The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-28

d. An6flc8u
will shortly act at Of theatres and bring out
new comedy, written by native author.-Mr Charles
r. Thorne has returned from California-Yesterda ay
the anniversary Of the birthday Of Mozart II was
celebrated here In some Of the German rooms
DRAxAnc GossR.-A burlesque called "Blondep vas
produced at the Howard Atheneum, Boston last weak
with Miss Louisa Howard, and Dogberry says avss
damned into everlasting redemption" If It was NO
better than the Hamlet buresque by the author
Mr. Rice, 1t was treated according TO its desertsiss
Kate Saxon rs starring In Buffalo.-Mme Colson has
made hit in New Orleans at the French theatre, in
LEtoile du d"-Miss Fanny Morant had benefit in
Charleston last week. and Mr. Owens has indulged in
similar luxury at the New Orleans Gaiety (Which seems
to be failure), the f2th.--Mrs Hayne has been
playing in Louisville and in piece was supported BY
Oid Joe Cowell !" who is about to return to England
Both Mrs. Hayne and Mr. CowelI were called before
the curtain Mr.. Coweh expressed his acknowiedg
ments to the audience in tasteful speech genuine
feeling He raid that IN his experience Of half century
be had never had such triumph as the present
lie publicly thanked the manager for allowing him
this opportunity to say adieu to his friends here
and returned thanks to Mrs. hayne, whom he called
1.-THE best actress now the stage" In leaving the
United States, he professed himself true American
and admitted his preference for the country Of his
adoption and closed his address with feeling adieu-
laughabe incident occurred at the Boston theatre on
Wednesday evening, during the performance Of NoYan
In the where Norma and Cotde are on tho stare
with two children the smallest trotted off as soon al
Cotde let 60 Its hand to make gesture. In the next
scene, where Norma raises dagger tho sleep 4
children the runaway fastened the COUCH but il
the succeeding during the long interview between
Norma and Adegisa struggled free from ts fastening
and todded off, to the infinite amusement Of the au-
dience and the vocasts This is about as ludcrous as
the incident in Southern city, where two little nggers
were brought upon the stage as the offspring of the
Oruidess.-Mr. Lewis, the accomplished dancer, re-
Gently connected with George Christy and Woods
Minstrels, has, learn, left for California, to
join the "san Francisco Mnstrels" His style Of
dancing was greatly admired here, and he viii be
great acquisition TO that Agnes Robert
son is shortly to leave New Oreans to d engagements
at Mobile, Boston ard elsswhere-The manager Of the
New Orleans theatre intends to suit against
Rachel for breach of contract and claims feen thousand
dollars damages-George Jamiscn was lately arrested
in New Orleans, and tried tor contempt Of court The
manager of the Pelican theatre sued out
prevent Jamson from playing the St. Charles theatre
and particularly to prohibit him from playing piece
called The Old Plantation" alleging his reason that
the said Jamson had entered into with him to
play at his theatre and then violated to the great
jury Of the establishment The injunction served
Jamison to which he paid attention. and hence his
arrest The Court decided that had no power to pro-
hibit him from pursuing his lawful calling or profession
and he was discharged.-Aessrs. Lanergan Sanford &
Fskes company play in Schenectady TO- night and will
visit the principal cities in Western Me- York-Ths
Pyne and Harrison troupe is at the St. Charles New Or
leans-Boothroyd Fairclough, the young gentleman
who recently made successful debut at the Bowsry
theatre has been engaged by Manager Jarrett of the
Baltimore Museum, and National theatre Washingon-
Mr. Nea6e is at Mobile.-eYankee Robinson mana
ger who travels on the Arabian pstrsrchal system
with tent Is in Indianapolis. In letter which
this fact he tells ts anecote which is illus
atve OF of the rich and curious incidents
that often presented the OF the stroll
ing player
wntered in Rock Island Illinois, in 1851, and to keep
soul and body near neighbors while was making my
frs. tent with my own hands, fitted up the Court
week, with he assistance of such volunteer novces
could get On enc occasion was playing the mslo
Burt, made his debut as Robert When he was stabbed
by his wicked ia her, Is. B. Hairingon), Walter, (Mrs
koonson sprang through the window and accidentally
upset table which fell Roberts nose The blood
ran prousely lights brought in by Hans, a. Inbo
DEM and as leseur exclaimed Merciful heavens What
il low tone, You have broken my nose blast yoa'
Every one in the house laughed except the wicked father
Le-eur continues-s Robert my boy revive revtvel,,
KToert 10 replied In louder tone wost BY Jupiter;
m hstsr any Inc scene that followed can
the orchestra (E. Athhck-one violin) could not be
hea between the acts Robert kept his word most re.
but was engaged In the spring advertiser
and has fued the situation with great credit commencing
with one horse conveyance and gradually, from year
year. Increasing in strength Of team till four beautiful
blacks " cast the shadows tor coming events"
Arrangements perfecting for grand time at the
Inauguration Of the Beethoven statute in the Boston
Music Hall, in March. Dwights Journal Of Nusi,
rays that Beethoven's "choral fantasia tor
pianoforte is to be played by the donor of
the statue" poetic prologue, it is said will be pre-
pared and recited by Mr. Story on Of the late Judge
Story,) who is beth sculptor and poet.-A new Amer
can soprano, Miss Juana May is creating sensation in
Europe. She Is native Of Washington. Her father was
the late Dr. May, Of that city and she is of Mr..
Gales, of the Imelt0encr.-whle Miss Josephine, of
the Albany theatre, playing In "Monte Christie
nights since, the SPARKS from piece of fireworks comm
ncaed to her Dress and but for the presence of mind
Of of the actors who immediately smothered It, she
would probably have met with . horrible death.-Mr
oerleys Juliet in Trenton NJ j. and the Duke Arsnza to
her Juhana, in the Honeymoon"
Brooklyn CITY News.
FREs-On Saturday night last, FIRE broke out in
carpenter shop Oxford street. Fulton avenue oc-
cupied by Smith Co. The flames extended to sta.
BILE adjoining, owned by James Prescott and communi
Gated to the dwelling of William Cochran The shop and
stable were destroyed and the house was somewhat
unfDished materials all Of which were consumed The
total loss amounts to about 0OO partially insured
The houses Fulton avenue were In great Danger for
ime but were from destruction by the exertions
OF the fremen, who worked with great spirit. Some
time previously FIRE broke out in three story double
frame house in East Baltic street. near Smith, owned
by Philip Donahue The building was tenanted by q
number Of families all Of whom out the
homes. They saved none Of their furniture One wo-
man, who was found in her room sick and in bed was
taken out and conveyed to the City Hospital, The build
ing was consumed. The Gre originated in one Of the up
per rooms, where parcel of kindling wood had been
placed upon the stove to dry. The flames were not dis
covered until the room entirely enveloped An ad
joining building considerably damaged. Toe loss
sustained on building amounts to S3 000-insured for
Sl ooo in the Nassau Insurance Company The damage
sustained by the Occupants estimated At about $500
no insurance. About dark last evening" fre broke
out in building in Fourteenth street. Gowanus. Ds
mage slight
CAsuAIrrm.-A lady was badly Injured on Saturday BY
treacng in grating the pavement in front Of No
% Court street which had been careessy left Open
horse attached to sleigh, containing a man and woman