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ACADEMY OF MUSIC--BUFFALO BILL

The theater was crowded again last evening. There was not a vacant seat in the house, and the Buffalo Bill Combination can safely say that the best business of the season has been accorded to it; and the drama of "The Red Right Hand" has proved a success, and at the same time given the best of satisfaction to all who have seen the play. Hon. W. F. Cody, or "Buffalo Bill," is tho principal character that invests the play. This title, or nom de plume of Buffalo Bill, that has been so conspicuously displayed by the public in many glaring ways would naturally convey the idea that Mr. Cody was a person foreign to all ideas of civilization and social life, whose contentment only could be among red savages, or hunting down buffaloes or wild game that inhabit the prairies of the far West. Such is the common impression of everyone who has never had the pleasure of an interview with histrionic scout. An introduction to this gentleman, and the salutation in a mild, pleasant voice, the cordial shake of the hand, completely dispel all thoughts of a frontiersman or Indian fighter, and one finds himself in as pleasant and agreeable society as could be desired. Calling, we find him surrounded by at least a doses friends, patiently answering the catechism on as many different subjects. Be appears fully conversant on all topics of interest and debatable matters of the day, and on polities be carefully observed a neutral position, avoiding any conversation that would draw out his opinion on the Presidential question, although having himself served a term as member of the Legislature from Nebraska (for which he wears the "Hon." to his name). The value of Cody's services to the Government in the Territories of the far West, with its untold wealth, is great and has been officially recognized by the heads of the department at Washington, and credibly compensated by valuable testimonials which he carries with him. His last great achievement was the killing of the hostile savage Yellow Hand. one of the principal allies of Sitting Bull, and who, in connection with this better warrior, had probably devastated more property and put to death more United States soldiers than all of the combined Indians on the frontier. As Chief of Scouts, he is liable at any moment to be called upon, and would promptly report for duty should an invasion be made by the redskins or they become troublesome again. The time-tried associates of Mr. Cody, who have become more endeared by the hardships and trials of the tedious campaign, prevailed upon Mr. Cody to take up a home in the [word] and forthwith a neat little cottage was procured in one of the finest neighborhoods of the beautiful city of Rochester, and when on furlough from the scenes of active duty, or not engaged in acting, Bill can be found in his rose-thatched domicile, surrounded by a mother, wife, and two little daughters.