The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-17

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NEW MATERIAL FOB PAPBB MAKrrG
AT q meeting of the British Association. Ed
Chevalier Clausson read paper on papUps Bona
pdrfsd and other plants which can furnish fibre for
paper pulp The straws Of the cereals canrot be
manufactured into paper pulp unless cut before they
are ripe, the joints or knots of The stalks srss0
hardened by ripenng, to resist bleaching agents.
Many grasses contain from so to so per cent o. brs
NOT strong, but easily bleached; ground reeds anc
canes contain about an equal amount After exam
ming many kinds, the Chevalier turned his atten-
ton to the Papyrus, which he found to coatain about
40 per cent. Of strong fibre, excellent for paper and
very easily bleached. He also found that the COM
mon PUSHES contain 40 per cent. Of fibre, which il
perfect substitute for rags ton of them contain
ing more fibre than two tons of fax straw.
COMPREssIBLR LIFE BOAT.
The new life boat of Mr.. Berdan Of this city, is o
compfessibie boat made of strong frame of wood,
thoroughly braced, covered with very heavy three
ply csnvass coated with India rubber inside and out
large air compartment, in the form of cylinder
outside the boat, passing from stem to stern, be
tween the waters edge and the gunwale bars, on
both sides, so as to prevent capsize. The gunwale
bars and ribs are hinged to the keel. 60 that when
the boat is not required for use the ribs can be
thrown parallel with the keel and thus allows the
gnnwale bars or guards to tall down on both sides
close to the keel thus greatly COMPRISING the boat
Theatres and Exhibitions.
BROADWAY THEATRE" Herne, the Hunter"
adapted and arranged expressly for this theatre, by
Mr.. N. B. Clarke, from Ainsworth's great romance
Of windsor Castle will be produced for the rst
time Tomorrow evening The manager assures his
patrons that this drama will be placed upon the
stage upon the same scale of grandeur that has hth
ertO characterized the beautiful scents representa-
tons at this house. The scenery, machinery, cos
1sss spPo,n me c are al new and to give
troupe OF equestrians and twenty-four beautiful
hoTfes have been engaged. The cast embraces the
names OF the leading performers in Mr. Marshall's
company.
NIDLo's GARDEN.-Mr. Lehmann's romantic fairy
pantomimic spectacle, entitled "The Elf KING"
which has been long time in preparation, and un-
derwent final rehearsal last night will be perform
cd for the first time tomorrow evening. The scene.
ry costumes, music, Dances &C.. have been prepared
and arranged expressly for this play, which abounds
IN curious and extraordinary transformations tricks
and effects The cast. which il unusually fine, con.
tains the names of the Ravels, the MarZettis the
Lehmanns the Charms, Mr.. Jones, &c. The enter.
tainments close with the comic pantomime Of "The
-Four Lowers" leading characters by the Ravels.
BowERY Notwithstanding the i'm
menee success of "Herne, the Hunter which has
been performed to OVERLOOKING it may be said,
to overwhelming audiences, during period Of
three weeks, the enteyprising manager has deter
mined to add to the attractions of his house by the
presentation of a novel burlesque called the "Fe-
male Forty Thieves or tine Fairy Legion of the Gold
EeSOn, WHICH WILL pe performer Tor the nr3t time
to morrow evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward, Misses L.
Wells and Denham, and a host Of other ladies and
gentlemen will appear in this affair." which Is classed
as "comical, musical romance OF the golden age."
"Herne, the Hunter will follow.
Burrows THEATRF.-The industrious manager
of this popular establishment must certainly feel
highly grati6ed at the success of Shaksperes come.
dy of the "Winter's Tale" which was played to
large houses throughout last week, and is again an
nounced for tomorrow evening. and every night
till further notice. The scenery Is new, character
istic and some OF it very elegant, and in addition
"A marked feature with the admirers of the great
anthOrthe original text is preserved. subject only
TO such curtailments as are absolutely necessary.
The audiences have thus far been very enthusiast.
in the bestowal of applause the leading perform
err, including the manager.
LAURA KEENE's VARIETIBs.-The remarkable
favor with which all the comedies produced under
Miss Keenes direction have been received, will most
likely induce her to adhere more closely to that
description of performances in future. The house il
always full on comedy night, no matter how un.
cyenipg she tenders Morris Barnett's popular ooae-
dy Of "The Serious Family most admirably cast
Mr.. G: Jordan as Capt Maguire, Mr.. H. Hall IS
Miss Keene as Mrs. Delmaine. Miss Wells as Lady
Creamy, and Miss Reynolds as Mrs. Torrens. To
conclude with new advertisement, called the
" judgment Of Paris"
WALLACE q Coleman 3 excellent come
ipg, and in style, judging from the allotment of
characters, seldom surpassed, if even equalled in
this country-Job Thornberry, Mr. II. Placidc; Tom
ShufaetOn, Mr.. Lester; Dennis Bulgruddery, Mr..
Brougham; Peregrin, Mr. Dyott; Dan, Mr.. G Hol.
land; Lady Braymore, Mrs. Br0ugham; Mary Thorn
berry, Miss Raymond; Mrs. Brulgruddery, Mrs.
Vernon. The amusements will close with Mr..
Brougham's excessively funny, never-tiring bur-
embracing the names Of the author, Miss Hodson,
Mr.. Walcot, &c.
BROADWAY VARIETIEs.-This comfortable little
theatre, Qate Mechanics Hall), has been doing an
unusually prosperous business during the past fort
night. Everybody appears delighted with the ele-
CANT performances Of Master George W. Marsh,
only ak years old; his sister, Mary Misses Louise
and Carrie; Master Checkene, and upwards of thirty
other juyeniles-al nnder twelve years of age They
render the various characters assigned them in the
beautiful spectacle Of the Naiad Queen" in
manner that would reflect high credit OH veteran
actors, and are deservedly applauded throughout
the performance. The spectacle is again announced
for TO morrow night.
WooD's MlNsrKELs-Mr Bleeker's new and very
peculiar extravaganza, styled The Happy Man, or
Treaty with Japan" having been received with the
iveliest demonstrations Of satisfaction by large
numbers Of spectators throughout the last week, is
re-snnounced for the coming one. Previous to the
b., esque fine collection Of songs, Dances &C., in
which George, the irresistby droll, Mr.. Pierce the
renowned eccentric comedian and tamborinist, and
other favorite performers will appear.
BUCKLEY s SERENADERS.-These celebrated mu-
scians have made an entire and very attractive
change in their programme for tomorrow evening.
The entertainments are to open with choice selec-
ton of songs Dances bone, violin, Chinese fiddle and
tl 10 solos, &C.; besides, overture will be given
from Trovatore" with the novel introduction Of the
"anvil chorus" and Mr.. +. Buckley will perform his
great violin piece descriptive of person dreaming
Of music. The whole will conclude with the opera
tic burlesque of Lucrezia Borgia."
The PANORAMIC PICTURES, illustrative Of scenes,
Me-. in China n nd II will
main on exhibition q short time longer, at Academy
Hall.
The Mitchelstown, county of Tipperary, correspon-
dent CT the Belfast reland) Vindicator of Jan. 6,
says:At the admission Of paupers at the last meet
who still held under the exterior garb Of poverty
that impress Of responsibility which the ravages Of
time end adversely had not been able to eace, was
brought before the board in his workhouse clothes.