The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-11

Dramatic and Oehcr Entertainments.
PROMENADE CoNoERz-The interior of the Aca-
DENY Of Music has been 0verhaule3, rearranged and
placed in proper trim for series of promenade con-
certs, the first of which will take place tomorrow
evening large and efficient orchestral force ia to
be in attendance, under the direction of Messrs.
Musard and Absolute.
NIBLo's GARDRN-Since the departure of Miss
Cushman the frequenters of this faverite place OF
summer resort have been quite agreeably entertain
that were finely enacted by Messrs. Blake, Brougham
and Wheatlegh Mrs. Blake, Misses Shaw Clifton
Vernon and Others The Rivals cast to the
strength Of the company, has been selected for TO-
morrow.
WA1LAcK's THEArRF.-Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Flo
renee, whose life like portraitures Of many of the
peculiarly eccentric characters to be found in all
classes Of society have rendered them quite popular
with the play goers OF this country and Europe, are
TO commence their second week at this house to-nor
row evening, when they win perform in "Irish As
surance" and the Young Actress"
AMERICAN MUsEUN.-The theatrical season closed
here on Saturday, and tomorrow Prof. Wynian, the
renowned wizard is to give the initial performance
Of series OF these lively and entertaining magical
soirees which have rendered him famous. He is to
exhibit in the afternoon and evening. In addition,
visitors will find ample sources OF novelty and In
structon in the myTiads of curiosites with which
the halls are stocked.
WooD's MINsTHgLs although a. present without
opposition in the black art, issue a bill for tomor-
row evening that indicates laudable determination
to maintain the high reputation they have acquired
deneators of the drol characteristics Of the col
ored race. The great panoramic farce, "A Trip on
the Hudson is to be the closing piece short time
longer.
FRENCH THEATaICALs.-M. Thiery, whose excel
lent delineations Of the various parts assigned him
in the recent performances of the French dramatic
company have stamped him as an artist of more
than usual ability, has prepared excellent bill
for his farewell benefit, 10 take place at MetropOi-
tan Hall, opposite Niblo's, next Tuesday evening.
SIR G. o6LE, ADMIRAL OF THE ENGLISH FLEET.
Admiral Sir Charles Oele died on Wednesday,
June IT, at Tun bridge Wells, after short illness,
aged eghtythree years. Sir Charles was the eldest
son of Sir Chaloner Ogle, who was created baronet
for his naval services, and who, like his deceased
son, died the senior admiral in the British navy.
He was born May "a, l775, and when about thir-
teen years old he entered the navy on board the
Adventure, A, and served of the coast of Africa.
In September, 1871, he was made mdshipman Of
the Alcide "a, and after he had obtained the rank
OF Lieutenant, in 1898, he joined the Boyne,
80, bearing the flag of Admiral Sir John Jervis.
During the operations against the French West India
islands, he commanded boat at the capture under
heavy fire OF great guns and musketry, OF two
schooners lying al anchor, with Others Maran,
Martinique, and otherwise distinguished himself.
He assisted at the taking OF Pigeon island, and
entrusted with the command OF a party OF seamen
landed at Point Negro 20 cooperate with the army,
ana remained Oh sDOfe unlll me surrender Oh
Fort Bourbon. Al the siege of Guadalupe he again
commanded a division of searnen, and distin-
guished himself by his galantry al the storming of
For, Fleur d'Epec. In May, 1874, he was appointed
acting captain Of the Assurance, a. After seeing
some service the Jamaica station, he again
repaired TO the Mediterranean, where he succes-
sively commanded the Meleager and Greyhound
each of thirtytwo guns. In the latter ship he
guns, also Of Spanish armed poacca, and of other
vessels. In the Egyptienne he served during the
Egyptian campaign, and for his eminent services on
that occasion he obtained the Turkish gold medal
From April, 1906 70 September. 1916, the gallant
admiral was continuously employed afioat, chiefly in
the channel and home stations. In April, 1927 Sir
Charles was appointed commanderinchief OF the
North American station, which he held little
three years and in September ls45, was selected
commanderinchiefo Of Portsmouth.
COMMANDER FRANCIS W. ELLIS RN.
This gallant officer, whose death occurred auSouth.
void, on Thursday, 18th June, was midshipman of
the Cruiser az the capture OF several prvateers and
assisted in cutting out expeditions the coasts of
France and Holland in 1904; he was In command of
a tender 70 the Cruiser. actively employed against
fotias in the Great Belt, and in defence OF the
Island of Romsoe for which he received the thanks
Of the Commander in Chief, and in 1909 served
again in the Cruiser at the capture OF the Danish
lsgun brig Tilsit and l6-gun brig Christianburg.
He was lieutenant of the Revenge, serving on the
coast Of Catalonia, and assisted IN cutting out a
French privateer at Salamos in 1878.
prom the Sydney { Austrshs) Empire, April 10
The decease of this well known and respected old
colonis. was announced in our columns on the lst
inst, ne having breathed his last on the previous
day. He was born at Dublin on the 5th day of
August 1857, and was consequently in his list year.
For more than fifty years be was connected with the
maritime interests OF this colony. He commanded
vessel through Torres Straits 10 India very early
In the present century, and his remarks and obser
vatons N that then but little known and much feared
passage. were Of the utmost service to succeeding
Davigators in fact Horsburghs charts Of the latest
date indicate discoveries made by this excellent
navigator, the positions OF which have always
been found strictly correct. As friend Of
the world renowned Horsburch, he contri-
buted largely and valuably 10 the charts and
works Of that photographer, having had long ex-
perence in the Indian seas more especially about
Sumatra, Java and the Dutch East Indies generally.
Captain Ashmore was an indefatigable and accurate
observer Of all which perained to his profession and
omitted no opportunity Of making new discoveries
in unknown little frequented localities of cor
rectly ascertanng and establishing the position of
dangers previously doubtful 40 far as these duties
could be performed compatibly with the service in
which he was engaged. Since Captain Ashmore re-
tired from the sea he has been principally employed
az marine surveyor in this port, for the last twenty
years in the service of the Australian General Assn
rance Company, by which company he was so high
~ esteemed that ON his resignation, last July, in
sequence of illheath, he was awarded a very hand
some pension for the remainder Of his life; but uns
fortunately he has not been permitted 10 enjoy thi
fruit OF his labors very long. As tribute to hi
memory the flags OF all the ships in harbor, foreign
consuls &c. we're hosted half mast as soon az his
death became known; and 40 widely sprtsd IL his
reputation, and so general the respect In which he
was held by all who knew him, that We feel there
are few ports In the world this brse notice will
reach where some mariner win not be found TO
whom the announcement will cause a feeling OF sor
row and regret His remains were deposited In
their last resting place the I'd inst, in the pre-
sence Of large number Of friends, members of the
mercantile marine merchants and others, DESTROYS
Of testfyng by this mark Of respect, their appre-
citation o. tie services Of Captain Ashmore a sur
veyor navigator sailor and gentleman.
EARL OF eLBNGALL.
The Irish papers announce the death OF the Earl
Of GlengaI on the 22d Of June, rather suddenly at
Cowes, Isle Of Wight. He was sixty-four years Of
age. In default Of male issue the Earldom becomes
extinct The deceased Earl was the author Of the
r.nnular farcn taThn Irsh TnfnrN and nther drar