The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-25

Oxazaaa1c ana Musscal.
The admirers Of Raahsl win have an opportunity
Of assisting ct tribute to the genius OF the great
trasedisnns, which b TO take place Friday, the
2oth instant, ct the City Assembly Rooms, in the
form of . lecture, BY Mr. Gustave Naquet which
win embrace Q review and illustration OF the prin-
epa plays and characters performed by her during her
visit to city The elegant comedy OF Alfred do Mus
sst" lie Capro will also be performed BY artists
longing to the Rachel troupe. Mr.. Wallack has kindy
promised supply for the occasion the REQUESTS stage
properties. strong musical programme VIII b added
to the above several distinguished arts having voun.
eered their services amongst them the great pianist
Gottschsk. Such . combination cannot fail TO draw
crowded audience upon the occasion
Paul Julien leaves New York in few DAYS, perhaps
never return. Obliged to be In Europe next spring. he
win, before quitting America visit New Orleans in defer
many pressing entreates received from the diet
tamil Of the Sonth who for the last four have heea
arxously desrous to hear him; and have NO doaot
that his reception viii be commemorate with his merits
This Young arsts performances have passed the ordeal
Of the everest criticism and 1t is freely conceded that
for mechanical skill in the execution Of difficulties, for
feeling tone, delioaoy and power Of expression, he 80
eond only to visuxsmps the greatest of al living vic
niss. In HIM combined tho freshness and precocty
Of youth with the msturty Of musical intelligence which
mparts additional charm all his performances The
aures he has In this country have almost identified
him with us and led to consider him belonging to
w. His departure viii be attended with mutual regrets
but learn with pleasure that before he leaves our
musical community intend Offering him 9 substantial
proof OF their sympathy and admiration. Arrangements
in progress to give him complimentary benefit to
which Aug. Gocke the eminent pianist and other cele
brated artists LII contribute their talents to give ecla
to the performance The will be brilliant
and worthy alike Of the promoters and the prote and
hope that the public will take advantage of this OPP
portunity to testify their high appreciation Of this young
artists talent and genius.
Welearn from the Mexican capital that Madame Vest
vail has been induced to take the management of the
Great National theatre al the pressing solicitations of
some Of the first families in that city Unlike some of
self styled patrons OF at here they have literally
furnished her with the funds necessary to carry the
enterprise with Tho fair ipyssayso has taken
steps to the best opera troupe that be brought
together and her agents in this city and in Europe have
received the necessary authority to carry ont her views
Madame vestvah took benefit the 23d Of last month";
which Brought her in money So 800, and in presents
about g. COO more! The Hera1do is 6ed with sonnets
and other poeca tributes to the beauty and talent
the fair cobtralto
The late weather has iaterered sadly with the
ercuses Out of twelve equestrian companies travelling
in the South this winter three have been embagoed by
this obstruction viz :-Rosstons at Baton Rouge; But
lers, at New Orleans, and Ortons at Trinity Arkansas
Of rest during this week, Robinson kldred's win
be at Charleston, 8. c.; ballard BAy, at Macon, Ca
Nabe's, at Selma, Ala washburn's, at Mobile, Ala.
spadiDg Rogers exhibition steamers Floating Palace
and James Raymond, at Bayou Sara, the Mississippi
and their show steamer, the Banjo at Shreveport
on Rcd river. Charini Nicolos circus ia in Havana
Stout Reynolds circus in Austin Texas and Harper
Antonios circus at Victoria Texas In consequence of
ncesant rains and extreme cd the business has been
quite disastrous in the South this winter.
The ten circus companies remaining At the North
making great prepsr atoms for the travelling Of
the suing summer, commencing during the last week
in April. WEIGH & Lent, Rivers Derions and Colonel
Cushing start from Phiadelphia; spalding Ro-
gers land company, from Bnghamton, N. Y. Dan Rice
from Girard, Pa. Van Ambarsh Co.. from Covington
Ky; saLds & Ma hans, from Detroit, Mich. North l.
Co., from Chicago, H.; and Flsgg Co., "a new COM
pany) from Boston, Mass.
The notable feature Of the circuses is ne
equestrian establishment originated by spading Ro-
gers to start from Warrington c. with railroad
built expressly for tho transportation Of the troupe,
horses and properties Of the company and with Adju-
BILE axes to any guage and constructed to
b hauled daily from the track to the exhibition ground
and there used dressing rooms ticket Offices refresh
ment rooms, museums. DC. They have new fashioned
tent perfectly water tight, aud ventilated in summer,
with fashioned seats with backs, foot boards air
cushions and many other kindred Injuries before
with these itinerant companies As this concern 10
got mp expressly for the cities and large towns Of New
York and New England the appointments upon the
most exavsgant SCALE and the performers all selected
without regard 70 expense from the European and Anne
can companies The cost Of the foregoing twenty
circus companies exclusive Of the expensive
spaldDg Rogers the Western waters cannot DO less
than and the average daily expense is about
$780, over 50 is paid out by them, in the aggregate
daily. Fer the prosecution of their business 900
persons and 600 horses are required.
During the past week nothing transpired in the world
Of Amusement of sufficient importance to require
tended observation. As general thing the different
establishments did much better business than for many
weeks previously, and Of them were exceedingly
well filled every night owing TO the combustion Of
attractions and comparatively moderate and pleasant
state Of the weather.
BROADWAY THEATRE-The legendary drama Of Herne
the Hunter with It's gorgeous scenery magnificent
costumes, grand professions, thrilling equestrian eats
and beautiful horsesfed the house from base dome
every night last week. and is announced for constant
repetition till further notice.
NIBIo's GARDEs.-Mr. LehmAn's pantomimic spec
tacle of " The EKing," promises to have long run
At this house The Ravels may well feel proud of the
elegant manner in which has been got up, and they
play the various character in style that must be
CRAFTY Ing to manager Nblo to his numerous patrons
" The Elf Kingn and "Katey" tonight.
BowRY THEATRE Herne, the Hunter" was set
aside Saturday after having drawn densey crowded
houses for one month sort Of parody the old
lesque Of the "Female Forty Thieves" and designated
the same, afforded considerable amusement last week.
Tonight the amusements OF the interesting four
act drama styled The Broken Vow and the g Female
Forty Thieves.n
BURROWS THEATRE.-Mansger Burton has not BY any
means received mere empty laudsion for the capital
style In which he produced Shakspere's :" Winters
Tale" On the contrary, his house has been filed by