Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-24
LOCAL, NEWS.


0RovEr's THrxrRr.-LucsHe Wsasrn-" Lpcifey,'
I'M" fdmfng he Strep.r--Thc engagement Of Miss
Lucille has been most remarkable one, and In sup
porting the young lady 80 universally, the public
have displayed that critical taste which we have
ever contended belonged to this people. In the
true sense OF the word, Miss Lucille is an actress
whose superior Tin able versatility IL not to be
found on the American stage at the present day
In tragedy she 10 sublime, in comedy brilliant, In
conmedietts or pantomime, dashing, vivaclous, and
witty Her acting, whether In tragedy, drnr- y, or
comedy, Is a display OF native genius, the power
Of which can only be appreciated by being Witness
ed In private life she is retired, though sociable
and whether on the stage or of, she commands re-
spect and compels admiration. sItA
Mr.. l. p Barrett, who Is also performing at this
fashionable resort, is a gentleman and an actor |;
In both respects essentially SO. His position In
Philadelphia to which city he soon returns, Is an
envisble one, being at the head Of Mrs. NJ. A.
Garrettsons excellent company at the Walnut
street theatre. Mr.. barrett Is truly talented ac-
tor, and will, one day, by effort and experience, be
universally recognized Of the bright particu-
lar stars OF the profession ranking does Mr.. 4.
l.. Davenport and other great artistes, who now
create fxrorc Of enthusiasm wherever their
names are announced.
The performance tonight is a celebration Of the
twenty-Hfth appearance OF Miss Lucille Western,
asuccess remarkable In the history Of star engage
ments In this city On this gala occasion, will be
produced the first and only time this season, two
plays-s comedy and comic-drsma the first, eta
ming Of the shrew, by Shakespeare, and the second,
Lucifer, the Mysterious Stranger by Mr.. Sell
by, the comedian and author. Although the title
ofthe last named piece might prove unpopular with
the fastidious readers yet there can exist no
doubt but that the play is, in every sense paradox
matica as II Is not entirely new to every one be-
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leste. "Lucifer'' Is In two acts, and employs all
the members of Mr.. Growers company, which is
conceded to be equal to any other in America, and
superior to great majority. Miss Western as
Katherine, and Mr.. L. p. Barrett, as Petruchio,
should attract very crowded audience. -
(, NIxos's wAsHISoTos TnrArRE.--This evenings
performance will commence with the beautiful
Indian drama Of "wept-of-the- sh-ton- Wish" In
which Cubas appears as Narramattah. Cubas APP
peared In the piece on Saturday evening last, and
was very successful, looking and dressing the part
TO perfection. The performances conclude with
John Brougham's very laushable burlesque Of eco
lumbus," which has been rewritten expressly to
suit the present times The local hits are said to be
excellent, taking OF all the events Of the day
Fanny Brown, A. w. Fenno, Davenport, and the
entire company appear. The beautiful Cubas will
appear during the piece and dance her comic Span
Ism uhnct eutiutui hThbOnthth bNHelOh,' as
sisted by the corps de ballet.
FoHD's THEATRE-Now In Its reign Of fashion,
wealth and beauty.First night Of the grand series
Of operas, produced in the most magnificent style
OF the art. The popular prima donna, Miss Caro-
line Richings the eminent actor and vocalist Mr..
Peter Richings the opera singer, Mr.. Dunn, and a
full chorus, complete ballet troupe Of beautiful
young ladies' with the artistic dancers, Mademoi-
aallo Mala Gath
nous Mons. Ronzani, with the entire dramatic
company and an augmented orchestra, all appear
ing in Balfe's opera of the Enchantress;" the
magnificent scenery by Mr.. Getz; properties aud
machinery by Messrs. Maddox and Giffords the
whole under the supervision Of Mr.. Peter Richings;
and though Manager Ford is offering quadruple at
fractions, yet there Is increase In the prices of
admission. Parties have the privilege OF securing
their seats during the day. the reserv alton costing
but twenty-five cents. ,'....| ...frt
CONFERENCE.-The greatest and most attractive
public exhibition offered In this city, will take
place tonight at this famous temple Of music,
For several days past It has been announced to the
public that Mile. Annette Galletti would make her
first appearance tonight and from her great repu.
tation II is natural enough that our community
should be anxious to witness her superb and ex-
traordinary performances. Tonight, she will ap-
pear In several Of her splendid Dances and also in
the sublime ballet entitled "Esmeralda,r support
ed by Mons. velarde, the best male dancer on any
stage in this country, and full and first class CORPS
de ballet. Mile. Galletti, we are informed, has
danced at greater number of first class theatres
than any other ddnseuse now living The entire
talented dramatic company will also appear Let
the Canterbury proprietors make preparations for
overlooking houses.
NIxos's CREMoRsE GARDEN CIRcus,-The ponv
races so replete with real merrlment was produced
on Saturday night with signal success. II will be
repeated tonight, on which occasion we will have
Eaton Stone, Miss Mary Carroll, the Conrad Bro
theirs, Miss Elvira, Jimmy Reynolds, DR.. James l..
Thayer, and all the standards. The present COM
pany leave after Wednesday, as they are engaged
to inaugurate Nixon's circus at Alexandria, that
is to be opened on Thursday night Our Cremorne
will be kept open and new troupe win appear.
Bear In mind, performances are given both day and
night. ..
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE CONTRA.
BASDs.-The friends of the contfabands are
making arrangements to give them good old.
fashioned thanksgiving dinner on THURSDAY
things to eat will be thankfully received by Rev.
Mr.. Nichols, the superintendent. They may be
sent to him at the camp of the contrabands on
or before Thursday morning, at 10 O'Clock,
Those who cannot contr butte anything else, may
send donations In money to Mr.. Nichols, to
Rev. Mr.. Claiming, or to this office, addressed
to j. r. 8. Van Vleet. After dinner, the PEG.
pie will be addressed by several distinguished
gentlemen. Speaking to commence at |
O'Clock, and will continue until dark.
SENDING CoNTRABANDs BACK.-John r.
Miller, county constable, of Montgomery
county, Maryland, was arrested, yesterday, at
Rockville, by order Of General Wadsworth, for
being engaged In capturing and imprisoni ng
free men in the county jails, for the purpose Of
sending them back to their secesh owners. lie
was, also, engaged in forbiddlng parties, who
were disposed to employ the contrabands, and,
under color of Maryland laws, annoying all who
manifested disposition to aid the free negroes
In the county. II Is said that he has also been
In the delightful business Of returning fugtiyes
TO their rebel masters. He was committed to
the Old Capitol
FUY.-We call the attention of the citizens
TO on-sf the largest auction sales of furs ever
betc<yoffered In this city, which have been re.
celyed from one of the most extensive houses
on Broadway, New York, with orders to close
the same without reserve. To be sold by Messrs
Marshall & Page, sales room under Odd
Fellows Hall, on Monday, Tuesday, and
wednesday. Sale to commence on this day
at and 7 p. m, and, the two following DAYS,