The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-28
Our New York Letter.
TrRom ouR REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE

New YORK, March 25.-You have, no doubt
been informed ere this by telegraph of the destruc
ton by fire of the Winter Garden Theatre on Satur-
day last. This is the third Of the no1i-Ha'alo
advertising theatres that has been destroyed BY
confederation since the burning of BARNUMs
Museum, which, with the Academy Of Music was
the head and front of the non-adfertising dlth-
Guilty. The Museum went first, them camc-or
rather went-the Academy; next the BoWery
Theatre, and now the Winter Garden. People
shrug their shoulders, and call these things very
strange condolences. EDWIN BOOTH has lost his
entire theatrical wardrobe, including rare Jewels
and her-looms of his fathers, among which IS the
celebrated Orchards crown." The whole is
valued at sixty thousand dolla.s, and there was
not one dollar of insurance. Besides this the
magnificent scenery and appointments OF the
ssBooTH Revival" plays, valued at about htty thou-
sand, and owned by BOOTH and Manager STuART,
have all been destroyed, and were not insured
The three plays which had been revived in such
magnificent style are Richeieu, Hamlet, and the
Merchant of Venice. Othello was to be produced
in like style next season, the, scenery and
appointments being almost completed, these
shared in the general destruction. It may seem
surprising to your readers how the wardrobe Of
male actor could have cost such large amount rs
sixty thousand dollars, but it must be borne In
mind that the dresses and laces were of the cost
lest description, and BOOTH had one shawl which
alone cost three thousp dollars. very band
some, but less costly, s.Aw presented to tho great
actor by cne of your most respected citizens, vas
also destroyed, and believe that BOOTH had set
more store on this than on anything in the eoleo-
ton, except such dresses as once belonged to his
distinguished father. BOOTH regards it az Gu
rious coincidence that Friday night, when he
appeared as Brutus, character in which, from lts
quiet and artistic nature, he is rarely greeted with
marked applause, he was received with demonstra-
tions Of y most enthusiastic nature, and was re-
peatedly called out before the curtain, amidst a
storm of applause equal to any he has ever re-
ceived-this on Friday night, and on Saturday
morning, whilst at breakfast, he learns the news
of the destruction Of his entire theatrical effects,
the accumulations of almost a lifetime. The
Southern Hotel was saved by the exertonA OF the
tiremen but of course large portion Of the fur
niture and handsome carpets were ruined by the
water from the engines.
The entire community sympathize most deeply
with the great tragedian in his almost irrepsrable
loss, and until he builds his new theatre up town,
the legitimate drama may be said to be dead here;
for even at WALLAcK g. Shakespeare has long ago
given place 10 semi-sensations pieces; whose chief
merit consisted in their scenery and appoint
ments. =
WHEAT1EY, the great Black Crook manager, an
nounces grand Black Crook matinee on Wednes-
day, for the benefit Of sTuARr Of the Winter Gar
den and it probable that all Of tho other theatres
will follow suit, for it is fact that reflects much
credit on the fraternity that theatrical people,
however envious they may be Of each other, when
the sun Of prosperity shines, sre always promptto
loud a helping hand when any Of their brethren
are stricken down by the hand Of ad!ersity. !,
.devout sons of Ham were engaged in prayer at
one of tic Baptist. churches in Bloohlyn q number
of ghosts made raid upon the colored sanctuary
and amused; themselves by shooting spit balls and
grace. The ghosts were ae first searched for in
vain, for the shower Of spit balls and peas grew
thicker and confusion reigned supreme. The
ghosts, emboldened by their success, indn!ged
their love Of ungnosty fun hv artistic limitations
Of angry cats, mingled with human groaIs and in
the entire assembly arose and instituted moro
vigorous search, which resulted IN the capture OF
four black ghosts-three male and one female
who were promptly kicked out by the black sup
plicants, arrested by whto policemen and taken to
the Tombs.
In the Catholic churches to-day will be cele-
brated the festival of the Annunciation, In com.
memoration Of the appearance Of the angel
GABRIEL to the Virgin Macy, announcing that il
was GoD's will that she y should be chosen as the
mother Of the Saviour. Mass will be offered and
other appropriate ceremonies will tale place.
There is quite an excitement here on tho subject
OF rents which have gone up in all portions Of the
city, from twenty-five to fifty per cent. The land;
lords are determined to advance their rents and
the tenants for the most part will have to stand the
better. II is very difficult thing to find decent
house in good locality suitable for families In
7,edtds res for1ess than fifteen hundred per annum
drawing well and making money.
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