Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-02-06
BRU1N STARRING"

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principal actor OF which was b, ar of such won
deriul docllity aud dramatic talent that for n long
succession OF nights lie attracted overlooking mn
Ilences:. On this occasion, however, something
had put this "star' out OF thumor, and he was oh.
served to be wanting in those brilliant isplnys Of
OF the histronic which had previously overw helm
Ell INN with applause. In the third act instead of
coming down the mountain by winding path,
WIN SLOW anu solemn step, prescribed in the promp-
ters book, he aiighted on The stage at one bound
like the descent of an erolite. On his return be-
hind the scene he received reproois, wEicn in
STEAD OF improving, made his temper more sullen
and 1t was with difficulty he could be prevailed
upon TO go through his part.
III The last scene the bear was induced 10 COM
mence waltz with ayoung and beautiful peasan,
tifi' ana seemed to take so much enjoyment in the
dance that the whole audience gradually ros.
lrom their seats, and, standing on the benches
drowned the sound Of powerful orchestra with
their acclamations of wonder and delight In
moment, however, the joyous spectacle was chan
sed INTO scene of terror. A piercing Shrek was
heard through all the tumult and the lovely dan
Ger was hurried round with the velocity of swift
wheel, and discharged from her partners arms
ieau foremost into the pit, where, however, size
was caught by The audience without damage
The next moment the Stage lover of the peasant
gti' VINO hau been coquelting in dance in the
distance with group of ballet dancers, ad va need
IN The performance of his part 10 waltz with the
Dear. The former catastrophe had been so rapid
that, though his danger Iully perceived by le
audience, whose CRIES were loud to deter him. IT
was evidently unperceiyed by the lover. The bear
was instantly on the qui uipe, measuring him from
Top 10 toe and fllngns his legs around HIM, he
began 10 waltz with such extraordinary boundings
that the asionished lover was soon whirled off his
ieet, ana in another moment was at The top of n
Stage preciplce and tossed INTO the surges below
ne astonishnent now, however, had turned into
CONSERVATION. The bear was seen dancing Tor
ward, evidently pleased with his own exploits and
with ms muzzle broken, the mrSk hanging loose
around his neck, and roaring fercely
Inc whole audience now started ON their feet,
rolled over each other, aud in t!e attempt 10 es-
cape choked up the doors of the pit, boxes, and
gallery. The town police were now called in,
formed circle, and charged the bear with fixed
oayohets. FIRING was out OF the question, as the
bullets which missed the bear must take effect ur-
OH the audience; but the hero, though left alone.
exhibited at ouce the adroitness of education and
the lnlrepldlty OF his nature. A part OF his train
ing hau been the platoon exercise, and suddenly
knocking down corporal OF the guard with on.
paw, anu SeiZiiig his musket with the other he
threw HI: crossbelt over his back and proceeded
desperately 10 p!iIne and load The terror OF the
auulence was now extreme, and shieks were
heard from every side, as he POINTED The ,nnzzIe
towards The crowded pit.
the guard, winch had regarded it as a remark
able ell ri of city valor 10 nave approached him
Ut all now wdened their circle in all directions 10
respectable position from an antagonist armed
alike with the ierUcty of savage nature. ami In.
weapon OF civilization. But the bear already
long accustomed 10 military maneuyres. and who
hao exhibited lately at st. Peters5urgh, in the pam
tomlne OF the battle of Puitowa, palpably took
the Swedish capt,ves, and picked ont eoca NJ
lhein from his hlulng place by tender toucIl al
the point OF the bayonet. In all their fright the
audience roared with laughter; it was evident that
his pantonimlcal recolleclious were still strong
upon MN, Tor he compelled every man OF lis cap-
tlves 10 kneel down upon the stage strip off his
accoutremen!s and bed for his lite
flourish OF trumpets should have followed this
9nsqulyocal victory; but the orchestra, half tern
Inv lNEV
the conqueror, had forgot this part Of the1, dutv
The bear now advanced 10 tie front mart of The
stage, growled hercely at the kettle drummer an,
nndihg. mat his signal was not obeyed, he made
one mighty bound at the drum itself and roll.d in
10 the orchestra. All the performers now ran far
lheif liVesi desks were tumbed down, fdLles
crushed, double-basses shattered into fragments
anu The sons OF Apollo, hiding themselves under
sue oehcnes, scramb!ing over the rails, making
battle with the fragments, OF their trumpe,s and
tromboneS, roaIed for help. =
Inc audience, who saw that he had come SO
much nearer by the ruute OF the orchestre, now
lliea 10 make their escape in every directiu,l.-
ShrleRs ana screams, roarS and oaths, filled all
parts OF the theatre; but Whistler the bear thought
That the operation was too tardy, or recoliecled
some of the old scenes of towns taken by Storm
ne had no sooner prostratedthe fdders Than lie
Sprang calamity into the pit Here all was con-
fusion verse coniounded. The rapidly of The
flight equalled the terror Of HE moment, and each
was electric; the bear stamping, bounding and
touring Win all Tue air OIL conqueror; and it was
not until the theatre was conpletely cleared. and
his roar had entirely subsidized, that the city guard
gathered from the stage, made a temporary lodg.
ment in one Of the Hobbies. The COMMANDMENT
chetmade his approaches with the caution of
science, and nothing could be more deliberate
than the courage with which he opened the door
Of the stage-box There he discovered lie. bear
had fallen aslespi in the lap Of victory, and, in
lact was snoring at fullslength in one of the
crimson benches in the pit. Ire cnptain7of the
guard, distinguished in the city of Czerny for his
yaior, at this Crisis of affairs boldly yentured for
ward and ordered his platoon to FIRE a volley at
the sleeping monsters but, before this could be eff.
The animal had been borrowed came in with ropes
and nets, and were suffered TO supersede the
guard. The bear very quietly followed his keep
ers, and tue authorities of the city, on the plea
Bohemian actors would make very good bears
publis' ed proclamation against Bruins future
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