The New York herald., 1865-05-20

with twenty ieet ceiiihs
g. Addition Of two hundred rooms making eight hun
dred in all
Pazzas, four hundred and ATTY feet in length and
seventeen feet wde ell new.
Pariors one hundred feet, newly added to the par
lors the first floor
New main entrance Office and halls. leading 10
T. The grand dining room, which Is two hundred feet
by dy, ceiling twenty feet furnished with new furni-
ture, &c. Tho dining is also supplied with new
sets Of silver plate, crockery glassware &C.
8. New pantry afty-ave by fifty feet with steam ap
paratus for all heating purposes
o. Now Kitchen fifty nve by fifty feet in extent, fitted
up with Monece's French range With this range and
its fixtures the Union will DO able prepare good dinners
for its twelve hundred to fourteen hundred guests
10. Bathrooms Fresh water for hot cold shower and
plunge baths, for ladies and &c ntomen All new.
H. The grounds Of the Union have been extensively
enlarged, opening the four streotsBrosdway, Wash
ington, Congress and Federal Every night during the
season. from the LIST of June until the LIST of October
these grounds will be Illuminated with varegated gas
lights, and the entire scene envencd by music from
Dodworth's band for whom an orchestra of capacous
Dimensions has been arranged in proper place the
grounds. The music of this band, whose reputation is
Union, and sourcs Of pleasure to its guests y
DEsCPRIProS OF THE LELAND OPERA HOUSE,
We have mentioned the Leland Opera House as anew
and conspicuous feature Of Saratoga the coming season
AS will constitute Of the most striking and fashion
able attractions Of the place, little moro minute notice
inertia as Temple Of Music that Is calculated 70 be pro.
ducve Of not only foreign but native talent Of the highest
order, we will attempt brief description Of the house
located within the delightful grove Of ems on the
Union Hotel grounds the front facing the hotel with
the rear Federal strcot Its Dimensions arc ono hum
dred and twenty nve feet in length by sxty-1ve in
breadth height from first tier Of boxes % ceiling thirty
six feet. Tho whole building Is surrounded by two
pazzas twenty feet broad each piazza corresponding
with tho tiers and forming obbies and standing room
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thrown open At any time for purposes Of ventilation Or
and The are Sy ,
der The whole eddce Is elevated six feet from the sur.
face Of tho ground for the purpose OF giving stage room
ss where the parqueto joins tho orchestra The whole
OF tho space under the pazxss and auditorium dc.
AZ 70 %o ono O. which a rss
is room for six tables in the gentlemens part,
and for four in that Of the ladies': Both
with cushioned chairs and settces. These saloons
nine Feet high in the clear In the day time they
lighted by large side windows, and in tho evening by
The main entrance of the house is approached by
hight OF nine steps, thirty feet in length with handsome
number OF brilliant gas lights. Tho main entrance to the
body house is Through three spacious arched doors
on either side Of which are broad stairs leading the
second circle.
The auditorium is seyenty.nvc feet deep by sixty.nve
broad capable cf comfortably seating III both circles and
parqucttc fourteen hundred people. The oak
seated chairs and each arranged that the
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The chars form half Of true circle, with the lines
gracefully converging to the proscenium boxes.
The panels OF the circles are richlypanted in white
and pearl onamented with appropriate devices in gold
The second circle is supported by twelve iron columns
six in front and six in The painted white and gildcd
similar to the panengs Of the circles The ceiling is
arched to the centre from all sides converging the top
Of the prosccnium which is arranged with piasters and
columns, on each side of the stage, leaving opening
thirtysix feet broad and thrtysk feet high for stage
Of large and comfortable private boxes. elegantly
fitted up with damask curtains The entire
auditorium is illuminated by side gas brackets and
chandeliers of bronze and gilt The auditorium lis
ventilated from the top by spacious openings leading UP
directly from the roof partially concealed by the
addition to the doors opening from the piazzas con-
slant circulation Of pure air is secured rendering the
foratde. - - - -.
The orchestra is enclosed by railing and is eight foot
deep by thiry-sx feet wde capable OF accommodating
the whole width Of tho stage and sunk in the floor
as not to he from the 'front.' but tho same time
throwing very powerful light upon the stage.
The stage Is fifty feet deep and sixtynve feet broad
On each side Is aPporonod the usual space for scenery
giving room for green room dress ne rooms pro
pcrsy rooms &C the nrst floor and basement Under
The stage clear space Is left for the operations of stage
The scenery and properties are ali entirely new and
very extensive, sufficient for all operate and dramatic
performances.
The drop curtain represents view through an open
arch, supported by columns that belong to gallery or
landscape In the middle ground of the landscape
passes the festive procession Of the Muses. moving with
tance A rich upiiftod drapery nearly surrounds The
main sccnc and represents the appearance of gorgeous
framework to splendid picture. It is altogether
charming painting, and was executed by MIR. Henry
Yonngng, Of New York, who has also had charge OF
the painting Of the scenery well the fresco work.
The outside ornaments OF the edince are In the
highest degree classical and artistic; and with large
giided American eagle ahe American colors tiyng
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attractive feature to the whole structure The architect
Of this gem Of an Opera House, this temple OF
and beauty, this centre Of attraction for fashion
and grace the coming season, Is Mr.. william T.
Beer, Of this city. The builder Is Mr. John Benedict
Ainsworth, also of Saratoga The gas fittings and fix
lures were prepared by George II. Kitchen h Co., of
New York.
The cost Of the structure complete sixty thousand
dollars, exclusive Of the land. The building has been
leased 10 Mr. Leonard Grover the well known oporatic
and dramatic manager, which Is guarantee that tho
performances will be Of character commensurate with
the elegance of the entire cstablishment Two nights
have been reserved by the Messs Leands for the pur
pose Of giving grand opening ball. and for closing the
season with grand fancy dress ball and masquerade
Tgs RACING PARK AT sARAroGA.
No mention OF the attractions of Saratoga the coming
would be complete without reference to the
sup rb Racing Park, located about mile from the viii
lage This Park Is superior in elegance and accommoda-
for ladiest any ol the racing In Europe
Derby viii here be found oatdonc the Ascot thrown
nshe shade and the Newmarket, where the last American
racing victory won, must hide diminished head
This Park Is controlled by corporation established under
the statutes the state New ork management
of the Racing Park has been entrusted to Mr. Charles
Wheatly, Kentucky gentleman, who knows a. well as
any other man in the world how such an institution
should conducted. H. reports the track in the fin t
possible condition, and promises large number Of the
hnet racing horses in the country to compete Tor hand
some prrses Offered by the managers. Hitherto the
Racing Park of Saratoga has been favore place of
re, reation for the ladies visiting Saratoga during the
sur.er seasons and we are assured the coming season
IL will aord additional aud attractive amusement
10 those siar adyes who will honor and adoTn II by
their presence.
SARATOGA BoufLyARD.
rile Washington Heights, Saratoga ID replete with IN
tercstng historic rocolcttions and mepentocs. II was
10 Gates and the backbone Of the British power this
continent broken Not only TO commemorate this event
in our national history but to lend an additional charm
10 the oil remenis of Saratoga certain prominent cap
talists have secured tho passage Of an act by the
Legislature, giving t IN auhor'ty 70 construct drye
q. avenue, or boulevard, as IL may more prsperly
DO termed, extending from Broadway, In Saratoga to