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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

"Twenty Days; or, Buffalo Bill's Pledge," was the new border drama in which Mr. W. F. Cody made his reapperance in Chicago at this theater last night. It can not be said that the play, which is written by Mr. Charles Foster, author of "Saved at Seven," is an improvement upon the sensational stuff which Mr. Cody has offered the public before. It appeals mostly to the "gods" in the gallery, who last night were largely represented, and who enthusiastically received the hero of the play, a scout, with leave of absence for twenty days. An olio of instrumental and vocal music is interpolated in the first act, done in a rather inferior way by Mr. Jule Keen and Miss Sallie Adams. The former, however, gave a very amusing portrayal of a victimized Dutchman. It is the avowed intention of the manager here-after to present only legitimate plays. So far, however, the entertainments given have contained more or less of the variety element. Those desiring to see war-dances given by what are supposed to be genuine Indians will enjoy a visit to the Academy this week.