The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-22
Theatrical and Musical.

BowKRy THEATEE.-The grand dramatic specte-
Gle entitled " The Corsican Brothers. which for a
long period drew large assembages to this theatre,
is announced for this evening, with Mr. H. Eddy sus
tanning the characters Of Louis and Fabieu. The
scenery this piece is beautiful The entertainments
conclude With the national equestrian drama Of "Put
nam
BROADWAY THEaTgE.-The receipts this evening
for the benefit of Miss Francis, and the perfor-
mances therefore, are of very attractive description.
The dramatic company will appear in the amusing
pieces Of the Two Bonnycastles.' and " Pettio0at
Government, and the French dancers in ballet d.
yertisement, and the pantomme of "i'risac."
BCRToNs THEATRE.-Three excellent pieces are
selected by Burton for this evening when, as usual.
the house vol present brilliant picture rs regards y
large audience, which IL generally composed of req
pcctahle citizens. The entertainments for tue
benefit OF an excellent and favorte comedian. The
pieces selected are, lie i" Work Of an Artist" the
"Rake's Progress and g One Thousand Millineys."
Johnston deserves q bumper.
NATIONAL THEATRE-Mr. J. II. Scott the popu-
lar tragedan, who Is well known 10 the dramatic
public for years, appears tonight, j. being the last
OF his Engagement in his celebrated character OF the
.bbenainosy in mick of the Woods The other
pieces selected are "Cbarcs H." and the drama
allied the Snowman. Coniror and Monkey No
doubt there will be q crowded house.
WAILACK's TBEATRE.-If good acting be an in.
ducement TO our citizens, we know oi no place 81
public amusement where they can be more grained,
and receive richer treat than by visiting this well
managed theatre The pieces selected for this even
ing ere, the fine comedy Of "Speed the Plough" with
brilliant cast, and the amusing piece called High
Life Below Stairs"
WHITES THEATRE OF y.RIRTrPs-The bill Of
entertainment provided for this evening at Whites,
comprises the excellent conicdetta entitled " Faint
Heart never Won Fair Lady the laughabe farce Of
" Boots at the swan and the interesting piece u
" Mischief Making, al Of which well cast.
ANIIuctS MCsEuM.-Tho pieces selected FOR thi,
afternoon and evening exceedingly attractive.
General Tom Thumb, whose per.onations have al
ntys gwen the utmost delight, viii appear on both
occasions in the character Of i" Hop - Ny Thumb"
III tic pleasing piece of that name
CRcCs.-The usual SATURDAY, afternoon pcrfor-
mances viii b. given 1T the Amphthcatre to-day,
and in the evening Il great variety OF attractive
cgucstriGn icats win be presented. This is the last
night OF the popular clown Williams.
CHEIsTY's OrER, llousH.--Christys oner,
troupe advertise grand selection Of nthionan mcio.
dcs iof THIS evening.
Woop's MlNsrRELs, whose entertainments are al
ways pleasing. announce fine selection Of vocal and
Instrumental pieces for tonight.
EtSyAED's PANoRANA oF ruE Holy I.AsD viii
be exhibited both this afternoon and evening
RoBEET HELLER, the m,riyallcd magician. advcr.
tiSes good programme for tii, afternoon and
evening.
Ri-IEy's THAMES continues 20 be witnessed will,
great pleasure. II can be seen this afternoon and
evening.
TnH ConP,Sy or EsriaLs-We learn TINT
tai musicians and Chinesc iuggers. that have re-
Gently been exhibiting, 10 the astonishment and de-
gil u Immensely crowded audiences in the theatres
~ san FRANCISCO, New Orleans st. Louis and Gin
cinn0ti Is now IN this city, making arrangements for
tie entertainment of our citizens. This troupe CON
SITS of sixteen Cinnamon, recently arrived from the
Celestial empire they are said to be the most won
dcriHl performers in their line in the world and We
entertain bit little doubt of the truth of this asser-
ion. Their exercises said 10 be of an exceed
ncly diversified character, such rs ieats Of magic,
iuggiery lcgerdemain, tumbiing, rope dancing, &c.
some ot their exploits are curious and iexterous
as 10 bc incredible to those who have not witnessed
them; hut independent Of their performances they
aIe an extraordinary end attractive novelty. 1t IL
the largest party OF Cccsal7 that have visited our
cou try. There are among them mcD. women and
children, and double, jointcd dwarf who Is repre-
.oUtcd ~ the most curious specimen of human MATURE.
living They exhibit in their dress. acting and con
duct, many Of the interesting pcculiorties of the
most singular race OF men earth. and the oppor-
tunity Ut becoming acquainted with these alone
viii doubtless he availed Of by our entire population
Tic company il on their way to this city and after
!, manning here short time will embark Tor EUROPE
We learn they viii appear al the Broadway theatr.
on the 3lst inst.
FRASCoSI.--For several months past the papers
have been noticing the probable arrival in this city
81 the celebrated equestrian manager Henri Franco
~ with tle whole OF his colossal Hppodrome, upon
tie occasion OF the new Worlds Fair We are cna-
itd to state With certainty that during the coming
.,innor he win open al establishment in the imme-
di1te vicinity ~ Madison square, which in point Of
ma gnituJc viii flly equal anything Of the kind in
Tulopc. Contracts have already been made for the
erection Gf building. which will cover several acres
Of ground. and containing ample accommodations fo,
con Drtaby seating 20 900 people within which viii
ic presented III those entertainments which have
yndcrcd the propretors French fropYs 20 universal
" renowned. Nenrly one hundred European oytisfes
Of the highest celebrity under engagement for the
enterprise. among whom arc thlty-tour female per-
formers u acknowledged talent Every one who hns
ever VISITED Paris will look With interest Tor the
opening 81 Fr,nconis fIippodromc.
Madame do Margucrties, says the Albany Rcgis-
III has made her appearance ~ y cp3smcdicinc ii u
sparkling little piece written by hegef entitled
Duke and Duchess she played viii great ease
end spirit ana lsoriises e. ppply the plice on tho
American Stage lct vacant since the tirins ~ Mary
Taylor
Niuelyiyc thou1ud d aars have been subscribed
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