The national Republican., 1862-10-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Anusements.


FoRD's New THEArRE.-This evening, Miss
Maggie Mitchell will appear In her grest Char.
xcter Of Narramattah, In the "Wept OF the
Wish.ton.wish," }" in the rendition OF which she
is considered to be superior TO any who have
heretofore attempted II. She is the very ideal
q all that can give beauty and animation to
this admired Indian drama, that will present
itself TO our eyes like q real living picture Of
the forest with all It's silyery streams, gnatled
old oaks. and emblcoming foliage. redolsnt
with natures quiet beauties, to be enlivensd
by the language Of romance that always goes
hand 10 hand with the wild and picturesque
manners Of Indian lifs. Let all who love the
forest scenes, land for whom the nobility OF
this evening TO see Miss Maggie Mitchell and
the star company oi Ford's New Theatre in the
very flower Of forest dramas-the great Mar.
ramattah, or the Wept Of the Wish. .ton.wish, v
and they will enjoy 40 evenings entertain~snt u q M
unapproachable. The matinee Of "Fanchon."
Saturday afternoon, was such sucoess, We
trust II may be repeated. Remember tonight
"Narramaitah" and the Ladies' Statagem,'' y
Mics Mitchell In six characters. at Ford's
Theatre. ,.' "
GRovsR's THxArRE-Mr. l.. l.. Davenport
few days al this fashtanabls theatre, and will
appear this evening as Damon, In the thrilling
historical play, entitled /" Damon and Pythiss." F."
Mr.. Barron appears as Pythias, Mr.. Fenno "a
DyOnltIuA, mTs mdtu0T Nd LuCuuubs uCs VI
the ladies, we have our charming and accom-
plshed favorite, Susan Denim. a. Hermione.
and sweet Isabela Freeman, as Cslan,he. Thus
ably sustained, We do not doubt that Mr.. DAv
enport will be able TO aot bis part In q manner
that will sufioiently satisfy tho mott critical.
In order that no complaint whatever may
emanate from his patrons, Mr.. Grover has en-
gagged M. Setoheii, who VIII appear TO. night al
Hugh de Bras, in the best Of modern faroes.
"a Regular Fix" ..
WASHINGTON THRATRE.-Mr. John =. Owens,
the great comedian and general fsvorits, will
make his frat appearance this evening. Mr..
Owens will be supported by 3 splendid array
Of histrionic ability, several If whom will make
there debut on this occasion before Washing
ton audience. Mr.. Harry Pearson, the favofite
oinating young aolross from wsllsck's theatre,
and Mr.. J. L. Barrett, will all make their frat
appearance, In addition to which Miss Kate
Denim and Mr.. A. u. Davenport will appear In
both pieces. On this evening viii be presented
Buckatous's great comedy Of Married Life" /"
in whioh Mr.. Owens will sustain bis inimitabie
character of Henry Dove, and the favorite
comedy Of "Sweethearts ard Wives" with
OWena NJ Billy Lscksday, and the entire com
pany In the cast.
CANTERBURY. appearance Of Julia Nor.
hmer-Re ergo cement OF the beautiful Mari ttd.
msnt will be glad to learn that the fascinating
Julia Mortimer will appear to night and sing
several Of her sweet songs. The "Gipsey .
Lay" will be re produced In which Miss Nor
timer win also appear. Those who saw this
celebrated dance. during last season, will. OF
course, be desrous Of securing good seats 10.
night, and we venture the assertion that the
mere announcement that Juiia Mortimer Ia to
appear In the "Gipsey's Lay" will al the spa.
oious temple to over1owing. Mile Marietta
has been re.engaged for one'week only, posi-.
lively. and will appear this evening In her ell
egant Spanish dances, and In her graceful and
artistic Ieats upon the tight rope. George r
Delouis. the most wonderful performer upon
the horizontal bar In the world. will go through
his thrilling acts. and will also Introduce hi.
trained dog. who will perform acts that win
startls every beholder. Hart and Simmons
have prepared new budget of oomioalities.
which they will open tonight. II any Of our
readers Wish 10 know where they can see the
most varied. interesting and truly astonishing
performance in this city. we say TO them, 60
10 Canterbury Hall, and go early.