BOSTON THEATRE.

Mr. Williams' Benefit.

ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1820,

Will be performed, (first time these 12 years,) Moreton's Historical Play, called

COLUMBUS,
OR, THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.

SPANIARDS.

<table><tr><td>Columbus, -</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Duff.</td></tr><tr><td>His first appearance since his severe indisposition.</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Alonzo, -</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Pelby.</td></tr><tr><td>Harry Herbert, -</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Williams.</td></tr><tr><td>Doctor Delores, -</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Bray.</td></tr></table>

INDIANS.

<table><tr><td>Orozimbo,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Charnock.</td></tr><tr><td>Solasco,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Holland.</td></tr><tr><td>Catalpo,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Baker.</td></tr><tr><td>Cuto,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Jones.</td></tr><tr><td>Cora,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mrs. Young.</td></tr><tr><td>Nelti,</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>Mrs. Williams.</td></tr></table>

DESCRIPTION OF SCENERY...ACT FIRST, SCENE FIRST,

A Light in the Horizon! Priests enter in Solemn Procession, and prostrate themselves... During the scene, the Sky becomes obscured by Clouds... Thunder and Lightning issue from them... The Sea is agitated by a VIOLENT STORM, and COLUMBUS' SHIP appears crossing in the perspective. Scene III.

An Indian Country; Procession of Indians, Officers, and Warriors, bearing a Standard of the Sun... Banners of Indian Devices... Natives, Male and Female, bearing Presents for the Spaniards... OROZIMBO is conducted in a Burnished Golden Car... Scene IV. THE FIRST LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN AMERICA; The Spaniards erect the Cross, the Banner of their Faith... The Spanish Party are met by the PERUVIAN MONARCH, in GRAND PROCESSION... Act III. Scene I.

Splendid Interior of the Temple of the Sun, Magnificently arranged in the Peruvian Architecture, and Brilliant Decorations... Preparation and Ceremonial for the Installation of CORA as a Priestess. Scene IV. An Angle of the TEMPLE OF THE SUN, with Portico, Flights of Steps, &c. A TERRIFIC HURRICANE ARISES! The Temple is Struck by Lightning! Its Portico, Columns, &c. are overthrown. CORA is seen clinging to the remnant of a Pillar; She is rescued by ALONZO. A part of the Mountain is then dislodged.

An Earthquake rages, and a Volcano bursts forth from the Mountain's summit, emitting Burning Lava, which flows down the Mountain's side, into the Valley. Scene Last, The TEMPLE; CORA conducted in Procession to Execution, for the violation of her Vows, as Priestess of the Sun... The Archers, at the moment of levelling their Arrows at her, are arrested by the appearance of ALONZO... CORA is pardoned.

Columbus, returning triumphant from Spain, relieves the Indians; and with the Punishment of the Traitors, and Restoration of Amity between the Peruvians and Spaniards, the Piece concludes.

After which, an admired Harlequinade, in one act, called

THE AMERICAN TAR,
OR... HARLEQUIN SHIPWRECKED.

Harlequin,
Clown,

<table><tr><td>Mr. Jones.</td><td>Mr. Pantaloon,</td></tr><tr><td>Mr. Williams.</td><td>Lover,</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Mr. Charnock.</td><td>Columbine,</td></tr><tr><td>Mr. Adamson.</td><td>Genii,</td></tr></table>

Miss Jones.
Miss Clarke.

IN THE COURSE OF THE PIECE... A STORM AND SHIPWRECK.

To which will be added, the much admired Melo Drama, in 2 acts, called

ELLA ROSENBERG.

<table><tr><td>Rosenbergh,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Williams.</td></tr><tr><td>Elector,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. McCulley.</td></tr><tr><td>Col. Mountfort,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Pelby.</td></tr><tr><td>Storm,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Charnock.</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Flutterman,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Bray.</td></tr><tr><td>Commander,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Holland.</td></tr><tr><td>Conrad,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Adamson.</td></tr><tr><td>Stephen,</td><td>-</td><td>Mr. Baker.</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Ella Rosenberg,</td><td>Mrs. Powell.</td></tr><tr><td>Christine,</td><td>Miss Jones.</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Flutterman,</td><td>Mrs. Barnes.</td></tr></table>

In Act I... A GLEE and CHORUS, ... by Messrs. Bray, Jones, Holland, &c.

WASHINGTON
THEATRE.

SECOND NIGHT OF THE SPY.

On Tuesday Evening, July 15,

Will be presented (By Particular Desire) second time here, the NATIONAL PLAY, in 3 Acts, called

THE SPY

And represented with the most unbounded applause at New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, upwards of 80 Nights.

Col. Singleton, MR. WEMYSS. Major Dunwoodie, MR. DARLEY. Capt. Lawton, MR. BURKE. Lieut. Mason, MR. JOHNSTON.

Henry Wharton, MR. T. JEFFERSON. Mr. Wharton, MR. HATHWELL. Dr. Sitgraves, MR. FRANCIS.

Harvey Birch, (*The Spy*.) MR. H. WALLACK. Rawson, MR. WHEATLEY. Smith, MR. SCRIVENER.

Sanders, MR. J. JEFFERSON. Hollister, MR. MURRAY. Caesar, MR. J. JEFFERSON, Jr.

Centinels, Cow Boys, &c.

Frances, MRS. ANDERSON. Sarah, MISS HATHWELL. Kitty Haynes, MRS. JEFFERSON. Betty Flanagan, MRS. FRANCIS.

After which, the Farce of the

RENDEZVOUS,
OR, HIDE AND SEEK.

Quake

Capt. Bolding

Charles

Simon

Mr. BURKE.

Mr. T. JEFFERSON.

Mr. JOHNSTON.

Mr. J. JEFFERSON.

Smart

Lucretia

Rose

Sophia

Mr. DARLEY.

Mrs. H. WALLACK.

Mrs. JEFFERSON.

Mrs. ANDERSON.

The Public are respectfully informed that MR. BOOTH is engaged for a few Nights; due notice will be given of his first appearance.

The Doors will be open at half past six, and curtain will raise at half past seven o'clock.
Tickets to be had at the Office in Front of the Theatre; at Messrs. Davis and Force's Bookstore, and at the Drugstores of

Messrs. William Gunton and John Duckworth, Pennsylvania Avenue.
CHECKS NOT TRANSFERABLE.

A variety of novelty in Rehearsal.

E. de Krafft. Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House, Washington City.