The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-01
VheafrIcal.

ettabment has provided bill Of uncommon attraction
for this afternoon and evening In the afternoon the
entertainments will commence with the tragedy of
"Douglas,u which will be followed by the comedy of
the Husbands Secretn and the entertainments will
the evening the beautiful tragedy of Damon and Py
thiaso with j. X. Scott, an actor of great dramatic
celebrity and perhaps the greatest syorite that has
appeared within the walls OF this celebrated
tablishment will appear as Damon Mr.. Tilton as Py
thias Mrs. Jordan as Hermion, and Miss Wemyss,
whom every body likes, as Calanthe. This piece will
be by the drama of the "Denouncer and the
smusements will conclude with the "Brigand Boy"
This attractive bill will doubt, crowd every de-
partment Of this theatre.
BRoADwAY THEArRE.-This being day Of general
recreation, we know Of no public place Of Amusement
In this city that offers greater intellectual treat than
to Boxers beautiful play of the "Betrothaln 1t
is replete with everything which can please the va
rious tastes of our citizens. The literary man can
spend an hour there with much profit, as he will hear
we'll measured sentences which dressed up in the
most fowery and touching language-phrases abound
ing with fgurative displays that embelish the entire
comedy from beginning to end Couldock, Conway,
bolt will sustain the leading characters We advise
citizens to this ,pendd production it will
be withdrawn at the clo.e of the week. The enter
tapments will conclude with the drama Of "Graldan
in which nearly all the talent OF the theatre will appear
Miss Adene who IL gracsful and beautifully formed
danseuSe, will dance "La Gitana"
NIBLo's GARDEN.-The entertainments given nightly
at this well managed establishment both before and
behind the curtain require little eulosy from us The
public too we'll aware Of Nibios character
manager aided by the talent Of Mr. Jehn Seton who
keeps every thing moving the stage In the most
tisfactory manner, to require any eulogy from US.
The entertainments will commence with evslutions
the tight rope by Leon Jsvelli and the Ravel
Family, aud will be succeeded by the comic ballet
grand Pa, de Deux by MaaAmoissils Berlin and M.
Brilliant, and the anusements will terminate with the
moot magnificent production which has ever been
placed on any stage-ths scenery, transformations
other interesting features being in Themselves
worth the price Of admission Go early and SECURE
yeur seats.
Bunros's THr.rRr-Go where you will the CONVEX
satiop whatever may have started on will be sure to
end with Were you at Burton's last night! The
performance was excellent, and the house full"
Burton is an extraordinary genius-we believe he
sleeps litte-his mind is always at work, specustng
how he best please his numerous patrons He may
sleep In peace, for he has hit the nail the head
This evening he offers fine bill The first In order is
the drama Dickens novel entitled David Copper
field with cast that may defy competittion. Miss
Walters will dance The orchestra will execute
ENTERTAINMENTS will conclude, with the "Pickwick
Club With all the sterling comedians Of this cels
brated Thespian temple.
National TnEArrs.-Purdy has catered well for
New Years Day. In the afternoon he offers bill OF
great attraction commencing with the drama Of the
MIMI p5mo Sir r OF ssno. hs w,l be .Secesdsd y
lowed by the drama OF Jack Robinson and his
Monkey" The next will be negro melody by the
orchestrs, and the entertainments will conclude with
the new ballet of the frisky Cobblern In the
ming, there will be splendid performance-four
pieces The fret in order will be the excellent drama
Of the Plying Dutchman;n the next will be
ture by the orchestra and will be succeeded by the
feature Ia tbst drama of the Child Of the Regiment
and the orchestra will then play Irish needy and
the whole viii conclude with the new psntomime Of
the Golden Axe
RRouGHAm's LYcruM.-Broushsm IL working hard to
preserve the great dramatic character he has acquired
in this city lie has made engagements which ought
Of talent and tact and he fail IL certainly will not
o, bis fault Mrs. Vernon every body knows, 10 the
best her line either this the other side
Of the Atlantis. Es puey 10 celebrated Tor her
Terpsichorran abilities; Mary Taylor is a general
fayorite; Miss Kate Horn Is fine actress Mrs. @.
Loder Is capital actress In her line; Mr. Lynne IL
well known for his good reading and great hisriono
ability; Owens, one of the best low comedians Of the
day Lyster, good actor and though last yet Of
the most important features the dstip music
director, George Loser. The entertainments com.
meDce with the Rough Diamond followed by
Mile Ducy Barre will dance q Pas de Character, and
sl1 will terminate with Esmsrslds.m
AsrRrcas MusruM.--The greatest bill Of the year is
presented for the celebration Of New Years Day
There will be i've performancesat eleven half past
one, three six and eight o'clock The pieces selected
are Robert IMacaife; % the " Rival Captains the
Black statust," Mr. Il Harper as footman Joe; "Ro-
land for an oliver the Magic Wand, With great
variety Of other interesting features No doubt the
Museum will be visited by thousands.
Jusr n Co.'S Cmcvs-Three performances viii be
given at the Amphthsatre &c. day, during each OF
which the French troupe and the justly celebrated
clown Mr. Wallet will appear. Daring hon emanship,
astonishing muscular contentious splendid gymnatc
fests and diverting pantomme, By the best company
organized in this city cannot fall to attract three
crowded houses especially when Is recolected that
the entertainments will be snlivsned by two such
clowns % Wallet and Pentlsnd.
PssoRAsA OF rHE PrLGBIs's PsoerEss -For those
who do not intend to AXE receive calls to-day, or
for those who will have the afternoon or evening I'M
employed we kno~ no better holiday entertainment
than Witt to this panorama at Washington Hall
proRrsss OF years is here represented Ia an hour
and half or two hours; and gets for twenty FIVE
cent? the rated pleasure and pain OF feaud
comes out we believe very much improved by the
process.
srorr.u Hall The entertainment given here Is Of
a very novel chsracter:-Tableaux Of New England,
sin gipg, and dancing.
Mr.. Jo,eph s. Lee the president Of the Montreal
Shakespeare Club gives lec.ure before the Mercantile
Library Association, Clinton Hall Monday evening
ntxt entitled" illustrations OF the Poetical Genius Of
Thomas Hood In which he introduces the famous
Drepm q Eugene Afsmn the Bridge Of signs" por
tuns 81 Mics kilmsnstg and her Precious Leg aud
other oi r, IN Hoods celebrated pieces greatly
Landed by the CanGfa papers Commence at o'closk