The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-23

he hot weather during the last eek had most oe'
pressing effect the theatres when about dozen oeoe
0ts took place, with moro or less generally iess
At Nibios where the theatrical closd on fday
Mr. A. H. Davenport, the Misses Gale the Nelson o'ei'
and Mr.. Mark Smith appealed 70 the public FOR "I'
Smiths benefit Mss Jane Coombs made her r1xree
70 the metropolitan boards, playing Lady reszle Az
laura Keene's theatre Mrs John Wood had her bene-
At, playing In q sketch called "womsu and ArSt,
founded upon an incident in the life Of the
famous Anne Bracegirde. Mr. Jefferson essayed faai
Pry for his benefit and played the par, with all h usual
quaint humor Dir. Blake took benefit at the WINTER
Garden on Thursday He assisted by Mr.. H. ia
eide, Mr.. and Mrs. Barney williams, Mr. George Jordan
and others and the affair altogether very successful
Mr. and Mrs W. j. Florence have had benefits at Wal
lacks during the week. Mr. Florence has played limo
thy ToodIe and made papabe hit in the character In
the musical way the week has given nothing except the
very agreeable open air concerts at the Palace Garden
one OF the most agreeable Of summer resorts.
The present week promises 10 be q little more lively
than the last Niblos Garden will be reopened tonight
with the buresque OF Aladdn which has been gotten
up with new scenery &c. The burlesque will be sue
ceeded by . concert, In which NINE Won Bcrke sings,
and ballet by Nile Theleur capital artist, with the pop-
ar and pretty Gale sisters
Al Laura Keene's theatre, Mr.. Jelersoa
uounccs " Our American Cousin, " with nearly
all the original cast-Mr Sothern, Mr. Couldock
and Nps Sarah Stevens having been especially
engaged for the roles In which they formerly
appeared with 10 much success Mrs. John Wood plays
Florence Mr. Jefferson resumes, Of course, bis famous
character Ara Trenchard The popularity Of this comedy
has no way been impaired by the very long which
1t eDjoye and have doubt that 1t will attract as
full houses The piece will be represented exactly
before in every respect Bakers famous "American
Cousin Polka" will be payei during the performance.
Al the inter Garden the Raves commence an engage
ment tonight, playing Kim Ka" and "vol INVENT )" two
Of their best pieces The present is announced as their
farewell engagement on New York stage. The prn
cipals are assisted by full corps de ballet.
Mr. Florence has been far encouraged by his success
In Toodes attempt another of Mr. Burtous parts 70
wit: Cuttle in "Dombey and Son" which will be played
TO- night al walacks with Florence al the Captain and
Mrs. Florence Susan Npper The "Young Actress"
IN which Mrs Florence plays Nina capitAy will be added
to the drama.
At the New Bowery theatre Mr.. Eddy has been re
gagged and plays tonight in Lord Byrons tragedy ever
ner." "Dick, the Newsboy," and the "Adnight Couspi
rators" will also be played
Al Barnum's Museum there the usual summer at
fractions including the original Woods Mnstrels who
give their first concert here at three O'Clock this after
noon.
ARTISTIC MovKnKSTs-Miss laura Keene and Mr.. Wal
lack have both issued bulletins informing the public that
they will open their respective theatres At about the
usual time Miss Keene dates from Paris (rance), and
Mr.. waIlack from Shrewsbury (Sew Jersey II Is
understood that Mr.. wallack has re-engaged all
of his old company, except Mr.. BroushAn.
A. H. davenport is also engaged at walsck's.
The New Mobile theatre, advertised by hessrs. Dufed
McLeane is not, Of the papersShav stated,
alteration Of the Amphhea,re. The theatre nov bald
ing will be an entirely and elegant edince, to take
the place Of the old house which burned last winter
will be ready To be opened about the middle OF No
venber. Miss Charlotte Cushmsn has been engaged at
the Winter Garden. is stated that Mrs John Wood has
accepted engagement at the Haymarket theatre Lon
don, oommencng.in October next Mr. j. G. Haney will
be stage manager Of Bates National theatre Cincinnati and
Mr. J. Prior Of the st. Louis theatre wnter SEASON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney williams have arranged engage
with the principal theatres in the South and West
for the ensuing Mr.. W. r. Blake will shortly
play an engagement at the Theatre Royal, Montreal.
George Chrsys Ministries appear 10 night at the National
theatre Philadelphia They will extend their tour to
Baltimore.