The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-28
Theatrical, Musical, sc.

The universal stagnaton which pervades all classes Of
at this of the year renders almost
impossible to procure item ofspeca interest from
quarter. The generality Of artists are in transition
state many OF them at the retreats others
seeking engagements, having secured them, are
preparing depart for the various localities where they
10 spend the next Among the managers in
the city last week Messrs Bates OF the Cincinnati
and Louisville the aires De Bar, OF the St. Louis and St.
Charles New Orleans Crisp of the Gaies New Orleans;
DufBed OF Mobile; Forbes of Providence and lastly
New York's old avorte, Thomas Barry, Of the Boston
theatre, looking fresh and vigorous as ever.
Several favorte artists have also arrived in the city
recently, among them Messrs. j. W. walack, Jr (who
returned from Europe in the Persia,) Nea6e, W. N.
Ward Lenngwel, Hanley, W. Warren, and b. A. Baker,
formerly prompter at Aitchell's Olympic Mrs. J. c.
Frost, Mss Aibertne, sc.
With the exception of the Inauguration Ct successful
new DRAMA 'rhe Pirates Of the Mississippi" by Manager
Brougham at the B,wery nothing worthy Of note has
Cured any Of the city theatres The piece played
urprecedentedy good houses weaher consdered every
night last week, and promises TO have fne II s
ported that Mr. z. Eddy decided avorte this house.
has been engaged for the leading busnes, next seascn
AT Nibos Garden the Ravels and ss NINA stanley the
accomplished monodramac actress played on alternate
rights good houses, throughout the week The lady
be regretted closed her engagement Saturday The
purpose Of giving the talented little juveniles the benefit
Of an excursion the North and of having the house
placed proper train for the fall campaign The bene-
for the widow OF Manager Mitchell the summer Gar
den s reported TO have been the reverse Of
intended. she Is said 10 have been o loser by the
operation. The announcement that Mr.. Conway 20
resume his old position a. leading actor at the
Broadway, Is declared TO have been premature. Miss
Laura Keene Is understood to be getting everything
in readiness for rendering her due share Of briAncy TO
the theatrical The Gabriel Rave troupe,
stated win remain here under the direction Of III Ma
iinett but GABRIEL himself Is to leave for Europe next
Wednesday, in the Boston steamer, Mr. Murdoch, the
tragedtan goes in the vessel so much for the
local gossip for what DO done In the city to-
night
Bowgry MIR. Brougham has determined 70 crafty bis
friends and the public with his unrtvalcd conslo.
meraton OF whimscality, called ~ Po-ca-hon.
ias which had ouch an immense at wallaek's last
season IL 10 be played In conjunction with bis thrill
ing DRAMA the Pirates Of the Mississippi the panora
mic scenes In which are OF themselves worth double
the price asked for admission.
Smo's.-The dashng rope vsulier, Mr.. HengIer, Is TO
open the entertainments. Nile. Robert and the chore
graphic troupe then favor the spectators With The bril-
liant ballet Of "Terpsichore." After aGording sufcien,
dlsposng Of the delcaeies 70 be found
with the pan,omme Of M. Dcchalumeau."
TurRE HAr1.-M. Keller tenders several q his finest
tableaux including Path, Hope and Charity, and
rew mimic scene styled the American Patriot, or Last
Mornon, in Havana" Nine. Lovarney, Mas Drcsvorth
and Nr Turner will enIven the auditors with gooi songs
and music and they win be kept cool by oae hundred
and forty open windows. Remainder this ~ ks last
week 10 the city.
woops NSsrprrs present a programme nned with
choice gems from their Ethiopian budget Of by Como
days Tbe old style Of mnsresy, which has been lately
substituted for arces appears 10 take proaeousy with
the audiences.
DUSSELDORF GhtiTRY,-Those whodesre 10 inspect the
largest and costly COLLECTION Of pictures In the
try do so here
BosroS-There has been nothing doing in the theatri
cal line for some time. Bucseys seransders continued
Al the Howard Athcnsum last week, and Sanford's At
the Boston Museum, J. VI. Raincr, the popular primo
tasse Of Ethiopian melods,s took benefit atrhe latter
place on Friday. J. and y o. Monroe, and Y. Harrng
ION have leased the Howard AtheEum, Bostoa and viii
opeu Il about the middle Of August Property adjoining
,be Bosion theatre DIR. Barry's) has been pur.
hased with view Of adding 10 the dimsn.
.,ous Of the establishment but lease which does not
pire under Eve years in the way and the sum Of ten
thousand dollars lie asked for IL. The Misses Cells add
and olive Logan is understood, 70 be located in
aned 10 the Mammoth Cave Ky bys sprained ankle,
bu, is or lately wac AZ Niagara FAs Mr. & Wilkinson,
ov comedian, and Nr. " n. Dimond, clever young
,ctor are engaged at The Howard Tor mex, season.
PumApxtrr5A.--Mr A. 1. Adams played "Othelio7 At
the City Museum the other evening, Miss r. Wood
The pcedemona Eyh Horn EhiopiAns a. The Arch.
Mss Emma Stanley i 10 perform three nights week a,
the walnut she opens tomorrow evening in he seven
Ages OF woman and viii no doubt speedily ngratate
herself IN the estimation Of nc public and the press Of
that city by her nimaoe delnestons Of all phAss Of
female character from the crsdle 10 extreme old age
Ptrr1sopr The tbestrcsi over at the tIoi-
day s,ree, and the establishment u occupied by
Kpkels (coored) Opera troupe who have brought DOT
ssc,ch called Border Rufans, Kansas shreks Tor
freedom The Museum ia offered for sale and grass
Is growing the steps Of the Front street theatre
NrwARK-Manager Plunkeus Is over, and
pucsleys serensders opep the theatre this evening
They remain there but three dsgs