From collection New Albany Public Library News Collection
Spalding & Roger's Circus
...and Great European and American Amphitheater, with the largest and most talented company of equestrians, gymnasts, clowns, comedians, pantomimists, &c., ever collected in any similar establishment in America.... In addition to the above, the proprietors are happy to inform the public that they have secured the services of the accomplished Female Equestrienne, Madame Louise Brower.. This lady is the only American Equestrienne who ever visited the European cities. Her success in Europe, as well as the principle cities of the United States, was unparalleled; and from her extraordinary skill and grace is now familiarly known as the Equestrienne Taglioni.. Will be exhibited on the Floating Palace, in New Albany, on Friday, August 5th, 1853. Performance commencing at 2 and 7 1/2 o'clock, P. M.. Admission--Dress Circle (all arm chairs) 50 cents; Family Boxes (cushioned seats) 50 cents; Gallery (for colored persons) 25 cents. The arm chairs are numbered, and may be secured on application at the Box Office from 10 to 11 o'clock, A.M.; and from 1 to 3 P.M...