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AMUSEMENTS.

"SCOUTS OF THE PLAINS" AT THE OPERA HOUSE

Last night, at the Opera House, there was presented by Buffalo Bill and his company, the new drama, "Scouts of the Plains." This was written expressly for him by Hiram Robins, Esq., who illustrated in it incidents of actual occcurances in this great scout's life.

Mr. Cody has much improved as an actor since we saw him last, and it is a rare [sensation?] to witness him, as it were, fighting over his battles again, with the red men of the plains. The interest in this was truly shown by the manner in which the audience applauded his daring feats. Mr. Cody has but recently returned from the Black Hills, where he acted as guide for General Custer's army, also heading the expedition of Col. Miles up into the "Big Horn Country." Few men are more serviceable to their country than Buffalo BIll in the capacity he has chosen for his life in the Far West.

The piece is well supported by a fine company of metropolitan artists. The most notable of the Characters was Antelope Ned, which was well and truthfully portrayed by Mr. Jno. M. Burke, formerly of our city. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. Burke for his careful rendition of the part he played. He will repeat the character again, to-night. The other parts were all well taken. To-night will be the last and only opportunity to witness this performance, one of the most striking that has visited Wilmington for years.