The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-04
ROCKWELL & STONES
IA M M 9TH CIR G U ).

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This is generally acknowledged to be by far the
most powerful company in the world, being com
| posed of over ONE HUNDRED AND TWEEN
TY MEN AND HORSES.
| This majestic establishment is TO display its vast
capabilities TO the inhabitants OF Washington city
and vicinity, on the evenings of THURSDAY, FRl-
DAY, and SATURDAY, September llti, 18th, and
18Th, l645 under their enormous Pavilion, to be
erected near the market-housc.
The renown and fortune won by the managers OF
this company in Boston, during their long stay IN
the metropolis of New England, have induced a be-
lief that they are 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
tertanments. This spectacle, which has now be-
come celebrated throughout the Union, from lis un-
paraleed success in Boston, where was played Tor
more than fifty nights, represents the festive Gus
toms of the Spaniards in the first dawn of chvalry.
Its originality, royal magnfcence of costumes, hous.
ings and equipments, select steeds, richly -attred
ladies', and armed knights, with its inspiring scenes
and soul-stirrng music, have made It what the gene
raj rumor allows-IHE FIRST SPECTACLE OF THE
AGE In the course Of the pageant the famous horse
BLACK VULTURE, disguised as BULL, will
appear in his part of Jason, THE BULL" in the
SCIENCES illustrating Spanish Bull Fight The in
excitement pertaining to this striking represent
alton, so entirely different from anything ever before
heard of in the Arena the cause of its undecin-
ing popularity from the first up to the present hour.
Its paraphernaa is entirely new and gorgeous, and
materially aids the sublime effect of the whole. For
a more definite account, see the bills.
THE RIvEA FAMILY,
CHARLES, FREDERICK, AND RICHARD RIvEA.
These justly styled human phenomena, whose
career in Europe was 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 ex-
pense by the managers. The horsemanship by
Master r. Rivea, and acts the Polander's ladder,
on which he stands for full five minutes on ishead
are miraculous displays of his various powers The
gymnca trials, feats on the CORD AERIAL, and
classic union of statuary by the three brothers,
the most surprising scenes of physical power, iex-
Utility, quickness, 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.
This department of the establishment is unusually
| strong and brilliant, being composed of the best
female artists which this country 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
genus, highly adorns this corps and will evince her
inspiring powers in bright cavacades and in daring
scenes of single riding
MIR. w. COLE, the only true representative of
the NEUROLOGICAL god PRoTEUs, 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 a
wonder even TO his rivals, who accord him the palm
of unreasonable superiority.
Mr.. HENRY NEEDHAM, the most experienced and
raGn Nd <xf tba
ilustrous DUcRow of England, is the chief director
OF all spectacles and minor scenes in this arena His
single name il host, and guarantee that the ar.
| engagements are excellent.
HIRAM w. FRANKLrN, styled the "American
Apollo, !" from the symmetrical and imposing beauty
of his face and figure, is perhaps the best general
performer living: being eminent horseman,
vaulter, antpodal athlete clown, pantomimis, and
on the slack rope. He is famous also, for his
DOUBLE LEAPS and DOUBLE soMERsETs, in which last
he turns his body in the air TWICE COMPLETELY
ROUND before alighting!
w. DAVIS, a great English equestrian, is distn-
guished for the fury of his riding, and his magic
control over the most fiery chargers In the Horse
man Of Thrace four cream-colored 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 as well as America to
require commentator here. He has deservedly
won and maintained the title Of ''THE GENTLEMAN
CLOWN"
Boz WILLIAMS the cver-jovial clown, a special
favorite 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. Penny is 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.
w. X. Dem, chief equerry and horse-breaker of
this arena has the high honor to have been the teach
er Of the horse Black Vuture and the other saga
cious steeds of this corps. The feats of the pony
FANNY ELssLER, introduced by him, are LASTING tcs-
tmonials in his favor.
Mons LAroIsE, the French Acides, is famed for
his CANNON BALL rEATs and for his mighty strength
with which he ressts the united power of any span
Of horses.
The BRASS BAND is powerful and melodous one
and composed of numerous mastery performers;
among them is the celebrated Ophiceide 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.
az Doors open at 81 O'Clock. Performances
commence at Z.
PRIcEs-Boxes 25 cents Children half price,
The cavalcadc 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
~ On Friday aud Saturday afternoons, September
l2h and 18Th, there oiH be grand dan performance
commencing at 2 o'clock
Sept 2-lw
G CH0 for large and commodous three
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