Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-04-03
-Iae,. Nsu National Circus.


We have observed recently, that several q
our contemporaries have given some very com.
plmentary notices of Mr.. II. c. Lee, and his
splendid establishment, that has, during the
winter, been fitted out at an enormous eX-
pense, and will shortly start out for tour
through the State. We are pleased to see
the press speak in such favorable terms Of this
gentleman, as we know him to be well worthy
Of the high compliments so frequently hc-
slowed upon him from that source. Weha
known Mr.. Lee intimately for a number OF
years, and have always found him to be a
high-minded. honorable gentleman, enjoying
the good will and esteem of his fellow-citizens
In fact he has always been general favOritc
and more particularly SO among the French
As an instance of which we annex the prcam-
Die and resolution, which were presented and
unanimously passed at a meeting of Neptune
Engine Co., No. 2, of this city, held at their
rooms on Thursday evening last:
Wzsrens We have learned with grent satisfaction that
our old friend and benrfHctor. IL Lee, ESQ., will visit
this city shortly with his Mammoth Circus establishment
therefOle,
ReaOlre1 That in appreciation Of the high regard in
which that gentleman is held by CAT as COM
pany, ia full dress the evening OF his visit To this place
for the purpose Of visiting and patrOniLDg his establish
ment and we take great pleasure in recommending him I"
the other members Of the department IN this city and else
where, liberal, higi-mnded genilenan and would
respectfully bespeak their kindest regards Tor him.
No one can regret more than we do, the
late financial reverscs sustained by this gen.
tlcman, alluded to in theeextract below, taken
from the Sacramento Union. But We have
no doubt, being held as he is, in such higl
esteem by every one, but that a gcnerou,
public will extend to him a patronage com
mensuratc with his merits, which will agair
place him beyond the clouds of adversely.
I'VE learn that Lee the interchangeable circus man. la
been for some time organizing company Of superior
character, and will in few days start regular
through the mines, opening first at stockton. II
said that the establishment will embrace Of The
best performers that could be found in Europe America
and tile horses and all the Of the choices
selection few facts in connection with the proprietor
may prove unntrrestiDg to those interested in thu
show business. Mr. Lee to California, ISL. anC
made his debut before the public as postruR performer
In company with his children. In the various theatre
throughout the state and successful that he
ceived the idea Of establishing travelling circus
Neither energy nor money was spared to bring together th
best equestrian talent and consequently the enterprise
was crowned with success. Having determined To wider
the ed OF his operations he embarked for the Sandwich
Islands, and after brilliant series u there
he returned and erected the National in Thu
city. The expense OF this building 4.HH; and,
illustration Of California investment Of capital and
quent depreciation from the original would
ton that the property recently sold for the tri
fling Of 81 OOO During his prosperous th
STATE Mr. Lee made to Europe expressly FIR ih
purpose IL procuring the services Of new equestrian talent
and has expended large sns ot only i'll The prosecution
of his business but in making liberal donations for public
and charitable purposes. 1t is stated that the
his contributions for the latter objects was not less thai
t'M To the different fire departments in the state. h
donated some A2nNH public schools 4OIHH; Masonic
Odd Felows and other benevolent societies, tlOHH': l.
religious institutions 45yAn. and to INDECENT persons
obliged from various untON I'd circumstances to
cunb last and encounter the frOwns Of fortune lie
Res, through the assistance Of warm friends have enable
him to fit out, the most brilliant establishment tina
has visited the Pacific coast.
The company, this season, will be compose
Of the best American and European perform
ers, among whom, we are informed, are Mad
anne Amazon, the distinguished bare-bacl
equestricnnc, together with two other talcnte;
performers, who are expected to arrive on tn
next steamer. So turn ont, boys. and Civ
the "Old Man." (as he is familiarly called b,
his friends,) lift, as he needs it now. Tn
boys here say that they arc determined to III
his canvas when he arrives no matter how
large it il. Then look out 'Old Man." an,
bring large tent and plenty Of seats, so as t.
give the boys chance" we are all anticipa
ting, as we know we will have, an immcnS
deal of fun on that occasion.