The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-31
TheatriCals.

America has definitely become the rendez-
vous of all that Europe possesses in artists OF repu
tation. Among the most celebrated which are men,
toned in the European journals as promising vi.
sit to the United States, we have remarked the bro
theirs Essleir first naodeists of the Royal Academy,
and ex professors to the princes Of the royal family
Their athletic strength surpasses all that has been
seen of the most marvellous. Grace, elegance and
activity are united in their astonishing exercises,
and the style is entirely new. They have success
svely performed in all the capitals in Europe, and
in every place were received with applause and en-.
thusasm. At the last dates they had arrived in
London, and Mr.. Montcref, the English drama.
fist, has written for them grand historical, tradi-
tionary, chivalrc melo-dramatic gymnastic specta.
Gle, adapted to their talents, which will soon be
produced at of the theatres in the city of New
York. The arrival of the heroes of the piece is
peced to take place during the latter part Of the
pr. sent month.
Wallace, the vionst, and Mrs. Watson are at
Rochester, N. Y.
Placide, Yankee Hill. Max Bohrer, and some
others are at Saratoga, whittier Signora CASTELAR,
is bound.
Young Vandenhoff is about to appear at the
Chatham, IN this city.
Mrs Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hill and others are
at Montreal
Mrs S. Butler, wife of the tragedian, is giving
Rotations in New York; previous to her departure
for Europe.
Madame Calve, and the rest of the French opera
tic company, and the Ravels, are at Nlblo's. The
French company are about to leave us for the Bri-
tlsh provinces.
Mr. Brougham is here, devoted to literary pur-
suits.
Russell is giving concerts in the east.
Forrest is unemployed
The Park remains closed.
The company from the Tremon Theatre, Boston,
which has been converted into church, is at Port
land, Maine.
The Italian company is at Philadelphia, but not
very successful.
Thorne, the TWO Mestayers, Mons. Paul and Herr
Cline. have sailed from this port Tor Rio Janeiro
The Seguins are giving concerts at st. Louis.
Dr. Lardner is at Cincinnati
Ludlow 81 Smith have leased the Mobile Thea
ire from Caldwell. This, in conjunction with the
st. Charles IN. o. gives immense advantage to
stars.
Latham and Miss Melton are rustcating at New
town, about miles from Cincinnati. Tom Placide
Joins Ludlow a. Smith.
Foster has retired from the National at Cincin.
natl. Chlppendale has been appointed assignee, and
all the scenery, wardrobe, &c, will shortly come
to the hammer. portion of the company are
going to pass week or two at Dayton, till the
Southern theatres open.
Some kind-hearted friend has placed tomb over
the remains OF jefferson the comedian, who died
at Harrsburgh in 1892 the Inscription on which we
annex. He was a member OF what was called the
old American Company, under Wignell and Rein
age, and such company this country has not seen
for many years. In tragedy, Mrs. Merry, formerly
Miss Brunton, and wife to the poet stood foremost
pre-emlnenlly great. Her figure was short, with an
agreeable face, and voice pure and sweet as BELL
clear In its tones and OF great compass. We have
heard nothing since her time which could approach
her-next In tragedy was Mrs. Whilock, sister to
Mrs. Siddons, tall commanding figure, full toned
voice, somewhat husky; Mrs Melmoth, a lady of
immense proportions, but with great talent, was
also member OF that company; Cooper, Fennell
Cain, and others, In tragedy Jefferson, Warren,
Blssett, NC, In comedy Jefferson married
in this city Miss Fortune, and left a large
family He was every way an estimabe and high.
ly respectable man
Beneath this Marble are deposited the ashes of
JOSEPH JEFFERSON,
An Actor
whose unrvalled powers
TOOK IN the whole extent Of Comic Character,
IRON PATHos to heart-shakng MrRTH
His colorng
was that Of Nature,
warm, fresh,
and enriched with the finest conceptions OF
Genius.
He was Member
Of the
Chestnut Street Theatre Of Philadelphia,
in its high and most pamy days.
and compeer Of Cooper, Wood, warren,
Francis, and host Of WORTHLESS, who like
himself, are remembered with admiration and
praise. He died at this place IN 1857
ALAS Poor Yorick! / knew him, Horatio, ,
Afelow Of INFINITE Jest, and most excellent fancy"
Sinclair has been deghtlng the Ofleanos with
his sweet voice.
Miss haywood and Richlnss have taken the
Holiday street Theatre Baltimore.
| Bannster has aken the Pittsburgh theatre.
vs. Signora CASTELAR, arrived 10 this city on Sa-
i turdav IN her yvav IN SaratoqB