The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-06

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This is generally acknowledged to be by far the
most powerful company in the world, being COM
nosed of over ONE HUNDRED AND TWEEN
TY MEN AND HORSES.
This majestic establishment s 10 display its vast
capabilities to the inhabitants Of Washington city
and vicinity, on the evenings Of THURSDAY, FRI
DAY, and SATURDAY September | lth, l2th, and
18th, l945, under their enormous Pavilion to be
erected near the marke,-house.
The renown and fortune won by tho managers of
this company in Boston, during their long stay in
the metropolis Of New England, have induced a be-
lief that they not unknown TO the citizens Of this
place, and they therefore limit their remarks to a
narrow space
THE HOLIDAY SPORTS OF OLD SPAIN!
OR THE BULL FIGHT,
Is to form one of the splendid features Of their en-
terainments. This spectacle, which has now be-
come celebrated throughout the Union, from its
paralleed success in Boston, where il was played for
than fifty nights, represents the festive GUS
toms Of the Spaniards in the first dawn Of chivalry
Its originality, royal magnifcence Of costumes hous-
ings, and equipments, select seeds, richly-attired
ladies', and armed knights, with its inspiring scenes
and soul-strrng music, have mndc It what the gene
raj rumor allows--THE FIRST SPECTACLE OF THE
BLACK VULTURE, disguised as a BULL, will
appear in his part Of Jason, THE SuLL,n in the
SCIENCES illustrating Spanish Bull Fight The in-
tense excitement pertaining 10 this striking represent
alton, entirely different from anything ever before
heard of in the Arena was the cause Of ito undcclin
ing popularity from the FIRST up to the present hour.
Its paraphernala is entirely new and gorgeous and
materially aids the s,blime effect Of the whole. For
more definite account, see the bills.
THE RIvEA FAMILY, ~
CHARLES FREDERICK AND RICHARD RlvEA.
These Justly styled human phenomena, whose
career in Europe one series of the most decisive
triumphs, and whose feats in New York and Boston
drew lengthy and liberal encomiums from the first
journals Of the age, have been engaged at high OK
pense by the managers. The horsemanship by
Master r. Rivea and acts on the PoIander's ladder,
on which he stands for full five minutes on hishead,
are miraculous displays Of his various powers. The
gymnical trials, feats on the CORD AERIAL, and
classic union Of statuary by the three brothers. are
the most surprising scenes Of physical power, fex-
Utility, quckness, daring, precision, and grace, ever
seen combined, and have laid the foundation Of the
future fortunes of these sublime and almost super
human artists.
FEMALE EQUEsTRIANS. M
This department of the establishment il unusually
strong and brilliant, being composed Of the best
female artists which this country can afford, and
some Of them are not to be matched on the classic
shores Of Europe. Mrs. w. Cole, long acknow-
lodged Of surprising grace beauty, and professional
genius highly adorns this corps and viii eyince her
,ri.h
scenes Of single riding.
Mr.. w. Cole, the only true representative Of
the NEUROLOGICAL god PRorEus, the first posturer in
the world, and the most versatile, will display by
bodily transformations, the supernatural shapes Of
the CHINESE and BURMESE GODS. This man is q
wonder to his rivals, who accord him the palm
| Of unreasonable superiority.
Mr.. HENRY NEEDHAM, the most experienced and
refined equestrian manager living, the pupil Of the
illustrious DucKow Of England is the chief director
Of all spectacles and minor scenes in this srena. His
single name is host, and guarantee that the ar
| rangements are excellent.
Hiram w. FRANKLIN, styled the "American
Apollo, . from the symmetrical and imposing beauty
Of his face and figure, is perhaps, the best general
performer living being eminent as q horseman,
vaulier, antpoda athlete, clown, pantomimist, and
on the slack rope. He is famous, also, for his
DOUBLE LEAPS and DOUBLE soMERsErs, in which last
he turns his body in the air TWICE coMPLETELY
| ROUND before aligh,ing 3ss8
w. DAVIS, great English equestrian, il distin-
guished for the fury Of his riding, and his magic
control the most fiery chargers. In the Horse
man of Thrace on four cream-coored steeds, and in
single acts, he is beyond all praise
ALEXANDER ROCKWELL is, in his manner of bear
ing and accomplishments Of wit and humor, too
| much celebrated in England well as America to
| require commentator here. File has deservedly
won and maintained the title of "rHE oENTL EMAN
| CLOWN"
Boz WILLIAMS, the cver-jovial clown, special
favorte in Boston, and, in fact, wherever he per-
forms, is surpassed by none in his peculiar STYLE
He commands the risibe muscles Of all, and employs
them when he wills.
E. PERRY is a daring and fascinating artist, and
his attitudes are of uncommon elegance. He stands
like statue on his steed, and displays grace rarely
to be met with. ,E.
w. r. DERR, chief equerry and horse-breaker of
this ARENA has the high honor have been the teach
er of the horse Black Vuure, and the other saga-
cious steeds of this corps. The feats of the pony
FANNY ELssLER, introduced by him, are lasting tes-
timonials in his favor.
MoNs. LArorsE, the French AIcides, is famed for
his CANNON BALL FEArs, and for his mighty strength,
with which he resists the united power Of any span
Of horses.
The BRASS BAND is powerful and melodious one,
and composed Of numerous mastery performers;
among them is the celebrated Ophicleide player,
JOHN WALKER, of London.
Many other great artists are not here specified.
Please see poems, posters, and programmes, which
are largely circulated here.
N. B. The afternoon and evening exhibitions are
entirely different.
| ~ Doors open at 81. o'clock Performances
commence at Z.
PRIcEs-Boxes IS cents. Children half price,
The cavalcade will arrive in town on Thursday
morning, and make grand procession through the
principal streets, accompanied by the celebrated
brass band in their splendid carriage, drawn by six
beautiful Arabian horses, driven IN hand.
I5- On Friday and Saturday afternoons, September
l2h and 18Th, there sciu Be grand day performance,
commencing at 2o'ctock.
Sept 2-lw
PENITENrIARr OF THE DIsrRIcr OF CoLuMBIA,
Washington, Sept. 5, l645
A LII PERSONS having claims against this in
"A stituton, up to the 3let of August, are re-
I'D brin