Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-04
Golden Chariot

driver MARX JOHNSON. The exterior is lite
rally covered with gold, the interior is lined
throughout with the richest crimson velvet,
and of sufficient capacity to seat 80 people.
This vehicle is 2s feet in length, Is feet
in height, end its weight 10, 900 pounds; and
is altogether superior to the one used by Mr..
Van Amburgh, or any other that has ever
been seen in the United States, and cost the
propretors Six Thousand Dollars.
The Tom Tn umb Coach
only 81 inches in height, and in weigh, about
100 pounds; this diminutive carriage forms
a novel sight of itself, and when compal ed
with the ponderous Band Chariot, the con
trast is wonderful and pleasing, being drawn
by two dmlnutive ponies only SO inches in
height, accompanied by Position Footmen,
outriders, &c. This is followed by the
LOCOMOTIVE GAS CARRIAGE,
on which IS fitted up furnace and Gasome>
ter Pipes, and other apparatus Cat an enor.
nous expense,) for lighting this extensive
establishment, which will be lighted more
brilliant than mid summer sun, By the best of
Gas, flowing from two hundred burners. This
novel sight can only be seen atfIowesSz Co.'S
United States Circus. After which comes
train of thirty carriages, containing Per-
formers Wardrobes &c.
An arrangement has been made by the sea-
son with Mr. w. H. KEMP, the celebrated
Clown from Ashley's Ampitheatre, Drury
Lane, and other Theatres in London, who,
from his unquestionable superiority, has won
for himself the en,iabe sobriquet of THE
MODERN GRIMALDI. He was twice call
ed TO appear at Windsor Castle, by special
command of Queen Victoria, and was grant
ed an audience of Royalty, an honor to which
fox pnhlIc rorfnrmprc Ponld
Her Majesty and Prince Albert were also
visiters to Ash!ey's Royal Ampitheatre, on
the first production of Pantomne of Harle-
quin's Frolcs or Mistakes ofa Might, which
beautiful entertainme Mt will be given with
all original effec ts, at every evening perform
ance of the company. His astonishing per-
Torrance on revolving barrel at full speed
and accomplishing the most novel feafs with
amazing velocity-propeliing himself solely
with his feet.
Mr.. w. o. DALE, first principal Eques-
trian and Vaulter of the company, having
thrown the greatest number of somersets
(871 ever accomplished by any performer in
the world. His Still Vaulting while in Eng
land, in Batty's company, made great sens
alton, no performer on that side OF the Att
lantlc ever having accomplished over 50 or
60 somersets. #ta9 -
MIR. It. MCFARLAND, the only rival in
vaultiug of Mr.. Dale, and the Hero of 70
somersets for which lie holds gold medal.
The audience will have an opportunity of
seeing two of the greatest Vaulters in the
world, actually contesting the championship
Of their profession.
B. w. carroll, the Great Vaulter and
two.horse rider. who aecompllshes several
somersets in succession over canvass and
other objects, on his horse while at full speed
and d'c oncludes by carrying master Carroll IN,
standing position on his head.
MIR. CIV. SERGEANT. in his Shake
sperian Changenble Act. :.
Master w. NIXON, the greatest rider of
bis age in the world. $50.
Mr.. NIXON. and his two wonderful chill
dren whose feats uf Posturing as:onisil every
beholder.
SIGNOR PRES, the renowned India-rub
Der man.
CO. .HOWES,the astonishing rope Vault
er.
BOB WILLIAMS, the best Tamborinest,
who CHALLENGES THE WORLD to
produce his equal, land number Of others
who stand at the top of their profession.
For full description of performance, see
bills and pamphlets at the principal Hotels.