Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-30

GRovEEs THEATRE.-This evening, the able and
popular Irish comedian, MT. barney Williams, will
appear in Of his great characters on the occa-
sion Of his beneht, while Mrs Williams will dis
play her Versatility in no ean than six characteTs
The pieces 70 be performed are ireland A. n Was"
and " Law for Ladies'" The title Of the frat piece
was ireland II Is" and IL Illustrative Of the
oppression Of the Irish peasantTy by the landlords
agents, or middlemen-ono Of the great oppres-
sions Of the Irish poor aid the prevalent cause Of
emigration. The piece was altered 10 Its present
title on the occasion Of the visit Of the wllamses
TO England, by the Lord Chamberlain, whose place
II is 10 examine each play and give his sanction TO
Its presentation. Ever since that time, the title
has been retained as an admission Of British nu-
thority 70 the injustice Of their rich landlords to-
wards the poor Irish tenants Mr.. Barney Will
liams appears as Ragged Pat and Mrs. Williams
as Judy oTrot In the proteAn piece Mrs Barney
Williams assumes FIVE characters, with songs and
dances. The "Eairy Circle Is being rehearsed.
VARIETIEs-HouSes crowded to overlooking by
the nightly attendance at this hall Of beauty. The
performances Of the ballet are a great feature
the most artistic In the city for years. Mile
Helene and Mr.. G. W. Smith are received with i'm
mense favor and applause. The grace and artistic
skill which they exhibit are truly astonishing.
Miss Eva Brent, the queen Of song, lie snoored in
every song-A good proof Of the favor her numerous
admirers extend to her. Miss Ada TesmRn, as a
vocalist 10 fast climbing the ladder Of fame. Her
songs are listened to with the profoundest Atten-
ton. Sam Long and W. s. Budworth, the funny
boys, continue 10 be received with enthusiasm and
laughter. In fact, the entire company are highly
appreciated by the vlSiters. Tonight, mammoth
bill is presented, In which all the stars perform In
Producing new acts, songs, ballots, pRntomimeS Sc
CAETERBURY.-To-night the great star company
will appear in an entire change Of programme.
MISs Julia Mortimer, the Ielgning queen Of beauty
and melody, will tonight sing several new songs
Miss Kate Pennoyer, the graceful and favorite
dhnBeusc, will execute one or more Of her superb
dances, and the modest and enchanting Scottish
Nightingale, Miss Agnes Switzerland, will add
much pleasure to tho occasion By her exquisite
ballads. We very much doubt II Miss souther
land, a. vocalist, Inns an equal In this country
certainly, not a superior. Charley O'Ncil, Geo
r. Edeson, Parker, Carr, Tooloy, Eagan, Arm
strong, Clark and others will appear In 4 variety
Of new acts, new songs dances &C, &C, concluding
with the very successful and intensely funny farce
entitled Cousin Joe," with Edeson In the prin
| cipRl character. Tomorrow afternoon, the thIrt
grand matinee Of the season, for the special beneh
Of ladies and children, will take place, when Their
will, of course, on tho two former OCCASIONS b,
large crowd Of the fair sex in attendance. II
order that the ladies may have an opportunity o
seeing the great trick pantomime entitled 9TH,
Golden Axe" which had such a run every nigh
last week, II will constitute the concluding part
tomorrow afternoons performance. Doors opei
at o'clock. Ladies' admission, 90 cents.