The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-13


Theatrical and Musical Affairs
BROADWAY TnEATRE-van Amburgh & Co.'s
grand equestrian, geological and hippo-dramatic
company will commence at this house tomorrow.
The programme announces sixteen acts in the arena,
by unsurpassed artists; extraordinary feats by the
trained elephant, Tippo Sab Van Amburgh's per-
foImances with a variety Of the most ferocious
basis, &c.
NnBLo's 0ARDEN.-The Ravels and their talented
auxiliaries still the great attractions here No
matter how slim may be the attendance at other es
tablishments, you will generally find Niblo's well
filed. Tomorrow night Gabriel will play his very
comical parts in the " Fete Champetre" and +" The
| Contrabandist," after which comes " Medina"
| BowERy.-The famous elephants, Anthony and
Cleopatra. to 60 through their marvellous feats
at this house tomorrow evening in conjunction with
| the performance Of Sands, Nathans h Co.'s great
| triple troupe Of American, French and German
equestrans, gymnasts and acrobats The amusing
pantomime Of Jocko,' with Magton as the ape, is
| the closing piece.
| BURToNs.-The distinguished comedian, Mr.. Chas
| Mathews, is to make his debut at this capacious
| theatre tomorrow, as Dazzle, in the comedy of
London Assurance" He will be supported by Mrs L.
! w. Davenport, and Messrs Burton, Brougham, Mark
Smith, &c. Mr. Mathews will also play in the farce
| called "An Appeal to the Public"
| WALLACKs.-It is almost unnecessary to remark
| that the new drama called the Poor Of New York;
is again on the bills for tomorrow. The Incidents
| the acting, the scenery, &c. are admirably calcu
lated to render this of the most popular plays of
| the day. Messrs. Blake, Lester, Johnston Daven-
! port and Sloan, and Mesdames Blake, Hoey Allen
and Cooke appear in it.
LAURA KEENEs.-The spectacular drama Of the
Sea of Ice" is to commence the seventh week of its
popular career at this house tomorrow evening.
The extraordinary success of this piece is alike attr
butable to superior acting, unsurpassed scenic dis
| plays and exquisite music As this will probably be
the last week Of its performance those who have not
| seen it wond do well to CO.
| GERMAN OPERA-Flotow's romance of Martha
| Is to be given for the second time tomorrow, with
Nine. La Grange and Mr.. Formes in their celebrated
| characters Of Lady Harriet and Plunkett. The
minor parts are in capable hands and the lovers of
music may rely upon seeing the Academy we'll filed
| at an early hour.
| AMERICAN MUsEuN.-Among the mutifarious Gu
| riOsties with which this establishment is slowed,
none attract more attention than the "Grand Aqua
| ria, or Gardens of the Waters" The dramatic en-
/ tertainments for tomorrow conist of "A Husband
at Sight and Hercules in the afternoon, and the
| Erich OF New York and a farce in the evening.
| GEORGE CHRIsTY AND WOODS MNsTREIs have
issued what may be styled variety bill for the COM
| ing week-it being their intention to close with a
different farce each night Their programme for to-
morrow contains various new and old songs, dances
and burlesques and the popular extravaganza called
| the Double Bedded ROOM
BRYANT's Observation-Disclosures among the
features for tomorrow evening is Dams inimtable
dance, denominated the Essence of Old Virgnny,"
which is fully equal If not ahead Of anything ever
before seen Of the kind host of eccentric dances
| and melodies are to be given and the whole will
| wind up with down in Alabama"
CIRcUs-Manager Tryons circus, at "a Bowery,
is still great focus OF attraction to the inhabitants
Of the eastery side OF the city, despite the strong
opposition in the same line elsewhere With the aid
| Of three clowns, number of the most dashing male
and female equestrians, stud Of beautiful horses
| &c, the manager cannot well fail Of success
| READINGs.-Profcssor J. b. Brown proposes to give
a course of readings in the chapel Of the New York
| University. commencing on Tuesday evening" with
scenes from the most celebrated OF Shaksperes plays.
On Friday he is to read Shelleys tragedy of Cenci'
1 to which fresh interest has recently been impaired
| by Miss Hosmers statue.
BosToS-Mr and Mrs. C. r. Thorne were the
stars at the Boston theatre last week The Fall Of
| Delhi had been dramatized at the National. The
| opening Of the Howard Athensum, with Miss Sarah
St. Claire, is announced in our advertising columns.
| Mr.. Buchanan Is also engaged.
PHLADELPHIA-Mr +. A. Marshall. lessee Of the
Walnut and Academy. had benefit at the first
| named house last evening Extremes" and the
"Enchantress." with the Rchings cast were played.
We learn that this house has been leased to Mrs ID.
p Bowers capital actress, and the prime favorite
| Of Philadelphia and that she will soon open 1t with
strong company, among whom is Miss Anna Cruise.
Sanford, OF the coored opera, announces that he
will give his enSxe receipts for the week to the poor.
The Buckleys at Jaynes Hall, announce the
| 1rovatore.'
| PrrrssuRs. Kimberly advertised to open the
theatre bcrc on the 18th. No particulars at hand
| HOCHHU&R.-MsA matllna Heron mas been play.
| ing here, and IL to be succeeded this week by
| Mexican Buchanan Miss Julia Turnbull has joined
| the company.
| BALTIxoRE.-Parod, Mrs. Miner and Mr. Perring
have been giving successful concerts here. Mr. and
Mrs. W. Waller are the stars at the Holiday street
| theatre
ALBANY" Uncle Toms Cabin " has been the
attraction here. with Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Howard and
| Cordelia. the child Of nature.
| BuFFALo.-Miss Cushman was playing here last
| week, on her way West.
PROVIDENCE, r. 1.-The Ronzan ballet company,
| commenced an engagement here for five nights on
the 9th. They go next to Baltimore and Philadel-
| phia.
CxcrSSArr.-Mr. J. II. Hackett was the star at
| Woods theatre, last week.
ST. LorIs-Mr Forrest has been succeeded by the
Keller troupe. who have been drawing good houses,
as usual.
\ wAsHrSGToS-The Union has the following cri-
/ tcism Of Parods recent concert;-"The concert on
Friday evening at Carusis Saloon was q very agree.
able and happy affair, and the audience were treated
to some Of the sweetest music that ears could listen
to. Mdlle. Parodi threw forth her voice full free,
and nonchalent a. II were, proud Of her conscious
/ power. The debutante, Miss Miner, IL model Of
modesty delicacy. and grace: her personal presence
4 and quality OF song being strikingy similar. Her
voice is not Of the large and full order but within
| its compass, rs sweet finished and winning NJ the
/ accutest critic could desire. She is accompanied by
| MFR. Perring and certainly no two voices could be
| better matched. Their duet in Linda was exqui-
| site; purcr or sweeter harmony never heard.
They both lack the Italian volume but nothing can
excel their finish. and they display very complete
| culture. Mr. Nieuxtemps was what he always is,
| perfect and Madame v. did acceptable service on
| the piano.
FoREIGS.-The latest novelties at the London the.
\ aires are two farces. 4" Take Care Of Dowb--" for
\ Blackstone. and What will they say NJ Brompton?"
| for Robson. Neither seem TO be very good by the
analysis Of the plots In the papers. Barney Williams
| and wife were still in Ireland, playing TO great
| houses The Sunday Times says:-The New
\ York SPIRIT Of me Times. announcing the ex.
/ pectcd visit Of Mr.. James Rogers. the come.
| dian to the United States audcs 10 the. notoriety
he obtained in this country apropos Of the donation
Of thirteen and four pence to the Lambeth poor box
"a the received by him for nights perform.
ancc al Windsor Castle, and quotes the following
from the Fieid" Such is the effect Of court infu
ence in this country that Mr. Roger has been ont OF