The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-15 00:00:00

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.

In our last we gave notices of the performances of
those celebrated horses " Atar Gull," and " Godolphin,"
and the skill of their trainer, Mons. A. Franconi. There
yet remain a few other animals to notice, alike dis-
tinguished for their superior intelligence ; and also we
must review several accomplished artistes.
MARENGO is a beautiful chesnut, with a graceful action.
His trot is remarkably elegant, forming a series of pleas-
ing circles round Franconi at a canter, gradually lessening
the orbits until he comes to the hand of his master and
stops. He then dashes off at full speed ; stretches out
his fore feet and places one of his hind legs an repos,
forming a very beautiful pose. Braquet, the clown, places
himself in an horizontal position at the edge of the circle,
and forms a bar for the horse to leap over. The clown
then pulls out his fore feet, one after the other, and so
marches round. Franconi then gives the signal "frap-
pez," and Marengo knocks at the entrance with his fore
feet, as a signal for Auriol to enter with a carriage drawn
by two small ponies. The horse then mounts at the
hind part of the vehicle, and away they all gallop round
the arena and exit—a very extraordinary exhibition for a
horse.
SULTAN is a celebrated waltzer, and of a rich brown
colour and elegant form, particularly the hind quarters.
Bridle and saddle-cloth of white, tastefully edged with
pink. He waltzes with great spirit round the circle, to
the music, and turns on his hind leg with the finish of
the first dancer. He then mounts a table and fires off a
pistol. Enacts the part of lameness and limps round the
circle. He concludes by leaping over bars, and makes a
turn between each leap.
GAVOTTE trots round the circle gracefully ; then darts
suddenly off at full speed, and as suddenly stops, Makes
a pose by holding up her fore leg. Stands cross-legged.
Runs round the circle sideways, facing the audience, turns
round on one foot, rears upond cuts,other capers in fine

style. Suddenly darts off again at full speed, and finally
makes her cow' backwards. La fin de chevaux.
YOUNG LOISSET, emanating from so good a stock, is a
famous little fellow, and rides with uncommon spirit, is
remarkably intrepid, and knows no fear; witness his act
of single horsemanship. In conjunction with Maria
Anato he performs an act entitled " Highlander and
Sylph," a very clever piece of riding. He supports the
little sylph on his thigh, holding her by a girdle, and as
the horses travel round she appears as if she was flying
,with her wings fluttering. Bye the by, the Scotch dress
does not accord with the sylph-like costume of little
Anato, it would be far better if he wore the same cos-
tume as in the act of horsemanship spoken of above.
They also enact together a very pleasing piece called the
" Marquis and Marchioness of Tretintailler," which is
remarkable for its extreme elegance of costume, and
courtly appointment. Young Loisset's coat is a most
exquisite piece of tailoring, and the same may be said of
the millinery art displayed in Little Anato's dress. Her
acting at the glass adjusting her dress is capital. They
dance the "gavotte de Vestris" in admirable style. The
footman is by the Dwarf, whose bye-play is excellent.
The whole performance is exquisitely elegant, replete with
juvenile grace, and elicits universal applause.
M. HERMANN has a form and face singularly resembl-
ing Napoleon whom he personates. He changes to the
costume in which Bonaparte is more familiar to the
general observer; as he appeared at Waterloo, and at his
surrender :—the black chapeau, the blue coat edged with
red, and faced with white, otherwise ornamented, and
that immortal gray over-coat; when he uncovers his
head, displaying the form of skull and style of hair, there
is something awful in the effect—it is a resurrection of
the man, and the character of the music adds to the gene-
ral effect considerably.
M. NEWSOME is a most perfect equestrian—makes no
slips, seldom or ever losing his footing, and has that same
adhesive quality to the back of the horse which was so
remarkable in Ducrow. His figure is small and light.
which materially assists his smartness in the saddle. We
suppose we have to claim him for one of our countrymen,
or how could he enact the " British Tar" in the manner
he does ? The " Sailor," one of his scenes, is rendered
with great vigour of character. Jack is all alive in him to
perfection. He commences with pipe in mouth and bun-
dle on his stick, and is on the tramp. He then hails the
ship in true nautical style, a boat is sent, he " pushes
off," and " rows," which are correctly given. The horn-
pipe succeeds, and a most capital one it is—the music ex-
cellent, and danced to with the greatest possible spirit.
The scene darkens—a snow-storm ensues ; all hands are
piped aloft to reef topsails and up he goes to the shrouds,
and we fancy we see its rattlings pass under his feet as he
ascends. He pulls and hauls in good style. Danger ap-
proches. The lead is thrown,—" By the mark seven—
quarter less three—breakers ahead !—look out, boys !"
The ship strikes,—and down he goes on the saddle, with
the action of swimming—then on his back. The shore is
gained, and he prays for his deliverance. He concludes
the act at full speed, displaying the British ensign and
French tri-colour, and riding with the utmost possible
spirit. It is truly a splendid performance. "England
Ireland, and Scotland" is another of his acts. England
is personified by the sailor, and a similar excellent horn-
pipe danced; then he changes to an out-and-out Irish-
man, awaking in the morning, gaping, to the tune of
" St. Patrick's Day," &c. • he then equips himself with
his hat, pipe, and shillalegh, and off he goes to Donny-
orook fair. His attitudes, with his leg and toe turned up
and knees bent, looking round, are capital. Gets glori-
ously drunk, and does all sorts of queer things with his
bottle : and, as a matter of course, fighting follows,
which gives him an admirable opportunity to show his
skill as a rider. He then changes, and concludes as a
fiery Highlander, with buckler and claymore, complete.
This is a highly national performance and tells well,
eliciting the greatest applause. His riding is really fine,
and given with the greatest possible spirit and dramatic
effect. M. Dejean has shown his judgment by enlisting
him into his company. We must also notice a new act
which has lately been introduced, in which he enacts a
part; it is entitled the "Spanish Bandit," one of the
most interesting scenes which has been produced. M.
Loisset is the Bandit, and has a wild, picturesque, and
highly reprobate kind of look, in true character. The
costume is :—a brown jacket and breeches, a black conical
cap garnished with red streamers, his legs laced in the
same style, and a long red hanging cloak completes the
costume ; and rides a handsome spotted horse, also with
a red saddle cloth. He looks most capital, and his fine,
tall, manly form sets off the dress to advantage, and he
acts his part most admirably. The scene commences
with the bandit on the road ; he commits some deed of
blood and flies for absolution, or confesses himself; he is
then ready for any diabolic .1 avocation. An unfortunate
innkeeper (M. Newsome) returning from market arrives
on horseback, and trembles at the sight of the fiery rob-
ber ( and well he may !). He is attacked ; and some
capital manoeuvring ensues, affording some excellent
riding on both their parts. A soldier, young Nief, arrives,
a terrible and treble scuffle ensues, and the bandit is over-
come and dragged off his steed : a most capital piece of
dramatic acting. And nothing can exceed the skilful
equitation displayed by M. M. Loisset and Newsome.
Two matchless riders are thus brought together, and the
result is perfection. H. M.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL SPRIT
HANDICAP FOR THE L]

yrs. st. lb.i
Kingfisher 6 8 7
Ennui 5 8 5
Administrator 4 8 2
Spectator aged 712
Chance aged 710
Peep-o'-llay 80y.... 4 7 9
Ballinafad • 4 7 7
Rob Roy
Forfeit to be declared thi

NG MEETING, 1848.
avEampoL SPRINO CUP.

yrs. st. lb.
Met illi? d' 5 7 3
Lady Lurewell
Sir Martin . 4 7 I
Brown ,Fly
DipthOrtil; • 4 6 9
Fernbilt.: . - 4 6 6
Liston

is day, the 15th February.

NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES.—FRIDAY.
HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each, and 70 added. Four miles.
22 subscribers, 5 of whom declared.
Mr. J. Elmore's British Yeoman, lOst. slb (Seville) 1
Captain Barnett's Boxkeeper, lOst. 10Ib. (11'Donogh) 2
Mr. C. C. Brooker's Eagle, lOst. 11b. (Oliver) 3
Eleven others started. Won by half a length.
SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs. each, and 25 added; list. 71b. each.
Four miles. 10 subscribers.

Mr. Death's The Gardener, list. 71b (Armstrong) 1
Mr. Higgins's Welcome, list. 71b. (Beville) 2
Mr. Walker's Columbine, llst. 121 b.
Six others started. Won by four lengths.

ALTCAR COURSING MEETING.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
THE CUP.—Mr. Buckley's Belper beat Mr. Cruso's Cricket,
Mr. Swan's Scorpion beat Mr. Hornby's Hurly Burly, Mr.
Clowes's Cinder beat Mr. Ridgway's Old England, Mr. Wm.
Blundell's Bendigo beat Mr. Moore's Mississippi, Lord Sefton's
Senate beat Mr. Buckley's Brandy, Mr. Clowes's Coronet beat
Mr. Cruso's Driver, Mr. Standish's Smuggler Bill beat Mr.
Swan's Sir Watkin, Mr. Shaw's Satrap beat Mr. B. H. Jones's
Jewboy.
Second Ties.—Scorpion beat Belper, Bendigo beat Cinder,
Coronet heat Senate, Smuggler Bill beat Satrap.
Deciding Course.—Scorpion beat Smuggler Bill.
THE SEFTON STAKES.—Mr. Ridgway's Ratoon beat Mr.
Buckley's Brandreth, Mr. Cruso's Craft beat Mr. Clowes's
Crusader, Mr. Hornby's Headfort beat Mr. Shaw's Satellite,
Mr. Moore's Missouri beat Mr. Swan's Sagittarius.
Second Ties.—Craft beat Ratoon, Headfort beat Missouri.
Deciding Course.— Headfort beat Craft.
THE CROXTETH STAKES.—Mr. Cruso's Cat (late Kate) beat
Mr. Clowes's Chaff, Mr. Moore's Manse Headrigg beat Mr.
Hornby's Housekeeper, Mr. Standish's Sempstress beat Mr.
Buckley's Balle.
Second Tie.—Cat beat Manse Headrigg, Sempstress running
a bye.
Deciding Course.—Cat beat Sempstress.
THE WEST DERBY STAKES.—Mr. Swan's Sunshine beat Mr.
Clowes's Cannonade, Mr. Hornby's Honey beat Mr. Standish's
Sir Peter.
Deciding Course.—Sunshine beat Honey.
THE SAPLING STAKES.—Mr. Shaw's Spinster beat Mr.
Standish's —, Mr. Clowes's Cribbage beat Mr. Buckley's
Bluewhite.
Deciding Course.—Cribbage beat Spinster.
DITCH-IN STAKES.—Mr. Hornby's Burly Burly beat Mr.
Shaw's Satrap, Mr. Cruso's Driver beat Mr. Buckley's Belper,
Mr. Cruso's Cricket beat Mr. Moore's Missouri, Mr. Clowes's
Crusader beat Mr. Swan's Sagittarius.
Second Ties.—Driver beat Hurly Burly, Cricket beat Cru-
sader.
Driver and Cricket divided the Stakes.
HILL-HOUSE STAKES.—Mr. CIOWPS'S Cormorant beat Mr.
Moore's Mississippi, Mr. Hornby's tiawkstone beat Mr. Buck-
ley's Brandy.
Deciding Course.—Hawkstone beat Cormorant.
ALTCAR-HALL STAKES.—Mr. Swan's Sir William beat Mr.
Shaw's Satellite, Mr. Clowes's Carara beat Mr. Buckley's
Balle.
Deciding Course.—Carara beat Sir William.
MATCH FOR s.—Mr. Clowes's Cannonade beat Mr. Cruso's
Clamber.

NEWMARKET COURSING MEETING.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
The CUP was won by Mr. Gillett's Girl of Kent.
The DERRY STAKES by Mr. Bagge's Tomtit.
The OAKS by Mr. Fyson's Fidelia.
The EXNINO STAKES by Mr. Buckworth's Bulow.
The PORT STAKES by Mr. Fyson's Figaro.
The BOTTISHAM STAKES by Mr. Gillett's Guy.
The CHEVELEY STAKES by Mr. Buckworth's Beatrice.

MATCHES.
Mr. Bagge's Trifle beat Mr. Fyson's Fly.
Mr. Buckworth's Bridesmaid beat Mr. Dobede's Daphne.
Mr. Buckworth's Blucher beat Mr. Finch's Filey.

A most courageous act was performed last week by a
young lady in the neighbourhood of Manchester. A bull
was straying in a road aiong which several ladies were
walking, and on seeing the fancy colours of their dresses
he made at them. His progress was soon stopped by one
of the ladies, who took hold of his horns and held him at
bay till some men came up and drove him off.

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