The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-05

cordmely, his friend took boat and went be-
hind him; the swimmer with his head covered with,
q riding cap, his hair curled and his nous
tachios creased up with pomatum, proceeded
down the water slowly, aud taus won his bet which
was duly paid The dinner was good, the wine
excellent, aud the women of Mobile, Hyppolrome,
and other fancy places. as devilish as possible
A man-woY has JUST been captured at La Corogne,
who had already murdered more than twenty people,
eaten their flesh, and sold the grease TO persons who
are dealing in that article with Portugal. This
human beast had not only murdered bls>sister and
mother, but also had eaten part OF their hesh
lie abetted in this atrocity by two Others, who
unfortunately, have not been captured.
Mount Etna is still IN flames and the vineyards
OF Milo in the neighborhood of Catana, have all
been devoured by the burning lava. The crater OF
the volcano seepea mammoth lighthouse, illumi-
mated with TO Yer OF gas
Madame Lydia Fouquier de Bocarme, the wo-
man so celebrated in the criminal courts, is on the
eve of being married to Al. Vanduerne, who is
employed on the magnetic telegraph at Brussels.
Pradeaux, the horrible murderer, who was sem
fenced to death for having assassnated seven per-
sons, whilst he was the Of being married TO
poor innocent young girl, was beheaded on Tuesday
last, in Paris, and usual, the scaffold was sur
rounded by large assemblage of men and wemen,
DESTROYS to behold the execution. be expressed
the utmost repentance Of his crime
Madame Ozy the actress Of the Varieties theatre,
| who manifested desire to take care OF the edu-
cation of the charming lad whose mother was lately
murdered by Narcisso Peres was allowed to take
| this poor boy with her
| Mexican colonel whose name | was not able to.
| ascertain, was taken suddenly sick at Reuen, few
days ago, by attack Of cerebral fever, and after
| q snort examination by the doctors, was declared
insane. He was Immediately taken to lunatic
| asylum.
| Cerito has Just been engaged by the manager OF
the Grand Opera, for a few performances This
WIS has caused much pleasure to the lovers Of the
fine and magnificent style Of dancing of the fair
| artistic
Ronconi, the inimitable barytone singer, was at
| Granada on the LIST tant, and was nightly paid
the enormous sum Of eight hundred dollars The
| public was so enthusiastic that he was obliged to
re appear after each piece to receive the applause
Mime Montenegro, pr'ma donna Of real celebrity,
who was with him, received the day Of her bene-
fit wreath made OF silver leaves, and o bracelet
| worth seven hundred dollars.
Gattshalk, the New Orleans pianist, gave grand
concert at Cordova, for the benefit OF the Charity
Asylum, which produced twelve hundred dollars
Mr.. Davis, the manager Of the French theatre OF
New Orleans, has engaged the grand tenor singer;
BoIdas, formerly of the Grand Opera of Paris, and
several other artstes of merit They depart for the
Lousianian capital early next week.
At the Grand Opera, the success of Roger was
again continued, last night, in the grand opera Of
Meyerbeer, Gle Prophetic" in which he sang with
much talent, and made m immense hit. Mines. Te-
descO and Lagrua who sang the parts Of the women,
At the Gate theatre new drama, entitled sc Pa
ris qui ri ct Paris qui pleuIe" paris laughing and
crying), was received with the utmost applause.
This new play contains many capital points, and its
authors have been lucky enough TO have for its inter-
prefers the best actors Of the Boulevards am sure
that this new play will be performed one hundred
nights.
At the French theatre, Madame Rachel is nightly
received with the most extraordinary marks Of ap-
probation and enthusiasm It is fact that she
displays the utmost talent in the personfcaton of
her parts.
The new circus on the Boulevard du Temple is
nearly completed, and am sure that it will realize
to it's proprietors an immense benefit. The outside
Of the building will surpass in style and elegance
everything which has ever been done anywhere
Its opening will take place 1T the end Of October.
B. Il. r.
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p. Kintner, Louisville DR.. Esselman Nashville.
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Gabriel W Colt, New York. Henry Olapp, Mass.
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