The national Republican., 1862-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.
Am mussments.

GRovKR's THEArRE.-- Dbmbey q Son.--The
"Serious Family" attracted, last evening, q vas,
concourse Of fashionable people, eager to be
hold the piece, SO strongly cast, and to well
establishment the established iayorites Of other
seasons, Miss Susan Denim and Mr.. Dan Setch
ell. Suoh furore as greeted the appearance
ot all the reno Wned artists 10 beyond any other
demonstration Of which we have recollection.
This evening will be performed. for the first
time this season. the charming dramatizatior,
by Brougham. Of Dickens " Dombey 4 Son.
in which Mr.. Florence will appear us Captain
Cuttle. Mrs. Florence M Susan Nipper. Miss
Julia Irving as Edith Granger, Miss Isabel Free.
man rs Florence Dombey, Mr.. Chas. Barron as
Mr.. Graoger, Mr.. A. W. Fenno AZ Mr.. Dombey,
Mr.. Bokee as Sol ellis, &c. The performance
Of night will terminate with the elegant pro.
team oomedletts Of the Young Aotress,,' In
characters, with songs and dances, and Mr..
Florence as the tragedian. kOppitz aud Or
ohestra will perform new music between the
pieces.
FoRD's NEW THEArRE.-"Fanchon the Crick
ETY. with Miss Maggie Mitchell In that charac.
ter, resumed its former sway, last evening, at
Ford's New Theatre. "Fanohon" is dramatic
picture that may be witnessed by the most
purtanical, without any fear of being alured
from their devotions. Even the members of
the cloth, (olergymen Of all persuasions) will
admit. after enjoying It's representation, that
Il Is an attractive moral example, calculated to
teach the bright reward Of virtue. and point TO
path through life that will ultimately lead to
happiness. For the theatre, with "nlordiiiy''
inscribed upon Its banners. Is acknowledged to
be noble instructor of public morals. Theo-
logians, like Henry Ward Beecher and Arch.
bishop Hughes, 10 order to impress their lee.
lures and sermons more forcibly upon the un.
derstanding Of the multitudes, speak and ex
hort from the stages Of the large theatres In
New York and Philadelphia. Now, "Fanohon'
holds forth at Ford's New Theatre In the most
attractive style, with all the accessories OF
splendid scenery, delightful music, living
beauty that art and nature can produce, while
Miss Mitchell. the bright dramatic light, sheds
lustrous brilliancy over il all.
CANTERBURY. the large increase In
places of public amusement in the city, this
never fails 10 attract crowds to witness the
performances Of the greatest combination ol
talent that wis ever engaged In music hall al
any one timo. Beautiful Marietta never ,ap.
peared 10 better advantage than last night 10
the great character Of the Daughter Of the
Regiment" upon the tight rope. She appear.
tonight In tho same character. The charming
Miss southerland seemed to have her sweetest
songs for the last week Of her engagement, for
never have we listened TO suoh exquisite vocal
music as that produced by her last night. The
great performer, George r. Del.ouis, who made
his Hrst appearance last night, attracted great
attention, and much interest was felt 10 watch
ing his astonishing and thrilling feats. Har
and Simmons, also, seemed In the hest of spir
its and determined to amuse. Their new after
piece created the most intense fun. The en-
tire company appear again tonight.
JARRETr's THEATRE.-Ths place of amuse
msnt was opened for the first time last even
ing, under Its present auspices, and "Tht
French Spy" was put upon the stage. II vii
also be played this evening. Mrs. Adah Isaac.
Msnk en- sustains the principal role. Adah Is q
good actress In her parts, and always pleasei
the people.
GREAT AMERICAN CIRCUs-DOnr fail 10 see Il
This extra establishment, for general amuss
ment, has been crowded on every occasion
since II opened. The performances are better
than those usually provided by travelling In
stitutions of this nature. Two performances
are given each day afternoon and night. The
mdiinees attract large numbers Of ladies' an.
children. Equestrian and gy mnastic perform
ances will continue every afternoon and night
No one should fail to see Mad. Tourniars, Mis-
Gardner, NJ lie Bregy, Gardner, Reynolds, De
rius, and others.