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"ON THE TRAIL." Ne Plus Ultra of Novelties. THE ORIGINAL! LIVING HEROES! The Scouts of the Plains, "BUFFALO BILL," "TEXAS JACK," "WILD BILL," RESPECTIVELY HON. W. F. CODY, J.B. OMOHUNDRO, J.B. HICKOK, with FRED. G. MAEDER, RENA MAEDER, DRAMATIC COMPANY and TRIBE OF INDIANS FROM THE PLAINS, in MAEDER'S Great Western Dramatic Picture, BUFFALO BILL, KING OF THE BORDER MEN, now running at THE BOWERY THEATRE, N.Y. (the fourth revival), to OVERWHELMING BUSINESS.
W.F. CODY ............... as ......... THE HERE SCOUT The Combination begin the season MONDAY EVENING. SEPT. 8, PLAYING THROUGH EVERY STATE IN THE UNION. The Drama has been entirely RECONSTRUCTED AND ALTERED, presenting new features, realisitc and original. WILD BILL, WILD BILL, WILD BILL, WILD BILL WILL ARRIVE SHORTLY IN NEW YORK. His remarkable deeds are world famous, and the excitement attending his coming is very great. All communications must be addressed to FRED. G. MAEDER, [Brevoort P1.?] Hotel, Tenth nt. and Broadway, N.Y. JOHN RICKABY, Advance Agent.
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HON. W. F. CODY, better known as "Buffalo Bill," commenced an argument at the Bowery Theatre on Aug. 25, when F. G. Maeder's drama, founded upon incidents in the life of Mr. Cody, and entitled "Buffalo Bill," was produced, and performed during the entire week. As Mr. Cody acted his own character, criticism is out of the question; yet it may be said that, as he becomes more familiar with stage business, his performances are more enjoyable. Rena Maeder, who made her first appearance in this city, acted Kitty Muldoon in a vivacious manner. She has a petite, well-rounded figure, a pretty face, a pleasant voice, and acts with much dash and spirit. As we have frequently reviewed the drama, nothing further need be said than that the remainder of the company gave satisfaction. The attendance was very large during the week, and the audiences most enthusiastic. The farce of "Box and Cox," acted under the title of "The Hatter and Printer," preceded the drama. Mr. Cody's engagement will extend through the present week, and "Buffalo Bill" will continue on the programme. A sensational drama entitled "Marked for Life" is in active preparation.
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THE BRAVE AND THE FAIR
Marriage of Mademoiselle Quipeppotts Moriacchi and "Texas Jack" - The Ceremony Performed Yesterday at St. Mary's Chruch, in this City.
Last winter fortune decreed that the charming and famous danseuse, M'lle Moriacchi and John B. Omohundro, known throughout the country as "Texas Jack," should meet in the city of Chicago. It proved to be a case of love at first sight. The fair actress immediately took a liking to the gallant scout of the prairies, the renowned Indian fighter and Buffalo hunter. The affection ripened until it took the form of a declaration of love on the part of Mr. Omohundro, which resulted yesterday in a ceremony which made the twain one. Our citizens who have been delighted for the past fortnight with the graceful acting of M'lle Moriacchi that was need no description of her personal appearance. For the benefit of outsiders, however, we may state that she is a native of Italy, and was born at Milan about twenty-five years ago. Like most of her countrywomen she is a brunette, whose personal beauty is brightened by a grace of a manner that is unsurpassed. She is a highly educated lady and such as have been fortunate enough to gain her personal acquaintance are loud in their praises of her accomplishments and character. The man of her choice is a magnificent speciment of physical manhood. He is about six feet in height, and of the finest proportions. A native of Virginia, born in 1847, the blood of Powhattan flows in his veins, and the aquline nose, jet black hair, erect form and piercing eye of that famed aboriginal warrior are reproduced in the gallant "Texas Jack." He arrived in this city on Saturday from New York, and took rooms at the Osborn house. It was rumored during the day that he came on business of importance --- indeed, nothing less than his marriage with M'lle Moriacchi. A reporter of the Democrat and Chronicle called on the gentleman to learn the facts. Mr. Omohundro with great courtesy and frankness state that M'lle Moriacchi and himself were to be united in the holy bonds, but when he was unable to state, although he believed the event would take place very soon. The fact was that the lady, who is a rigid Catholic, insisted that the ceremony should take place under the forms of that church, and the gallant groom acquiesced willingly. He had been brought up in that faith himself, but during his life on the plains, remote from all.
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the forms of that church, and the gallant groom acquisced willingly. He had been brought up in that faith himself, but during his life on the plains, remot from all churches and religious ministration, he was, perforce compelled to forego some of the duties incumbent on all members of the church. This fact occasioned some delay, but suffice it, without going into further and impertinent details, that all obstacles were removed and yesterday morning the marriage took place at St. Mary's church. With a proper contempt for the vulgar display which is too often made on such occasions, the interested parties desried that the ceremony be performed with as much privacy as possible. Their wishes every complied with. Immediately after 8 o'clock mass, at which the [affianced?] pair attended, and after the congregation had depared, Rev. Father Steward appeared behind the altar rail, and in a short time the vows were [plighted?] and words were spoken which united two hearts that beat as one. Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy appeared, as groomsman and bridesmid, and with a few personal friends of the contracting parties were the only witnesses. After leaving the church the newly wedded pair were driven to the Osborn house, where they recevied the congratulations of their friends, and remained until yesterday afternoon, when they left for the west, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends for a long life of conjugal happiness.
M'lle Moriacchi has an engagement to play at BUffalo this week, which we understand will conclude her performances on the stage for the present at least. She has been highly successful in her profession and we are informed that she owns a farm near New York, worth at not less than $30,000. Her husband, in company with Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill and other [delineators?] of life on the plains are announced to appear at Williamsport, Ps., on the 8th [inst.?], and it may be that Mrs. Omohundro will lend the aid of her talent to the success of this troupe.
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THE theatrical profession is becoming a fatal one in these later days. Some four weeks ago one of Buffalo Bill's company was stabbed in the abdomen in an indian fight on the stage at Cincinnati, and died soon afterwards. Four weeks ago John T. Meintyre was so badly wounded in the thigh by the discharge of a cannon on the stage of the old Bowery Theater, New York, that he died from the effects of it, and was buried last week. Last week the boy gymnast, Leo, was prematurely thrown from a trap at the Grand Central Theater, Philadelphia, and seriously injured. The boy's part consists in being shot up into the air to a suspended trapeze by the pneumatic process, and at the same time a lot of powder is exploded, giving the effect of his being shot from a mortar. The men stood reading with a piece of canvas, used as a safegaurd, and the boy stood in the mortar, when, by some unforseen accident, the signal was given too soon, and the boy was tossed several feet in the air, falling on the wooden mortar and breaking one of his legs above his knee.