The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-10
BAILEY & cos.
GIGANTIC CIRCUS AND MENAGERE,
Combined with the Exhibition of the
SANDS, NkTHANS &, CO.'S

Performing Elephants ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
This unique and mammoth establishment combines
greater number of attractions than before Of
fered to the public THE PERI RMING ELEPHANTS
Antony and Cleopatra, are the same which fox
months, created the greatest furore in London and
Paris, while more recently their performances the
theme OF universal admiration for months, at the Broad
way Theatre, New York. Their wonderful dOciit!
and the perfection of their training, make them the
most interesting specimens of the animal creation that
the world has All their faculties have been
developed to the greatest extent, and they stand
forth SUI GENRIs, the most remarkable Of their kind
They stand upon their heads play upon Musical nsu
ments Ascend Inclined Planes, and go through all the
positions of the most accomplished acrobats.
In addition Bailey Cos Circus and Mcnageric com.
prises a splendid collection of WILD ANIMALS in
Guiding Lions, Tigers Bears Leopards, Hycanas Pan.
theirs, Ostrches, &c, besides large and varied coe.
ton of the Monkey tribe, and variety Of the most
beautiful Tropical Birds.
The troupe of Riders, Vaulters Lady Equesrenne,
&c. is the largest and most thoroughly artistic now
travelling in the U. States and comprises the following
distinguished names
Nine. LOUISE DUBOIS, from the Cirque Partisan
Mr.. r. SMITH. the great Principal Rider.
Mr.. +. ". PERRY, the best four Horse Rider IN Inc
Mr.. B. STEVENS. the wonderful Protenu Equestrian
LA BELLE ISABELLA, the Sylph of the Circle
Mr.. r. W. SMITH, the Great Bufo Singer
HAZLET Il BEDEAU, the world-renowned CoH"'
JOHN MULLIGAN the Comic Negro Dclineator
THORNE & DONALDSON, the thoroughly accom-
pllshed Gymnasts, besides large corps OF AuxIia"
and Vaul tiers.
THE CLOWNS. MESSRS. SMITH WARD
Are the very embodiment of fun and ocuarity IneI
Jokes are numerous, fresh, spicy and Piquant' iunw
hits at the times and foes of the day, yet entirely W
from anything which the delicately constitute
mind could take the slightest exception TO- pan"
Cos Exhibition therefore comprises Elegant b"ss
manship, splendid Menagerie, Slack Rope Perform.
ance, New Singing, Comic and Classic Daacns
Wonderful Posturing, Grand spectacular, LneSn5
Character Equestrianism, and noTeI S a
interesting programme than ever before obcrea
the public Each entertainment will conclude WIN VIE
COMIC AFTERPIECE, introducing all the comic A''"'
in the company.
THE AMERICAN BRASS BAND composed Of Plchtsu
Musicians, accompanies the exhibition and will prec.
the Grand Cavacade on its entrance to each t0Hn
Grawn By ELEPHA ANTS IN HARNESS, attached 10 ~
magnificent CHARIOT OF APOLLO.
The Pavilion is large and commodous, htteG ~
with due regard to the comfort and convenience o.
visitors, and the Propretors pledge themselrcs
nothing shall be found wanting to make this the nv
elegant, beautiful and satisfactory exhibition tha'
visited this place.
The Grand Entree into the town will take piac''
Friday, the 18th inst at 10 o'clock. tn
Doors open at p. m. & p. IN. Performance
commence at % H.
ADMISSION so cents. Children Servants hall P',,,
VIZ erhibtt at Charlotte on Friday, dug. !"
1858, one day only.
August 3, 1858 ct