The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-22

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and that our city is overlooking with stranger en-
hveniDg the fall trade, the prosperity of dramatic
and musical entertainments is noteworthy. With
five regular theatres, the monster circus, tho
minstrels, fates chdmpetye, concerts and mn.
steal soirees, all in full blast, we think the
city may be considered as pretty wei filed.
When, in connection with the existing enter
tainments, we remember those Immediately In
store, and the active preparations for the next
campaign, we may safely say that the attractions
OF home to our absent citizens will soon overcome
the destinations of Newport, Saratoga, and the
rails, and New York be itself again.
The regeneration commences this evening at
wai'acks, with the reappsaranee Of NJ Ida He
ron in new American tragedy, ent tied .Geral-
dine, or Loves Victory" to be produced under the
management Of Mr. Ba,eman. The company to-
support Miss Heron comprises Mr.. CouIdock, Mr..
sothern, Mr.. waicot, Mr.. Bland. Mr.. Davidge and
other favorites of acknowledged dramatic ability,
giving promise Of sterling production such as has
not been witnessed In this city for considerable
period. To those who have witnessed Mas Heron's
peculiar presentations word of praise of
this artist would be unnecessary. Her deline-
alton of the incest lights and shades of such cha
racters as She undertakes to represent indicates
the devotion with which she has applied herself to
the study of her art. The new play, it IL said, Is
strikingly adapted to the capacities OF all the com
pany, and whatever may be its literary merit, the
fact that Miss Heron will take the leading part will
draw q crowd.
As a sort Of triumphal blast on the re entry Of
our scattered population we are to have prelini-
nary Opera week. The celebrated prime donne
Cortesi and CASTER are to charm the hab,tuss Of
The direction of this brief season ia under the part
nership of U)man, Strakosch and Maretzek, who,
besides the above stars Of Mareizeh's Havana COM
pany, have secured the services of Sgnors Brignoli
Amodio, Gassier and Junca. The orchestra and
chorus will present the same scale of efficiency
az heretofore. The preliminary season COM
mences with Cortesi and Gassier on September
T. and the regular season on October g. the inter-
regnum being filed up by visit TO Boston. The
last brief season of Cortes was not sufficient to-
satisfy her admirers here. CASTER, Brignoli and
Amodio must have improved much from their sum-
mer recruiting, 30 our opera goers may be sure
Of treat.
The inimitable favorites Of the Ravel troupe con-
tinue to fill Niblo's Garden, our most comfortable
summer theatre. The feats Of Gabriel and Fran
co.'s, while they continue to create wonder and de-
light, have long since ceased to arouse apprehen-
sions of their safety, because their skill has become
proverbial. City visters are, however, occasionally
amused at the timid shreks of country cousins as
some daredevil freak of agility hair breadth es-
cape is effected The entire strength of the COM
pany is kept busily engaged, afiording variety of
entertainment seldom offered. The be witching pas
OF the charming Miss Frances and the agile Mile.
Hennecart the wonderful acrobatic fests of Master
troupe, together with the surprising tight rope per-
formances OF Marietta Zanfe tta combine to secure
for the Ravels even increase of the liberal share
of public patronage which has always been &C
corded to them The bill for tonight includes
"Bianco," "Punchinello' AM tight rope evolutious
The Gale sisters, at Barnum's Museum, are GER
tanly deserving of better houses than have as yet
been afforded them. They are both charming dan.
seuses, and though the Museu n stage is TOO small
to display their full powers give ample evidence
OF the artistic ability which characterized them
when they were with the Ronzani troupe. Their
style is chaste and charming. The perform
ances to-day include a thrilling French drama,
several pas by the sisters Gale, and the ballet
pantomime of the "Four Lovers" Besides
the curious aquaria, and interesting relic from
the Mount Of Olives is added to the already valua-
bic collection.
The new managers of the Bowery theatre are
making strenuous efforts to please their patrons by
the production of startling pieces, for which tho
Bowery is celebrated They aim at impressive eff.
fleets, and generally succeed. The bill for tonight
includes The Venetian Buccancer, or the Prophet
of the Bodmer Wod," the pantomime of the Magic
Trumpet and the Irish comedy of "Paddy Carey
These three ought to fill the house, and probably
will.
The National theatre has engaged for six nights
only those attractive young ladies', Mics Fanny Her.
ring and Miss A. Hathaway, who have probably
more admirers than many actresses supposed to
have more extended regulations. The cordiality
of their reception is to be Marked and 10 re-
turn they give dash and spirit to their represen-
tations which are sure to please the boys and Sc.
cure for them q rousing reception next time. The
bill tonight includes "Ingomar" and "Cousin Joe.
At Jones' Wood to-day the fetes champetre,
which have proven so successful heretofore, will
be continued. The monster circus the splendid
fireworks, the talented orchestra the delightful
shades and the cool breezes of the East river will
undoubtedly collect large gathering of the tired
denizeDs of the city This will be the last night of
the monster circus.
At Palace Garden this evening there is given the
last but two of the sources dansante which have
proven so successful. The entertainment will par
take Of all of the attractions of the others, and
the location of the garden combines the advantages
Of both city and country.
family matinee is to come of on Friday, the
26th pst under the direction of Mr.. Alfred Peck
The entertainment will consist of an excursion I'M
the Hudson, starting at P. NJ and returning at
twilight, glee singing, instrumental music and
concert.
In Woods elegant Minstrel Hall, besides the regu-
lar performances by the talented company, two
benefits are in prospect-that of MIR. M. Campbell,
the indefatgable business of the establishment,
the 25th inst, and of MIR. Eph. Horn on the 2sth
nst