Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-03
LOCAL NEWS.


TIE HoME OF THE DRAMA.-Fords theatre Il
now the fsshionable and popular opera house Of
estabiishmentis now presenting the most attract.
I'VE, pleasing, and entertaining style Of amusement
IN Wsshington and y nightly hled BY our citizens,
LOT the enjoyment OF the charming singing OF our
native prfmd donna, Miss Caroline Richlngs, in the
character Of the Enchantress. Miss Richings has
has had the benefit Of the tuition OF ali the great
nave and foreign singers Of the present day. Her
aud nature, BY the skilf instruction Of that vet
eran manager and actor, Mr.. Peter Riehings--who
Is now performing in conjunction with his daugh-
Ter, aided BY Mr. Dunn, the chorlsters, and ballet
troupe. The great combination, and full double
companies all tonight at Fords ever-popular the
GRoyER's TnrATnE-Lueine Western as Csmile.--
Wo.nght the beautiful and popular Miss Lucille
present great engagement. This evening Miss Luz
ellie appears In one OF her greatest characteristic
mile, In the younger Dumas touching work, enti-
tied as before. The character of Camille, as repre-
sented on the American stage, has created much
excitement, and from It's natural and heart-touching
nature VIII ever remain popular. The entertain
ment will conclude, tonight with the capital farce
entitled, "wanted-i 900 Miiliners."
CAsTEaBuRy.--This pioneer music hall is now
In the null tide ofsuccess. The great senorita Gal
lett nightly attracts large and admiring crowds to
sary to see her superb rendition Of that magnificent
WINGED that she is without an equal in The line Of
her profession. Mons. Nelarde, too, IL pronounced
~ the most competent Judges to be the best male
dancer In America; while the Corps de Ballet Ia one
Of the most efficient on any stage in the world
The return OF the established "a rorites, Misses
julia Mortimer and Kate Pennoyer, ~ hailed with
great delight BY the numerous patrons II this we'll
conducted establishment The splendid ballet, the
night, during which the Carnival OF Venice" will
be danced by Annetti Galletti, Kate Penno, =. ,nd
Mons, Nelarde. Julia Mortimer will sing sewers,
81 her enchanting ballads, and the other members
OF the company viii appear in their varied acts of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS with a laughable after
piece, entitled "Black Anthony"
WASHINGTON yARrETiEs-This evening Ia the
opening night Of this new and magnificent temple
OF amusement, with a combination that Is seldom
seen In any theatre-whose briliancy has been re-
eeived with marked success in all the large cities
In America. The performance will consist OF beau
tiful ballots, singing acts. and the
world-renowned comic Ravel pantomlmes In which
the famous pantomimist, A. NJ Hernandez, will
appear In his great character OF Dechalmeau, sup-
ported ~ the well known artists, A. Grossi, Leh-
Lehman, Mile whelpley, and a grand Corp dc Bal
let. The best clog dancer In the world-Dick sands
makes his first bow to Washington audience.
A splendid entertainment may be expected, and
evening
NIxoNs CREMoasE CIRcus-The double troupe
now appearing, both afternoon and night at Mr..
Mxon's establishment, constitute avery attractive
organization. With four lady riders, TALL pretty
and talented,) three clowns, sixty performers, 4
double complement OF horses and ponies, dne
pantomimic and dramatic corps, Mr. Nixon should
command very liberal patronage. At very early
period, MIR. Nixon will open n theatre and eoues-
trisn school in Alexandria, and produce spectaces
OF the most gorgeous and pleasing character. He
intends to re-decorate the Cremorne temple here
and keep Il open until March next as a standard
place OF amusement In Washington.
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