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We persevere to save. : A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section

The Original Hutchinson Family! : Old folks and young folks will give one grand concert at Concert Hall for the benefit of Committee on Labor, Income and Revenue of the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission. On Thursday ev'g. May 12, 1864. J

The Union magic lantern exhibition. : At [blank] Scene in the Great Rebellion The first act of treason. The insult to our flag. Fort Sumpter [sic]. Rebel encampment. Rebel fleet off Fort Pickens. The rip raps. Munson's Hill. Union pickets. ... Also a larg

Grand complimentary benefit to Jos. Lindsay and Corp. R.L. Sanford : Joseph Lindsay was formerly a member of Baxter's Fire Zouaves, 72d Regiment, P.V., and was severely wounded at the Battle of Savage Station. Corp. R.L. Sanford was formerly a member of t

Come one! Come all! to the Washington Hall : corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., to the grand complimentary concert! to be given to Chas. Eckstein and John M'Clure on Thursday evening, March 26, 1863 The following named ladies and gentlemen have kind

Brant's Hall, Harrisburg for one week only, : commencing Tuesday evening, March 31, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of 6 tickets, one dollar Children under 10 years of age, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lectu

Wit, humor & sentiment Fun for the million! Grand musical soiree! : Immediately after the performance of the Great Show is concluded, there will be a grand Ethiopian performance in this canvas by a full band of serenaders, who will appear in a great varie

Grand metropolitan quadruple combination : consisting of Geo. F. Bailey & Co's extensive circus! with its star troupe of performers, splendid horses and gorgeous paraphernalia; Herr Driesbach's large and comprehensive menagerie! comprising a splendid coll

Grand metropolitan quadruple combination : consisting of Geo. F. Bailey & Co's extensive circus! with its star troupe of performers, splendid horses and gorgeous paraphernalia; Herr Driesbach's large and comprehensive menagerie! comprising a splendid coll

Moral, amusing and instructive! Farnum School, Beverly for two nights only, : Thursday and Friday, May 12th and 13th, 1864. 2 exhibitions combined The original and magnificent collection of dioptric paintings ... Incomprehensible transmigrations or, The c

Odd Fellows' Hall! The last night Thursday, Jan. 22, '63. : The magnificent and original dioramic spectacle of the diorama of the burning of Moscow! ... To be preceded by an unsurpassed collection of dioptric paintings! ... The dioptrics will close with s

The Stereopticon of the American Civil War : truthfully portraying the exciting events of the times Illustrating, in life like colors, the fearful scenes of blood and carnage! the heroic courage of our devoted soldiers: and the bravery and heroism of our

This eve'ng at 8 o'clock the wonderful stereopticon! : Exhibited for fifteen successive weeks, at the Assembly Buildings. This is a novel and intellectual entertainment, which has received the unqualified approval of distinguished scientific men, traveler

A Grand concert! of vocal and insturmental music, : to be held at the Assembly Buildings for the benefit of the widow of the late Prof. John A. Janke on which occasion a number of ladies and gentlemen will appear, all having in the kindest manner voluntee

A Grand curiosity exhibition! : to be seen at all hours, on the left as you pass out, consisting of the great living What is it? or, man monkey, from Barnum's Museum, New York; the monster emperor boa constrictor! 30 feet in length, 30 inches in circumfer

Stereoscopian! A new and wonderful apparatus. : The greatest art wonder of the times Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! and magnificent dissolving views! will be exhibited at [blank] [blank] on [blank] Those who wish to enjoy magnificent representations of r

Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64. : Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing t

Grand concert! : At [blank] on the evening of [blank] the [blank] 1864. Programme. ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open half-past 6 o'clock. Concert half-past 7.

The Western world! A series of panoramic paintings of rare artistic merit. : The proprietors, well aware of the fact that the country is flooded with miserable daubs called by courtesy "panoramas," feel some reluctance in bringing the real merits of the W

Grand concert in aid of the Germantown Field-Hospital Association, and the School Lane Sewing Circle, : at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. Carl Wolfsohn, accompanist. M.F. Aledo, leader of instrumental septette. ...

Grand concert to be given by G.B. Agin and L. Myers, at Washington Hall: : N.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on Thursday evening, May 7th, 1863, on which occasion, the following array of talent will appear: F.A. Oliver, E. Davis, Wm. Myers, Wm

Notice. The management regrets exceedingly to announce that the sudden indisposition of Signor Brignoli : (as will be seen from the annexed certificate from Doctor W.F. Atlee) will prevent his appearance this evening. They are happy to state, however, tha

The Great panorama of the Indian massacre of Minnesota! : will positively be on exhibition at [blank] Hall on [blank] 1864 In 1862 the great Sioux tribes of Minnesota and Dacotah were actors in one of the most savage and cruel massacres that history has e

The Great original cosmographicon or Grand voyage 'round the world! : (From St. James' Hall, London,) an entirely novel and peculiar combination of apparatus, of unrivalled power and perfection, presenting the view, with a vividness bordering on reality,

Grand vocal & instrumental matinee, at Sansom Street Hall, : on Saturday, Feb. 28th, 1863, for the benefit of Mrs. Amelia Mezzara who has been a nurse in the U.S. Army hospitals, and in the field, since the First Battle at Bull Run. ... Programme. ... To

Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford positively one week only. : Commencing Monday evening, March 2d, and every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Packages of 10, one dollar. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter before 8. Grand exhibition

Horticultural Hall, West Chester for five days only. : Commencing Tuesday evening, March 10th, and every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Packages of 10, one dollar. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibitio

Funck's Hall, Lebanon positively for three days only. : Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, March 26th, 27th, and 28th. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Sa

Fulton Hall, Lancaster for five days, : commencing Tuesday evening, April 14, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Satu

Rheems' Hall, Carlisle for five days, : commencing Tuesday evening, April 28, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Satu

Foyer of the Academy. : Wednesday evening, April 13, 1864. Vocal & instrumental concert in aid of the Sanitary Commission. Committee--Miss Houston, Miss De Solms, F.H. Williams. Programme. ... Cards of admission--one dollar. The Steinway grand piano has b

Franklin Hall, Chambersburg for five days, : commencing Tuesday evening, May 5, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Sa

St. Paul's Church, Schuylkill Haven for three days only, : commencing Monday evening, May 18. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence at 8. Grand exhibition on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools

Odd Fellows' Hall, Allentown : commencing Monday, May 25th, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence at 8. Grand exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons

Lieut. Gen. U.S. Grant : Gen. Grant, the hero of the day, the defender of our country, who has fought and won more battles than any other now living general. Life-size view of the old hero! Great pains have been taken, at a great cost, to procure a life-s

Eleventh St. Opera House : Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. The family resort. Carncross and Dixeys Minstrels ... Tuesday evening, March 15th, 1864 ... / R.F. Simpson, treasurer. J.L. Carncross, manager.

Abel & Leyland's stereopticon : A new series of these grand and intellectual entertainments, which surpass anything hitherto presented to the public, will be given, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 4th, and continue for two weeks only. The stereopticon is

Abel & Leyland's stereopticon : in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, represent

Do not forget to go and hear J.E. Murdoch's great patriotic address! : For the benefit of the sick & wounded soldiers and their families, Thursday eve'ng, Aug. 13 at the Academy of Music!

Academy of Music. The festival of peace! : Monday and Wednesday eve'gs, August 14th and 16th, 1865. The most brilliant display ever attempted in the U.S. Twelve magnificent living tableaux Union! Disunion! War! The departure from home! The camp! The night

Theatre! Manager Henderson has the honor to announce to the citizens of Pittsburg : that he has effected an engagement, for a limited number of nights! with the young tragedian Edwin Adams who has just returned from one of the most successful western tour

Opening night : The management take pleasure in introducing, for the first time in New Orleans, the celebrated Aeolian Minstrels! (from their Chestnut Opera House, Philadelphia,) who will have the honor of appearing every eve'ng & Saturday noon in their c

Matinee musicale by Mrs. Nevins assisted by Miss Susan Galton and others, : at the Amateur Drawing Room, 17th Street, above Chestnut, Thursday, May 20th at 12 o'clock, doors open at half past eleven. Tickets one dollar. To be had at the Drawing Room.

Horticultural Hall, Broad and Walnut Street. Amateur Minstrels, Monday evening, March 28th, 1864. : Programme. ... Doors open at 7 P.M. Performance to commence at 7 1/2. Admittance, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 25 cents extra.

American Academy of Music. Saturday afternoon, May 7, 1864, grand musical festival! In aid of the Great Sanitary Fair! : This Saturday afternoon, May 7th, at 2 o'clock, grand gala matinee when will be presented, for the third time, the new English opera!

Select readings by Mr. Jas. E. Murdoch : who has been engaged at the request of many of our citizens. Saturday evening, March 8th. Programme. ... Admission, 50 and 25 cents Seats may be secured, without extra charge, on Friday and Saturday, at the Academy

American Academy of Music Director, C. Anschutz Business agent, Adolph Birgfeld Positively last appearance of the German Opera Troupe. : Saturday eve'g, Jan. 31, '63, grand gala opera night for the sole benefit of the Citizens' Volunteer Hospital: corner

A grand promenade concert will be given by Emanuel Lodge, No. 30, A.Y.M., : on Friday evening, May 1st, 1863 at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch. For the benefit of the lodge. / Music under the direction of Prof. H. Craig Committee of arrangements:

Another grand combination. Unprecedented novelty : Third week of the great Shaksperean comedy and pageant with its magnificent pictures and gorgeous last scene, which is acknowledged by both the press and the public to exceed in perfectness and beauty any

Tuesday evening, February 24th, 1863 will be presented a fine bill : embracing a favorite comedy anb [sic] thrilling drama The performances commencing with Sheridan's School for scandal ... Charles R. Dodworth and his celebrated orchestra, will execute, i

Second night of the engagement of the young American artist, John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in his popular character of Raphael, the sculptor! Mrs. John Drew as Marco Tuesday evening, March 3d, 1863, will be presented the beautiful romantic play

The immense success achieved by Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : in his great impersonation of the Duke of Gloster in the tragedy of Richard III and the rapturous applause bestowed upon his original and energetic performance of the character, the management has g

Mr. John Wilkes Booth! in his great character of Pescara! : Mrs. John Drew as Florinda Thursday evening, March 5th, 1863, will be presented, for the first time in three years, the thrilling tragic play, entitled The apostate ... The orchestra, led by Mr.

First benefit of the young American artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in 2 Shaksperean characters Shylock and Petruchio. Mrs. John Drew as Portia and Catharine This Friday eve'g, March 6th, 1863, will be presented, first time in three y

6th night of the engagement of the young and greatly talented artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : who will appear in his popular character of Charles de Moor, in Schiller's great tragedy of The robbers or, The forest of Bohemia, which will be presented, for

Second and last. week of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : He will appear this Monday evening, March 9, 1863, in Shakspere's Hamlet! ... To-morrow, Tuesday, Bulwer's great comedy of Money. Which will be presented in its entire and original form,

Last night but four of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear as "Evelyn!" in Bulwer's celebrated comedy of Money, which will be presented in its original form restoring the very important club house scenes! Mrs. John Drew as Clara

Last night but three of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : Many requests having been made at the box office for a repetition of the beautiful romantic play of The marble heart! It will be presented this Wednesday evening, March 11th, '63 with all

Last night but two of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in a great bill! comprising tragedy and drama! This Thursday evening, March 12th, 1863 will be presented Schiller's tragedy of The robbers: or, The forest of Bohemia! ...

Farewell benefit and last appearance but one of the young American artist, John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear (1st time here) as "Macbeth!" Mrs. John Drew as Lady Macbeth This Friday evening, March 13th, 1863, will be presented Shakspere's Macbeth .