The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-06
Music and the ID .ama.

So much of has Already beea devoted to crit
cisms especng the leading of the operate and
theatrical world during the past week. that the generality
Of readers be pretty well posted III regard thereto
consequently shall a, proceed give an outline
what is 10 be expected.
AT the Academy have the 'TIuguenos' for the
last time tonight. Mile Poinsot made very successful
dett as Valentine in this piece, Saturday. The di-
rector annom ces that the so,ol vii close with Mile.
rccoomnis benefit tomorrow evening aad the malinde
on the following day.
The circus troupe at the Broadway theatre probably
nnot be excelled by any other the country
far respects combination of the dfe ,cnt branches
o. eques'raum, mnastic and acrobatic eats, pano-
mimic acting, &c. Go and the astonishing Magilton
as the monkey in the afterpece.
Tie Ravels only to remain at Nblos Garden two
weks engcr, consequently those who have had the
satisfaction Of seeing them since their better
go tonight and enjoy Gabrels unrivalcd dclineaon of
the character Of the monkey in Jocko and the mirth.
provoking Francois Master Tricks in The Schoomas
ter
Novelty and variety continue the order at the old Bow
cry drama of the thrilling school founded on the
awfuly exciting story entitled ''Role, the Re- Right
Hand is be brought forward tonight II to be fol-
lowed by the comic fairy Spectacular pantomme of
phodel' ard the farce called the "Poughman Turned
Lord"
Miss vandenhoG AMI Mr. swinbourne an English tragc
dian, to commence engagement at Buron's this
evening. The lady will be remembered the promising
daughter Of the celebrated English actor Mr. J. yanden
ho who highly honored recently upon the occa
sion Of his final with travail from the stage at Liverpool
Since her last performance in this country 81 v has
won marked distinction in England, both actress
and authorizes. she and Mr. 8 TO open in her own
play entitled WON IN S Heart"
Mr. Wa acs, the dsting ushci actor and successful
manager has sufficiently cred his health to warrant
the announcement tia, he viii Thursday night enact
his favore part Of Shy ock in the Mcrchant of Venice
During the interim the patrons of his snug little house
WILL doubtless be amply satisfied with NE fine acting Of
Mesdames Hoey, Vernon and Sloan, Miss Cannon and
Mcssrs Lester Brougham Dyo, and their talented aso
ciates.
sour American usn' unninchlpgly ma utans his
conspicuous postol Laura Kecao's, and charmingiy
entcr,ans the mutudes q people who seek his ac
quanance every evening. His efforts please will be
seconded tonight ly "Bonny Fishwife," new farce
by Charles Selby Miss Mccarthy is 10 represent the
heroine, and sing two or three pretty Scotch melodies
Juvenile artists cannot a, all times DO recommended as
really worthy the patronage OF the public but the little
performing 1t the American ", m exhibit so
much ability in their respective lines ana succeed in
cctng such uproarious applause from their auditors
that IL would be doing injustice not TO call atcn
the merits OF bot the Zav stowk bale and pan.
tomime troupe, and the Wren comedians.
The coored Opera progresses much the same as ual
The different managers take rains 20 furnish a combna-
ton Of novelty comcai, and melody, and the consc
qucnce Ia that they seldom have cause for making wry
faces at poor houses.
Pine MrIc-An who fond OF sweet sounds should
bear in mind that Arthur Napoleon the young Portuguese
who has been greatly Landed for his admirable per.
formances the piano, Is TO give his third nj
Dodworth's "a evening.
Noyn ESnRrnTT.-Tho clipper ship wandercr, which
leaves this port TO day for San Francisco numbers among
r passengers couple Of less distinction than Veto
ria and Abcrt-not the royal dgntarics Of Brtan-but
their quadrupcdal namcsakcs who have made almost as
much noise tn worl We refer 10 the wonderful per
forming elephants, belonging to Sands Nathan Co. the
large proprIetors and managers These elephants
purchased by Mr.. Richard Sands Of antpoiean no
toriety, i've years since in London after exhibit
ing them for years All the principal cities towns
q England ireland Scotland France be sent them to
this country where they have been exhibited for the past
three years larger audiences than have a,traed
by any other stars either bbed or quadrucd on this
continent Their success has been altogether unprcce
dentcd; and doubt f any managers In the country
have realized large profits from any exhibition or
performance Mcssrs Sands Nathan Co have realized
from their Clephantnc macstcs, Victoria and Albert.
The expense Of the transportation ~ these gigantic brues
10 California must, of course, be enormous and IL pre-
sumed that there other rm engaged In the show bust
who could risk much capital in enterprise
u the KIND They will be under the management Of Mr..
q. CQuick u the oldest and experienced drcs
tors IN tie United states and ono ~ the firm ~ = NJ
Go. California has bal Peep ~ tic elephant very often
aud there very few amuns the residents ~ tho
ferrous ho 10 not imagine that they have tho
entire animal but tho arrival there Of these intelligent
creatures they viii fnd that they have never really seen
"thc elephant before. Their performances very
extraordinary. Their surprising instinct borders rea-
son and they mble in their traciabty and ready
obedience, pair a trained spaniel dogs than any
thing W. can compare them ~. They dance. stand on
their heads perform ths tight rope, ascend inclined
planes mount pcdosals and accomplish with really grace
fu ease fcas that impossible Of accomplishment by
such unwcidly monsters. They WILL IN all probability.
arrive san Francis before the let " April and
WILL sure create small excitement among the
tafornians We wish them pleasant voyage, aud their
energetic AL the which their novel enter.
prise deserves.
The Common Council.