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AMUSEMENTS.

"The Scouts of the Plains" - Mayo's "Davy Cracket."

A very fair audience assembled at the Opera House last night to witness the performance of the "Scouts of the Plains," by the Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack combination. The play was an agreeable surprise to many who had supposed it possessed no merit save an abundance of gunpowder, shooting and sensation. Of the latter it has plenty, but not of a nature that would offend. The "Scouts of the Plains" is a drama that treats of the strange and romantic lives of the inhabitants of the Far West, and is not devoid of merit. The various characters are assumed by Buffalo Bill, Texas Jack, and other celebrities, who always turn up when wanted. There is nothing in the play that would offend - nothing that would cause a blush of shame.

The drama was preceded by a capital farce, entitled "Thrice Married," in which M'lle. Morlachi finds abundant opportunity to display her abilities as a danseuse and vocalist.

In both she excels to great degree, and aids materially in rendering the performance pleasant and enjoyable.

The "Scouts of the Plains" will be repeated to-night, and for this afternoon's matinee a capital bill is announced.