The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
A ROBBERY FRUSTRATED.

thwart any attempt that might be this regard
During tho night the person guard detected effort
to enter the apartment but by ncautous noise just
the thief had secured ngress he gave the alarm causing
him to make preciptated retreat into the darkness OF
the corridor, not however, without first shutting the
door by which he had entered and providing against
pursuit by locking the detective In.
Theatrical.
There lis such thing in modern times tho
direct prostitution OF dramatic genius to base uses In
placing the talented young tragedan, Mr. E. l. Davcn
port before the public in merely sensational play, the
chief merits Of which rest in its scenic and mechanical
effects, and Its extreme and wearisome length, in
necton with an abortive attempt at plot come scnt
men and beautiful supply Of revenge" 'reribuiion"
and similar stock gags usually eveled at the boys in
the upper galleries, tho management OF the Olympic
theatre has been guilty Of this very act The part of
Edmund Dantes is utterly beneath the standard of the
actor and gentleman and the wonder is that he bad not
refused it. and rather have broken his engagement than
appear in the character Monte Christie Is tho novel Of
Alexandra Dumas This said all said But has been
spoiled in the dramat2aton, and but for Mr.. Hayes
would have been condemned by metropolitan theatre
goers As II is, the candid critics of the city
with the fantest kind Of praise. The specialization It
Is nothing more-was produced at Mrs Woods theatre
last evening Accompanied by national airs by the
orchestra and the scenery before mentioned it drew to-
gether few patrons, who went there to give thanks
and who were held in their seats until nearly midnight
when they thankfully dispersed just wise tho
object Of the pecc they were when they assembled
Monte Christie will probably DO saved from complete
failure by Mr. Davenport Mr.. Hayes and Misses Kate
and Eliza Newton, who have really done all they could
to make bad matter worse.
Miss Maggie Mitchell had q very pleasing opening at
the Holiday street theatre Baltimore. The prices
raised to accommodate tho star.
very strong company was playing in the Saint
Charles theatre, New Orleans, November %. A. H
Davenport, Emma Madden and Amy Stone appeared in
My Wife at Richu ond Dir Eddy gave lngomar and had
benefit November "a. AHah Pogue still very
popular at tho Varieties theatre 1.-THE Wearngof tho
GreOn" being the song every night. Mrs. w. H. Leigh
ton appears Katy Walsh and in barn door jig, and
Mrs. Chanfrau az Arrah Moelish
They playing tragedy at the now Richmond iva. J
theatre Mr. E. H Brink takes the character of Othclo
The Area Bell and dance conclude the performances
Tho Heir at Law Is being played in vicksburg, Miss
ssouthern Home is favorite song with the audience
Wild OATS or, The Sroling Gentleman, draws crowds
nightly to Pixies Opera House, Cincinnati Edwin
Adams T. S. Murdoch and the Misses L. j. Phillips and
Fanny Prestige appear in 1t.
grand combination company has commenced short
engagement at the Mobile (Aa theatre. They have
the boards baA ddtion entitled La Fste au Village
by Mons Bapstine and corps dc ballet and coryphees
Ggurnntes comic pnntommo called Dscaa.umeau, with
Hernandez and troupe Of pantomimists prodigies Of
skin and valor by the ROLAND Brothers, and songs
and dances by Billy Emerson. Mle Devero Misses Ada
Tesman, Emma Marsh, Rosetta Dale, Lizsio wholpley
and Florence Rivers There also Ethiopian concerts
by colorcd professionals
Miss Laura Kccne Is in the second week Of her en-
Toc~ IT.. 49,
boards
vile, liberal offer from Mr. Alex Henderson appear
in London and the provinces Of Great Britain during
period Of twelve months from May next.
Mr. Samuel Colvillc has entered into arrangements
with Mr. Charles Dillon for year engagement
soqueny Mr. Dillon will remain in this country for that
period II is not Mr.. Colvilie's intention play Mr.
Dillon in New York until such time suitable theatre
room Ii afforded for two three months, and nego-
tiatons pending to this end. Mr. Dillon will make
his rc,tree in Boston four weeks hence
The Hunchback has been paye the Holiday street.
Baltimore, Mrs d p. Bowers acting Julia J. C. Nc.
Colon, . popular young actor, supported her Hir
Thomas Clifford.
Oliver Twist is given with very nne at the Mont
gomery tAla) theatre. Miss Annie Rodgers dances at
the house.
IuAuB anu Eng tue CtameSe IWlnS, ana nOOniO ana
lola tho "wid' Australian children arc exhibiting in
Lafayette, indiana.
Chase Newcomb's "Moving figures ON cxhsSi-
ton In Lowell, Mass
Howes' European Circus is in Mobile, Ala, and well
supported
Thaycr Noyes' Mammoth Circus is doing ane busi
in New Orleans
The drama entitled the Charcoal Burner Is being per-
formed at the Varieties theatre Chicago. Clara Butler
plSys Edith
Mr. d. Myron has had bcncHt at tho Metropolitan
theatre, Buffalo, N. Y. The Fenian Chief played
Mr. Myron taking the part Of Phadrig OF the Glen.
Arrah ma Poguc, as rendered in Griswold's Opera
House, Troy N Y, is pronounced ian extraordinary sue
cess"
Tho Dumb Boy Of the Pyronces, with Mile. Ravel as
Myrelo favortc dance, and the afterpcce Ny Fellow
Clerk, madc mp the programme at the National theatre
Cincinnati, November 90 MILE Rave took her only
benefit In that city December I.