The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-29
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL MATTERS.


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There but little record in city theatricas this
week. but preparations seem to be making for theatrical
revival throughout tho country Managers appear
great expectations upon the returning volunteers If
brave soldiers had returned from the with much
money as glory. IN foreign parts the theatres 80
swimmingly. Though we have hardly anything novel
this week, we have much that is interesting.
NEW YORK CITY.
At Laura Keenes theatre the "Seven Sisters
still hold the stage. The Zouave corps there
is excelently drilled that it is proposed
transfer Capt Leighton and other officers Of the
company to volunteer army at Washington, vice on
away from their commands at Bull Miss
Keene has spectacle ready for presentation in Sep
tember until which time the magical 'Seven is expected
10 draw.
AT the Winter Garden the Forenccs playing came
rica's Dream" to very good houses. We have noticed
this play before but production it has been much
cut, and Jones the original author does know his
banng 1t is much improved by the change, however,
and is now of reasonable length and very
enjoyable. Mr.. and Mrs Florence have a fair
chance to exhibit their comicalities-,he former
Irish volunteer and the latter Yankee prdndierc
and keep the house Of laughter. The tutieaur
excellent and this week one representing
the charge of the Sixty NINTH will be added Mrs John
Wood will take charge OF the Winter Garden the 9th
September and produce the burlcsqac of "Cndcrcia"
She is on the lookout fos leading COMEDIAN and has
made proposals--sad to be unsuccessfui-to MIR. S.
Clarke, Of Philadelphia, who Is vibrating between Wal
lack 8 and Boarccault.
Al the New B,wery Lieutenant G. I. Fox has
resumed his place at the head Of the company,
having returned with the Eighth regiment. The house
packed with his admirers Saturday evening, and
his the signal for ovation In true Bowcry
style. When atve silence restored, Mr.. Fox
presented with a gold medal, from his comrades in
the Eighth, by MI Lingard, and accepted 1t IN little
speech The company at the New Bowery is very
strong any number OF attractive pieces presented
nightly
Apropos Of the return of Lieutenant Fox may be
toned that the theatrical profession is we'll represented in
| our volunteer army, and is by means confined
to such organizations as the Is Cocktail Guard" Mr.
f. Eddy had in the army, who either
shot or taken prisoner at Bull Mr.. I. S. Hamb.
| lin-son Of Mr.. Thomas Hamblin, dcoensed-of Wal.
ackis, belonged to the Second regiment Scott Lille
Guard and wounded In the same battle. Mr.. Hlr-
kns, late Of Nbos and formerly of an equestrian corps,
Captain of Company A, Lincoln Cavalry Mr.. Lee, for
mery prompter at Nibos during Forests engagement,
is n lieutenant in kerrigau's regiment r. Johnston,
OF Bowefy fame, is IN the same regiment George
Brookes, Bowery favorite, and recently at
Barnums, is In of the sickies regiments Mr. W a.
corps 4. McWade, low comedian at the Metropo-
tan Buffalo, has joined the Mozart regiment. So the
brave fellows go, and may success attend them.
Anderson the junior wizard is still performing at Bar
NUNS Museum Vim Tlllman who captured pri-
vateer's prize, VIM Stedman, the German who helped
Tilman and "the Identical hachet" flag and thHgs ac
cessory to the deed are exhibition with the Of the
curosites The only good thing wnich be sa!d Of this
show that It enables Tman 10 max; little
money 1t would be useless 10 write anything Of Barnums
share Of the business for the hero Ct the wocy hcrse the
mermaid the "Baby Show" aLi tar "wha Is ny" is fire.
proof and to the enk Of silver ,aners
so let HIM pass.
The Broadway Music HaA is very successful and finds
it's present company attractive enough The Caniefuury
has added Frank Brewer TO lis Minstrel corps and Dver
nay its gymnass The American has been rellted and
| decorated Tee Melodeon has strong troupe and the
| other concert saloons prosper
Wallack's theatre lea:ly ready for the opening
night the I'd of september On dit that Mr. Lester Wal
lack is writing transla,ng adaptng-words synony
nous now .adays-the new play for the opening.
Mr. ullman has Hermann, the magician, engaged for
the Academy Of Music, September and Rstori, The ira
gedienne for the last Of the winter.
Bryant Brothers having their hall improved and
| repain,od and open here on the 9Th of August
Matilda Heron said 10 be negotiating Tor Nbios Gar.
den which Is sihi inlet.
Madame Coson reported engaged at the La Scala Nj
lam but doubtful authority. We could no, well spare
so admirable actress.
The Hanlons have refused any engagement until fall
and are practising new wonders Bloomiagaaie.
Leobard, the Partisan gymnast having been outrvaed
| by Blondin has decided to visit this country
Mr. john Brougham is expected here visit in Au
gust.
On dR, Mr. Edwin Booth is engaged at the Haymarkct,
| London. 10 follow Mr. sGthein
| DOMESTIC.
| The Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, opened for
benefit recently but again closed strong company
" engaged for the season. commence September9
sam sharplcy will reopen his minstrel houso there when
| times better.
The Holiday stree, theatre, Baltimore, opened for
week lately with sam Steven as the star, but closed
/ on account Of bad business The theatre will reopen
abca, the middle Of August, under the management of
Mr. John p Ford and with the Floronces stars.
Al Boston the amusement seekers have ample excuse
for threading the crooked streets There promenade
concerts and live whale. The Bryants at the Mu
scum aud Dan is creating Juror by new battle song,
in which the sixty ninth figure. At the Howard Athe
Frank Rivers troupe playing new buresque,
uThe Nymphs Of Nahant," by Thaxter, OF the Erenng
Ga.etie Miss sale Bishop the leading nymph relieved
the aqueous character OF tho buIlcs9ue by getting her
GAUGES IRE a, tho footshs las, week but was
cuei by stage carpenter and went with her part
MIR Davenport begins the regular season at the Athe-
| reum on September Q.
Mss Angela Seton daughter OF John Seton, is engaged
Ben Ne Bar Ct the New Orleans and St. Louis theatres,
Is coming TO New York to make engagements among
actors He will lind few willing to So South at pre-
sent except under the management Of Cen Mcclellan.
Mr. Coeidock has been playing at st. Paul. Minnesota,
snug little london drama Of 1.-THE Chimney toruer y
Tpparteuiss him, and the play draws: hcvicker is
s,s an s1cs'n, business, nS has sr,snSsS
| Of Musk. which opens On the 10th q September