National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ford's Opera Houso-John T. Raymond.

Ford's Opera House-John T. Raymond.
A large and elegant audience filled every avail
able space in Ford's opera house, and genuine
merTiment characterized the greeting night Of
Mr.. John T. Raymond's engagement. eWplays
Of the kind, and few roles of the modern humorous
class could afford an approximate share of the
amusement realized by Col. Sellers hearers last
night. In fact, he is the play. The dramatiZa-
tiOn is not beyond criticism, and the minor roles
seem somewhat incomplete; but the hOmelness of
the household scenes produces good effects, and
Col. Sellers Is really character in Mr.. Ray
mond's hands, wonderfully vivid in likeness and
inexhaustible in probabilities as a personatiOu
OF an Individuality not unknown in actual life,
and even as character drawn from imagination
It has force and completeness, Iest and an In
success
The assumption by Mr.. Raymond is peculiarly
easy, and admirable IN the mnutIa Of attire
facial expression and mannerisms, and the
vitality Of the representation adds power 10 the
really opposite and trenchant wit Of his reaec-
tion and artistic GPIom6 mark the entire per-
Torrance.
Mr.. Raymond was we'll sustained by the COM
pany, Miss Conway winning admiration by her
ViVacious acting and good appearance. That the
pistol didn't go of was not her fault. Mr. Lani
gan and Miss Harris are always admirable.
Col Mulberry Sellers will hold Crowded recep-
ton again tonight.
MISS MARIE WELLESLEY.
Many friends were glad to see Miss Marie
Wellesley among the drGmGtiS persona at Ford's
last night, The young lady's Well-cultivated
talents and fine promise have been tested In the
roles Of Juliet, Blanca, Deborah, &c, and she Is
sure to accomplish we'll any undertaking In her
sumed with a graceful herosm which viii lead
to the best results, she deserves honor. In the
painful bereavement and irreparable loss in the
death Of one Of the best OF fathers she has the
sympathy Of all.
The Lecture Of Hon. 7. L. Clingman.
The following communication explains iis,lf:
WASHINGTON CITY Ian IST5
Hon. T. L. Clfngiaan: yam - -''''
SIR: The manner in which your lecture on
uScience and Christianitv - deIivered IN aieIgh
has been commended by the Governor Of North
Carolina and other eminent persons, and what
we have heard Of II from other sources, induces
TO request you to deliver it at some early day in
this city.
J. B. Gordon. Ga; ]. W. Stevenson, KY; A. s.
MerrimOn, N. O.; NJ. W. Ransom, N. O.. Henry
Cooper, Tenn; A. q. Thurman Ohio; T. ]. Rob
ertsOn, S. O.; ]. L. AlcOrD, Miss; II. q. Davis,
John A. Logan, H.; q. N. LamisOn, q. Schurz,
esq; Fernando Wood, T. T. Crittenden, Q. A.
Hamilton, S. s. Cox, John Young Brown, ]. b.
Storm, John NJ Bright, John H. Caldwell, James
b. Beck, ]. W. Nesmith, Robert b. Vance, II. B.
Banning and many others.
In response to the above, ex-senator OIingman,
from North Carolina, has consented to deliver the
lecture in Washington and it will take place at
Lincoln Hall, Friday, February s. For full par
tieulars see advertising columns to-day.
Amateur and Benevolent.
The entertainment at Unitarian church, in aid
Of the Kansas sufferers, last evening, drew out
the benevolent and highly cultured Of Washing
ton in large numbers. The church was specially
decorated for the occasion, and both design and
execution were good. The very best amateur
talent of the city bad been engaged, including
such names as Grace Greenwood, Mrs. Frances
NJ. Carter. Mrs. Hort, Misses Spauldlng, Gran
dali and Hyperion. Miss Annie Story repre-.
scented Mrs. Carter (whO was called away to
FlOrida) in tragic reading, which was we'll
rendered.
The programme was heightened BY adding the
"Siege Of Lucknow" by Miss Story, and the
"Giit of Tutemaus," by Grace Greenwood, who
also recited the &" Church Organ" and caused an
explosion of laughter and applause when she
shamsled up the aisle in the character dress to
the stage.
Mr.. Keen read "Parrhasius and the Captive"
with fine dramatic effect. He has an excellent
voice-pOwer and will make his mark in the field
of oratory. Miss Jones was the fayOrite song
stress Of the evening. The entertainment de-
serves a more extended account. 1t was 4 sue
cess in every sense Of the word.
The National Theatre-De hurska.
Mr.. De Yivo has yielded to a generally-ex-
pressed wish from musical and society circles,
and has changed the De Murska concert from
Lincoln hall to the National theatre, where it
will be given next Thursday evening. The sale
Of seats will commence this morning at MetZe-
rott's, and at the same prices arranged for Lin
coin hall.