The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-13
n NEW RICHMOND THEATRE.
NOMPI ELEMENTARY TESTIMONIAL

RICHMOND, November 2, 1868.
R. D'Ormy Ogden, Esq:
Sir Tho testimony. OF appreciation Of the success
ful eldeavorsNf artistic ia more frequently found
in tle popularity which he enjoys than IN the mere
formal demonstration OF favor exhibited by the ten
der Of complimentary benefits. Nevertheless, some
recognition is due 10 the Manager who, in his diff
Cult of caterer to the caprcious taste of the
public is notunn,indfui Of the more exalted claims
10 which suffering Community are cntitled; and
when, in his efforts to please and entertain, the D
rector OF y place Of public Amusement directs his
talents towards the alienation Of these suerngs it
is but proper that grateful community should in
fitting manner tender him the expression Of their
gratitude and commentator.
1t is with this view them sir, that, mindful OF the
generous impulse To which our citizens are indebted
for your liberal donations to the poor OF Richmond,
as well as for the funds contributed to the relief Of
The exLes from New Orleans, and last, though by no
means least in our grateful Acknowledgements for
your timely offering 70 our sick and wounded SCI
diers, we now adopt this mode OF conveying to you
the expression Of OF gratitude at the
time that We render you the assurance of cur SYM
pathy IN your efforts to exalt and uphold the stan
daru Of the Drama, by inviting you to accept COM
pIimentary benefit, 70 be given at the Richmond
Theatre at such time as you will sec proper to ap-
point.
We have the honor TO be, very respectfully, &c,
John Letcher. Capt g W Alexander,
Aurefius Cone, EFT Moore,
Maj Gen VIM smith, Fw Smith,
LtrCol Ella Pafrey,l OF Manson, MD,
Tneo Cone, CA snowden,
NEW RICHMOND THEATRg, Nov. 9th, 1863.
GeDtlemen II ia, assure you, with no common
degree Of pleasure that received aud now answer
your much esteemed favor Of the I'd inst rendering
me Complimentary Benefit, as token OF your re-
gard and appreciation for the donations have made
TO alleviate the suffaTings Of the poor, the exles,
and others who arc subjects Of our sympathy, and
enlist the kind consideration OF ell Who possess the
power 20 mitigate their wants ana necessities which
this cruel war has entaled upon them.
Little did dream THAT those actions Of mine could
have challenged the admiration OF any one, and il
was with deep sense Of 81 ratification that read
the sentiments which your communication enun-
ciated relative to my conduct, and II was, assure
you quite consolatory to my feelings to think that
was not blotted out Of tie remembrance Of those
whose friendship esteem 30 highly.
have the hOhoT, IN compliance with your ro-
quest, 10 announce next MONDAY evening, the 10th
inst. the time set apart Tor the benefit SO gener
ousy rendered And, 10 conclusion, allow me to re.
turn you my sincere and unfeigned thanks for this
additional mark Ut your esteem and disinterested
friendship Long will it be remembered and gar
nered up Il, my heart az Of its most priceless
tire sGres The request, coming as it does, will &C
tuate me TO greater exertOns In the future. in my
efforts to ''exalt and uphold the standard Of the
drama, p in hopes Of its being acceptable to all.
have the honor to remain,
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
RID OGDEN
The performances will consist Of an entirely new
Comedy, by 1hos Archer, Esq, entitled
THE d u K Els WA GER;
OR,
M.aRGUERfTE'S COLORS.
Duke de Sunspeur. r Ogden
Helen de Montbrun. Miss saliie Psrtiugton
A GRAND OIIO,
By the host Of volunteers.
Conclude with
OGDEN AT HOME.
10. In compliance to many requeatsthe manage
meDt have concluded 70 open the Box Book from this
day, and every day, until Monday, when seats
may be secured.
u. Those requiring Private Boxes are requested
to call early tao lS-dStl DO
A GRAND SELECT BALI.
"A viii be given at the
New MAREE7 HAIL,
Corner Of 9th and Marshall streets,
On NONPAY EVENING, Nov 10th, 1868.
No exertion viii be spared 70 ensure the respect
ability Of the ball.
Music by Smiths Band.
" Aud.
FLO n MANAGERS
EFF Hopkins, Ryan,
WI PAWS, CD Johnson.
ladies' invitation tickets can be procured at any
time pFevioap 10 the ball ~ the hall.