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"Buffalo Bill at Bay."
This was the title of the extremely sensational drama represented by "Buffalo Bill" and his company at Smyth's hall last Saturday evening. The prediction of nearly every one that the house would be completely full, was amply justified. The hall was packed with people, standing room was even in demand, and the vast audience remained without an impluse to leave until the close of the play at eleven o'clock. It was an audience composed chiefly of the popular scout's old friends, with perhaps a half-hundred new comers who were unfamiliar with Mr. Cody's performances, and who came to be initiated into the mysteries of border life as revealed on the stage. A farce, " Turn Him Out," preceded the drama, but as "Buffalo Bill" did not appear in the cast it awakened little enthusiasm. When, however, the curtain went up on the first act of the evening's event, and the hero entered, attired in complete hunting-dress, with rifle swung carelessly across his arm, and a pair of handsomely mounted revolvers in his holster, the cheers and shouts that issued from the throats of three-fourths of the auditors present were almost deafening, and later in the piece when some thrilling situation was revealed, such as "Buffalo Bill" standing at bay with a revolver in each hand, facing a pack of Indians and a renegade chief, the audience fairly yelled with delight. Every point made by the scout was heartily applauded, and he received the honors, as usual, very modestly. The introduction of an uncommonly well-trained donkey was one of the leading features of the drama, while Mr. Cody's exhibition of rifle shooting was among the best ever seen here. The support of the scout was, in excellence, considerably behind his usual strong company, and the drama, also was less exciting than some of his others.

Buffalo Bill at Martin Hall.
Last night at Martin Hall, in the presence of a crowded gallery and a fair house down stairs, Buffalo Bill, the trapper, scout, Indian fighter, guide, mail driver, justice of the peace, member of Legislature, actor, long-haired po--no, not that, but nearly everything else--appeared and pleased. The new play has not that alarming thirst for gore which its predecessors had. In fact, it is a neatly gotten up and interesting story, in which Buffalo Bill, like a modern Lochinavar, gets away with the prettiest girl in the country and treats her like a gentleman, we'll be bound. The Indians--of the up and up kind--gave zest to the performance, using their tomahawks and indulging in war dances of the most alarming nature. The play is not without the comedy element, and created considerable during the evening. Buffalo Bill at Bay will be repeated this evening and will also be given at a matinee performance, commencing at two o'clock.

During Buffalo Bill's stay in this city several gentlemen enjoyed a very pleasant chat with this noted scout, and learned from him the particulars of many an interesting circumstance on the plains.

Buffalo Bill in Albany.
Hon. W. F. Cody, famous the world over as Buffalo Bill--hunter, trapper, trader, legislator, Indian fighter and actor, will appear in Albany, at Martin Opera House, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee, in his new play-- "Buffalo Bill at Bay." Although he brings a number of real Indians including the boy chief of the Pawnees, there is not a shot fired during the play save in the exhibition rifle shooting scene by Buffalo Bill, in which he executes some of the most marvelous of all the candle snuffing and other fancy shots ever seen.--Hence sensitive ladies may attend without endangering their nerves by hearing the banging of musketry and seeing cart loads of dead Indians shoveled off the stage. The company is large, and with its brass band will make a street parade--the Indians mounted on horses. Col. Ogden, one of the most able and strict managers in the profession and a newspaper man, continues manager of the Buffalo Bill combination. The comedy element in the play is particularly strong. Popular prices of admission. Reserved seats may be secured at Cluett & Son's music store.

BUFFALO BILL.
The dramatic attraction for the next two nights is Buffalo Bill and his troupe at Music hall. The new play to be brought out to-night opens with a scene of Buffalo Bill's home in the Rocky mountains and the first act closes with a conflagration scene. In the second Buffalo Bill is pursued by Indians and brought to bay. Crow and his donkey Jerry are introduced in the third act, and make considerable sport. There are besides numerous thrilling tableaux and exciting incidents, and during the progress of the play Buffalo Bill will give an exhibition of his markmanship. There was a large crowd on the street to-day noon, to see the street parade of the Indians and Buffalo Bill on horse back headed by a brass band.

Martin Hall.
Buffalo Bill and his company had a crowded house last night, as was to have been expected. For once Martin hall was too small to admit the numbers who desired to gain an extrance. The play is founded upon the experiences of Buffalo Bill as a hunter and trapper. The remarkable rifle-shooting of Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was the chief feature of the entertainment. Buffalo Bill has improved in his acting most decidedly, and last evening proved himself an actor of no mean powers. The performance was applauded throughout the most enthusiastically. It was repeated at matinee this afternoon, and the last performance will be to-night, when a crowded hosue wil certainly greet Buffalo Bill and his companions.

Buffalo Bill at Bay.
The eighth annual tour of Buffalo Bill and his monster combination brings him to our city in Smyth's opera house tonight. He has a new drama, new company, a military brass band and orchestra and a number of genuine Indians. The melo-drama was written expressly for this company by Col. Ingraham, and is entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay; or the Pearl of the Prairie." During the play Mr. Cody will give an exhibition of his marvelous rifle shooting, and the genuine Indians will appear in their customary scenes of wild life on the plains. Tickets are selling with rapidity at Temple & Farrington's, and there cannot be the slightest doubt but that the hall will be packed, as is the case elsewhere. The company played to 20,000 people in one week at Boston.

"Buffalo Bill."
This prime favorite with a large class of amusement-going people in this city is billed for the closing week day, Saturday, at which time he will give his highly sensational drama, "Buffalo Bill at Bay." Mr. Cody has played this piece all over the country with marked success, and both he and his company are thoroughly at home in their respective roles. A band of Indians is included in the party, and forms no small portion of the attractions offered. Of course "Buffalo Bill" will have a packed house in Manchester. He always has had, and probably always will have for many years to come. He is a man that advertises liberally, and never deceives the public, giving the people just what he purports to, and he deserves to have another big reception in this city. He will get it too.

MARTIN OPERA HOUSE--BUFFALO BILL--CROWDED HOUSE.--Buffalo Bill and his excellent dramatic troupe drew out an immense audience at Martin Opera House last evening. Hall packed--gallery packed. Receipts, $800. One of the largest houses of the season. The bill consisted of a new drama, "Buffalo Bill at Bay," and the farce of "Turn Him Out." In the first piece is intoduced a band of genuine Indians, who are accompanied by the United States Government scouts and interpreters Eddie Burgess; or, Pe-risk-y-la-abar, the Boy Chief of the Pawnees,-- the youngest chief of which any record is given among the entire Indian nations and C. A. Burgress, scout and interpreter.
The drama is full of interest and excitement, and is well played in all its parts. W. F. Cody does three characters: Buffalo Bill, Denver Dick, and Capt. Hart Moline.
The fine bill of last evening will be repeated to-night, and to another $800 house. In this city Buffalo Bill can draw larger houses than Edwin Booth.

Entertainments.
--Buffalo Bill gave an entertainment at Rand's opera house last evening that filled the house from top to bottom. Bill gave the best program he has yet presented in Troy. It was a great success.