The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-09
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

The steamer Knoxville has arrived here after passage
of sixty hours from New York. with all board we.
Dramatic and Musical Matters.
The Broadway theatre will open for the regular season
the 18th inst The company is called meet ON the
18th. Here is the official list -
Messrs. W. R. Blake, Fisher, Ianergan, Chapman,
Fenno, Etynge Grosvener Whiting, Canon, Seymour,
tiers, vincent, Harcoart and Wright; Miss Emma Har-
dnge from the Theatre Royal, Haymarke London; Miss
Madame ronid, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Henry Mrs; Seymour,
Mrs. Maggie, Mrs Warren, Misses Orsbone Richardson,
Duchworth, Herbert, Williams &c.
Mr.. W. r. Blake stage manager; Mr.. N. B. Clarke,
assistant and promper The above list includes several
names new in New York. Mr.. Chapman, to fill Mr. Da-
vdge's place. from the Walnut street THEATRE also
| Mr. $. Etynge from the house. The others are
well and favorably known here. Among the ladies
lose Mrs. Abbott and the Gougenhems, and gain Mrs.
Blake Miss Hardinge and Miss Manners. The company liz
good We learn hat the routine Of business
for the previous will be generally observed Seve
raj spectacles will be produced in the best STYLE Mr..
Forrest will play carly in the Mr.. Blake will
bring to the stage managers chair large fund of expe
rience scholarship and artistic talent We hope to him
often the stage. The theatre remains the hands of
Mr. Marshall and will DO under the direct supervision
Of his brother Mr. c. 8 Marshall Messrs. Warren and
Nagle, the very efficient treasurers still remain at the
''recept of CUSTOMS" Matters to Indicate highly
prosperous for the Broadway Certainly the
nagement will deserve it.
Mr.. WAIIACK has issued circular informing his pat
rons that his regular will commence wednes.
day next. The following IS a list of the company =
Mrs. Hoey Mrs. Vernon her first appearance here Miss
Kate axon her first appearance here Mrs. Walcot, her
first appearance Tor twelve months Mrs. Conover Mrs.
Thompson; Miss Thompson; Miss Bishop; Mrs. Brougham
Miss Cannon, her first appearance here Mrs Stephen
| Miss Garman Miss Melville Miss Conner Mr.. Henry
llaeide, his first appearance here Mr. Brougham Mr..
Mr. j. B. Phillip Mr. evere his first appearance here
Mr. Peters; Mr.. Oliver; Mr. Burke Mr.. Iysander Thomp
On, bis first appearance here Mr. Lester Mr.. O. Wal
| ot, his first appearance here for twelve months Mr.
Harry Hall, his first appoaran here Mr. Norton, his
first appearance here Mr. stoddart Mr. Harrison, his
rs appearance here Mr.. Colby Mr. Jefrreys Mr.. Ba
er, &c. &c. &c, and Nr. Wallack.
This is powerful array of Names and the company Is
superior TO that of last year the year preceding
Mr.. Walack likes liitle mystery and he has omitted
the Of one Indy rum his stock list. We glad to
see the old ayories retained and truants brought
back NJ. Moore takes the treasury, made vacant by the
death of Mr. Charles wallack. Mr.. Moore has been
assistant treasurer since The opening of the theatre
| under the present management and enjoys deserved
popularity with The hottles He will be assisted by
Mr. Moss Mr.. Wallacks expenses will be heavier this
year than but Re knows hat his outlay win be ap
preciaed by the public he has very fastidous audi
to please, ard generally succeeds We are happy
| to hear that he viii appear early in the season.
| Mr.. AND Mis- BARary wuuAw.-The engagement of
this mirth moving couple has called out large attend
OF laughter lovers and quite naturally for their fun
| is III esistibe.--1Hday Register.
| TIE WMSU7-FAI sEasoS.-- Mr.. f. A. Marshall, the
lessee Of this theatre reopens this evening for
the regular fall and winter season In the list Of the
company will be recognized many approved favorites of
| foi years, and several Performers who have
achieved reputation in c-her cities, and are cand
dates for brde a favor The additions Mrs. John
Drew MIR. and Mrs. Field Mr.. Hale the Misses Graham
and Miss Irving, who in combination with Lizzie Weston
Mrs. Seton, Mrs. King Mrs Sioneall Messrs II. A. Per-
| ny, A. H. avenport, Reynolds ABeckett, Young Seal
lam and obe hereafter 10 be announced will be able to
give full effect to the entire range of the drama. The
opening pieces tonight win be the American comedy of
Extrtmea and The farce q the Lottery Ticket" In
the fol mor the very estiInabe actor Mr. Rchnes and
| his daughter Caroline commence a brief engagement
Their professional POSITION requkes eulogy, but they
al d%iS y
OF Meyerbeers last the 'tar Of the North
the 'sores ess . and iadian legendary drama, "Mag
nola, the Child Of the Iawer written by Arson G.
Chester, Esq., Of Buaao-Phiadepha Ledger, Spt. g.
| PAurY Co.'S CiRcts-cAsuALrY.-we alluded briefly
George West Bailey Co.'s circus lost his life. We
have since learned some additional particulars with
gard to Che mattercn Saturday morning, when about
i've miles from Canden tho elephant belonging to the
company became vicious and Killed horse which hap
Tened % be near ln Fearing that he might reach the
Other horses am the cages containing the animals the
fra Of The attendants destroy the bri ge so
TO eli his approach to them. slr. West, who it
cp Of the elephant Oh not fear him in the least and
/ judging ty hs action that he already subdied de-
sgnod Furnishing ba aud thought unnecessary
cure h Tor that purpose; but upon his approach tho
elephant struck him With his tusks killing him instant
y and then shook him violently with his trunk. This
witnessed by most Of She members Of the company, but
they of course unable 10 render the least assistance
Mr. Pailey, OF the prorretors knowing that IL would
he dangerous TO sccp animal unruy and fearing
The consequences to either the company vsers Of
| Tho exhibition determined to destroy him The De
ksb rife corps Of Camden, commanded by Captain VII
lepiguc, with number OF citizens, the ground
and opened brisk Ore upon him, putting out his
eyes, BY evening II T. supposed hunirei and fifty
balls lao been put into HIM hut with scarcely any effect
beyond blndirg him. On Monday morning the fire
renewed ard shortly With terrible roaf, his life
extinc. over three hundred balls hal penetrated differ
mt pats Of his bdy. Ais l. lying In pond
the Of the into which he had re-
treated. The animal valued ut about sl0,oO0 Mr.
West, who thus met With melancholy nate was, we
hnin n native ~ Geneva. New York and highly
eseeIn.d by both propricors and members Of the
fauv He was buried Camden, with the general
fofy nd rcpret his associates. Messrs. Bailey A.
IA lescrve credit thus sacrificing their prnpcrty TO
What they conceived 10 be the safety Of their patrons
end the circumstance may serve TO a~aken public
gard fer their establishment tS % Tine
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grRArrIcms on mn PAcwc.-Wc have dates up To- any
18th. Tie Mssea ccugenheim had appeared a. the Me-
roroli,ap. The Tunes and Transcript Of tho 18th says
Tie California stage received brilliant acquisi,ion in
in lie 81 Miss Josephine and Miss Adeafc Gou
eenhsim, who made their frat appearance 9th
init, al the Metropolitan. The house was far better
filed than the most sanguine friends Of the detaan,
could have ANTICIPATED An enthusiastic greeting each
In turn and the aprause and satisfaction Of the audi
erce increased until the curtain fell upon the last Of the
rerormence At the conclusion Of each piece the youth
iu ars brought before the curtain by hearty
and doubt not sincere applause, has filed tho
walls az the Metropolitan for many day These ladies'
are endowed with personal attractions and win
nf eness OF manner which, coupled with = manfcs,lv
wf cultivated talent cannot m but render them yr.n
favoriiea with people Among the mauy excellent
poats Of thss acting more particularly " that Of Mss