Daily national Republican., 1863-11-16

n thoroughly verssd not only In tsctics but In all
the minuti@ Of . soldiers duty.
some persons who have been ooionels, iieuten-
ant co!onels and msjors In the service, have been
rejected for the same positions In colored regi-
ments, SIMPLY because tbs examinstion II moro
thorough and strict. Lieut.. Col. Fellows wss
lieutenant In the i4tA New Hampshire, and under
the executions Of this system, was given the posi-.
ton he now occi ipies. The regiment will proba-
bly, leave for Chailesteston, South Carolina.
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Amusements.
FoRD's NEW THEArRE-H Emma aud Ada
Webb.-These accomplished and versatile ProteAn
artistes make th"ir iniiisl bow to . WAshing'on
audience this evening, at Mr.. Ford's fashionable
new theatre, In the plays entitled, respectively,
" The Nubleman's Daughter" " and "In and Out Of
Place" Ia the former, Miss Emma Webb assumes
the role OF Julie, Countess de Clsirvie supported
by Mr. Pearson as Pierre Rouge, and Mr. G. =. De
We're as Lord Thornby. Ia the latter-which, by
the way 10 one OF those vivaeious and inspiriting
Protean burlettas-Niss Emma Webb sustains
&c, en- parts, illustrating human nature In several
ways, most novel and diverting.
The performance will be interspersed with nu.
merous dances, both fancy and comic, whilst the
lovers Of melody will be RECALLED with several vocal
and instrumental performances by the Misses
Webb and Withers's Grand Orchestra. Mr. Pear
son as Pierre will, we are confident add largely to
The stock OF merriment which we have In prospec.
tive, and, together with Mr.. Devcre, twhose style
OF acting belongs by means TO the comic line Of
business but which is nevertheless highly accept.
abls,) will form supporting combination Of more
than ordinary strength.
There can be no doubt that the inaugural per
formancc Of the Misses Webb will be clothed with
fervency and warmth which will be most compli-
ncntary to their ability as artistcs. Seats may be
aecirpd f0-day at the fhea fre Nvi ykss
charge whatever.
Growers TnEATRE.-An occurrence of un-
usual interest 10 announced for tonight at this
popular resort being nothing less than the debut OF
our fsvorite actress, Miss Lucille Western, In q
new and great character. Mr.. Grover has, at co q.
siderable exp, nsc, effected re-engagement with
this lady for short season, during which she will
appear In several entirely new characters, sup.
ported by Growers really excellent company, to
which number Of important additions are being
made.
The great event Of the season has been set apart
for this evening. The production Of Victor H, go's
great historical play Of Mary Tudor; or, the Ar
tisan and the Jew" In which Mics Western will
impersonate the cruel and bloody Queen Mary; Mr.
Chsrl's Barron as Gilbert, the man Of the people,
Mr.. W. II. Bokee as Simon Renaud, the spsn,sh
l'gate; Mr.. @. L. Wilson ~ FAbiani Fabian, the
Queens favorite; Mr.. d. @. Rogers a. Abram, the
!ew; Mrs. Myron A. Janet, and . strong cast for
the rest OF the characters.
CANTERBURY HALL-Much excitement is
reing prod 4ced among military men by the nightly
performances at this establishment, of Mr.. J. II.
Childerf, In his truly wonderful Zouave drill snd
exciting musket exercises, and the crowds of the
wtsrei Of shoulder str,ps who on every occasion
have witnessed them, appear to be unanimous in
pronoucing him the best drilled Zouave In Amer .
Miss Kathleen O'Neil, yiy Acioss delipeator OF
Irish humor, is also attracting large numbers Of
the lovers OF the mrthful. She will appear In her
original speciality called "The Irish Cure" to-
night. The drama Of - The Highwaymans Lat
Crime will be presented by the dramatic COM
pany.
VARIETIss.-If the public appreciation Is the
test then this music hall Of the masses rides the
topmost wave Of popularity. Its talented corps
Of artists embrace full dramatic company; full
1erpstehorean corPs, under the renowned Mons.
Baptistin, from the Imperial opeIAj and q full
Ethiopian combination, embr acing the best In the
profession; forming grand congress, Dramatts,
rerpsichorean and Ethiopic, untivalled In the an.
nails OF Concert Hall performances.