Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-08-12
ROCKWELL & CO.'S CIRCUS.

THE Propretors of this immense and talented
l. Equestrian Establishment, take great pleas
ure in announcing to the citizens Of Fayette and
the adjacent vicinity, the approaching pcrtorman-
ces of the unrivalled Troupe.
They feel peculiar satisfaction in referring to
the strength as well as the Brilliant Talent and
unapproachabe skill and grace which they have
been enabled in course of time, and by extra labor
and expense to concentrate in one establishment.
They feel great pride in calling particular atten.
ton to the name of HIRAM w. FRANKLIN, whose
representation you see in the large Pictorial Bill
in his wonderful act of throwing rs SOMERSETS,
number never equalled by any performer in the
World; together with his terrific Double Somer-
sets, through Balloons over Banners, Horses, &c.
Also his daring one, two and four nurse riding,
with his astonishing Cord Volant Performances,
which truly make him the wonder of the Age.
Artists without number and certainly without
regard tie expense, have been employed during the
past winter in manufacturing New Costumes, Hou-
sings, Trappings, Decoration and other Paraphar-
ralia to correspond with their magnificent Pagean-
tries, Tournaments, Cavalcades and Professions,
which this Company give on every representation,
and which have created such tremendous sensa-
ton everywhere upon their route, and always at
tended with so great eclat, that hundreds who ne
yer visited circus before, now found among
the patrons Of this Greatest Of Circuses.
In addition to the above talented troupe. there
TRANS, viz: Mrs. Mum, Mrs. schindle, Mrs. A
Rockwell, Mrs Lake and Mrs Woods.
There is also attached to this company, the
Queen City Brass Band, who will entertain the au.
dence by 'discoursing most eloquent music"
HENRY ROCKWELL g. Co., Proprietors.
| S. Q. STOKES, Manager.
THos. NUNN, Equestrian Director
A. w. PELL, Treasurer.
VIM. LAKE, Clown
Will exhibit in FAYETTE, on MONDAY,
AUGUST %, l64S, for one day only. Doors open
at half past o'clock performance to commence
at two O'Clock P. M. and half past seven in the
evening.
Admission, Boxes, so cents.
Pitt, % cents.
| Gr Children under l2 years of age half price,
but positively no half price to pitt.
| NFTbe performance will commence with the
ma gnfcent spectacle, entitled the Halt Of the Be-
douins, or the Arabs Bivouac.
GrComic Song by Mr.. Lake.
05rGrand Tranpoline Leaps by Mr.. Hiram w.
Franklin.
Vaultng by the Company, led by H. w Frank
lin. who has performed the almost incredible feat
of throwing rs consecutive Somersets. After which
the pride pet of the Arena Master w. Grady, will
perform his beautiful act on two Ponies, after which
will be enacted an astonishing act of Horsenan-
ship and Gymnastic Evolutions OH two horses, en-
titled the Rival Romans, or Olympan Founders.
By Messrs. B. Runnells and H. w. Franklin.
Mrs. Thomas Mum will appear in splendid act
on single horse as the Heebe or Morning Sprie
Mr. Lake will introduce his Trained Dogs.
Massaniello or the Fisherman Of Naples by Mr..
B. Runnels.
Mr. H. w. Franklin, the greatest Slack Rope
performer in The world will perform some Of those
[nimituble Feats ON the Rope, which have obtained
for him the appeaton of the Spright of the Air
Two Horse Alemande, by Mrs. Thomas Mum
and B. Runnells.
Mr. H. w. franklin and his pupil the beautiful
and talented Master WIN. M. Grady will next ap-
pear in their celebrated Antipodeen Gymnastic;
and Muscular evolutons. The matchless syme-
try of their Apollo like and Classic FORMS (whict
a painter or soul ptOr might envy the appar EN-
recklessness Of their difficult performances, ant
the ease, skill, grace and celebrity with which the.
, are executed thrill the spectator with astonish
ment while at the same time he is filled with ave-
and delight.
Indian Warrior by John Spindle. Mr.. S. ia
surpasses any rider of the present age, in his life
like deneations of the passions and habits of thu
Wild Son of the West.
Mrs. Lake will appear on the Slack Wire AM
introduce and perform many difficult feats, IN
, which she stands without rival.
Master VIM. Grady will next be introduced ant
ride his Brilliant Single Horse Act The preco
cious and juvenile equestrian has already by hi
beauty, talent grace and skill obtained the hatter
ing soubrquet of the Young Ducrow of America
Among tie stud of highly trained Horses, vii
be particularly noticed the feats of the celebrate
Fighting Ponies. The whole to conclude with
VIM C. PRESTON. Agent.
August IL, ls4s.
Final Settle pAent.