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BUFFALO BILL is to commence his starring tour of 1877-8 at the Bowery Theatre. Josh Ogden, his agent, informs us that three new dramas, written expressly for Buffalo Bill, are to be produced during the engagement, and that two of his horses, which he uses while scouting, will be seen for the first time on the stage in this city. Two Indian chiefs of note- Sitting Bull's son and Man-afraid of-his-horses- are also to appear.
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SHOT HIMSELF. -"Captain Jack" Crawford of the Buffalo Bill Combination, while playing in "The Red Right Hand" in Virginia City, Nev., June 29, shot himself in the groin while drawing his revolver, the wad inflicting a painful wound, which bled so profusely that it was necessary to lower the curtain. After being taken to his room, it was found that the wound was not dangerous.
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At FORD'S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE, Baltimore, Md., the attraction the past week was Buffalo Bill, who, with his two Sioux chiefs, Indian horses and the Mexican Buro Jack Cass, attracted and excellent attendance, appearing in his new drama entitled "May Cody." Virginia Bray was captivating as May Cody. The comical element was thrown upon the shoulders of Thomas Grahame, who was funny as Darby McCue. Chas. Waverly as John D. Lee and R. L. Downing as George Stoughton were excellent. Too much praise cannot be given to Charles Herbert for his life-like make-up and quiet acting of the part of Brigham Young. The rest of the east was fair. The drama was preceded each evening by "The Loan of a Lover," in which Laura Joyce made her first appearance, and met with a pleasant reception, Virginia Bray and Julian Mitchell assisting her materially as Ernestine and Peter Spyke, respectively.
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BETWEEN SCENES. -Buffalo Bill spent last evening at the Depot Hotel, and since his troupe could give no entertainment in Reno, he was kind enough to give a private show himself. His agent complained of Bill's conduct, and accused him quite wrongfully. He also being one of the sharpers attempted to swindle the celebrated out of $200. Words passed, and Bill playing the agent was an Indian, went for his scalp. Parties interfered and prevented an interesting performance.