Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-02
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THEATRICAL.

Many years since, when the Chatham street
theatre, in New York, was under the management
OF Charles Thorne, Esq, (as he was styled in the
blls) otherwise familiarly known 10 the b'hoys, by
whom the theatre was chiefly patronized, as
"Charley Thorn" langhable incident occurred,
which, though losing much of its point and ludi-
crous character by writing, is yet good enough TO
print. iea uI Es sIsatsa -,-rl -nf r8f .Es
Charley, who was the idol of the pt-ites, and
indeed Of the pea-nut alistocracy generally, owed
his popularity to his free and easy mannerof inter-
course with his patrons, with whom he was "hail
fellow, well met" everywhere off the "boards.''
In one of his ramblts, he became acquainted
with sbutcher boy" the pet of Fulton market
slaughter house particularly and to the slaughter
ing fraternity generally, who, to great experiences in
his business added social charms and qualifications
of high order with his class, inasmuch as, in ad
dtion to his first rate ability as dancer lie pos
sessed voice of great sweetness and power and
was considered, anna teur, actor and RECTOR
but little inferior to "Charley Thorn HIMSELF OF
course, he was immensely popular with the ex
tensive circle ofhis admirers, and was the "east
side oracle upon all theatrical matters whatsoever.
Struck with his powers, SThorne actually made an
engagement with him, TO stsing, dance recte on,
three nights a week, between the pieces" The
news was speedily circulated al! over bntcherdon,
and a tremendous sensation the result. i
Ii On the evening of his first appearances, the pit,
upper boxes and galleries were crowded with his
fnends-a result that the manager had PROBABLY
foreseen, and much impatiencc manifested for
his appearance .11Il ~ i,,s 'hE T3"asu a. .ss
Between the two filst pieces he appeared, ant,
danced hornpipe, to the entire appreciation of thu
audience. Between the two last pieces he was ad
yertised to recite tsThe Sailor Boys Dream.' In
due season, he made his appearance, but being un.
| used to such sea Of faces aud the glare OF foot
lights, was evidently embarrassed. He had forgot
ten the wolds of the very first line. He walked to
the footlghts and extended his arm, but could no,
circulate. In vain the prompter attempted TO aid
him-he became very confused and very red in tll:
face. The bhoys cheered him-but to no purpose.
there he stood, unable to proceed. At length they
became impatient, and tiny, squeaking voice cretl
out in the slang Of the order 81 mabiss H1i.
ego on, lemons!--spout, old feller! ra cal l5
This seemed to touch him, and he murmurei
forth family
'ssAll buried in sumber the-the-ah Sailor Boy
lay''-.E .8as ~ zat5a til a5Iss 81 tisLia li.if
':Louder, Tommy, louder what yer bou-t?''B
Again he assayed i'll a louder tone ms .-.,
"All buried in Slumber the Sailor Boy lay, (em
phasizing the last word as thougha little angry9
a"Louder old pudden-head, iouder;" lsqueaked
out the first voice at the side of the pit) This ev
identity angered him, as with flashing eyes he step
| ped towards the voice, and raised his own, fixing
his gaze on the offender, and again commenced
| can buried in slumber the Sailor Boy LAY!'a
But even this did not suit his critic, who again
squeaked out most provokingy-
- "Louder old lummux! LOUDER let her slide!
what yer bo out, sa -ay?" "ig|' 1g1 " 2l1Jba
This, in his excited state of mind was not to be
borne, Stepping down to the ootllghts at the side;
nearly opposite the offender, he at once dropped
the actor, and turning up the cuffs Of his jacket
threateningly he leaned towards him. stretched out
his clenched fist and conyulsed the house, BY eS-
claiming savagely- sptlJ.- t.,5.a.g.
"Look a kere, Joddy Gibson, ef I ketch yon
round to the slater house ter morrer, Pll lam yer
like thunder! sonny! see eff don't;' and off the
stage he rushed, amidst shouts of laughter by the
audience. 1t is needless to say this was his last
appearance. "a