The national Republican., 1862-10-07
LOCAL NEWS.
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GEoyEn's TnEArRE-0 0hello. We have seldom
seen theatre more densely packed, even ON
extraordinary occasions, than was this popu-
lar resort last evening, on the eooAsion Of the
appearance OF Americas faverite, and versa
Tue actor, Mr.. = L. Davenport. The play VA:
the fashionable audience become al the artistic
impers0natiOns OF Mr.. Davenport, that he was
frequently interrupted by loud and continuous
plaudiis. His delineatiOn Of the patriotic Greek
our actors who attempt 10 read or aot the part.
Mr.. Barron, as Pythias. developed sparks Of
true histrionic genius, and merited every whit
OF tho applause which he gained In the course
of the evening. Miss Denim. as Hermions, was
% a %ssS SS9 pubic n's sGr s5so' s:s sGs
Freeman, as Calantbe, was also favorably 70.
csiysd. Mr.. Fenno and al the others sctsd
we'll their parts, and displayed the massive
mr. s. % s .epss,s S5Sss :: S.oy nS
Of the same name, and viii be ably supported
BY Mr.. Barron as Iago, Mics Denim az Emilia, &c.
FoRp's THEATRE To.NraHr. - Miss Maggie
Mitchell will appear in the popular play trans.
lated and adapted from French story. entitled
Satan In Paris" "a performed by her with
We are happy to announce this Is the fourth
week Of Miss Maggie Mitchell, and all must ad
init that no star actress In Washington has Q er
reached that length OF time, and succeeded
during every night Of It In filing any. theatre
ss she has done. This really triumphant en-.
gagsmsnt 10 the sursst test that Miss Mitchell
may be awarded the palm Of merit and the
wreath Of honor as the most attractive and n.
yorite young actress on the American stage.
Ths The pMsrtorm.ncs' M this evening, will conclude
Wife," N 80
WARRINGTON THRArRs.-.Ths peoples Mvorite,
John 3. Ovens, and the best comedian on the
American boards. was received at this house
last evening by full and'fashionable audience,
with every demonstration Of applause. Miss
Viola Crocker, a young lady Of remarkably
pleasing address and appearance. made her
debut And most favorable impressioH at the
same time. Mr.. J. L. Barrett also mads his
fret appearance, and from what we saw Of his
acquisition to the excellent Dramatic corps at
this house. Mr.. A. II. Davenport, apart from
his energetic management Of the stage, We re-.
gard as one Of the best light comedians and
general ac!ors Of the day; whilst Miss Kate
DENNIS abilities are 80 we'll known to the pub.
lic that they need no encomiums from u.s. Both
Of these excellent ariisls appear nightly with
Mr.. Owens. This evening, Mr.. Owens Will sus
tain his wonderfully humoro ous character OF
Toby Twinkle {" Take u card sirr) and -
Timothy Toodles.
CANTERBURY. This temple Of amusement was
nled to its utmost capacity last night, 1t being
the occasion Of the first appearance Of the fss-
oinating hiss Julia Mortimer, who was received
WIN most enthuslasuc applause. Every song
she sang was loudly encored. and In the great
Nknce entitled "Tho Gypsy's Lay" she pro
duced the most intense delight. Nile Marietts
never appeared TO greater advantage than 10
the"Gypsy's lay" with Miss Mortimer, and
In her graceful isats upon the tight rope. The
Sweet songs Of Miss Nellie Taylor we're greatly
admired. The fsats Of the celebrated horizon
tai bar performer, Geo. r. DeLouis, were wit.
messed with looks Of the utmost astOnisbment,
AS we're also the acts Of his wonderful trained
dog. Hart and simmons kept the audience
continually in n laughing mood. The Others
acquitted their wselyes In a highly orsditable
msnner.
GREAT AMERICAN CIRcUs s-Durlng last week
the oircus WAS crowded nightly. A better OR.
Gus company we never saw. The grand entree
was beautifully executed, the horses we'll train
cd. and performing every thing at the word o
command. The riding WAS splendid. especially
the acts Of Madame Tourniare, Eliza Gardner
and Mr.. r. Hsmm'ngs. The gy mnastio exercises
arc well rendered, and, IN this department
Messrs. Dsrius and Pepper lead. Gardner aud
hey nolds, the clowns, are far above the usua
standard; while them " mules are a certain
cure for dyspepsia. TO sum all up 10 few
words. Il is an entertainment well worth pat
ronags. They perform every afternoon ant
evening this week, with an entire change o.
prOgrsmms, and we advise all TO attend.