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The Scouts of the Plains
Arrived in the city, this forenoon, and quartered at the Eagle Hotel. They have a large company with them, and will give a pleasing entertainment this evening, at Eagle Hall. We understand ticjets have been selling rapidly for this evening, and the indications are of a full house. It is worth the price of admission to see Moriacchi's wonderful dancing, to say nothing of the drama, full of border incidents.
P.S. We are happy to announce that in addition to the drama of The Scouts, M'lle Moriacchi will appear to-night in the comedietta of "Thrice Married," in which she will speak English, French, Spanish and Italian; sing a cavatina from Erasni, and appear in three beautiful dances. The company will also appear to-morrow evening at Eagle Hall. See advertisement in another column.
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The drama of "The Scouts of the Plains," is a sensational one, designed to bring out thrilling events and daring scenes peculiar to border life, and is well presented by the company. There are many amusing as well as thrillung scenes in it, and the government's peace policy with Indians is forcibly satirized. It is a drama which brings out the talent of more than one actor, and hence possesses additional interest. A half dozen or more characters are very prominent in it, and were well personated. Buffalo Bill has a splendid physique, and is a good actor. The company lavored under disadvantage on account of the small stage, which necessitated the crowding of the scenery, and circumscribed the field of operations of "villainous red skins," and worst of all, didn't offer full scope for Moriacchi, in her marvellously graceful dances. It is seldom that a theatrical performance here gives so much satisfaction as did the Scouts last evening.
This evening, both plays will be repeated, commencing at 8 o'clock, with [?] by Gilmore's Band. Secure seats early.
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New Advertisements.
See Advertisements on Fourth Page.
Eagle Hall!
ONE NIGHT ONLY
TUESDAY, FEB. 10th.
ON THE TRAIL:
ASTOUNDING ATTRACTIONS!
The Originals. Living Heroes.
Link Between Civilization and Savagery
BUFFALO BILL,
HON W. F. CODY.
TEXAS JACK,
J. B. [ORNHUNDRO?].
WILD BILL,
J. B. HICKOK,
Will appear on the above named evening in their NEW EMOTIONAL PLAY ENTITLED
THE SCOUTS,
Supported by a full and powerful DRAMATIC COMPANY, and the Peerless Danscuse and Pantomimic Actress,
M'LLE MORLACCHI,
Including the popular Actor, Frank Mordaunt.
Reserved seats for sale at E. C. Eastman & Co's., commenicng Friday morning Feb. 6.
Prices as usual.
HARRY MINER, Business Manager
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ONE NIGHT ONLY,
THURSDAY EVENING, FEB, 12.
Astounding Attractions:
The Original! Living Heroes!
Link between Civilization and Savagery
BUFFALO BILL, Hon. W. F. Cody.
TEXAS JACK, J. B. Omohundro.
WILD BILL, J. B. Hickok.
The Peerless Danscuse and Pantomimic Actress,
M'LLE MORLACCHI
Powerful Dramatic Company
in their new emotional play entitled
THE SCOUTS!
Sale of reserved seats commence Monday morning, Feb. 9th, at Quimby's bookstore. Prices as usual.
HARRY MINER, Business Manager
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"Scouts of the Praraie". In every city and town where the "Scouts of the Praraie" have appeared they have universally been greeted by crowded houses, and Haverbill was no exception, for in spite of the inclement wether of last evening, City Hall was literally packed to its utmost capacity, by those who were desirous of witnessing not only the play itself, but those renowned celebrities, "Buffalo Bill," "Texas Jack" and "Wild Bill," of whom nearly every school boy in the country has read.
"The Scouts" is a drama of the most exciting, thrilling and sensational nature. The spectator witnesses in the scene before him the perils and dangers of a pioneer life in all its various phases. "Buffalo Bill" is the real hero of the play. It is he, who, hearing the sad story of Uncle Henry Carter, of his being robbed of his children by that first-class renegade, Jim Daws, swears that he will "take his life's blood, or die in the attempt." Then follows all those ever varying features, without which the play would not be complete, and finally ending with a deadly encounter between the two men, resulting in the death of Daws. Throught, "Texas Jack" and "Wild Bill" are conspicuous, dealing heavy blows to the savages here and there, oftentimes captured, and brought to the stake, the death song is sung, the firs kindled, and then the time rescue. The audience sees frequent exhibits of that true heroism and valor which ever marks the life of the hardy pioneer in the western wilds.
"But "yea verily," Ebenezer Langlank, Government Peace Commissioner, with his broad brim hat, should not be passed without a favorable notice. In this character are demonstrated the wonderful(?) effects of the much-heard-of efforts to civilize the savage Indian. "Nicholas" too does his share in the mirth provoking part, while "Kiowa" the friendly Indian Chief, "Pale Dove," and in fact the entire troupe are each equal to the occasion. It is suffice to say that whenever the "Scouts" shall again appear in Haverhill they will be welcomed by a crowded house.
From The Haverhill Daily Bulletin
Saturday, February 14, 1874
(From Haverhill Daily Bulletin, Feb. 16, 1874, p.3, col.2)
The above three scouts were recalled by General Custer to western headquarters on account of the Sioux Indian uprising.