The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-06

operate aud Dram tic Matters.
, A'er very successful campaign at Boston. which
aged Gu Saturday with ,nainee when "Eruau., wa:
gsr, ihe artists have TO New York an will
~ soh sheltered fson provincial praise or blamo-thc
esi Of timer amounts to pretty nearly the same thing
In tile end under the protecting tome OF living place
The ssasor which will commence to night with Miss
Patti, Briruo modio and susip-a splendid quarette-
in the "Puritani will 1t is announced, very short
one We are induced 10 believe, however.
| from the town ,Slk tina. it viii BE- so
| successful, more especially the Patti nights,
tina. may prolonged beyon the time specified in the
official announcements Every ha,us will be at his post
tonight to hear Adena Patti In the "Puritaui" role
which especially suited for her very brilliant style and
exquisite voice
In the theatres the only novelty Of the week the
production Of the version Of Oliver Twist" at the
Winter Garden. has been received with favor, and
will remain in the bills for some time longer. At the
Bowery theatres the "Octoroonn has been with
drawn after short and not over successful run.
A portion Of the New Bowery company, including
Mrs. W. g. Jones, Miss Fanny Herring, Mrs. Dunn,
Mr.. q. Bonfaoe, Mr. Dunn and Mr. Fox have gone TO
Boston to do the "Octoroon" at the National theatre in
that city.
At Laura Keenes Jeannie Deans continues 70 draw full
houses. AT wallacks theatre the "Romanoe Of Poor
three Broadway theatres Winter Garden Laura Keenes
and waack's-shere viii be change in the bills for
this week.
At Nblo's Garden Cooks circus enters might upon
the fourth week Of its successful career. The novelty
for the present week Ia historical pageant called
the Merry Sports Of Old England in which there viii be
an exact representation Of seeple chase The Niblo
Circus beyond all doubt the finest and the best managed
affair have had New York. and quite deserves
the extended patronage receives at the hands Of the
public
"The Octorooni Is to brought out at Barnums Museum
this evening Mrs. j. J. Prior will play Zoe Mr. Grace,
Salem Scudder, and MIR. E. F. Taylor, wah no tee. The
Winter Garden copy has purchased by the
OF Barnum's.
the New Bowcry theatre, the very pretty and clever
condolences, Misses Helen and lucille Western COM
mence an engagement this evening playing In the Three
Fast Men, which has the merit of popularity if none
other Ht9l .HH H.t
At the Broadway Boudor, 444 Broadway the perform
ances OF the Webb sisters will be resumed this evening
Taree will be performed and the sisters will be
supported by several popular artists.
a. the Bowery theatre this evening", equestrian
drama, called 'vasba, the Slave Queen" will be pro-
duced "Jack Sheppard Horseback will also be per-
formed. l.rl
The colored opera at Chrisys and Bryanrs offer plenty
the rest, the Bryants give way down Souf in Dixie"
and Christy ola Marseilaise" after Rachel.
A. The Theatre Francois, the novelty Of the week was
the production of very excellent drama Mario Jeauie
which was acted twice 10 very good houses Two new
plays are announced for TO morrow.
BosToN.-The dramatic season at the Boston theatre
commences this evening, with good company, which In
cudes Mrs John Wood, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. A. a. Davsn~
port and Mr.. a. Pearson These artists engaged for
two weeks only. Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams are
playing to crowded houses at the Howard Athe
naeum. Miss j. NJ. Davenport commences engage
ment tonight at the Museum. "The Octoroon,"
with the New Bowery company, is the attraction
at the National. Mrs. Fanny Kemble has COM
menced series Of shaksperean readings. The illness
and desttution Of Mr.. j. s. Browne, the actor, has
awakened much sympathy in Boston. Mr. Davenport of
the Howard Athenaum, after heading subscription,
placed the paper and letter conspicuous place the
green Of the theatre. Other gentlemen taking
steps render immediate relief TO the unfortunate actor
In anticipation Of funds from Boston, Mr. Brougham, of
this city has been instructed 10 that Mr. Brownies
pecuniary necessities are 1t once attended to.
PmApnPmA.-The Darcy French) Opera at the Aca-
denny not an immense success. Miss Jane COMBS
has been the star Of the week at the Arch, and
been greatly successful.
BAIrnoRx.-The Cooper Opera Company have been
singing 1t the Front street theatre Miss Maggie Mitchell
had benefit 1t the Holiday street theatre Friday.
Lousvnl..-Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne was playing here
last week.
NEW OR1zANs.-The following was the programme Of
public amusemens for the evening Of Sunday Jan. "a
Varieties Theatre-"Dot'-"rwo Buzzards"
st. Charles Theatre-Benent Of Chas Pupe-"Macbeth"
ssMadelne, the Belle OF the Faubourg"
New Opera Hou.e. Rita IEspagnol," drama in four
acts-"Le Gamin de Paris"
Orleans Theatre"Lazare le Patre drama in FIVE acts
-"Matre Patheha," opera in one act-Dverti@ement
by the corps d'ballet.
Amphitheatre and acknowledgement Of Spaulding
Rogers two combined Circus Companies-John b.
cons performing elephants-Eldrcds performing HORSE
ponies mule-The Grand Aquara and 100 900 other
curiosites.
Vannechi's Museum-The Ohio Mammoth Fat Boy
American Giantess-Over two hundred Wax Figures
Old John Brown &c
kRossins "Othello has been brought out at the new
Opera House, and sMartha at the Orleans Miss Agnes
Esworthy and Mr. j. R. Anderson at the st. Charles
last week. Miss E. had benefit on the 2Sth.
MoB1E-Mr. Edwin Booth had benefit at the Mobile
theatre on the 18th.
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