The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-14

vori.e place of amusement maintains his envabe rnpua-
on for the combination Of artistic talent Of high order
and the production OF novelties In superior style. Dos
pite the weather, fine audiences attracted
hither last week to witness the exquisite drawngroom
entertainment. of Miss Emma Stanley, 'The Seven Ages
Of Woman and the elegant pantommc representations
Of the Ravels the charming chorographc illustrations
Of Mile Robert and the ballet corps and the astonishing
feats Of NJ Hengler the tight rope Miss Stanley the
Ravels performed alternate nights thus afordng op
porunies for the qualification Of all This evening
we to have young Hengler the cord Mile Robert
in "Les Abeiles," and the Raves in the " Magic
Trumpet"
BowRY THEATRx-Managcr Brougham has deservedly
the appreciation OF all for the astonishing reforms
that have taken place In everything connected with this
theatre During his brief managerial he has
merely redecorated and newly furnished the house
throughout but he has presented good plays with Ia
Tented casts thus securing the atten lance large num-
bers Of Spectators many of whom had hitherto re-
quened the place. The greatest reformation Of all how
ever in the conduct of the audiences he has apparent
ly subdued the wild enthusiasm Of the boys who
observe proper decorum and conduct themselves in q
manner worthy of emulation Of the former
ly more fashionable theatres "Dombey Son, ,""A Day
in Paris, and the Forest Rose announced for
night. Mr.. Brougham plays Capt Cutie, and his lady
her famous part Of Susan Nipper.
continue to astonsh delight the numerous patrons Of
this pleasant little theatre by the remarkably
conceptions Of the various characters they as
well by their fine readings and defamation. How chill
dren young-comparative infants-can SO readily and
admirably render parts that have caused years or labor
to veteran actors before they could represent them in
respectable manner, is wonder and 3 mystery to all
who visited the Varieties. No matter in what play they
may be cast these children invariably perform their
parts in ditable style, and many Of them way
that would be disgrace for veteran stagers to nI-
tate. "fngomar' having had line last week, Is
be repeated this evening
FRENCH THEAIRE.-Chnesc Hall, formerly Backey's,
$50 Broadway has been secured for theatrical purposes
by the French company Of which NJ Gustave Dedos Is
the director and leading actor Being centrally 10.
Gated than Burtons where the members Of this company
made their debut before New York audience last Mon
day. probable that large numbers Of French cit
will hereafter honor the artists with their presence
The first performance Is to take place this evening The
selections consist Of Le Gar de Russe Charpcntcr
lie Bourgmestre de Sasrdam' La Decoverte de lame
rique" and Sous Bee dc Gsz" NJ Dedos person ats
the character of Peter the imperial ship carpenter and
Nine. Gonther that OF Marie, in the arst piece.
BENEFIT MRs. MIcuEII--The widow OF mr. William
MITCHELL formerly manager Of the olympic theatre takes
benefit this evening walacks theatre Several popu.
lar artists have volunteered and il hoped that the ap
peal in behalf Of the relct Of who formerly
ccssfuy the OF citizens win
be warmly responded TO- The and the bill both
worthy OF attention.
KuIER's EaPIHR HAu,--M. Keller Is still engaged In
the production OF and elegant tabsaus and Is re
warded for his efforts by the psudis Of the learned and
the refined who nightly attend his sorees in large
bers This evening he will present. for the nrst time,
picture said 10 be Of powerful interest," styled rhc
Avalanchen also, the acting scenes entitled the Third
and Fourth Of july and the spirited affair OF the 'Elcc
D." In which the Presidential candidates, Aessrs. Bu
chanan, Fremont and Fillmore, introduced, and excite
the veest emotions among the spectators. Besides the
tabeaus there viii be singing, &C, as usual.
woops MiSsTRKls.--lt is announced tina, the arces
comcay performed by this band Of Ehiopans to be
varied every night this week. thus aaordng the lovers Of
fun opportunity OF seeing the actors in various Of their
most celebrated pieces Taty also tender the usual
choice selection Of songs bucsques and Dances the
cu,ion OF any Of which the price Of admits
sion. The farce for TO night is the Masquerade Ball."
In which Of Shakspcre's heroes introduced
SovI1 somKy-A musical and TerpsichorcAn entertain
ment Is 10 be given at the City Assembly Rooms TO
evening" for which the Services Of a number
Of distinguished Instrumental performers and dancers
have been secured.
CoScKRr.-A vocal and instrumental concert is 10 be
given TO morrow evening, Tryners Assembly Rooms,
Houston street. Bro: dway Among the performers
announced Masters Robert and Arthur Hughes, Mr.
and Mrs. n. Gould, Mr. wsshaus aud he Washington
Brass Band.
TnrArpcNs EIsrwmmE Nothing worthy Of special
noic has lacly ansprcd In other elites Most OF the
theatres closed and number Of the managers have
been in the city making the ;essary arrange
nsents for the fall campaign.
THK BLIND sARDrsiAS MIs<rRgt PIcco-Ths extraordi.
nary musical phenomenon who has everywhere been
heal "a raf
recently nj the Theatre Royal. We may iniorm such OF
readers not acquainted with the facts connect
ed with him, that he y simply Sandman peasant hav.
ing the misfortunc-or Notwithstanding his cxtraordi.
nary musical 81 H. We must regard !, a. mlstortune
10 be born blind It's age Is about - ~. The instru.
ment thai he performs on y small wooden whistle,
upon which the classical name Of Tbia has been be.
slowed, somew here about two inches aud half long
pierced with three holes tho side the foot
having thus four available apcrturcs or notifications of
ptch. " VIC marycue1s ehFaeier q hls performance
some idea may perhaps be ormed, when we state that
this dmnutiyc whistle, which, while he plays, his
hand completely covers, he has range Of two 10 three
notes alone having any thing Ike hardness about them
What the lowest fundamental note ofthe instrument
cannot from the determine. But, calling In the
aid Of seouscal science and sppposing % correspond
20 stopped pipcor the aperture At the foot of the
srucni enables him 10 use i either as sioppcd or an
opcn pirc- should be someuhcre about On ait ,ha, "a
two ociaves above the lowest note Of the ordinary con
cert nute and yet the lower no,cs seem 70 Indicate
pitch much below this. The whole thing appears 10
puzzle. That he docs n, both opcn and
stopped pipe, is certain from his mode Of playing,
and the bottom with finger the icft AMI from the
constant OF this latter Il i evidently important
adjunct he appears in hts national costume, and stands
with his back resting tho panoiore. II IS difficult 10
convey by words anything IKE an adequate idea of
What he docs on bis little whistle. The tone "a not unlike
the French dagcoct employed IN qusdrie bands s per
fcctly IN time. and before remarked son ana agree
able Within the range he urouces scale passages both
diatonc and chromaic. with extraordinary rapidly and
evcnness arpeGRios perfectly distinct and true, and
sake quick aud On listening 10 Of hts flights
could almost imagine ourselves 10 be listening 10
bird miraculousy endowed with human soul His drst
piece was the Ca-ta Diva with variations which
most enthusiastically encored his second air from
Ia Traviaia likewise encorcd and for which sub.
suted the "Carnava de Nenise,n with some exiraorii.
nary variations Of his The enthusiastic manner In
which the audience land the theatre crowded) re-
celyed this brought from him The national anthem which
listened ~ by the aidcns g standing. In fact
never Witnessed much greater enthusiasm any
Naval Intelligence.