The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-05 00:00:00

SURREY THEATRE.

Extraordinary attraction is now the order of the
day, and the gay little Surrey, under its present ma-
nagement, is not second to any of its kindred houses
of the sock and buskin in the production of it. Last
night, after the performanCe of The Pedlar Boy (a
new drama,' from the pen of Mr. J. Harrington), in
which Mrs. R. Honner, as the Pedlar Boy, sustained
her acknowledged talents in dramatic impersonations,
Monsieur Herrmann, acknowledged to be the first
professor of magic in the world, and the wonder of
the age, made his first appearance here, and, with the
exception of five nights more (also at this house), the
last of his entertaining soirees in England. M.
Herrmann, to be duly appreciated, must be, ought to
be seen. Nothing that we can write on paper
can thoroughly describe his Illysterieuses in the
" magic" art. We have seen " ground and lofty
tumbling" in the House of Commons, and particu-
larly on " budget" night ; but no "state tricks," no
efforts of honourable and distinguished magicians of
that great National Theatre, can at all stand com-
parison with those of M. Herrmann. But M. Herr-
mann has had great continental experience. He has
also exhibited at the Haymarket, and at the Prin-
cess's, and now we fairly have him— caught like
"Mrs. Glass's hare"—at the Surrey Theatre, situate
on the south bank of the river Thames. M. Herr-
mann, " the juggler of the sun and moon," truly
surprised us with his new and wonderful illusions—
illusions which he varies every night. He is an
excellent card, and deals his cards with as easy a
pitch to " the gods in the gallery," " the beaux in the
boxes," and " the critics in the pit," as an expert hand
would at a 100-table. But amid all the tricks, amid
all the extraordinary legerdemain which M. Herrmann
performed, that of his inexhaustible, his many-
liquored bottle was the most extraordinary we have
ever witnessed. "One bottle more" is familiar to
every lover of hospitality, but M. Herrmann's bottle—
a black one, not a shade larger than a wine bottle, is
a standing article—it contains spirits and liqueurs of
all kinds, and seems interminable in its quantity.
The real tun of Heidelberg is nothing to it.
M. Herrmann entertained a party of some hundreds
last night out of it, serving with the rapidity of the
quickest hand all kinds of liquors of the above, which
their taste, caprice, or whim led them to call for. The
scene was most amusing, as the company pressed for-
ward for their glasses, and the great magician dis-
penser cried in rapid succession whisky, rum,
brandy, gin, liqueur, &c. Another most singular
feat of M. Herrmann was the sustaining of a child by
the power of ether in suspension in the air. This
and his various other feats elicited rapturous ap-
plause. In a word, those who have not seen M. Herr-
mann have _seen nothing.

BALLOON RACE.

Another' of those interesting and attractive en-

tertainments was given yesterday afternoon at
Cremorne•gardens. The weather being extremely
warm and fine, a circumstance almost despaired of in
these times of wet and wind, the grounds were early
thronged by a company of some thousands in number,
a testimony at once to the excellence of the enter-
tainments provided and the desire of the multitude
to participate in healthful out-door recreations. The
aeronautic contest was between the Royal Cremorne
and Albert balloons, the former conducted through
the regions of epace by Lieutenant Gale, the letter
under the direction of Air. Gypson. The balloons
being very nearly of a size, and of elegant shape,
rendered the race more interesting and exciting;
circumstances, heightened by the knowledge in
some degree, of the ascending and sailing powers
of the two machines obtained in the last race, of
which we made favourable mention some time past.
Both balloons were inflated on the grounds, thus ren-
dering the whole arrangements complete. Shortly
after seven o'clock, all preparations having been ef-
fected, the signal for starting was given, and the bal-
loons were released from their moorings to set out on
their struggle for supremacy. The Royal Cremorne
was the first to rise, thus gaining the lead of its anta-
gonist. For some time it kept low dowp, proceeding
in a straightforward direction, thus obtaining a consi-
derable advantage over its opponent, which had by
this time made its ascent perpendicularly. They
continued in this state, the one ascending and the
other proceeding onwards for a considerable
time, when the Albert appeared to be fast
overtaking its adversary, evidently with a view
to pass . over it. Lieutenant Gale appeared to
perceive this, for his tight aerial vessel darted for-
ward and was lost to the sight, closely followed
by the Albert. The two racers had a most beautiful
appearance as they sailed through the fine clear air;
the one opaque and dusky appeared to reflect the rays
of the setting sun, while the other, clear and transpa-
rent, seemed to be illumined from within, its yellow
coloured silk and crimson zone showing like amber
set with rubies. When the balloons were fairly lost
in the distance? and not till then, did the company
turn to participate in the other amusements afforded
by the spirited lessee. The ballet in the theatre, with
its characteristic dancing, pretty dresses, and light
sparkling music, gave general satisfaction. Previous
to the bal d'ete, a piece of music, entitled " A Storm
in the Pyrenees," was performed by the band in the
Pagoda Orchestra. This musical novelty is rendered
more striking by the introduction of novel scenic and
pyrotechnic effects. The ball and fireworks which
followed both attracted their due share of attention
and eulogy; indeed the proceelings throughout the
afternoon went off with the utmost eclat.

REVIEW OF THE MONEY MARKET FOR THE
MONTH OF AUGUST, 1848.—The general tendency of
the transactions of the month of August has been
towards decline and circumspection. There has cer-
tainly been no marked depreciation, nor the prevalence
of any distinct precaution, but the general observation is
nevertheless true. Consols have fluctuated between 87i
and 851, and Exchequer-bills have gradually come
down from 38 to 28. in the Railway market the dealers
have been very much at the meroy of the half-yearly
meetings, and we are not sorry to observe that the
result of most of these meetings has been such as to
impress the holders of railway property very strongly
with the conviction that, after all, a railway company is
only a shopkeeping concern on a large scale, and that to
obtain the pounds it is more than ever essential to take
care of the pence. The French loan, to which we al-
luded in our last review, has been subscribed, very much
to the justifiable surprise of most people, entirely out of
French capital. Our own Chancellor of the Exchequer
informed the House, on the 25th August, that he also
wants a loan for 2,000,0001., and he proposes to take an
Act which will authorise either the issue of Exchequer-
bills or the creation of stock for the required amount.
Unless he uses great expedition, we do not think be will
find it expedient to interfere with his own bills in the
market by increasing the supply. We should rather sup-
pose that a funding operation would suit the times better
than ono of the opposite character. If ho sells Con-
sols, he will certainly not sell them at 89—the price he
obtained for the Irish loan. The scrip of that speculation
has left behind it many unpleasant reminiscences, and
we are disposed to fear that Sir Charles Wood has had
the imprudence to postpone his announcement until a
conjuncture at which a borrowing minister will have, as
well the recollections of the past as the difficulties of the
present to contend with. He should have tried his hand
in the market five weeks ago, when Consols were at 89
and looking up to 93.—Bankers' Magazine.
RAmsGATE.--The town is now, we think, at the
top of the season; vast numbers crowd the splendid
sands every morning. We have heard some complaints
as to the practice of the bathers, and hope that the pier
authorities will use the powers invested in them. With
the many visitors that arrive there are also a great num-
ber who have come down with the intention of preying
upon their neighbours' chattels. A female last week
lost her purse and 6/. 19s. This town is far behind any
other watering-place in having amusements for its
visitors. The only place, Victoria Bazaar, is nightly
crowded, as is the Marine Library, by the gentry. We
have no theatre or public garden nearer than St, Peter's,
which it is often difficult to roach, owing to the weather
being so unaettled.—Canterbury Journal,