The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-09


effect when udciousy introduced but partially lost
and sometimes worse than lost by reproduction That
doubt but that he has always studied advantage all
must question who admire the harmonies and beautiful
Of correct drsmeo Lss1ng anu &
Forrest appears sparacu the Thracian This Is the
last night Of Mr. FORESTS engagement his 0enent S
to take place to morrow evening.
CHATHAM THrArRr-such Of our citizens as have
seen Miss Clarke and Mr. walcot In the comedy of the
Folliss of Nght,n and the drama Of Charles the
Twelfth will be pleased to learn that these two pieces
will be repeated at the Chatham Theatre this evening.
We need not say that pleasant evenings amusement
Is In store for them The cast In both of these pieces
very good and we are sure they viii be played credi
" State Secrets " will conclude the evenings amuse
ments.
CASTLE GARDEN.-There was performance last
evening account Of the illness Of Signorina Tedesco
which sudden attack has deranged all the projects of
the opera which had been made for this week. We
derstand that this lady Ia ben aimee Of the public
covering and will be able to re-appear tomorrow
ing in the announced opera Of Bsini "Romeo and Ju-
let." We hope shall not be disappointed. This
ing Sgnora Kainisri, Pereli Vita and Battaglin will
appear in the celebrated opera of Verdi, "The Two
Foscari" which is always received with applause.
PALMos OPERA HousE-THE RAvELs.-At the benefit
of Gabriel witnessed last evening" the most crowded
house we have yet at this theatre The
performed vaudeville nearly alone in the English lam
guage and pronounced it well that he delighted his
hearers. He appeared to perfection dancer,
gcian and also a comedian The farce Of the Three
Faced Frenchman' is very funny. The other part Of
the entertainment went of in very good style the
were played, as usual, tres Sien The Ravel family
have another excellent bill for this evening the
performances will begin with the musical piece called
the Loan of Lover" After which, the Ravels will
exhibit their celebrated "Classic Groupings Glympses
Of the Vatican" &c. Mad, L. Jayslli and Mr. Wells
be followed by the exercises the tight rope and the
whole will conclude with the comio pantomime of
chantment entitled the Magic Trumpet or the Invisi-
bic Harlequin" with transformations and fireworks
which Gabriel Ravel and his brother Antoine
ceent There will be certainly another crow ded house
at Pamos this evening
VIRGINIA MINsrRELs-As usual, the Virginia Min
stres have provided q entertainment for their
friends at the Minerva Rooms this evening With the
burlesque opera fStuo" which has been 30 often re-
ceived with the oudest applause and which has pro-
vded much amusement to the public they will sing
intermnabe quantity OF negro airs adapted to the
North as well as the South.
PEEpEE OPERA TRoupE.-The Peedees are capital
band Of negro minstres and deserve to, have
doubt they WILL succeed in New York. Although they
the last in the field they receive very faterng
amount of patronage. They will hold forth again this
evening ut the Apollo Rooms.
CsrcKKr OF THE FRENCH BENEVOLENT SOCIETY,"
profits OF which to be applied to the charitable OBJ
ject for which the society sustans its organization
Henri Herr has volunteered his services for the
sion and will play composition of his own said to
be splon did production Wilhelm Battenhauss first
solo violin player the court theatre of Casse Germa-
n.y. will also lend his aid which, where he is known, is
highly valued Besides these instrumental performers
several eminent vocasts have proersd their services
among whom signor Beneventano, of the sanqurico
Italian opera troupe IL is evidently intended to make
this which merits shall be worthy
of the cause for which it is given.
HERR svoRI.-These accomplished musicians
give concer-the first and the last-in Troy this eve
ming, and one in Albany tomorrow evening We doubt
not they will draw large audiences, and their skill be
properly appreciated by our Trojan friends.
THEArRIcALs IN BosToN.-A correspondent, writing
from Boston, says-"We have five theatres in full blast
but the Boston is visited by the elite and fashion of the
city, and nightly the receipts have been than all
the others put together On Thursday the f4r-famed
Lehman family commenced, and notwithstanding the
high expectations report had spread of them all was
realized the first night Cheer upon cheer greeted
their entire performance, and by Of the fullest
houses rhs1 mas been known I9r some seasons In this
traverses the stage and the and grace of her a
tudes, for one 80 young have met g admiration of
all, while the rest Of the female department excel any
that have yet visited this city AS to Mr. Charles
WHITTIER he only to be to be appreciated for he
is the most wonderful performer we ever saw. Mons.
Christian and Antoine Lehman have few If any equals
In this any country and last not least, Monsr Smidt
stands pre-eminent, both dancer and pantomimist
corps in this country whatever city they visit they
are bound to be the magnet of attraction"
General Tom Thumb performs in Princeton, N. j., to-
day in Trenton Friday and Saturday passes through
New York Sunday, and opens in a house of his
building, at Saratoga Springs on Monday next.
MIR. Booth, the celebrated tragedan, announced
to play Richard ILL.,, at the Howard Atheneum, Bos-
ton, on Tuesday evening.
The Ethioniau Seranadars aro to
houses, nightly, at the Boston Melodeon.
Madame Anne Bishop has ut the request of her must
cal friends deferred her departure from Boston, and
will give concert at the fremont Temple this evening
the Havana Italian opera troupe has engaged the Meo
deon. and has made arrangements to have temporary
stage erected to give the Italian opera with the aid
scenery and appointments. The opera will probably
open next week.
signor Blitx is performing at the Lowell Museum.
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Mr.. JOHN RANDOLPH CLAY.--This gentleman
returned TO the United States in the steamer
Cambria, and is with his family in Washington
Mr. Clay remained in Europe with one interva about
sixteen years. He lett his native country very young
man and has returned in fine health, with increased
putation, an intellect improved by travel and with his
love of country increased and exalted by comparison
with the political institutions Of Europe
John Randolph Clay Is native OF Philadelphia. The
citizens OF Richmond had the pleasure Of seeing among
gres In the spring Of 1904 having visited that town for
the purpose OF contributing his assistance and ex-
perIonCo " tne organization OF the Bank OF Vir-
ginia His son, John Randolph CLAW. ACCOMPANIED Mr.
John Randolph to St Petsrsburgh in 1922 as Secretary
OF Legation, and was few weeks afterwards left
there by Mr. H. in charge Of the mission, in which he
(Mr. e. continued for more than two year, He re-
NAMED ut the same court as secretary of legation Mr.
Buchanan, and afterwards to Mr. Wilkins until 1888
1889 when he transferred to Vienna There he re-
mained a. Secretary OF Legation to Messr
aud Jenifer until ls5, when he again fent to St
Petersburg and had charge of the mission from the time
Of the retirement OF Mr. Todd 70 the arrival Of Mr. n-
gorGo the present minister He WAS last winter uomi-
mated by the present administration, and confirmed,
proceed We have doubt that the talent and the
diplomatic knowledge of M Clay will remove any
little embarrassment which may have arisen in the re-
lations between the two countries lie is expected to
set for his destination with his family in few
days Ie will probably land at Chagres and then pro-
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