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The New York herald., 1868-08-20

This troupe will open on Monday next ut their re-
constructed temple, with the new sensation bur-
lcsque of Barber Blu. This piece has been
hearsal for long time and will be produced In
magnificent STYLE with splendid chorus gorgeous
costumes and new scenery. During the summer
vacation Of the troupe their hall has been entirely
remodelled, and not vestige Of the old interior
mains. TIE auditorium is divided into orchestra
chairs dress circle balcony chairs, gallery and four
private boxes, richly decorated in relief. The cell
Ing is beautifully frescoed, and several large win
dows have been introduced, thereby improving the
ventilation. The hall Is now one Of the neatest and
most comfortable Of It's kind In the city, and gsr
geous crystal prsmatic illumination, costing $4,000
and containing 22oo variegated prsms, will decorate
the entrance.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.
Preparations for the Approaching
Season.
New Theatres, New Plays
and New Operas.

The regular musical and dramatic season which is
about being inaugurated In this city promises
the liveiest most profitable and most enjoyable that
New York has ever been favored with since It was
first settled by the Dutch We are to have more the
atres and other places Of public amusement and are
TO be given greater variety OF performances and
entertainments than during any one season since
our 'beautful little village" assumed the title OF
CITY, Our managers have at last apparently realized
the important fact that in order to succeed IN their
managerial labors they must present to the public
something that Is worthy OF their patronage Clap
trap and mere side-shows have had their day and
must now give way before the advancement OF In
telect science and beraty. Our managers are
aware OF this and are now making her.
culean efforts to maintain their positions
by liberal and judiclous outlay in the production
of good scenic effects and by the employment Of
the best talent in the market Musical and theatri.
cal managers alike have been securing the world for
''stars," and the public, at the proper time will
doubtless appreciate the efforts that have been made
to court their favor.
In this city alone, not to mention Brooklyn, there
will be twenty theatres in full blast at one and
the same time, aad at each Of these establishments
will be offered different attractions. That the public
may the better judge Of what is in store for them
paratons now being made at different theatres for
the successful carrying on Of the fall and winter
theatrical and operatio campaign.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

The headquarters OF this institution in Fourteenth
street are at present closed, and manager horses,
riders, acrobats and clowns are meandering through
the State the line OF the Central Railroad Several
new additions have been made to the company, and
after 1t has exhibited In the principal towns and
villages along Its route II will return to the city and
open at the old house in blaze Of glory and span
giles. This will probably be about the 1st OF Octo-
ber, and until then we must content ourselves with
ont the horse drama.
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BENJAMIN w. Bonney.

On Tuesday, alter short illness, Benjamin W.
Bonney, ex-Judge Of the Supreme Court died at his
residence in this CITY, Last Friday night deceased,
while attending meeting of the Union League
Club, was taken with an attack of paralysis and 80
seriously was he affected that at the time 1t was
thought advisable not to remove him. He however,
rallied and was taken to his residence, where he
died. Deceased was born in New Hampshire about
the year 1907 and at the time Of his death about
sxtysix years Of age. His parents, though humble,
enabled by their Industrious and thrifty habits
to provide their son with a good common school
education and in after years he turned the knowl-
edge thus acquired to account and taught school
In the city Of Hudson, In this State. During his
leisure hours ne assiduousy applied himself 70 the
study OF the legal profession under General Van
Rensselaer,. Acquiring q good knowledge Of law he
came TO this city and opened law ONCE he was
successful In his enterprise. Some years since he
embarked In politics, and after one or two unsuc-
cessful attempts to secure the position Of Judge OF
the Superior Court he was appointed by Governor
Morgan In 1850, as Judge Of the Supreme Court to m
a vacancy. This position he occupied with honor TO
himself and credit to his profession. It was the
boast OF deceased that he was descended from one
OF the oldest New England families. In politics he
adhered to republican principles. Socially he was
an amiable and worthy gentleman.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

This is the fourth season under Tony Pastor. John
r. Poole, acting manager. During that time upward
of one hundred and twenty new pieces have been
produced, many OF them proving exceedingly sue
cessfu
The opera House was reopened for the season on
Monday, August g. the house In the meantime having
been newly painted, decorated and reconstructed
generally. The opening attractions were a sensa-
tional drama called the 'The Peep Snowman John
ny Thompson, Ethiopian comedian, and Miss Jennie
Engel, serto-comic vocalist as the stars three new
songs by Tony Pastor, and the usual melange. The
business since the reopenng has been very large
deed.
Mr.. Pastors arrangements for the fall and winter
season embrace engagements with most Of the stars
OF the variety and minstrel business, the production
OF number OF attractive pieces, among which are
new local drama for next week, grand fairy bur.
lesque now IN rehearsal and gorgeous Christmas
pantomime, for which preparations have are ady
been commenced.
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John Brousham's New Theatre.

This house was formerly occupied by Christy's
Minstrels is located Twenty fourth street and i'm
mediately adjoining the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The
entire structure has been rebuilt, with the exception
OF the front wall and that is to be subjected to
some few alterations. When completed the house
will contain parquet, dress circle and family
circle. The entrance viii be on a level with the
street, through handsome vestIbule, with a sepa-
rate entrance for family circle The dressing rooms
viii be below the parquet, and the space below the
stage will be reserved for machinery. Many i'm.
provements are to be made in the stage department,
and the back Of the stage itself will be furnished
with large iron doors TO afford easy egrcss In case
OF fire. The ventilation Will be excellent and the
whole edince will be covered with Louvre roof.
The auditorium will be lighted with superb chande-
Her. and the interior Of the theatre done up In whto
and gold with here and there large crystal mirrora
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

This neat little house will be opened q variety
theatre-probably somewhat In imitation Of Tony
Pastors-on about the 15tn OF September. Its
lessee Is Miss Denvl, who win a.so manage the
general business. The company is not yet fully or
ganzed. but will be before the close Of the month
Miss Denvn has hit upon the right thing this time
and II she can get q company to second her efforts
she need not entertain o question as to the result
The people Of Williamsburg want variety, and
plenty of it.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Hooley,s Opera House, Brooklyn.

The fall and winter campaigns will open simul
taneousy at this and Hooley's Opera House. .Phia-
delphia formerly the Seventh Street Opera House,,
on the 7th Of September-at the first named house
with new buresque and at the last presenting
new sensation drama. The Philadelphia theatre viii
be under the command Of Mr.. Hooleys experienced
lieutenant, Cool White, while the old establishment
will be In the hands of MI. Mcdonald as stage man.
ager Several important changes are to be made In
the present company. and Mr.. Hooley who is now in
Europe but expected In this city in few days, 1t is
thought, will bring with him some talent and many
new attractions.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Theatre Comluue.

This establishment opened for the season on Mon
day evening last under the most nattering auspices
Messrs. White Spencer the iessees and proprie
tors and Mr.. william Horace Lingard the stage
manager. The performances are to be conducted
after the style Of vaudeville and varieties theatre,
and every kind OF negro minstrelsy upon the stage
dispensed with Mr.. Lingard himself, Mr.. Joseph
Emmett, Miss Aace Dunning and Miss Lizzie WILL
more Will, for the present be the principal attrac-
tions but later In the other European artists
will be brought out at this house, whose success
under the new regime is already established.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Park Theatre, Brooklyn.

This favorite place Of amusement, under the per.
sonal management of that most amiable and accom-
pished Lady, Mrs. Conway, reopens for the fall and
winter on the 18th Of SeptembeD TheSeason VIII
be inaugurated by Mr.. e. L. Davenport, who viii
possibly make his debut In Macbeth. The COM
pany, with the exception Of Messrs Chppendale and
Andrew Queen, win be entirely new. The names Of
the ladies and gentlemen of the new stock have not
yet transpired. Mr. Eberle will be stage manager
for the next year. in place Of Mr. Conway, who. 1t Is
understood, Is desrous Of devoting himself more to
the immediate lines OF his profession. ssseT'ss-J'
The Park theatre is now occupied by Kelly b
Leon's Mnstrels, who running their travestie on
ia Belle Helene" to large audiences. The Park
theatre, between the LIST and 10th Of September, VIII
be thoroughly cleansed and repaired.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
BENJAMIN #. Smith.

The death Of Brevet Brigadier General Benjamin
Franklin Smith is announced to have taken place at
Fort Reno, wyoming Territory, on the 18th inst.
General Smith born at Trenton, N. j. In 1881, and
entered the United States Military Academy at West
Point In 1s49. On leaving he was appointed second
lieutenant Of infantry did garrison and active duty
and was engaged In several skirmshes with the
Iudians. In 1858 he was appointed second lieuten-
ant, and during the Kansas disturbances, In 1855,
which he had o hand in quelling, he was
promoted to the first lieutenantcy of his regiment
He served during the late rebellion from 1891 to 1S06
on the 14th OF May, 1s61 he was appointed captain,
I'm command OF his regiment during the Tennessee
campaign. From october OF the Same year until the
May OF the following year he served as colonel Of
the First Ohio Volunteers andlwas engaged IN the
march TO Pittsburg Landing. He was also present
at the battle OF shiloh, April T. 1882 and In the ad
vance upon Corinth on the 9th Of the same
month. He was brevetted major for gallant
conduct ut shiloh. From the Army OF the
Potomac In which he served In most Of the promi-
ncnt battles OF Virginia. In september he was ap-
pointed to the command OF the One Hundred and
Twenty-sixt Ohio Volunteers: March %, 1895, he
was brevetted brigadier general OF United States
Volunteers for gallant and mertorlous conduct be-
fore Petersburg, and In the month following was
brevetted colonel In the regular army He was mus
tered out OF the volunteer service June Is, 1885, In
1866 he was made major OF the Twenty seventh In
fantry. General Smith was well liked, always con-
sidered brave and efficient offcer and was uni
vcrsally esteemed by those who knew him. lie was
only thirty seven years OF age when he died.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Broadway Thentre.

The present week will terminate the Irish drama
for the present at this house. and on next Monday
evening Mrs. General Lander will commence a short
engagement, appearing in the r6,e OF Mary stuart,
which will be followed later by her great impersona-
tion Of Elizabeth. The Forences will follow with new
attractions, and after them Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams will appear in their new play, entitled the
Emerald Ring" strong company has been en-
gagged for the fall and winter season, and many Of
the old favortes will remain to delight the
haottu6s OF this popular house. Here, too
we are given to understand that the greatest
care and attention viii be gwen to scenery costumes
and the general mounting OF all pieces and are fur.
thermore promised a succession OF both novelties
and stars such as have never before been presented
at any single theatre In one season.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

Unless Grau, Bateman, Mapleson. Maretzek or
some other enterprising fnapresarto takes upon
himself the responsibility Of awakening the echoes In
this c0bweb-covered Tomb Of the Muses. we are afraid
It's doors viii not be moved oreak1ngy on their rust
eaten hinges for tho next twelve months. We are
informed that no positive engagements have yet
been entered into by any manager for ''brief sea-
SOM in the fall or winter. The stockholders are Ia
boring under the delusion that Mapleson win make
might" for their especial delectation but whether
he viii or not will depend on what assurances OF
success are held out to him. There viii be no regu-
lar season at the "Tomb Of the Muses." and there
never will so long as Its destnes are in the hands OF
board Of old fogies who know as much about opera
as cat aflicted with kleptomania does Of the sew
enth clause Of the decalogue.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Bryants' MinstreIs.

This old and favorite company are snugly en-
sconced In the new hall In the wigwam OF old Tam
many, and are already doing good business, ghey
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

AN ALLEGED INPosToR.-A man claiming to be
General Proctor Smith, formerly OF General Lees
staff some time since stopped at Bucks Hotel, on
Pratt street. He displayed considerable amount OF
lar system Of borrowing from the guests in the
house, and finally suddenly decamped, leaving the
landlord and all minus the sums he owed them.
since he left II has been satisfactorily ascertained
that he was not the party whom he represented him
self to be- and that he came from the neghborhood
OF Hampton, Va. One OF the modes by which he
worked upon the confidence OF the guests OF the
house and others was the picking mp OF destitute
woman IN the street, the woman having child and
who said she had come RON the South and was In
search Of her husband. This woman he brought TO
the hotel and by his actions induced others to take
interest In her. and, while pretending to be very
generous managed to leave others TO bear all the
expenso.-BdlttnsofV Sun August ~
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Bowery Theatre.


The "Old Drury" as 1t is familiarly called, under
the able management of Mr. William Freligh, Is
awakening to a new life and renewed activity.
The house Is to be thoroughly repatnted and reno
waited and put in proper condition for the fall
campaign, and for this purpose will close its doors
on Saturday next, when they will remain closed
until Monday, the slst inst. Novelty is promised to
succeed novelty in rapid succession at this establish
ment, and there will be galaxy Of 'stars who win
show resplendent in comedy, drama and pantomime
and who, no doubt will hold the east side audiences
enthralled throughout the entire season. Tragedy Is
to be entirely ignored here unless heavy trage
dian comes along who will be satisfied with some.
thing less than all the profits A grand pantomme
is now in active rehearsal and will be brought out
early In the season, and which, 1t Is supposed, will
sweep everything before it Of like nature In regard
to scenery costumes and acting Mr. Butler the great
Iantomimist, has been engaged to do the leading
part.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20


Immense preparations are making at this popular
German theatre the largest OF its class the West
ern hemisphere, preparatory to the opening for the
fall and winter seasons on the S1st Of August.
new drop curtain is almost completed, which, when
hung, will add greatly to the attractiveness Of the
house. 1t represents a scene in Switzerland On
Cliff overhanging beautiful lake stands q cottage,
In front OF which in the foreground is flock Of
sheep driven by shepherd. In the distance the
spires Of the Alps, springing far above the sur
rounding verdureclad hills, their heads lost in the
clouds which gather in heavy masses around them.
The painting Is striking, and has been executed with
great care. The redecoration of the house will
cost the managers not less than 5000.
For opening nights, and probably for the
greater part Of the winter, the pr0prietors and
general managers, Messrs. Hamann and Rosenberg,
have, besides organizing first class stock company
which Will compare favorably with any in the I'm
peria theatres at Berlin, Vienna other European
city In which German is the vernacular, engaged
number Of eminent actors from those capitals and
ST. Petersburg. Among these are Henri Henrichs,
who arrived on Monday evening in the steamship
Saxon, and who makes his debut on the 1st Of Sep
tember In the drama Of 'Duke Albrecht," to be i'm
mediatey followed by plays from Shakespeare and
Schiller, ''William TELL" Macbeth" "Egmond,"
'Othelo," &C. The Countess Won Berndorf-an
eminent tragic actress, who made sensation last
winter at st. Petersburg by her wonderful imper-
sonation OF Joan OF Arc in 'The Maid Of
Orleans" and which 30 pleased the Empe-
ror Alexander that he presented her with
a coronet and other ornaments In gold and dia-
monds, valued at upward Of s1o,Ooo-appears in Oc-
tober. Mr.. Haase, an actor Of great eminence, will
succeed In March Herr Henrichs. This last named
parsonage is guaranteed for thirty nights salary Of
$1,000 per night, in addition to which, after all ex-
penses are paid, the managers divide equally with
him the profits.
Among the leading actors and actresses Of the
company we are at liberty to mention Miss Singer
as first and Miss Irschik as second tragedenne,
Miss Schermann as leading lady, Miss Hafner first
and Miss Schmidt second soubrette; Messrs. Jen-
dersky (stage manager from the Imperial theatre,
vienna) DombroskIe, Hermann Comedian Knowr
first old NAM and Kolmar second old man,
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

'Flreny Lotta" is drawing so well at this estab-
lishment, under the able management Of Mr.. Moss,
that 1t will probably be kept upon the boards for
another four or fve weeks. After its withdrawal
the regular season under Manager Wallack will be
at once inaugurated, but with what particular play
is not known. Many new peces-some Of them
very good In their way-have been submitted to
Mr.. wallack as novel and startling plays for open
Ing with; but yet he has not determined upon any
particular one for that express purpose. Many new
plays, however. will be brought out during tho fall
and winter and that carefulness and bcrality that
have always characterized this house In re.
gard to scenery, costumes and artists will
be as strictly adhered to in the future as
heretofore Standard comedies, with new sensa-
tional dramas interspersed here and there will be
the general order Of business at this establishment,
the entire company OF old favortes remaining with
the exception OF Miss Fanny Morant, who joins Mr..
Booths company, and whose place at this house VIII
be filed by Miss Emily Mestayer.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

win adhere strictly to the legitimate business Of min
stresy throughout the entire season. and viii intro
duce many new songsters and eccentric delineators
Of the Ethiopian type. All their extravaganzas and
negro sketches win hereafter be Of Q higher order,
and the performances will close with original bur.
lesques one OF which Is now in active rehearsal and
was written BY Mr.. John Brougham especially for
The New York herald., 1868-08-20
Olympic Thentre.

'Humpty Dumpty" will here hold possession Of
the boards until october, when he makes way for
Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, who will give his inimitable
performance of GRIP Van winkle," and whose en-
gagement win extend over period Of six or eight
weeks. After Mr.. JEFFERSON a new pantomime viii
be brought out, which for scenic effect and fun and
in mechanical ingenuity will, 1t Is thought, surpass
anything Of the kind ever before attempted.
The tricks and scenery for this piece are
now being prepared. For Mr.. Jefersons "Trip Van
Wrinkle" an entire new outfit OF scenery win be
painted, and the mastery acting Of the dreamer OF
the Catskin dreamer viii be better seconded by
scenic and carpenter effects than ever before. Mr..
Hayes the lessee Of the theatre has renewed his lease
for three years and will retain for the coming season
his present company almost entire. Mr.. c. w. Tay-
leure win remain a. business manager and Mr. Geo.
L. Fox as stage manager. The pantomime of
"Humpty Dumpty" has been performed one hundred
and ninety times and has netted for the Olympic man.
agement upwards Of $4,000. There will be no in.
terregnum In the seasons at the Olympic but prior
to the opening OF the regular season on the 1st OF
September 1t will undergo q complete renovation
and be extensively repanted.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

This win be one OF the neatest and most beautiful
OF bUou theatres In this city, and will
have cost when completed In the neighborhood OF
$500 An excellent company have already been
engaged and the dinerens scenes are now being
painted This house win open some time In October,
and will produce during the season comedy, vaude-
vile, operetta farce, burlesque and drama. Mr. j.
schonberg is to be stage manager, and Mr.. Echardt
leader Of orchestra.
The New York herald., 1868-08-20

enne, possessed Of an excellent voice and nne tai
ents, fascinating singer and one Of the most at
tractive acquisitions to the company OF Mr. Grau.
Mile. Rose Taillefer, who Is at present at the Paris
Varieties, Is described pretty, youthful brunette
pupil and friend OF Mile. Schneider, and has me
voice. She Is most lively and piquant actress.
Mile. Adrienne Ligny is beautiful young lazy
with an admirable voice, and Ii very cns'"lns
little actress.
Nile. Elisa Gubetta is said to be pleasing singer
with fresh voice and gifted with miscnevous ana
bewitching face -fn
M. Julien Carrier will be the chief tenor OF the
company, and is 80 well known that any attempt TO
briefly describe his qualities would fail to do justice
to his merits.
M. Beckers Is from the Opera Comique. in Paris.
where he s justly regarded as the great General
Boum in the opera Of the "Grand Duchess" 1t was
his talents that shOne recently so conspicuously In
London, where by the side Of Mlle Schneider he d.
vided the honors every evening"
NJ Bourgoin Is an artist of rare comic powers,
which, it is said, he knows how to for the plea
sure of the public. He has been favorite in several
Of the Paris opera houses, and for the last three
years has been the principal feature at the Boufes
Parisiennes. He possesses very pleasing tenor
voice and is an excellent actor.
M. CODY Is described as q good actor, also with
tenor voice Of the most agreeable quality.
M. Bataille Is one Of the best Paris contQues ana
has been very popular for several seasons In Of
the principal roles OF Ofrenbach's operas.
There are also other artists for the small roles and
superior male and female chorus, 80 that nothing
will be wanting upon the stage, particularly when
the arrangements for the costumes and scenery are
considered. The scenery and costumes both come
from Paris and the latter are said to surpass in ee
gance and brilliancy anything Of the kind ever.
upon the stage in this country.
The grand season Of opera oo,lre will be inaugu-
rated at the Theatre Francas about the 2sth Of Sep
tember, with "Genevieve Brabant" as the opening
piece. The cost Of placing this opera upon the stage
viii be nearly $4,000 in gold the scenery alone cost
ing fully two-thirds Of that The public there
fore, will be the Qtt vtpe for the announcement
that the new company to make their de0ut in the
new house that has been prepared for them through
the activity enterprise and business tact Of Manager
Grau.