The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-02
oRIs.' AND MARIO.

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| Wan street,
The auction whi,h was to test the estimation II
which Grisi and Mario are held by oar fsllow citi
Sens, was held ct Castle Garden Yesterday after
noon. At the hour fixed upon for the begianiug d
the sale OF tickets, there we're present shout twelve
hundred PERSONS gathered in ront of the stage, both
Oh the ground floor ard In toe gallery Before the
auctionser, Mr.. Leede, arrived, there was some i'm
patience mar fested BY the audience, and frequsrt
y by slight staining they would give expression ia
trer desire that the curtain would rise aud the per
rmance commence. AT half past O'Clock, M
Leeds made his appearance upon the stage, aud
without delay proceeded to open the sale.
"Well, gentlemen" said he. coming forward to the
front Of the stage, we will go on with ths sale
Of the tickets, and We shall sell them for premium
en- the prices named. Before commence, ho wever,
Twill merely say that from No. up to Sc, la the
ffont Of the gallery, reserved for the Governor
aud suite. The seats fixed at five dollars are mum.
bered from 600 to 1853 Inclusive, aud from 100 to
1888, al Of which are in the gallery All the rest
Of tie seats In the gallery will be disposed CT for
three dollars. We have no diagram Of the pit, as
the photographer did rot have it ont in times but we
viii designate the seats BY person holding red
fsg over them when they are put up for SALE"
VoIcE--HOW many seats have you reserved for
ths Governor?
Mr.. LEEDs-From No. up to &c. which are
directly in the front line Of the gallery. Now, gen.
tlenen, Che continued, addressing the audience 1
believe you understand distinctly the regulations
under which the seats will be sold. All the ssats
behind those which will be occupied By the overn
or, are fixed ut Eve dollars each.
VcIcE-What Governor do you mean2 Uaugh.
ter)
Mr.. LKgDs-GoveTncr Seymour, TIE Governor Of
the State Of New York.
The voICE-I am democrat, and that is the rea-
son ssk the question.
Er. LEEDs-Yes, sir-thats all right-perfectly
right. Now, then, where is the flag man3
FLAG MAN--Here am, sir.
Mr.. LEEDs-Well, hold up the flag so We can all
see where yen are. Thcre-that will DO. Now,
gentltmer, cLecks will be issued immediately on
purchase by application at the Office outside, at the
entrance, where you viii also get the tickets.
Here one of Mr.. Leeds assistants distributed the
diagrams OF the gallery, when most amusing scene
occurred. grard scramble took place, in the
midst Of whi some of the spectators had bMh
their cOtles and temper considerably ruffied in
their efforts to secure copies As soon as the supply
Was exhausted, Mr.. Leeds resumed his remarks.
Now, gentlemen" said the worthy salesman
"now, gentlemen, we win give You privilege-we
will begin with No. 600 and give you the privilege
OF taking ten seats at the premium offered. How
much do you bid for 6o02 There it is you see; the
fag desigpares the exact place; 1t is exactly ia
front Of the st'ge, ON the ground floor. How much
gentlemen? bow much? Come.
A VoICE-Fifty dollars.
Mr. LEEDS Fifty dollars is bid for it.
ANOTHER -Seventyfve.
Mr.. LEEDS Seventy. ave-come, gentlemen
eighty, ninety, one hundred, one hundred and
twentyfv ore hundred and Atty, one hundred and
sevtbty-fve, two hundred, two hundred, two hua.
died and twenty five, two hundred and fifty. This
is the choicest seat-at two hundred and lfty
this seat viii be sod if there is no more bid for it
ct two huDdrt and f-one more bid for IT, or II Is
gone now-two hurd dred and fifty, goiug-going-
gone at two hundred and fifty to Mr.. Coutts.
A VoIcE-Who is Mr.. Coutts? (Laughter.)
Mr.. LEEDs-Well gentlemen, In reply to that
question bave only to say that have had deposited
with me fifty pounds sterling, and pledge you my
honor that it is bona fde sale. / have the money
to show for it. Now we will 60 on with ths rest.
As Mr.. Leeds dad not, however, enlghten the
audience in regard to the purchaser, and as consi-
derable curiosity is manifested In this unknown per.
sonsge we will endeayor to enlghten the public in
regard to Der, for she is woman, though assuming
the name of man. 1t appears that Mario has, for
long time past, been beset with the attentions Of
an English lady OF great wealth, whoperssts In fol-
loving him wherever be goes, although be has fire.
queDtly denied Ter an interview. While in London
che never was absent night during his engage
ment. and always occupied the most conspicuous
place in front of the stage When he went to st.
Petersburg, she followed him, and on his appear
ance there, one Of the frat persons he saw among
the brilliant audience Of the Russian capital was his
constant and ardent adnirer. In her devotion to
him. she crossed ocean and continents and although
he has always slightsd her attentions aud refused
to listen to her addresses, her love-n love 1t can
be called-has never grown cold, but appears to
increase with time. As soon as she heard
of bis intention to vsi. this country, she kept
q vigilant watch on his movements, till she
found that he coming in the Baltic, when she i'm
mediatey engaged rooms on board that vessel, aud
accompanied him to this country. On their ardVa
Mario and GTisi put mp at the 81. Nicholas, aud 80
did Mr.. Coutis; and at the first auction of tick
cts We find him 1--WE beg the laiy's pardon -hsr)
giving two hundred and fifty dollars for the frs
seat. Where Is Genin?
Mr.. Leeds announced his intention to 60 on with
the ssle. ave will give Jon the privilege, gentle
men," said he. "of taking ten on the premium pail
for the FIST. Nov, then, how much for the next
choice2 What ia tie bid for III"
A voICE--Twebty dollars.
Mr.. LEEDs-0n!y twenty dollars for the choice
with evident Gisgust) well, twenty dollars to be.
gin wiih--twenry--twenty- mors?--twenty-
now ,sh, n, bid quick ty-going-going-twe
ty-gone. What's the name
H. n. Wilde, Councilman, said tall individual,
whom We recognized as the redoubtable member Of
the new board famous for his belligerent correspon-
dcpce with Councilman Seely.
"How many Mr.. Wilde" said Mr.. Leeds
MR.. WILDE--One.
Mr.. LEEDs-How many did you cay?
Mr. WILDE, latter q little hesitation) well.
ruesa aill 20 IL for another One-nut me down for