The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-09

pc, iioo. The after peoe "Box Cox Married and
Settled,"s very cever farce, in which Brougham and
wacet were both goodthe last named art ilnsy
70. The programme Of Saturday win be repeated
on this evening.
"Jeanie Deans" has been very successful At Bsrnus
Museum. Mrs. Priors Jeaoie and Mas Mes.ayer's Eie
viii c,mpare very favorably with those Of their nas-
rious predecessors up town. The play will be continued
during this week.
Al Mrs Broushams theatre, i44 Broadway, sheridaD's
comedy The Rivals" will be played this evening with
several pc rlar artists in the distribution.
At the sowery theatre, Mile. wells, the favoraby
Known eebsstrenne, will commence engagement this
evening, ssing in "Mazsppa" new piece, called
"Americauk Abroad, and 'sThe Pride of tpe Market
will also h given.
At the sew Bowery theatre the engagement OF Miss
COrdeha Uoward will be continued this week where "The
LAmpbghser" win be produced and played night with
two other piscsA
Mr.. George Cnrs,y VIII probably close his season at
Nbos Saloon about the first Of month, in order 70
mako the European tour, for which he has arranged
This week programme viii be given, with "weno,
the Sensible Monkey in which George will play the
"What u Ito
The chief novelty Bryants has been burlesque upon
the Stranger" in which Jerry Bryant and Horn are
"dreadfully" funny. will be given all this week with
other good thirgs.
The closing Of the Opera jus. prior TO tho Lenten
ron always folio we'd by ennui, felt by Its lovers and
patrons The devotees Of the Muses. either make IL
practice TO make thorough atonement for their sins
during Lent BY fasting and prayer else where their
past years record no: very dark, 70 Hll
up the hiatus between the old and now
Opera seasons with such miscellaneous amuscments
as the metropolitan theatres may present This year the
sinners have been apparently few, judging from the be
raj patronage vouchs ed to the managers during
(Lsnt) when the receipts usually expected to be
limited Among those who have contributed TO drive away
dull for thirty nights Of Lent were the very clever
and popular artists Mr. and Nrs. Barney Williams, whose
appearances at Nblos in their original and amusing
dramas and farces, merspersed with songs md dances
have given entire satisfaction TO large and appreciatve
audiences and added aures to their of popu
larty On Saturday night Mr.. and Mrs. Williams took
Joint farewell benefit, when they appeared in the
"he Irish Ambassador the farce Of Flanagan and the
Fares" and The extravaganza Mephistophies" Suffice
to say the concluding performance of the thirty nights
son was very successfu the Of the audience
fully established. It rumored that testimonial on
grand scale the tap, under the direction Of of
our leading citizens, TO Mr. and Mrs. Williams.
The Philharmonic Society Of Brooklyn have secured tN
services Of Senor and Madame Gasser for their next
cert, which takes place on Saturday, the 18th inst
Mr. Jans the late organst Of Dr. Pises church in sgd
pey place. gives bis annual concert TO night, at the Brook
lyn Athenaeum. He will be supported by Mrs Mozart
Madame Chonie, Miss Kate Comstock, Miss H. Gallagher
sgnor Macaferr sisnor Lotti, Herr Mayer, Herr wem
hch, Mr. Schreiber Mr. Morgan the organt, and host
Of other well known artists
BKNKFns--That sterling and favorite actor Mr. Dyott,
win have hts annual benent waacks theatre Fri
pupil OF NJ Dyos. who played last year as the Academy
In an amateur performance, and showed considerable
cleverness, is TO make her debut in regular theatre
this occasion. F.st
We announced some time since the fact thA! Miss Lizzie
Petit of Virginia. well known authoress and dramatic
reader, had recovered from the effects Of the very
severe accident which happened to her iass winter
Il will be recollectsL that Miss Pctit, whle stand
Ing near grate, was 30 severely burned tha
1t one period her Life WAS despAred or She has
trely recovered and proposes to make her dt in New
York as public reader According to testimonials from
such competent critics Mrs. Nowsn Richie, Mr.. G..
P. r. james, and other Hcters OF note, Miss Petit has
every requisite for in her undertaking She
before the public under ccu instances which should cal
out earnest sympathy and cordial and generous
cogni;ion.
Mr. Harry Pearsons benefit VII take place st the Win
WI OoIuSA ~ AuuIbuky SFeumS VI tuAo Worhs
M George Jordan will take his benefit at that theatre,
Tuesday evening Of this week. Mrs Jordan will make
her de1ta at the Garden on this occasion
complimentary benefit is to be given TO Nessrs. Fox
and rgard the managers Of the New Bowery theatre,
ON Wednesday afternoon and evening Of this wesk. The
affair Ia In competent hands, and will be beyond
doubt The New Bowery Of the very best theatres
in toxn-comfortabe, clean and well ordered In every
respect receives, deserves, no small amount Of
Broadway patronage Aesars Fox aud ungari may be
fairly considered public benefactors, and is emil
nenty proper that the fact should be publicly recognized
TmYRRss, &c EIsxwMRE.-Nr. and Mrs. Drayton have
been doing very well In Boston, at the Aelodeon with
their Prlor Operas, but have had slight difficulty
with some Of the Academy Of Music people. The Dray
tons perform In the Melodeon Hail. which Is next TO the
Academy, and was formerly portion OF the pro
perty The following correspondence has taken place.;
BosroN, April 8, $780,
smme propretogs Of the Boston theatre conveyed the
Melodeon estate 70 the Hon c. f. Adams, with the re-
stricon that there should be dramatic theatrical
The term Of Years named theron The drecsors Of that
institution palned 70 learn that you are by the per
formance Of parlor operas e you style them directly
done through ignorance Of the express provisions Of the
deed 70 mr. ADAMS. am directed to call your attention
iormancss make this request hoping that you viii At
once comply with rather Than force the corporation TO
apply TO the Supreme Court for an Injunction r,sur
On behalf OF the Directors Of the Boston Theatre.
q. DRAYToy, Esq
WINTHROP HourR, April 4, 1850.
SRn answer your favor Of the Sd inst beg leave
TO say thank you for your kind advice but as our OPT
mons differ the nature OF my entertainment shall
watfor positive authority before closing my doors
against the public. HENhl UhAIION'
A. b. NsEH, Esq.
Mrs. John Wood Is playing at the New Orleans varie-
ties will TO the metropolis about the middle
OF next month. Miss Kimberly lately concluded an en-
Rsgement in Pittsburg with complimentary benefit
Mr. Bourcicaults drama, "The Ocoroon," was played
for the tenth time, and the sfterpece was Mr. Edward
wilkins act comedy, "My wne's Mirror" Miss
Kimberly intends to make the tour Of all the extreme
western Cites will not return 10 the East before mid
summer Mrs. Bateman's new play, "Evangeine /" VIII
be produced Immediately 1t Boston, With Miss Kate Bate
man in the principal part M W. Lanergan has re.
turned to the metropolis, after very SUCCESSFUL winter
campaign in The British West Indies.
THE COPYRIGHT OF OUR AMERICAN COUSIN.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURr-DIsrRICT OF PRSSsYLvA1A
Laura Keeme w. W1ea1ey and Clashe.-ThH cause,
which was heard In November last and involved the ques
ton Of The right To the celebrated comedy Of Ou Ameri
can Cousin was decided Saturday, the alst ut BY
IL.