The New York herald., 1861-12-30

upon building and artists Indefinite period Of forced
idleness
The Jarrett Davenport combination have taken NbloA
theatre for period Of six months. They open
week (Jan. y. The company will consist Of Mr.. =. L.
Davenport, Mr.. J. W. wallack, Jr. Mr. VIM. wheatley
the popular light comedian Mr. Pscide Mr. Mark Smith.
Mr.. Geo Ryder lof whom report speaks hghy) Mrs J.
w. Waliack the justly esteemed comedienns Mrs. Julia
Bennett Barrow, and number OF other well known
dramatic artists II Is intended alternate nrst class
standard tragedies and comedies aud put the pieces
the stage with that careful attention scenery aud other
accessories which Is necessary 10 their effective repre-.
senta,on. The company embraces the most powerful
combination Of hisronic talent considered in relation 10
the double objects OF tho enterprise that has been
assembled at any one Of our city theatres for seves
years past We reolced to witness this dispositios
to return the legitimate drama which has 80 long besu
thrust aside for the puarses and tnse Of spscasulAs
entertainments.
announcing her intention to here In October next
to fudi the contract entered tuto with him She viii
appear at Eibio's.
Gottschsk has dennitivciy accepted the onscs mads
him for grand concert tour through the states and will
shortly enter upon tho engagement.
Our Brooklyn ueighbors have made promising start
upon their new dramatic hobby. The introduction Of
Shaksperc TO tho Academy audiences does not seem u
have produced any percepbe increase Ia the number OF
olopemsnts and private scandals incident to oil
Puritan communltics The democracy admitted int
the temple hitherto exclusively reserved FOR
the dslectaton Of "our sot' have conducted
themselves with . decorum and sense Of
which have fully borno out the predictions Of those
who advocated their claims to recognition. Is true
that small boy the opening nigh. gave expression TO
the exuberancc Of his conontmen in extempore psr
formance on cat call but he instantly squeched by
Inspector Folk and posse Of eight policemen With the
exception Of this very rcprehensibe incident DO rot
know but that s'the delightful harmony and "social in
platform which the seven took their
stand is undisturbed to-day as IL be-
fore the Thespian desecratcd tho build.
ing with her presence. The stockholders.
who think with English morasts that men's principles
sh ,uld go with her interests have consratu
ate themselves the pecunsry results Of their recent
victory. The rent received for the building from Mr.
Jarrett for the Ave ngh;s dramatic pcrformsrces
$50. and If TO judge by the ths, has at
tended these experimental representations, the house
viii for the future be seldom unoccupicd. During the
week between three and four thousand dollars taken
the bettor receipt than made any Of the
Now York theatres except under extraordinary circum
stances.
The "Octoroon" will be produced in tho Brooklyn Aca
Now
appear tho OF Zoe character that she has
personatsd nearly six hundred times and oil tho priu
cpal cities Of the Union
The rau Opera Company gave performances last week
in Cleveland Detroit and Chicago before crowded houses
To night Monday) they perform in Milwaukee,, and TO-
morrow and Thursday they give concerts in Chicago
and Pittsburg. They return to New York Saturday
next.
tnigno was offered by voIpni, the manager Of the
Tacan theatre in Havana engagement for two months
at So 900 month and benefit He refused the oSr,
first, because Of his previous engagement to Mr. Grau,
and secondly because of his dislike to the climate Of
Havana.
Mr. Hsrrmanns charities in the course Of hts profess
sional engagements have everywhere him golden
opinions The whole Of tho receipts OF his last four por
formanccs will be devoted 70 the benevolent institutions
Of our city. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will bo
the last nights OF the inaugural programme. On Thurs
day he gives benefit for tho Society OF st. Vincent do
Paul. Friday another in aid Of ST. Annes church for
deaf nucs Saturday two performsncss, morning and
evening" for the benefit of the German Ladies' Assoca
ton for Widows and Orphans and Monday, tho closing
night, benefit for the Nursery and Chd's Hospital.
Kate Rognolts Is highly nuded by the Boston papers
for hor clever mpersonation Of Zoe in rho octorocn
at the Museum She is actress Of One talents and
would be an acquisition to Of Ncx York
companies.
Report speaks highly Of the talents Of young German
pianist, Herr Rudolph Rodigcr. who intends shortly 70
make his appearance before public.
The Madrigal Society gave concert Friday last a.
Dodworths Hall under the direction Of Mr.. rsmorest,
assisted BY Mr. Henry Apply the voluis The room was
crowded to ovsrowug and tho performances gave great
satisfaction Another concort will bo given by tho society
on the 9th, for the benefit OF Ir. Henry Appy
Mr. Geo. VIM. warrcn's Concert for the brooklyn poor
comes of this evening at the Brooklyn Athsnpuru
Horr Noenhauer and Master Papc give concert next
week at Irving Hail Tho services Of Carlota Patti nave
becn secured.
At Bs-num's, tho new spectacular fairy drama Of
:sOndinep - is attracting fine audiences The features
Tho Museum continue unchanged
Tho Peak Family Of Bell Ringers have been drawing
good houses at Niblos Saloon. We know suit
able entertainment for the juvenile members Of families
during the holidays.
Manager Scknoy has exhausted ai the resources OF
his establishment in mounting the holiday pieco,
Baron Manchausen, Harlequin and the Fairy" which
to be produced tonight Great expense has been gons
to for new scenery, costumes and properties
The equestrian drama OF Herne The Hunter " Is TO be
produced at the New Bowery tonight. II has been got
up gorgeous style, embracing PROFESSIONS tournaments
and tablaaux without end.
At Bryants' thero strong bill for this evening. AZ
Hoslcy's the operate burlcslue la rayorita has
IN ADO y great MI.
Thc proceedings threatened against tho halls
have only served 10 advertise thom. They
amongst the best paying places Of amusemsnt in the
city.
The Peak Family are giving series Of very anasing
entertainments Nblos Saloon including tho perform
ance OF tie lancashire Bell Ringers" The Juveniles Of
tho family sull Of talent and afford innnite enjoyment
to the y oung folks, Of whom quite large number
present at the matinee on Saturday. The programme
Tor this week 10 very attractive aud will doubtless draw
good houses.
GERMAN THEATRE piece, @Das Fischer.
madchen" Ghe 'sFishcrmans Daughtern) will be pre-.
sonted this evening at this establishment II is from the
Joint pons of Mr. saIknecht aud Dr. Armug Of our city
Tic masc original, and " the work of Danish com.
poser.
THE FIRST REGIMENT IRA HARRIS GUARD
CAFALRY.
The Exist regiment OF tho Ira Harris Guard cavalry,
stationed at Annapolis Is in want of few good
craits Captain Green, formerly tho popular director Of
the New York Park Barracks has been especially
m!ssnned by Col Dc Forrest TO open recruiting Office
this city for the benefit Of thec corps No popu
man l,o lsJ anfz lyr~aa hta