The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-24
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the Hungarian and Bohe milan Dances had drawn enthu
siasc apPlsusss in their the first admired for their
spendor OF costume their exquisite grace their variety
Of forms and combinations their striking tabeaux. their
endless variety the latter for their force their rustic
spirited action, Illustrative of national scenes and
ners To these have succeeded three others in their
sbounds in the last Of these effects II was truly nation.
al-nothing could be more spritsd-it q rich and
the picturesque and sports of village LIE in the
heart OF Europe home to our bosoms-it was a vivid,
fresh and charming picture Les sauvsges ct lie Mir
conception was most happy the execution most per.
feet Such the artistic art shown, that the Illusion
imposing attitude each expressive charm of form and
feature was reflected to the eyethe imitation lost
s,ght of-si was chsste, refined and pleasing
House in London, and at the French Opera in Paris
this ballet was SO sttractve-for there all know. IL
standard Of the most refined taste. The most striking
and effective the Gallope des Drapeaux," at
the close two partos were presented dressed respec
lively in white and red with flags to correspondhero
the most pleasing they were SO many little amazons
rushing to battle with their waving asgs, and making
grace spirit and beauty the OF their attack the
instruments of their trumphthey Cupids arrows
about them like the fIeul porcupine, his quilts not
truly military, they advanced retreaed formed
into sagle file, into solid column, then showed an
open 'front.' cautious now bold always gracenl and
imposing, and full of interest and effect. The whole
was admirable, and the audience went away delighted
BowERY THrArRE.-Mrs- Coleman Popes benefit last
evening was well attended. The house was nearly
crowded from pit to gallery The Hunchback' was
performed the OCCASION Mrs Coleman Pope playing
the difficult part of Julia Her personaon Of the cha
racer powerfully sustained, and she frequently
applauded throughout the evening. Neaae's Master
Walter excellent performance. Clsrk's Sir Tho
Clifford, and Hadaways Fathom also ably per-
formed. Mrs. Sergeants Helen displayed much ability
The entire performance of the evening passed of in q
highly creditabe the entire company and the
crowded house was fatterDg compliment, and one
which fully due to the talents of Mira Pope The
Founding Of the Forest ""Robert Macaren and "Vic
trrine will DO produced this evening, presenting very
attractive bill The preparations for the holidays
magnificent scale.
GsKENwrcH THEArRE.-The patrons of the Greenwich
ore promised treat this evening" to sharpen their appe
ttes for Christmas. The performances consist of four
pieces, with interludes Of pleasing character Mr. H.
Chapman, MIR. Geo. Chapman, Mr. Rodney, Mrs. George
Chapman Mrs Titon, and Miss Julia Drake cast for
the reading business Did you send your wife to
the Ely.isn Fields p Is to be followed by The Dwarf
Dance" and popular ballad. The Actress of all
Work, by comic song and double Irish jig. Then
comes the laughabe farce Of Object Of Interest
and the evenings entertainment is to conclude with
" Hercules, King Of Clubs" Here's cheap amusement
in to make weight There TO be two performances
one at half past two in the afternoon and the
other at seven
THE ALnAMBRA-Judging from the applause with
which Herr Alexander. the celebrated magician, Is
nightly greeted by the numerous patrons of the Aham
bra would not be surprised to find that the closing
of his engagement will not be satisfactory to those who
have been nightly delighted with his extraordinary de-
ceptions But his engagement, we believe, ends this
week. that time 10 to be lost in delaying to him.
He holds forth tonight as usual and 1t may be as well
perform tricks which will not only be novel; but which
he has before performed in the United States
BowrRY CIRcUs.--This spacious md commodious am
phitheare Notwithstanding its immense capacity, was
again crowded to last evening by of the most
elegant and enthusiastic assemblages ever saw at
any place of public amusement. Madame Macarte, al
though aborng somewhat under the disadvantages Of
weakness consequent upon her recent indsposition,
surprised and delighted all beholders by her daring,
graceful end refined performance. We have never be.
ance that can begin 10 compare with the eats Of this mi
mitable artist Levi North likewise excelled even him
self M hi; great principal act This evening Mr. North
Of the Silver Shower, performances in which he pari
culary excels On Christmas Day there will be three
misunderstanding afternoon and evening.
AMERIcAN CIRcUs-The Chatham Theatre was again
crowded last evening" by anxious groups Of
spectators DESTROYS witness tho extraordinary eas Of
horsemanship gymnastics and exhibitions Of this superb
company Mr. Myers principal act drew forth rspturous
applause Mr. Sands in introducing his celebrated fairy
steed astonhed the entire house by his eats Of horse
msnship.the beautiful animal Cinderella. showing
degree of training which drew forth much admiration
The fighting ponies had another set too" last evening
As true representatives of Deaf Burke and Tom Spring
and his talented children, Maurice and Jesse, in
their gymnastc exercises ware rapurousy and enthu
from the snd s
extreme talent The bills for this evening and during
the helidays will be found highly attractive The beau
by It's finish and style of dancing May Fly may b.
sdsred the only accomplished dancing horse that sp
pears at present in any circus
a.
Signora Ciooca, with her corps de ballet, has made
very decided hit in Boston.
Mrs Mowstt and Mr. Davenport still in Charleston,
and appear to be exceedingly popular.
FoIice Intelligence.
Dc. .S--.frrsst Of Notorious Pickpoeket-As JUS
evening about o'clock, With officer stephens he heard
the cry Of Stop that thief stop that theft" and Look
ing around he observed Tom Henry an old pictpocket
vglant magistrate sprapg into the centre Of the street.
grabbed the rascal by the two just he in
which hand contained thestoien pockstbook in which
deposited check the Fulton Bank Tor
Just then and at that moment the Uames Wood.
ruff OF Virgina) came up having chased the thief out
lieved him Of his wallet and would undoubtedly have
made his escape had it not been for the activity Of the
shove magistrate Justice Osborne handed the rasc,l
over to officer Stephens Of his principal aids who
conducted him to the Tombs. This Tom Henry was
y pardoned out of the ststs prison last summer where
Oeen senteuCe0 TWO years OuouCo
In picking gsntlemans pocket in Broadway
Dishonest SsruSnt-Csptsin Bush, Of the Ninth Ward,
d naS girl BY the name Of Nm
Abingdon place charge Of stealing bed clothes and
various other articles from the house. belonging to her
employ or. Locked up for trial by Justice Roome.
arrest Suspieion.-C ficer Anderson, of the first
ward arrested yesterday, fellow called Thos Burke,
suspicion Of stealing IS dollars from the trunk Of
Bridget McCourtney, residing at No % Washington st.,
which trunk was placed in the care Of the accused and
the money being stolen suspicion rested upon Burke
the thief Locked up for examination.
Rsmped-A gentleman was "ramped' just az he came
out Of the Fulton Bank yesterday forenoon, by four
Iicxpockets, who extracted from his pocket alet
containing $50, and made good their escape. Where's
Jim Rose
Singular Charge of Forgey.-Oficer Prince John
Davis of the lower police arrested yssterday by
the narie Of Ephram Doughsrty. on warran. issued
by Justice Osborne, wherein he stands charged by Mar
tin Pray, with forgery, under the following circum
stances II appears that the accused in the employ
who being pleased with his conduct Of
him from his lFray' employment and forbid him the