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The three gentlemen of whom we spoke in our columns yesterday, appeared last night in the play of "Buffalo Bill," to an overwhelming house, densely crowded from pit to đome Mlle. Morlacchi began the performance by impersonating four characters in the comedy of "Thrice Married," assisted by Messrs Fred. G. Maeder, Walter Fletcher, and Alfred Johnson. The lady delighted all by her artistic acting and singing, and proved herself one of the best of protean actresses. Her dancing was, of course, of the highest order of art. She ranks at the head of the ballet in America, and her grace, beauty and talent are unequalled. Mr. Maeder and all in the cast acquitted themselves well. It was very enjoyable. But all the vast throng were on the qui rire to see the famous Scouts of the Plains, and as the curtain rose upon the drama the hum of excitement was immense. Upon the entrance of Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) rounds of applause greeted him, showing how favorably he was remembered by our citizens. The dash, grace, and rollicking bravery of the king of the border men were ably personified - the more life-like and natural from the remarkable fact, almost unprecedented in the annals of the drama, of the hero of a play being personated by the hero himself. Mr. Cody shows marked improvement and an ease for which he deserves every credit “Texas Jack” (Mr. Omohundro) was greatly applauded. His quick, agile movements, earnestness of manner and rapid gesture could not but win favor. As the scout and lover, who dared all danger for the lady of his love, and like the Knights of old, won her who "loved him for the danger he had passed,” he showed an aptitude and ability which all were not slow to acknowledge. The newest feature was the redoubtable “Wild Bill.”

Mr J B. Hickok was six weeks ago upon the plains and probably had scarcely ever visited a theatre and knew nothing of its workings. That he should get through a part, full of busy action, shows a wonderful adaptability. He is a fine noble looking man, and those familiar with his brilliant record regarded him with eyes of wonder and amazement. Taken altogether the three scouts acquitted themselves splendidly, and in subserving a purpose and showing us in mimic life the wild career of the frontiersman, they deserve the thanks

The three gentlemen of whom we spoke in our columns yesterday, appeared last night at the play of "Buffalo Bill," to an overwhelming house, densely crowded from pit to đome Mlle. Morlaccb began the performance by impersonating four characters in the comedy "Thrice Married," assisted by Messrs Fred. G. Maeder, Walter Fletcher, and Alfred Johnsor. The lady delighted all by her artistic acting and singing, and proved herself one of the best of protean actresses. Her dancing was, of course, of the highest order cat. She ranks at the head of the ballet in America, and her grace, beauty talent are unequalled. Mr. Maeder and all in the cast acquitted themselves well. It was very enjoyable. But all the vast throng were on the qui rire to see the famous Scouts of the Plaine, and as the curtain rose upon the drama the bum of excitement was immense. Upon the entrance of Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) rounds of applause greeted him, showing how favorably he was remembered by our citizens. The dash, grace, and rollicking bravery of the king of the border men were ably personified- the more life-like and natural from the remarkable fact, almost unprecedented in the annals of the drama, of the hero of a play being personated by the hero himself. Mr. Cody shows marked improvement and an ease for which he deserves every credit “Texas Jack” (Mr. Omohundro) was greatly applauded. His quick, agıle movements, earnestness of manner and rapid gestures could not but win favor. As the Scout and lover, who dared all danger for the lady of his love, and like the Knights of oid, won her who "loved him for the danger he had passed,” he showed an aptitude and ability which all were not slow to acknowledge. The newest feature was the redoubtable “Wild Bill.”
Mr J B. Hickok waB six weeks ago upon the plaies and probably had scarcely ever visited a theatre and knew nothing of its workings. That he should get through a part, full of busy action, shows a wonderful adaptability. He is a tine noble looking man, and those familiar with his brilliant record regarded him with eyes of wonder and amazement. Taken altogether the three scouts acquitted them. selves splendidly, and in subserving a purpose and showing us in mimie life the wild career of the frontiersman, they deserve the thanks