The New York herald., 1850-02-21

TAsatrlcal and Musloal.
Bswrsv TH.Arns Lest evening was the nrst .gas OF
the presentation Of the drams styled Kit Csrsoa
. name which psrhaps but for Its singuisrity, would
not have obtained the fame which stschss to IT, for
had the prairie guide Of Col Fremont or any other
been baptized ~ Thomas Jones, or James Brown, or
Edward Smith, We probably should never have heard
him; but XII Carson the very combioson Of tas lat
ter: ss Of Itself passport to fame fan s ood 'si.
value. and source of celebrity Who would not
die to obtain It! But leaving the original aud
his bsptismsl luck in getting such name let rs
same and celebrity by It's the genuine
fellow himself viii pay the propietors NO doubt much
upon Californian sdysnturss and thsrefors bosnd to
be interesting, which 1t 10. IL gives Ia Its sceuery
tstion Of countries which in our sober visw Of IT, s
better to see here ct the Bo~ery theatre than oa the
living spot itself These scene: are really spsndd .oa
msgninosnt while the incidents Of the drama itself
strikingiy picturesque and absolutely thrtllins We
shall have time. hope, to pay more attention to It
ssntland will be again presented this evening" We
viii only now say 1t s we'll worth seeing and we are
hit and win hsves continued and.triumph run-in
fact, Kit Carson Was always running character.
BRoADwAv THrArRx-The Serious Family" sftsr
time 1t this theatre this evening, and as the whole
strength Of the company takes part In It, We would re-
commend all who have not yet seen It to avail them;
selves of this the last opportunity which they will
have to do so ct this theatre. The comsdy Of Old
Heads and Young Hearts" will, likewise form part
the evenings entertsnmens In the latter piece Mr..
Blake will perform the part of Jesse Rural an old OLE
gyman scarcely necessary for US to inform thos
who acquainted with Mr. Blsks's soting In the
parts Of old men, what treat is in store for them.
He and Miss Fisher and Dyott and Miss Horn aud Mr.
be .uficient to fiji the Broadway every evening
BuRTor's THEArRE.-Last night usual, this house
was crowded In every department, with numerous,
gent manager Of this delightful place Of amusement,
has succeeded in attracting the uptowa society and
often perceive In the boxes and In the dres. circle
many beautiful habies Of the Italian Opera, in their
splendid attire 1t just indeed to say ths seldom,
In the same com psny better cas-. Of actors and ac
variety of well eelectsd pieces The Serious FSmi.
y" and "Psul Pry composed The performances of last
evening and acted 10 the great satisfaction aud
mrth ef the audience The enSain OF the artist.
beyond all praise and the Of laughter and the
psudts we're ncss ant during the entire resressuta
tion. This evening being the "Dombey night" the
performance will commence with that successful piece
and viii be concluded with the last new farce called
"The Laughing Hyena We advise all the play goers
to secure their seats early they do not want to find
ell OF them occupied.
CHAsrRAu's NATIONAL THEArRE.-The announce.
meDt Of " Mr. Chanfrau at homs," produces quite
sensation in the Of life which extended in
| . great circle around the National rhsstrs. rhs
crowds which fow nightly to witnes, the doing, at
this theatrsthe which find their way into the
house and the crowds which remain outside unable 70
get In afford per SCI famous ,tsia s rep ,rt-d
have said in days Of yors, spectacle quite grand,
| striking and imposing "Sonebody Esen vas pisyed
last evening here, previous to the Mysteries and
MiseTies OF New York; This Is the triumph OF Chan
frau; here he Is crowned by his admirers,
and receives piaudits of prolonged and stsntoriAn
magnitude The play itself is prsissvortoy in ts ain
and object; II gives the dark side life New
| York. 1t presents also part OF the picture happily
OF virtue and bsnevolencs Nose good boy L,zs
psRi,eDt Little Lie Is honest siri 1t Is not all
inamy and guilt-it Is not s vice and misery 8us tbs
little newsboy Is q feature small indssd, but
very pretty one In the whole drama like little al pie
on lsdys pretty cheek, 1t Is quite small but very
pretty and adds somehow greatly TO the eject aud i'm
pressons which the whole countepancs and its sweet
smile. produce. SO 1t Is with this and many other
dramas-many little parts and tripg touches help to
| compose tout ensemble Of p.ett.ness.
MucHFLL's OLYMPIC THEArRE.-The entertain ne Is
last evening st this pretty theatre by th
which is received every night by numerous plsa MS
That piece was succeeded by the celebra:ed drama
The Serious Family" which went oh Ia srxsblo
manner. and to the entire satisfaction Of
and delighted audience Nicknson, in hi, part Of
Aninadab Sleek, and Mss NJ Taylor In her psr.onii
cation OF Mrs Delmsine the joyful wdo~, we're loudly
applauded The performances concluded with tins
lsughabie pieos entitled who's my Father ," which
acted amidst rosrs Of laughter from ell present
Tonight for the sixth time at this theatre The Sc
fous Family will be repeated, after which the farce
yorte rart OF Jacob Esrwig-will ba acted, aud the
performances will BE- concluded with the Agc Horn
where Ceuoyer Nieknsou. and Miss Taylor are
\ truly inintnole In their respective comic parts.
| ITALIAN orERA, wrpSEsp.r NIesr.-" Ernsnin was
represented in Of cf the largest audiences
Of the and gave this opera does always when
fhien vas almost equal to that Of the ar.t night Of
the season. and the bellies of the gay world shone In the
very height Of their beauty There was general bril-
lancy Of dress that almost bewildered whs II euchAut
ed; and when consider how many OF the Industrious
furpi.hinr th. smbroiasriss ooiffurss and drss.ss
fer the fashionable and wealthy, estimate may
be formed Of the beneficial tendency OF the opera
! 10 the important economy OF distribution Thou
sands have been employed by this means who
otherwise would have had much smaller inco as
sncs vas . brilisot ons. ,sisnoriaa Truan sang
her opening aria with much effect. and encor-d
n,,,. Sea, ssy s n sign, @ so .aoT
voies this week, sarg with judgment, feeling sui
sweetnets, and won sidtionsl honors sisnor esa.-
! veptsno vas arti.tic throughout. aud conmznied
| much applause. The chorus Was quite equal to t.s
task. and merited much more sppisuse than sas b.
stoved The principal singers encorvj and called
| for between the acts.
CHRisr,'s mISsrHELs The great attraction of this
place Of smus-ment Ia, that the airs PlAys ami suay
by the company familiar TO the OF the audi O.
~, they csuy back the mind TO days Ut chiidh ,od
when incidenu Of an eudearipg character occurred,
rsr ss'oo'srsa @ ..n 'ns s'%ps ps'ntivs a's
by Chritys band specimens Of good vocal sbity,
and the ins.rnmsntists give evidence Of enc-.at
music al education As for tbs dsocing it
| cannot be beaten In the entire States.
NrLoproS Whites ssrensders are every night Civ.
Ing their amusing sntertainmsntss, So BoSsry rnsy
consist Of negro serenzdss and dancing
| AmEsica, Musrus.-The appearance OF the oslsbra-
ted delineator Of negro character, Jim Cros Rics ~
the means Of attracting large saembag.s TO the Ma
my as Ginger Blue. The other part Of th- entertain
ment consists of the psntomime Of the Magic rrum-
retn Win Chinese sir.rti'ensnt', comic sooss sui
dancing.
| MIsssvA Roo1s -Thursday evening next Mr. Ks-
vapssb, the cesbrated lrish comic singer will sgs
concert at the above rooms lie will Be assisted by
Mr. Austin Phillips and several eminent vosAlists.
Ma. BsrSE's celebrated Psnorsns Of Voyaxs 10
Europe will be opened for exhibition at the din-rva
Rscms, next week. IL has been visited By crowds ia
Bceton for the 81 nearly year, and has been
favorabiy spoken Of
socrsTY LIBRssr de Chatillon's celebrs.ei na-
tiopsi painting Of Reeacs de la Psims s Attracting
large audiences AZ 10 is painting ef great merit a
should be seen BY every patristio Amerissn
CITY TRADE REPoRr.