Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-01-19


the enthusiasm Of the hour, and was fresh
ened to his work thereby. Mr.. Booth was
capably supported. Mr.. Chas. Barron
took the part Of Lmrtes; Mr.. w. Taylor
that of the Ghost; Mr.. G.. K Mason that
OF the King; Mr.. w. A. Donaldson that
OF Horatio; While Mrs. Marie Wilkins
appeared for the first time at this theatre
as the Queen; and Miss Efie Germon as
Ophelia. Mr.. John Dyott played Poloni-
Gus. A couple of new scenes-the "King's
Closet and another, have been added
since the tragedy was presented last win
ter, and the entire set is therefore now
wanting in no particular. "Hamletr will
of course be continued for a considerable
period, although 1t is in contemplation to
have MIR. Booth appear in other characters
OF his fine repertoire during his present
engagement.
GRoANS FOR JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
Just as the audience had risen to its feet
lingeringly preparing to leave the theatre,
some gentleman i'll the crowd, animated by
happy sense of justice, invited the sew
eral thousand New Workers in his immedi-
ate neighborhood to indicate their opinion
OF the editor os the Herald in the only
appropriate way. Three groans for
James Gordon Bennett were given with
vim that had its equal only in the cheering
with which the gentleman baselv attacked
by Bennett had been greeted. The spon-
taneous tribute Of contempt for the 'Old
Mime" who conducts the Satanic Press.
should not be lost upon the persons who
control the Herald editor. The vile as
sault made upon Edwin Booth By Bennett
has been commented upon by the public,
and the assalant now knows what decent
New York thinks of him.
SCENES OUTSIDE.
The scenes at the entrance way and in
the vicinity of the theatre were of the
most exciting character. From an early
hour before the opening of the doors the
crowds that pressed round the box Office
and doorways We're very great. The La
large House bar-room and lobbes on the
first floor even were not considered sacred
in the eyes Of the pressing throngs. Ladies'
in the costlest opera attire pushed their
way through the gathering with a disregard
for consequences, that upon any other oc
casion would have been the cause of se-
we're comment on the part of the lords Of
creation. The jam was indeed great, be-
tore the doors were opened, but when the
entrance was made for ticket holders tho
crush was terrible. The police. however.
were on hand in strong force. and succeed
ed IN preserving sort of order that ell
abled every ticket holder to pass in with
comparative ease. On the sidewalks in
front OF the gates of the theatre was con-
gregated an immense crowd. People CO.
ing up and down Broadway. on either side
lof the street, stopped to see what was the
matter.
Uutil Il late hour the crowds fingered
round the door, and as the audience came
pouring ont carriages and stages blocked
up the street, and everybody stood round
the entrance expecting Booth to come out.
But, aware Of the enthusiasm of the hun.
dreds who desired to see him un- Hamlet.
ed, he had departed from the house by q
private doorway long before the crowd dis
pcrsed on Broadway.
The following is from the New York Sun
of the 4th
The members Of the New York Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons, headed by
their Master, James R. Elsey. visited Mr..
Booth in his dressing room, an elegantly
furnished room. looking like a flower gar
den, filled as it was with 20 many elegant
bouquets of flowers with which it was
adorned. Among the members present
We're Past Master 0. p. Quintard, VIM. B
Smith, Chas. d. Brown, Treasurer w. j.
Bunce, Sc. &c. The members were all
introduced, and each shook hands with
Brother Booth" who simply said -
brethren, l am highly gratiied at this
visit; am proud to be so esteemed by the
brethren of New York Lodge, and the re-
ceptlon l have met with this night will
never be effaced from my memory" The
brethren then took their leave and during
the intermssion Of the subsequent acts,
several distinguished gentlemen called on
Mr.. Booth and offered their congratula-
tions. A large force Of police, under Cap :
tain Catlrey, of the 18th precinct, with
Sergeant Hcssian, were in attendance.
Policemen We're also present in citizens
dress, under Captain Bracket, Of the Goth
precinct At the close of the 9TH act Mr..
Booth was twice called before the curtain
and greeted with the same enthusiasm as
on on his frat appearance. He was urged
to make a speech, but, with exceeding
modesty and good taste, only bowed his
Acknowledgements and retired. AS no
speech could be obtained from Mr.. Booth.
some person in the audience again raised
tue CRY WHICH Hlu Dttu HediU anu ausNtI-
ed several times during the evening, and
loud above the din some one shouted
Three groans for the New York Herald"
The-eupon, the ugllest kind of groans were
heartily given, and not only three, but
'thrce times three' and one groan mare
were given with a vim, which equalled, and
almost surpassed in intensity, the cheers
which greeted the young actor a few mo-
ments before. Mr.. Booths own sensations
on this occasion can re best understood by
his own description as given subsequently
to friend at is complete dream to
me. For the last three days l scarcely
gave the matter a thought, and up to the
last moment | felt no sensation whatever.
But as soon as the scene opened,my whole
frame was affected from head to foot, and
until | heard tho splendid reception
scaecely recognized my position. need
not say how felt. Any man may imag.
inc my feelings if he will but place himself
in my position for one moment. am cer-
tainlv pleased, and cannot he otherwise" "
IN Y. World. an.
When Jamie H--was a very
: little boy, his parents lived in wild part