The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-11-14

S. Charles ThedtreThe St Charles opened last evening"
and the event hOnored by the attendance Of large su
dience No 'teria alterations have been made in the
house, but thing has been brushed up and Inc whole
appearance is even more pleasant than last season.
The principal feature in the house, however, the new
drop curtain painted by Mr. Laidlaw 1t is certainly
of the most beautiful specimens of have seen in
theatres and the artist is deserving of great prae The
design Forentue landscape, embOdyng the pleasure
gardens described by BocoaccO extensive terrace and
picturesque fountain, with jets of water which contrast
beautifully with the luxuant foliage sganst which they
rest In the aground lake bOrdered with beautiful
villas and the landscape terminates lofty range of
ains tnged with the brilliant hues of an Italian The
figures in the pleasure grounds exceedingly
feke and add greatly to the beauty OF the scene The
effect OF the picture fully brought out by frame orha
mented with rich velvet drapery, and bullion fringe of the
Louis QdtOrze style. The bottom Of the frame contains
fine picture Of Father Mississippi, and female figure repre-
sentng Louisiana The tout ensemble of the painting spen
did, and the eye upon it long before discovering all
its beauties. view Of is well worth the price of admis-
sion to the house.
The performances last evening went off with great ecld
and were warmly applauded Where all did so well, il
would be nvidous make distinctions At the conclusion
the comedy the author Mr. Leman, called before the
curtain, and he made short but happy Speech which
| received the applause of the audience
The entertainments for this evening consist of the &c Mil
ionare, and the farce ofhe Eaton Boy, in which Der
| DeBar appears.
american the opening of the
St. Charles last evening" the American was well lied, and
the audience was highly pleased with the performances
The sterling old comedy of She Soops to Conquer,
given with fine effect each character being well sustained
and Sc, era of them performed the most admirable
Mr. Charles as Young HarlOp, was perfectly at home,
also was Miss Duret Miss HardcdSe. This young lady
is destined to become great tavorte Messrs McKeon
Hunt and Grace acquitted themselves with great credit
we hardly need add that the dancing of Miles Vaee
Ludum and Mons. Zavystowski, applauded enthusi
asically
The bill of entertainments for this evening" cannot fail Il
| Of n n
amusement which will please ALL For full particulars WI
would refer to the advertisement in another column.
/
| The Confederation of .uoscoU-This magnificent worl
of art be exhibited this evening at the Annoy Hall,
we feel no hesitation saying that is of the
esng exhibitions offered in New Orleans. The grant
sight of city in ames with the of artillery saips
martial musc and bodies of troops moving to and fro
contribute render the spectacle Of the most subm
offered the public. Independent of the exhibition tn
entertainments of Mr. Gester the celebrated yentrloqu
magician, very amusing.
The TTOt.-A considerable crowd in attendance a
the Metae track yesterday witness the ot between tn
horses G r. Gilmore and GRAY Eagle the former bein
the favone, and both being in fine condition Brighton
and Lire Oak entered for the purse but they did
show the call of the bugle The was, mile heats
harness, best three in five, for propretor purse of sl00
Ofwhich $25 to the second best horse. GimOr
fuy verified the expectations of his friends, winning the
| with We suboin a summary:
j. Daniels b. e. J. Glltmors.
q. S. Ellis's &. g. GRAY El Gle
w. N. Rogers G. e. Brighton ..........,..... drawn
Time-256j5 -358. 2;l81i
First District Court-The District Attorney yeserda