Chnsty and Mr.. Sheppard viii
execute their fayorite Dances the Cuchuca and High
land Fling; and Zorer the great counter tenor viii
give limitations OF ysrious prima donnas.
ASerr.r Maoic REvivrp The Druidiosl incants-
toDS and azca Illusions. which struck til. Roman
coDqueItrf Of ancient Britain with and dead have
been reproduced with startling effect by company Of
English performers who present on their way to-
this country. Their pcfformsnse on the Druid or
Horns aid 20 be singuarv Wild and beautiful anc
the great miracle of the ruds that Of causins Are 10
turt forth without any apparent agency g. among the
vor d.rs they enact The Bel Fire ceremony, as de-
scribed by Toland With all its appsritional
psrinents, forms portion OF their Mysteries Tho
Performance cannot fan 70 be interesting from its ira
ditional associations apart from the oeverness Of the
dcceptions.
had BY Welt 10 this old and fayorite resort Betwssn
yaudsnlles pantominiea, comic singing and dancing
the audience can psss evening with great pleasure
Wilt TO the museum. inds pendent 81 the theatrical
amusement H. In Itself worth the admission money as
the numerous natural curositss that be and
with which the msseum abounds sources Of great
instruction, particularly 20 Juveniles.
Cncrs- Asron fLscN The chaste and elegant eques5
trsn performances that come "a nightly at this
phtbestre. are well worth seing AZ the reason IL
drawing 20 q olese those Who have not as yet seen
those Innocent and delightful sports should avail them
selves 81 the present opportunity Great preparations
are betsy made for New i'srs day. There will be
versl performances during the day.
SocETr LiHRsny Sienor BItr Il causing some sr.
element by his magical illusions and feet. % vcntro
quism at the above rooms lie will give three per-
formanc,s on New Years day. The canary birds are
well worth seeing.
Board OF sup, rvisors.