History of the Philadelphia Stage, Between the Years 1749 and 1855. By Charles Durang. Volume 1. 1749 to 1818. Arranged and illustrated by Thompson Westcott, 1868

[Circus. Performance This Evening, and Every Evening during the Week.

The Performances will commence with the Laughable Scene of the Miller's Frolic; Or, My Grandfather and Grandmother.

Slack Rope Vaulting, By Mr. Williams, Clown.

Grand Entree, With a Magnificent Display of Beautiful Horses.

Mr. Tatnall Will go through his wonderful feats of Horsemanship, and conclude with Jumping through Four Balloons.

The two wonderful Ponies, The smallest Horses in America, will perform a great variety of astonishing feats of sagacity, and conclude with a Boxing Match between the Pony and Clown

Still Vaulting By the Troop of Flying Phenomena, Viz, messrs. yeaman, Carnes, Rogers, Roper, &c. Clowns, Messrs Williams & Belmont.

Comic Song of O! Cruel! Female Ballad Singer, Mr. Burslem. Fiddler, Mr. Yeaman. The performance will conclude with the grand serious Pantomime, founded on facts, called La Perouse; Or, the Desolate Island. With appropriate Scenery. La Perouse, Mr. Parker. Kankoo, an Indian Chief, betrothed to Umba, Mr. Laidley. Conzie, a French Valet, Mr. Lawson. Potowiska, Mr. Lee. Kinitska, Mr. Sesford. Teretooksky, Mr. Johnson. Kiskeroo, Mr. Roper Chipaway, Mr. Robertson. Captain. Mr. Burslem. Monkeys, Yeaman & Belmont. Madam Perouse, Mrs. Monier. Perouse's Child, Master Rogers. Umba, an Indain Princess, Mrs. Parker.

Doors to open at Six, and performance to commence at Seven o'clock. Tickets to be had at the Circus from 9 until 2 o'clock, and during the Evening. Boxes 50 cents; Children under 10 years of age, coming with families to the boxes, 25 cents; Pit 25 cents. The end of the Pit is partitioned off for People of Colour. Pass Checks not transferable. No Smoking allowed in the Theatre.

A Stud and a Grey Horse For Sale, Apply At The Box Office.]

[Winter Tivoli Theatre.

Prune Street, Between 5th and 6th Sts.

Mr. Stanislas' Benefit.

On Saturday Evening, March 3d. Will be presented (1st time at this theatre) the Historical Melo Drama called the Forest of Bondy Or The Dog of Montargis. Capt. Aubri Mr. Monie[r] Macaire Porter Laudry Morrison Seneschal Simpon Gen. Gontram Bard Blaize Mr. Mestayer Florio Mrs. Riddle Lucille Mrs. Monier Dame Gertrude Mrs. Mestayer The Dog of Montargis, by the celebrated Dog Vulcan. In the la[s]t scene of the first Act, The cruel Murder of Aubri. After the Drama, the following Entertainments: The admired Echo Song, by Mrs. Allen. Recitation, Daniel vs. Dishclout, by Mr. Simpson. Comic Song, Paddy M'Shane's Seven Ages, By Mr. M'Cleary. The whole to conclude with a Variety of Mechanical Deceptions, By Mr. Stanislas, Who will for this Night Only, give his celebrated NEC Plus Ultra, The most interesting and impenetrable Secret in the arcana of Philosophical Illusions. The Exhibitor will borrow from any person present, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Watches, Hats, &c. which articles, at command, will disappear from before the eyes of the Spectators, and will be found in any part of the city, not exceeding one mile, in Chimnies, Public Edifices, Apartments, &c. &c.

Or, in a word, in any place that may be reqired by the mpany. To do away every impression of a confederacy, those deputed by the audience for the purpose of bringing the articles from the places so ordered, shall be chosen by a majority of votes present, and a Carriage will be in waiting for the purpose of conveying them. To enlarge on this truly surprising and astonishing illusion, would be unnecessary, as the idea presented is so incredible, it requires all the dignity of man to believe even after having seen - that there was a possibility of performing it, without the aid of supernatural influence.

Enchanted Lady. Mr. Stanislas will, by his Magic powers, convey any Lady in the company into a Box placed on one of his Tables, previously examined by the audience and found to contain nothing. - It changes to a Pedestal, And the Lady Emerges from the Centre. This Deception alone, to the credulous, would make fancy paint in the liveliest colours, the assistance of a supernatural agent.

On Tuesday next, the Grand Drama called, the Lady of the Lake, for the Benefit Mr. Mestayer.

Price of Admission - Box, 50 Cents - Pit, 25 Cents - Gallery, 25 Cents.

Doors open at 6, and the curtain will rise at 7 o'clock, precisely.]

Index. Vol. 1.

Abercrombie Sophia 1st apperance 103

Charlotte Abercrombie 1st apparance - 103

Abbington Mrs dancer 11

"A dans & Liberti," at Oeller Hotel 61

Adcock 3.

Allport 81.

Allen Andrew Jackson 1st appearance 87

Alli 1st 11

Alsop Mrs 90

Anderson Wm 104 sketch 106 Mrs 106

Amphitheatre Arch H - 48

Andre Major 11 - 22. 19

Arnold Mrs - 77 - 63

Apollo St Theatre - 90

Astolfi. Columbian Garden 112

Atkyns Miss 18.

Amateur performance 1750 1

Ball to Washington and Adams - 61 -

Bates Mr and Miss 35, sketch 42 Equestrian at Centre square 47

Barret Mr and Mrs 69, 72 Geo - 82 85

Beccely 9

Bel 9

Beaumont South St Theatre. 99. 103 " Mis 1st app. 87 - 35

Bellina Mons - 35

Betterton 1st appearance 115

Bibby - " " 108

Blissett 35. sketch 42

Boath JB Anecdote 113

Boulay 34

British Offices actus at South St Theatre - 19

Bray John - Ms and Mr. 76 - 90

Brett Mis. 31 " Miss - 74

Braodhurst Miss 63, 43, 35

Brooston Miss Jane - 99

Burke Mos 1st app. 104 Mis 104 sketch 106

Byrne - Dancer - 51 Mrs 51

Bernard John 62, 78, 59

Boston Co 1809 - 85

Carr Benjamin 44

Cornfield 102 at South Street Theatre 104 sketch 105, 94, 97

Chalmers 35 sketch 40 at Ricketts circus 60 So St Theat[re] 60

Chambers Mr and Mrs 65 - 34

Cheer Miss Lady Rosehill 13

Chestnut St Theatre [?] 34 [descomption?] 34 opened 34 Compy at Southwark 109

Clark Wm. 1st app: 104 sketch 106 Miss " " 106

Clarkson 3 Mrs 3.

Cleveland Mr and Mrs 35 sketch 42

Cooper Thos A 51 sketch 53 Law nut 64 - 65 - 68

Congress ajunct Theatres 18

Commonwealth Co Southwerk 104

Cain Alex debut 62 sketch 62 death 63 Quarrel 74 - 83]

[Circus Summer 13th & Market 66

Cove Spencer H. 1st app 78 sketch 78 conceited card 92

Coyle (Painter) 91

Cooke Geo F 92 - 93 death 101 87. 88 Ceremonies at Theatre 101

Claude - 100

Columbian Garden - 69

Criticisms in "Chestnut" actors 80

Cross 1st app. 76 sketch 76

Cunningham Mis 77

Darley Ino 35 Scent 68 Mrs 35 68

De - Marque Mad 35

Dickson - 102

"Disappontment" 14

Doctor Sig Joseph 48

Douglas David 9 Mrs Death - 18, 22

Dir. Juan - Ricketts Mons - 67. 69

Downie 90

Dowthwaitt Miss 14

Doyle 1st app. 109

Duff John 1st app 91 sketch 110 Marmion 107 Mrs - 107

Duffy 1st appearance 90

Durang John 21, 26 at South St Theatre 65 Ricketts 65 Miss C - 24 Ms - 27 Chas 1st app. 72 " Mrs 90 Ford sketch - 113

Dwyer Ino 86 sketch 101 99

Entwistle Mr 108 sketch 109 Mrs 90 109

Faulkr - Equestrian Centre square 47

Fernell James - 35 sketch 36 59. Saltworks 75 at Chestnut 77 death 108

Finn H. J. 1st appearance 117

Fisher A. C. 100 sketch 106

Fleetwood 1

Forrest Col Thos 14

Foster 85

Fox Gilbert "Hail columbia. 59

Francis Wm. 35. sketch. 38 Federal [?] 71 Mrs 35. sketch 38

Fullerton - [hissed?] - Suicide 76

Gardie Madam 35. sketch 45

Garrick - 1

Gee Mrs 27

Goldson Mis 103

Godfrey Thos "Prince of Parthic" 14

Goodman 17

Green Wm 35 sketch 42 Mrs 42

Hallam Wm 2 Lewis 3, 4 sketch 22, 33 quarrel with Henry 49 Mrs 3,4 Miss 9 Adam 10

Harman 11 Mrs 11 sketch 18

Harper sketch 23

Harwood Ino E. 35 sketch 37 at Chestnut 77 death 86

Hardinge 1st app. 59 sketch 75

Hathwell Geo H 104]

Henry John 15, wants to open Southwark Theatre 21, 22 sketch 23, 33 quarrel 49

Herbert 3

Helson 1st appearance 103

Hodg Rivson [Giro?] 30, sketch 31 Compnay 1797 58 Salary 72 Mrs death 74

Hogg 1st app: 72 Mrs " 72

Holman 1st app: 103 sketch 106 Miss 106

Hopkins 1st app: 63

Hortin 1st app: 100

Hughes 18

Hulett 8

Hyde Miss 22

Incleadon 1st app 115, 116

Jefferson Joseph 1st app 73 as Job Thunbury 75 Mrs 76 Miss E 106

Jewett Jon R 1st app 111

Jones Mr 70 Mrs 70

Jordan Miss 90

Kenna Mr N Liberty Theatre 28 Mrs 28

King 30, 31, death 50 Mrs 311 31

Knox at Olympic 100

Lailson, Circus built 66 Comedy 66 open 1798, 66 [pasture?] 66 [Done tales?] 67

Lege 48

L'Estrange Mr. 51 Mis 51 Miss 57 death 109

Love Mrs 11

McFarland vocalist 108

Malone 3 7

Martin John 27

Marshall sketch 40 Mrs sketch 40 - 62

Manfredi - sketch 71

McCleary 1st app: 91

McKenzie 1st app 75 at Olyn pic with Dwyer - 101

Marriott 45 Mrs 45

Mann Mrs 85 1st app 90

Mattocks mrs 3

Mechtler Mrs 56

Mentges 17

Melmoth Mis 45 at Chestnut 77

Merry Mis 51 sketch 51 52, 68 widow 64 marris [marries] [Weghell?] 72 widow 72 marries Warren 79 Death 83

Montayer Louis sketch 100

Mulbourne C. Painter sketch 35

Mills Ino 57, 78, 79, 80 sketch 81 death 81 Miss 78 1st app 80

Moody 6

Morris 11 sketch 23 death 85 Mrs sketch 24, 63

Moretta 35 sketch 411 death 59

Munto 45

Natters Liberty Theatre 29

Nelson 45

Oldmoxon du Ino 35 sketch 37 Mis 35 " 37

"Oxcyorace seige " 68

Olympic theatre new 10 18 12, 90 [Pepint Brerchard?] at 1809 98