The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-01
rH.asrae.I and Dlusleal.

Theatrical and Muslcal.
Dswssv TsEArss-Ihs spieudi spectacle entitled the
tCo.ant OF Monte Criston continues to be attractive
a ever Every night the house Is crowded and the
dlences testify their pleasure BY the most enthusiasts
character Of Edmond Dantss excellent style and Miss
a Weuayss rs Mercedes, Aiss s. Denim Haydee, and
Mr. Stevens a. DansArs, give general satisfaction BY
urtion il ably sustained throughout and will likely
draw large assernblages for long period.
BnoApwAY THkArRr-A drama, second time in
this country, entitled the - Day Of Reckoning VIII
commence the performances. The cast is excellent
Messrs Conway, Prsdercks shaw Mathews, Reynolds,
Misses Anderton, oApel, Olivia Gougenheim and Mrs.
Iherwood in the principal characters. This will be
followed BY the grand spectacle Of the Vision OF the
Sum-" which from its brilliant arrangement and the
dazzling display OF dresses scenery and other requisites
must continue to attract crowded houses. The acting
throughout is good the singing excellent and the ma
chnery s worked 70 great advantage Ii We could only
persuade the leader Of thu orchestra to keep with the
spirit Of the age, by departing from his old wornout
music and giving something new, all would be right
The metropolitan theatre should correct this.
krs4o's GAEpsr.-There will be no performance to-
night. Tomorrow evening the amusements will com
nence with the washerwomann and the next feature
vii be the delightful ballet OF Catarina in which Caro-
Inc kosse the distinguished dansese aided by her three
iser and father viii display their Terpsichorean abi
k Caroline is OF the greatest favortes that
appeared in this cityin fact they all clever but
there il something particularly graceful in the move
ments Of Caroline. We have many artists IN her
line. but none to excel her
burrows THEATRE-The firing. always pleasing
comedy OF the Serious Family is announced for this
evening and II will doubt attract large assemblae
TO Burton alone in his inmitabe pefsonation OF
Amnadab Sleek, is worth the price of admission Mr..
and Mrs. Holman viii sing duet the orchestra will
play various overures and the terminating feature will
be the capital drama Of the Toodle-a pleasant eyen
ings amusement the actors all of the first stamp
tire orchestral music exceieutand the box keepers and
other attendants pay great attention to the comfort oi
the viSitcrs.
NArieN,L THr.rRE.-Purdy has succeeded in pro-
ducns Of the most splendid spsctacles eyer pre-
scented for public amusement, namely Thaiaoi' the
Destroyer or the Burning sword" The seeaery Is
superby grand and We have no doubt but that the
active and interchangeable proprietor Mr A H. Purdy Will
amply repaid for the vast outlay he incurred IN the
proper effective and brilliant display OF this magnificent
spectacle Many Of the scenes are gorgeous and daz-
cling the dresses appropriate and beautiful and the act
ing throughout very creditable In order to meet the
wishes many who cannot visit the theatre at early
hour the smusemeEts will commence with Allow me 70
apologize
BsovGnAM's LYcxrN-The Child Of the Regiment
goriousy rendered in every way at this popular aud
successful establishment The greatest has been
taken in s the essentials Of scenery dress and general
appointment The public appreciation Of the exertions
d the management l. evidenced in the crowded houses
drawn nightly This evening two of the greatest pieces
n the produced together The Devil in Paris
and that most comical Of all comicalities The Row at
the Lyceum" guarantee, side, crowded house;
and the other evening Of wholesome and unexcep
tionabie enjoyment
C,mIsrr's MNsrsrLs-A splendid programme is Offer
ed this evening by the above nimitabe band OF negro
performers whose concerts always by erovl
ed and fashionable audiences with every demonstration
OF delight and appreciation. The vocal department is
ably fed the melodies are rendered with great
mess aud harmony and the burIesque opera together
with the solos the violin and guitar every night
received with cheers.
FELLOWS MissrsEIs-we perceive that j. b Fellows.
the famous manager Of the above celebrated band feel
ing grateful for the extensive patronage he has received
has engaged the distinguished New Orleans Serenaders,
whose concerts at Triper Hall and the Stuyvesant In
sttuc attracted the most respectable citizens. They
perform this evening. in conjunction with the other
band This rare combination cannot fail 10 make for
tune for Mr Fellows. One song from Collins Is worth
the price Of admission.
GAsTrF CARDy,--Thc first grand Sunday evening con-
cert Of Mesers French and Ileser will be given sun
day evening next The grand orchestra Of the Italian
Opera is engaged under the direction OF Max Maretzek
B,pNrM's MusItNI-Aside from the great congress Of
wonders the highly entertaining performances given
here daily indeed Of very striking order. Here
all enter and depart perfectly satisfied sud must
that could do otherwise. Those who wish 70 Wit
Of the first comedies OF the should here
to night and The Serious Family Nightly the
splendid and spacious saloon i crowded hne pro-
is offered for this afternoon containing drama
and farce.
PANor,M. o. rIr Pr6prf's PRoeREss-Th. beauti-
fd PAINTING which ha been exhibited in this city for
six months Ga longer time, believe. than any other
panorams has been removed 70 Providence whore, we
doubt not the good citizens Of Ri ode Island will flock 10
see H. IL opens Their. this evening
P.SorAmA OF Iss1ASp-This beautiful painting has
been removed to Hartford Conn and we doubt not but
that it will meet with the brilliant success there
1t did ia this city
having given nearly thirty concerts consecuvcy in this
city are nov visiting the adjacent cities q Brooklyn
" NlafnsturTD. Newark. Inc AAe-nanlana possess
fine vocal talent and they know how 70 make the best
use of 1t. They appear in Brooklyn this evening
Cs1rSs the celebrated Irish comedian and vocalist Is
playing to crowded houses in Boston lie is engaged for
the third week and will then leave tor Chicago and -.
Louis
Jtsr 4 Co.'S celebrated equestrian troupe are per-
forming at Troy, n. y.
MdIe Parodi ana suite arrived at New Orleans last
Sat urdsy she received with great honor and the
Italians gave her grand serenade The tickets 70 her
concerts So
sir william Don Is playing at Savannah.