The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20
Th.atricai and aluaicai.

BowERY TnRArRE-The programme Of amuse-
nents for this evening cannot fail to draw large
comedian, appears tonight in Two pieces . kiss
in the Dark" and the Peoples Lawyer" The en-
tertainments will conclude with the grand spectacle
drama Of Putnam"
BROADWAY THEATRE.--Tbe comic dramas Of the
yankee in France" and the "Yankec in China"
win both be produced this evening, Mr.. Silsbee as
"Eam Patch" and a. "Abijah Pettengill.' He will
relate the story Of the Sausage Spec, and describe
the True Boundary Of the United States" The
performances commence with the maid OF Nun
ster," III which the Misses Gougenheim will appear
NrBL0's GARpEN-The receipts Of this evening
are for the beBe6t Of the Brothers Martinett. The
whole Of The famous Ravcl Family will appear, with
Madame De Meliose Madame Axel, Madame Mar
zetti NJ Brilliant, and other celebrated artists. The
anus eDents commence with the "Coopers" which
will be followed by classic groupings, and diver
tistment. All will close with the "Red Gnome."
Burrows TBBArRE.-The bill announced for this
Tie new piece called " The Lawyers will again be
produced; after which the Chinese will go through
the military exercises of their country, and perform
some surprising feats The entertainments will ter
inmate ~th the amusing piece called the "Day After
the Fair"
NATIONAL THEArRE-The proprietor of this es-
Enlistment is making money 50 fast. by the per-
fdrmance Of " Uncle Toms Cabin" that he seems
determined TO make no change in the dramatic repre-
sentations "Uncle Toms Cabin" will therefore be
lett cast Of characters.
ST. CHARLES THsATRE.-The interesting drama Of
the Foueh Slave" will be presented to-night-Mr
Cony as Cato and Mr.. Taylor as Antoine Pas de
comedy of tire " Sentinel" Highland Fling, Miss
Leslie. The amusements will close with the burlcta
Of the Brazilian Ape"
AMERICAN NusEUM.-The entertainments an.
nouDced for this afternoon and evening consist of
Pauline which ia greatly admired. The cast Of
characters is excellent. Besides the vsiters have
the privilege Of seeing the Bearded Lady and the
HifropnoMF-The attendance ut this p!ace of
amusement is very large, the smphitheatre being
visited daily by large and delighted audiences. The
exercises il the ring, such chariot races &C.,
performed in excellent style. The programme for
this DAY Is very attractive.
CHarsTYs OPERA HOUSE continues to be crowded
nightly. Chratyis good manager, and everything
moves or with the hest order. Singing, dancing,
ard Instrumental performances
WUops MrnsrRELs are as popular as ever. The
programme for this evening contains variety Of
vocal and Instrumental pieces, with dancing.
BrCgLEY's SEREsApERs--This band is in y
career Of great success. Swain Buckley, who IL tho
anplatiUg spirit Of the company, is every night TO.
ceived with cheers.
HopE CHAprL.--The beautiful panorama of the
Falls Of Niagara is being exhibited with great sue
cess. The painting is beautiful.
CrRMAF GLEE CLuB.-The celebrated vocalists,
Mess7r. A. Cuvewili, Langenbacb, scheDk, Swening,
ard Strotbman, have arrived, and intend giving
some concerts during the next week. Gockel, the
pianist, viii also appear
CASTLE GARDEN.-A grand concert will be given
at this beautiful location, tomorrow evening, by
Dodworth's celebrated band.
REGATTA AT NEwPoRr.-Iast week the yachts
Alpha, Of New York, Jerry ANGEL, OF Providence,
Columbia, and Black Lagle, Of New York, had a
srial Of their sailing qualities, going three times
around Goat Island in tLis haihor The Alpha came
in ahead leading the Jerry Angel about three mi
nutcs The Columbia came in third lest, leaving the
Black Hawk considerably astein. The Alpha IS q
centre board boat, ard the Others are keel boats.
second trial between the Alpha and Columbia took
place on Saturday. TO Point judith, and resulted IN
the Columbia beating ,he Alpha three quarters OF
mile Ncupor Ncps, aug. IL.
PosToa vALrArIoS.--The assessors valuation
This year is about 5000, 100000. state valuation,
$50 600 COO. This enormous amount Is unparalleled
in this country except in the city OF New York which
now shows valuation Of nearly $3.50 ,00c GOO Yet
even her wealth bears proportion 10 this city, as
se present population Of New York Is probably
GaG 500; while that Of Boston does not exceed
l50 100. New York should have. in proportion to
nostnn OF least assessed valuation OF one thousand
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