The national Republican., 1862-09-12
LOCAL NEWS.
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FoRDs's Nsv TnsArRs.-At this ever popular
theatre, the highly successful engagement Of
Mr.. Clarke, We regret TO say, !: almost brought
10 CLOSE. Tonight, SheridAn's most brilliant
comedy Of " Tho Rivals =" will be performed
Mr.. Clarke ~ Bob Acres.a character which
he has made particularly his own. Indeed, to
ace Clarke al Acres, In a. interesting % TO see
him - Bob Tyks, though both are widely dif-
ferent ohsraoters-x confirmation OF Clarkes
versatile ability AZ an actor and the correction
ried eccentric personaees. "The Rivals"is cast
80 as 10 include all the star company. The
play viii be appropriately mounted, and all
that nice datail devoted to II for which this
NY Meighbor's Wife" will also be played.
This evening 10 positively the last but one OF
Mr.. C1arke's engagement. The sparkling and
dsshing young actress, Miss Maggie Mitchell,
commences an engagement at this theatre on
Monday evening next.
GRovxR's THEATRE Last night but one of H..
O,oens.-We cannot too strongly attempt to e.
the minds Of our numerous readers upon the
circumstance Of the near.approaching end OF
the bright engagement Of the ever.comical and
but on = single occasion after tonight; perhaps
Ths audience attending tho nrst presentation
of"6e !" was fashionable In the extreme, and
the loud and frequent pIaudits are the best aud
the comedy, the excellency of cast, and the
ability Of the great comedian TO Smuse and en-
tertain his audiences in an able and original
manner. .H e..
Miss Denim a. Mary Apex was charming, oa-
psble, and artistic; Mrs. Germon NJ Mrs. Cod.
liver was extremely funny and Mrs. Marshall
"A Aunt Chloe won much applsuse-in faot, no
member OF the company, perhaps, could have
rendered more fully justice to the character Of,
the faithful old negro nurse.
Tonight, Mr.. Ovens receives bis hrst and
only beneht, and by request of large circle of
his admirers and friends will appear NJ John
Unit, In ..self," for the last time, positively.
ters win remain intact, The performance 70.
night will conclude with the farce Of the 1.-TWO
Thompsons," one which never fails to elliott
torrents Of flaughtsr and applause.
CAsrEnBrnr.-we had the pleasure last night
Of listening to the Scottish Nightingale, Miss
nsd with her singing. Her rendition lon q 4 the the
was most exquisite. weisft Canterbury nrmly
convinced Of the superiority Of her vocal pow.
s,a ., Al and do not hesitate 70 PronounOs her one
again to. night. Mile Marietta will also dance.
Bob Hart and Lew Simmons will open new
budget Of fun: Bob Butler will appear in pan.
tornime, and the rest of the company 10 vari.
new performer WAS added last night, in the
person Of Miss Frances Leroy, who Displays
considerable talent In singing and dancing.
Our lady friends are very impatient for the af.
teInoon of Saturday TO approach, when will
take place the first grand matinee oil the season,
ODD FELIow's HALL-This place has now
become quito popular and IL rapidly incrsas.
ing in favor. Who has not heard OF the far.
iamod Campbell Minstrels? They now num-
Der fourteen superb performers, forming q
double troupe and brass band combined. The
programme includes some OF the choicest bal.
lads and songs now known. and pleasing Va.
riety, from grave to gay" 10 presented, with
change of programme each evening. Moth
ing is said which will offend the most astidous
tasto. Drop into Odd Fellows Hall tonight
id drive dull care away.