The New York herald., 1869-09-16

prize religious liberty Our two latest and greatest
historians, Prescott and Motley have furnished us
with good aud substantial reasons wny AZ such
dramas as "La Patrie must needs be failures here.
It's in Paris explains Its failure In New York,
as II would explain Its failure IN Amsterdam, III Ber-
lln in London in Edinburg. in Copenhagen or Stock.
holm. 1t Is q great historical drama but here 1t
Will not pay
THEATRE C0MIQUE.-rhe attendance at this very
pretty little theatre last evening gives most
aging promise for successful The enter
prislng proprietor, Mr.. White, not only presents
most attractive programme, but has secured the
necessary talent to do justice to himself and his
efforts catering to the pleasure of his patrons.
The very interesting drama of 'Jocrisse, the jug
ger" first on the bill last evening. In this Mr..
George Bonace proved himself the perfect actor,
not only tho tinerant iugger and the stimulating
father, but az the unexpectedly discovered parent
himself. In the rendering OF the ow comedy role OF
| Panky Blow Your Trumpet" Rotto. who kept the
| audience in the best OF humor. The closing piece
was the "0bject of Interest," and which really did
prove an object Of interest," through the exceedingly
clever acting OF the sOubrette, Miss Lizzie W1more
on the Occaslon, who was determined 10 be heroine
at oil hazards. This she accomplished by her lnm-
able acting and herself and her Irish sweetheart
| Barney Lannegan-a "brOth Of boyn-gave to the
closing part Of the performance the necessary part
| ing sweetness to make the evening great enjoy
ment and success. Between the TWO pieces the
'.Queen Sstersn appeared and sang in succession
several popular songs IN solo, duet and trOs In the
rendering Of which they were warmly applauded.
BowERY THEArRR.-rhe management OF this thea
tire delighted crowded house last night by revivng
the nautical drama entitled the wizard OF the
Wave" piece which made great hit at this house
some years ago. The drama ia one full OF exciting
positions and startling tabeaux just suited to the
patrons Of the Bowery theatre. The revival LAST
night was made before crowded house, the
constituents OF which evidenced by their applause
thai they were fully satisfied to once again
every sense excellent and q spectacular piece the
drama cannot but be genuine success. Old
sae s a. IN aa as mrs o
each iavOri;e made his or ner appearance they were
greeted with such voey Of applause as none but
Bowery audience can give The entire representa-
ton was successful, and the management may We'll
congratulate itself upon putting q piece upon the
stage which is bound TO have long and profitable
rum The performance closed with the comic drama
OF the "Maid with the Milking Pail, IN which the
stock company appeared.
THE TAMMANy.-The mere announcement that
those daring trapezists the Rizarelh Brothers.
would appear In new aerial breakneck act was
| sufficient to crowd the great wigwsm last night
from parquet to gallery. As per programme the
| brothers did appear; but their performance was
rather unexpectedly brought to abrupt termination
by the elder brother miscaculating the distance
| tween the bars Of the trapeze and dropping like a
chunk OF beef into the net which had been judi
against the possibility OF an accident. The per-
former was swinging across the proscenium. chang
Ing from bar to bar: at the time OF the
net, which was some fifteen feet beneath
MN, the probabilities are that he would
have broken mis- neck. As 1t was, however, the gym
mast was unhurt. There was no cOmmotion among
the audience. the majority Of whom had evidently
paid their way into the theatre expressly TO see
In the hopes OF SEEING just some such accident and
1t Is but natural to suppose That they were perfectly
satisfied by hav ng their expectations realized. SO
much for the uapeze and trapeZists. Is 1t not
about time that these fOolhardy exhibitions, which
imperil human life, were prohioltedS The other at
fractions at Tammany for the week consist OF q
partial reconstruction OF ''rhe Old Woman who
Lived in q Shoe" the freaks Of "the man who lives
in the water, the beauties OF the ballet, and
Der OF short-skirted, bleached blondes.
BRYANT's MINsrRELs.-This excellent band or very
dark complexi0ned artists reopened the season NJ
Tammany last night, with largely increased COM
pany and iull programme. They are Indians or 4
more soOty shade, but little more harmonious just
now than the aborlgines OF Tammany. However.
II must be SAID that while the color burnt
fraud, the harmony is genuine. ANY one VINO wants
to enjoy fun in ITS most unmitlgated form must 20
to The new musical "coal hole" OF Tammany.
SAN FRANCISCO MIssTREIS-1he popularity which
this troupe has for years enjoyed appears to be
on tie increase. The little establishment IN which,
they hold their nightly ''troube' last even
ing nlled with q most fashionable audience.
Several distinguished lights OF the theatrical pro-
fession were among those who witnessed the antics
OF Birch, BacSus and Bernard, aud sat entrauced
under tbe influence oil the 'vocal velvet voIcedn
Wanbod Tha many anecdotes which Backus had
To tel about Europe, relative TO his "nine dollars
life on Mont Blanc, when that delicate and fragile
gentleman made the rash attempt TO 'shn upr n
precipitous peak, were told in so marvellous q man.
ner that they won ptying shrleks of cruel laughter
from the auditors. TO enumerate other features OF
the programme at this house is unnecessary. Suffice
TO say that the bill presented Is good this excel
lent troupe can furnish.
ToNY PASTORS OPERA HoUsE-The bin pre-
senled at Tony Pastors last night was in every
sense OF the word, huge one. The programme
full OF good things and the house was densely
crowded by u large audience, which thoroughly
enjoyed the various performances. Tony knows
now 10 cater FOR hs patrons, and as a consequence
they always turn out In large numbers to support
hlin, taking care however, to nave both quantity
night included songs by the worthy manager, under
the title Of "khymes for the Times" Miss
Maude de Lasco, new face at tins place
OF amusement appeared Tor the first time
and sang some seiio-comic solgs which
were well received and Jem iirimmer went through
some Of hts favorite banjo solos. Martin the young
American gymnast, also made his appearance and
met with very hattering reception The bill,
cluded with new local DRAMA entitled Life IN the
Empire CITY," which showed New York life In a nut
she'll The Whole performances met with well
merited approval from the crowded house.
wAvERLEY THEArRx.-This favorte place of
amusement keeps up Its pleasing medley of mirth
provoking comicalities. The crowded houses nightly
to be seen here attest better than anything pos
sbly could, the popular appreciation OF the judi
cieus system OF management pursued by the
proprietors and managers Ihe programme last
evening was of the usual rlch spicy and variegated
chaiacter-a continuous round OF fun and froic, OF
mirth and mmicry OF genuine rOllickng jollity. In
the variety and excellence of the entertainments it
is impossible to tell what to praise the most.
Eph Horn was indescribably comcul, as he always
Is; Johnny Allen, In his comic songs was
the soul OF inerriment, and 'ren Minutes with
Charlie PettingilP' was condensation OF rich and
rare enjoy ment. AS II inn was not yet exhausted,
Walter Bray. after singing his mule song ss lew
others can sing It,, made y speech, which for gro
tesQue c0nceit and amusing conglomeration OF hut
m rna occt n,oW tItarpa
added to the general stock Of merrment and did
Dick Carroll. The beautiful and accomplished
usual vvaclty, as did Mis-, Marie zoel 10 is uneces
sary to 60 through the whole programme. 1t was an