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ingth*siTband3al*ent3th,eenaiiiIBS-3ol-ng,riv-ielda aeo-and 'isit re-en-at ioai ingi any and and I as *n--cm-~pot.fac-)iedjrthhallstailhallmya., of tive em-lut-xhi-riug ain. bort veniem sav-t at .tely der-iSult cap-►use,thehow.’dalBar-use-newDr. ttl’B. t thethe pted is a stcd♦apa,andtons.uely1 he bearalto first jrnet i lastnotday-atelyandys of part 5ent-ieyeribersd up i, andboyswniie at me greatafiernoon.THE DI5A31A OF THE WAR.The Drummer Boy of Sliiloh to be Produced in Newark.The people of Newark and vicinitywill be glad to hear that the wonderfully thrilling entertainment “TheDrummer Boy of Shiloh” is to be produced soon in Newark under the auspices ol the Newark Guards. The entertainment is to take place at the Music Ilall, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, May 23, 24, 25 and 26. We won't attempt any description, we would fail to do it justice, there is so much, 6uuh a variety of scenery, character and experience. The mo3t ludicrous and comical, followed’by the most sublime and pathetic! Camp life, home life, pris-ou life, skirmishiug, marching, battle scenes, the dead and wounded after the battle; the rebel yell, the Union shout! “Old Glory!” and the strrs and bars; but we needn’t attempt any outline, but say to all, go and see it You will be moved to laughter,toteausanBtO'tnmigtir.-you a better man ; and cause yon to more than ever to appreciate the Liberty that was preserved at such a terribly cost 1To give some Idea o£ the dratnma, the following *ynopss.ot incident* is given, aa well as the cast.SYN’OPSIS or INCmKVTS-Acr 1.Scene 1.—Horne of farmer Howard. The Union man and bis disloyal guests. News from Charleston. Rumbling of the coming tempest* Secession sentiment nipped in the bud. “No treason shall have sanction in my household ” The quarrel at the table. “Leave this bouse! The threat of vengence.Scene 2.—1Tfce rising of the North.Scene S.—Awkward squad Drill. The Recruiting Scene. The Drummer Boy. “Please let mf W The mother’s sacrifice for her country. The first regiment. Presentation of banner. Tableau—“Secession.ACT 2.Scene 1.—Night In camp near Shiloh. The soldier's dream of home. Morning. The awakeniDgof the camp. Army life. Arrival of the Commander-in-chief. Council of war. The fate of a spy! Mart Howard's dangerous errand. ,Scene 2.—Confederate camp. Disloyal guests in new characters. Troubles of Uncle Joe. The faithful negroes1 search for Mart.Scene a.—Camp of Confederate General. Mavt in danger. Uncle Joe’s anxiety. Detection! “You are Mart Howard. The doom of a spy. “Mart Howard, remember my oath.” Execution delayed. The test of patriotism.Scene 4.—Rebel outpost. The disloyal guest as a bearer of dispatches. Uncle Joe lo the rescue. Capture of the dispatches. Escape of Mart. Opening of the Battle of Shiloh.Te.-rific bat-Scene 5.—The field of Shiloh, tie scene.ACT S.The field of Shiloh at night. Sufferinss of the wounded. “Water!' Water!” Mart and the Drummer Boy wounded. .Strange meeting Our disloyal guest repents his treason. Mart and the 'Drummer Boy in the toils. Tableau,ACT 4.Scene 1.—Home of farmer Howard. The agony of suspence. Arriva* of Uncle Joe and Harry Howard. Sad news for loving hearts.Scene 2 — Andersonviile. The struggle for bread. The threat fulfilled. Death of Drummer Boy “Tramo, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching. Rescue! Retribution.Act 5Scene i —Home of Farmer Howard-The empty chair. Joyous news: “The Rebelhave surrendered.”Scene 2.—Return of the regiment. Tableau.THE CAST.Farmer Howard ..........Mr. Chas. B. GlffinMart Howard...............S-J. MuscroftHarry Howard....................Wm. WilsonJ Howard ............Master Ned DavidsonFarmer Elliott..................... A-A-$LuelTom Elliott........... ..........Paui CollinsMajor Rutledge ... .Capt C. A. MontgomeryFrank Rutledge ........Edward KiblerFattie Smith. ....... Griff RosebraughWill Smith .......................Henry MillerUncle Joe.....................Allen WalkerMrs. Farmer Howard ......................Mrs. Mart Howard ...........................Jennie Howard ...........Mttj. F SeymourMrs. Farmer Elliott...........Miss Daise KingMrs. Rutledge.................. - -.............Goddess of Liberty........Miss M. CoburnSister* of Charity^-............................FEDERAL OFFICERS.Major General.............Col J. C. WchrleChief of Staff.............. ...Wm. WellsAdjutant General......Major Chas. MillerCommodore .......................Major ChaseChief of Stafl...................Dell T NicholsNew Prisoner...................Bob DavidsonBrigadier General........... .. Chas. .SewardChief Of Staff ................Wm. DunningAsvt Adjutant General Capt- Chas- WingAiddcCamp ...................Frank HetrickCol. Robinson........Liut. Richard F CollinsCapt. of Company A.. . .SergL C. E. Merr ekCapt- of Company C ....... H. X. LambCaptof Company D. Lieut- C.Vr .MontgomeryREBEL OFFICERS.Liut. Gen’l Johnson...............Thco. KempChief of Staff.....................John Collin.,Adj’LUen'l ..... -••• •:Aid de Camp....................Renj. YV ilsonMaj. Gen’i Chen turn ............Wm. BakerChief of Staff Lieut Thos. G. FlemingA S3* t Adit Gen’i............. James ThomasAid de Camp ..........................Capt. of Company G ..................Capt of Company H........Joseph JacksonCitizens, Soldiers, Gun boat Crew, Marines, c.r Ac-The boys are making strong efforts to have the Regimental Band fcrnish the music for the occasion.lug. it has 1 ark. The da and at an earstreets of the with the grea poured into t By nine o’elo ing the Sqt Court Housi with tliousan to witness tl At nine o’cloi its appearuc It was one oi ge^ up, and i respects, to t)casioiis of thi gazed in opei gorgeous cha dens of rare the strange i the richly c riders; while and the roll tiug with the ficult and is ' into the part geant, suffice of the grand' Newark, and pleasantly nof Col. Thomagent, the Aj abled to glea mation conce of the procc greatly indetthe great mo to-morrow’sCOTKtKK11The folioi transferred since our IasiThomas Shaft ran ty deed, beiiship. $t,000.Pelcr Graff ai warranty deed, of Newark, S20J Henry Procie claim deed fori ship, $2.Andrew C. L Humphrey; w: In the town of.Stephen Kilt* warranty deed, the village of uT. O'JJono ViFranklin; wan in the city Of N Henry Proeic deed for 100 acr David Slmrer deed, being o ac Wm. R- Hayi 5 acres in the U Edward S- ill warranty deed. Flory’s yrst adi ♦500.Philip Condit ty deed, being E Jer^y township Henry M. B Martha A. Con claim deed for luge of Jersey, Janies Harris ranty deed, be Washington to David L. Du deed, being rep $1 and other cc E. Siniiett an ranty deed, b€ township, 81 a: Wm. 5. Guit pelear; warran feet front c of Graf lot. 9230 Elizabeth M warranty deed of KirkersvilhJMAThe folio were issued since our lasWm. Parnell Rollins Lons J. L- Hesse a: Charles H. H Chas. H. Bol George W. E:AN OHDIN Baltimore ny to lay across Cl along Fro Newark.Sec- 1. Be itthe city of Xetcogranted to tii* Company to I: railroad side-Church street, with the main laid, anil to co street and exit bL and along Ithe cast side ol slagcr A Me Ad south end to tl tmceof not ir from said cast of side-track i sido of the alle south side of $ Said Ciunpai us not to obsti Front street, a and man tain f the intersect
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