The New York herald., 1862-07-14
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

the rest ID struggle 10 ksap their doors opon. IL
not probable that this Of things viii improve until
| the beginning Of September. Then, il our war pros
poets assume . more cheering aspect, there is every
promise Of brisk and prosperous season in thsatrcas
The foreign made both for the Opera and
the theatres OF the most extensive and attractive
character Unless, therefore, revsrses to eur arms,
| such have right to expect, should occur 70
the plans OF managers. we may indulge in antic
pations for the coming such t has not been
permitted TO Us TO form for many years past.
At walAck's tho Florsncss continue 70 what
fashionable patronage is left in the city Tho light
and agreeable character Of their performances ds up
| from other sources Dombsy and Son." and the
oomsdisttay "Orangs Blossoms" have bean the lead
ing features Of the week. Tonight the latter pece
will DO repeated, with Tsyleurss "Lssson fer Hus
bands" On tuesday Nr. Florence takes his benefit We
recommend the fact 70 ths attention OF she public.
Miss Maggie Msshshas bsen playing to fair houses
Laura Kssnss, during the week. Fanchon, In which
she has bad such marked success has been withdrawn,
TO mako way for succession Of light pieces, all do
vsloping, less advantage, the versatile talents
this excellent young This evening appears
Gertrude in The Little Treasure" and in THE Pet Of
the Petcoats On Friday complimentary benefit is to
be given to her by number Of leading citizens.
Saturday will close her brief Of engagement We
happy to learn that 1t has been successful in
| pscunar AZ Il was in artistic point Of view.
The At Niblos-ons q the best sustained aAA
most prosperous for some pass also drawing to
Close For the last fortnight the houses have been
exhibiting evidences Of the effects Of the hot weather
and even the attractions OF The Night Dancers" with
Miss Rchings' charming vocalsm, failed to
| arrest the diasaendo tendency This evening .
| grand complimentary bensnt is to be given to
the lessecs and . bill is offered which for quantity,
quality aud variety Of artistic talent would be di-
cultS Sn AFua0 iho tiafH w6 hnva v0
tesred this occasion Mr.. John Collins Mr. r. B.
Conway, Mr. James Dunn, Mr. J. G. Burnett, Mr. Harry
Pearson, Mrs Farren Mrs W. G. Gladstans, Miss Mary
Wells Mr. and Miss Rchngs, Senorita Oubas and Senior
| ximenes. The benencisres Mr.. 4. L. Davenport and
Mr. w. wheaey perform In Of the ertanmsnts,
which consist Of comedy, an asgory. farce, part Of
| tragedy (Othsllo). and Spanish advertisement, in
which Nile. Cubas will make her appearance.
Professor Andersons tenure Of the Winter Garden
closed last week disastrousy, proceedings before one
of the local tribunals for the Of the salaries OF
some of the employees indicating the straits to which
| the management had been driven meeting has
been called for this evening At the Lafarge House to
] organize = benefit for tho Professor, with view
| to get him out Of his difficulties Mr.. w. NJ Fleming
undertakes the prestige Of tho theatre rather
! . hazardous enterprise this advanced period OF
| the season, aud opens tonight with " Our
Female American Cousin in which Miss julia
L p.
| plsby. The company otherwise is a fair one, and
il Mr.. Fleming meets with emily fair share of support
several pieces Of worry attractive character win be
| produced Mr.. chamborlain's extravaganza, King
Cotton, )" OF which the Phiadelpha papers speak 80
| highly, is already in course Of rehearsal.
Cremorno Gardens continue in tho full tide Of popn
arity II is the only place of amusement in the city
| which can present be said to pay handsomely. In
addition to the usual attractions, Mr. Nixon sers this
| evening q feature of great interest. We mentioned
time ago that liquid fire Of the most destructive
properties had been invented for the government by
Mr. Lsvi short the intention being to employ 1t against
tho Merrimac M. Nixon has entered into arrange
with Mr. Short for the exhibition Of his invention
but pleasing and interesting form than tina.
OF engine Of BY singular process this nud is
produced and forced through the tubes connected with
the fountains shooting into the air precisely like
jets ard falling back int the basins Kissing and splash
ing, while the water il covered with this wing nams
the light from which 10 intensely brilliant The mate
rial used must be something similar to 'hs ancsni
Greek ars burning with great nerceusss candsscsnt in
water, and so powerful 70 make 1t almost mpossi
bty to queneh it. The idea Of burning fountain il
certainly novel; and cannot fail TO add greatly to the
| multiplied attractions at the Crsmorns.
The Raveis not coming over here in October with
company As has been stated by some OF our cotsmpo
sss letter just received from Gabr ol Ravsl states
that he alone coming and expects 10 be here Angus.
remain short time business connected with his
private affairs He may no adds, give a few perform
ances II delayed longer than he anticipates
Since his departure from New York, Gottsehalk has
oeen giving sorsss and ''matinsss dinstruetion" in
Poughksspss, Albany, Troy, Burlington VI, and Mon
trsai whore he performed twice He is travelling alone
| and has on the whole been doing extremely well.
MssKats Reynolds is starring at the Theatre Royal.
| Montreal The "Colleen Bawn" and the "Octsroon' .
have been played there with great On the 9th
tho latter piece to be produced for the FIRST time
Quebec under tho patronage OF the Mayor and the on
cers Of the garrison.
Mr. 8. Draper, well Known in theatrical mana cement
has become lessee Of the Milwaukee Academy OF Music.
The dramatic season opens about the middle of next
/ month.
i Theatre
Miss Alice Plaeids playing a. the Adelphi Theatre,
| Trey
Hoolsys Mnstrsls are still At the Continental, Phla.
delpha. Bryant opens at Troy on the 18th.
Mr. Fsks, the comedian, lately from Jsmaiea Is lying
dangerously III at French Hotel.
In spite Of the hot weather the New Bowery continues
10 draw The entertainments for this evening are tho
spectacular drama Of "The Fighting Brothers Of Rome
in which Mr. Eddy will appear as Horatius, and "Ths
1 idiot Of the Mountains"
| The Old Bowsry closed on Wednesday last. No an.
nouncemonts have jet been put forth regard
| programme Of next season.
The feature Of the week at Barnum's has
been the Holman Opera Troupe, just returned
| from a successful tour through the provinces
They opened on Monday, in Cinderella" )" in which Miss
Sas, who possesses very beautiful voice. sings in
most Elective Of the choicest o.
ths opera The Julia is charming and her dance
and song in the first Part nightly greeted with i'm
| msnsc applause. Master Alfred makes excellent
Baron the buno song the nrst act bong capsliy de-
livsred by him. Master Benjamin also made great bit
In his mpersoDston Of the difcu but funny role or
Pedro. This evening the troupe gives Us change Of
bill, The Young Actress" and "Puncbinsllo being the
pieces announced These representations appear to
| wonderfully with the Museum audiences.
George Chrisy has big bill TO night The Returned
Volunteers, the tScona from Norma, )" ascenes az Pha