The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-11

much that you could have attended a most deecta-
bic supper given one evening last week to the artists
at the Porte 81. Martin Theatre, by M. Cogniard,
the manager, to celebrate the temperance OF Pro-
iessor Risley and his two sons, who have returned
from their trip TO ST. Petersburg, where they have
won fresh aurels-and what is far preferable in these
matter of fact days, heavy bags of roubes. Itmay
not be aniss to mention, that for several years. the
Porte st. Martin, though large and handsome
theatre, had been falling off in the good graces Of
the public and generally presented most "beggary
account OF empty boxes, when last year the manager
determined to make one more effort, and sent an
emlssary TO England to engage Risley.
There are so many charleans now a-days that
the announcement Of the performance created no
sensation, and there not enough money taken
on the FIRST night to pay expenses the next evening
the house was nearly ful-and during the last week
OF his engagement there was not nook but what
was occupied by delighted and enthusiastic audi
ence, whose bursts OF applause testified the pleasure
they enjoyed IN witnessing the classic, herculean
grace OF the father, and the iairy-llke ease with
which the moved in the air. as if it was their
natural element. Nor were they the ordinary fire.
queners OF the theatre the artlzans and grisetes of
It's vicinity. The taubonrg st. German and
chaussee d'ant,n were represented by the flower of
their arlstocratic inhabitants, whose tiny gloved
hands followed the lead of their favonte Tagoni,
and only stopped applaudlng to throw upon the stage
such quantities OF bouquets that ii rivaed the flower
market at the Palais de Justice Cogniard pocketed
the recepts-took fresh courage-and went on per-
suading Rs!ey TO perform or two nights more,
until the Brussels manager wrote that if he was moi
there TO fulfil his engagement in four days, he would
commence an action for danages-estImatng them
at % 900 francs. Risley forced to CO. but those
who had visited the theatre to him were so
much pleased that they were induced to 90 again
and splendid pageant having been brought out nj
Christmas 1t has continued to be one of the most
popular places OF amusement among the fifteen
theatres, whose portals nightly thrown open for
the Ingress OF the Partisan public.
1t not to be wondered at then that the mana
ger should seek to show his gratitude to the
OF his good fortune particularly as in order to fulfill
his engagement, Risley had travelled post haste
from Vienna here, relnquishng many tempting Of
ters on the road. The supper was banquet which
Lucullus would have presided at with iov and was
graced by all those who perform at the theatre, and
have the entes TO the green room, either authors
reporters, or guardians OF the danseuses. All that
the most recherche taste and good purveyor could
combine and select, was offered with luxunant Ii
berallty, and as the champagne went round the lo-
vial board there circulated with it gossplng anec.
dotes and scenic "reminiscences as exhrating as
its sparkle, and volatile its froth. Coigniard
made very neat speech, and every thing went off
as joyously and free as the movements of Risley's
boys (f motion ethereal and birdlike can be said
to be movement) who,as the manager observed,are
" as fresh with us as spring vIoets that come with
dew and perfume on their breahs, not the less dear
or bright, or welcome, that they have so come be-
fore
kisley is now sustaining the leading character in
neurological ballet, " lich is admirably calculated
be seen in his many imitators. Two of them, orr
ginally performers in the American circus company
in England, certainly display force, and the child
rem whom they have trained, are not destitute of
agility or hardihood-particuary those of Mr.
Sands. But their performance " smells of the saw
dust, and lacks that classic grace and ease which
has given Risey his fame, and he is SO determined
to retain his position that he 10 now rehearsing
new style OF exercises which his counteifeters will
find difficult to initiate Bum, who has been over
here, endeavored to tempt him to make an engage
or tnr koA
returning to Vienna
Levi North is at the Cirque Olyn,pigue, and bears
away the palm from all the French equestrians. An
accident when performing before the royal family
prevented his appearing tor some time, but the kind
ness which the queen displayed In sending daily TO
enquire after his health was consolation, particu-
larly her messenger brought present his first
visit which was very far above the amount Of the
doctors bills.
Carter has gone to England with two magnificent
lions, which ne bought from French officer, who
obtained them in Africa when cubs and has reared
as pets, so that they are as docile and gentle as
dogs.
There is not particle of news afoat Just now, for
all the leaders Of politics. science and fashion
la canapagne When they. come back i may endea-
vor from time to time to give you peep into Pari
sian life, where the darkest crimes are unblushlng
" committed, and the emishes on defective repu
tations concealed by golden patches--where ct-
king is tolerated by the ultra-aristocrats lest
each should be reduced to become a simple citizen
himself;where the painted butterfly of moneyed aris-
tocracy, in spite Of its gaudy wings, bears evident
traces OF its former grubhood-where the throne
elevated upon printing press, trembles at every
fresh movement of the cylinders, which form its I'M
journalism and the increasing tribe Of scrlbbers OF
the convusive school, has devastated, like swarm
of vampire bats, the old school of letters.
have not, is true, the entrees into the circles of
literature and fashion, but nearly all of it finds its
way into the journals, and thus becomes my lawful
prey
RIOT IN MoNTREAL-TRoors CALLED OuT-Rev
Mr. Burns, Scochman. usually holds service for
the benefit of seamen on the quay, every Sunday and
sometimes breaches three or four times in the of
the day He has several times been insuted and week
ago was pelted with stones by the canallers who
in large squads until their numbers amounted to
2000 determined to put stop to his outdoor remarks
learn the secret Of is, he is an oangeman of
Irishmen and Roman Catholics. This reached the ca
nallers, who are always ready to reach the city, prov
ded there is any service wanted in thei" line. note
received from the enemies of MIR Burns stating that
he should not preach again the omng Sunday he as)
This Mr. showed to tine Mayor, who persuaded him to
leave the city on Saturday last In the time, it
seems the Oangemen determined he should preach and
issued the following notice from the Orange Lodges
IL. P. S-DoLPHIN
SIN AND Brother You are requested to attend Di
vine Service to be held on the wharf Sabbath next
your Religion against the repeated ptaoks made by
band Of low mean Canallers By order of
The CAPTAIN.
It will be advisable to keep any weapon Of defence
you may have concealed until the signal given by the
Captain
The notice printed in red ink and meant blood
The Mayor got possession Of copy and had strong po
lice on the ground
At o'clock in the afternoon, II is estimated that 10 900
persons were present composed of both parties. But
vice.
A got up between members of each party
and general melee took place The mayor finding the
police unable TO quell the bellgerents called Tor the
military who in largo numbers appeared the ground
with ball and cartridge This had the desired effect and
after little skrmishng with fscufs several were ar.
rested and gave bail yesterday to appear at court On
searching them, had pistol loaded to the muzzle
several had long knives and dirks and others loaded
canes, &c.
letter has been received here stating that the Home
Colonial ONCE have the matter under discussion to
meet all the North American provinces by railroads from
Nova Scotia through New Brunswick, TO this city, q
military road i the goyeIpmant docs not undertake. ~