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Address of the Legislative Assembly of New Mexico: manifesto of the Council and House of Representatives to the inhabitants of the Territory of New Mexico
New Mexico Legislative Assembly
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Broadsides; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; History; New Mexico; Slaver; Slavery; Texas
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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
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African American Freemasons; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Concerts; Entertainment Events; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Societies, Etc
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American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, &c: from the beginning up to the present time, illustrated by a series of finely colored pictures on glass, for the magic lantern, dissolving views, or similar exhibitions, 3 inches in diameter, and set in wood complete
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Broadsides; Catalogs; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; History; Lantern Slides; Photography; Trade Catalogs; United States
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An abolition traitor: There are traitors in the North as well as in the South, and there are abolitionists in the South as well as in the North. Some of the southern abolitionists have strange views in regard to slavery and its abolition. Among the rest, the distinguished son of Georgia, Hon. Robert Toombs, holds a prominent place. ... In speaking of the Negro, he said
Democratic workingman
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Anti Slavery Literature; Broadsides; Economic Aspects; Labor; Slaver; Slavery; Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810 1885; United States; Working Class
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An appeal to Friends and others on behalf of the destitute Freedmen of the South. Dear Friends
Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freedmen
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Broadsides; Charities; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Civilian Relief; Freedmen; Friends' Association Of Philadelphia And Its Vicinity, For The Relief Of Colored Freedmen; History; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; United States
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A proclamation by the President of the United States: I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy thereof, do hereby proclaim and declare ... Done in the city of Washington this twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two
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Broadsides; Emancipation; Slaver; Slaves; United States
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Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions!: Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night
Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Crimean War, 1853 1856; Discrimination; Discrimination In Public Accommodations; Entertainment Events; Exhibitions; History; Lantern Slides; Panoramas; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Russia; United States
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Bijou Music Hall No. 607 Arch St, next door to the theatre: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels ... Malicious trespasses! ... Run for life ... African Roscius! ... Sky-light adventures! ... Grand inpalement feat ... Mons. O. Phi Clide, the great Hercules! ... To conclude with The Mullygrubs! ... Grand matinee every Saturday, at half-past 2 o'clock for ladies and children. Admission.--Parquet, 10c. Orchestra, 15c. Private boxes, $2. Single seats 50c
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Malicious Trespass; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Strong Men; White, Charles, 1821 1891
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Boozer's Hall, Lambertville for one night only, Tuesday evening, May 5th, 1863: The far-famed Sanford Opera Troupe: oldest company in the world! Samuel S. Sanford, manager. Mr. Sanford will have the honor of presenting the best troupe of artists that has ever been concentrated into one body, embracing: operatic talent, tragic merit comic ability, delineations of men, manners & customs and the special acts, as given with unbounded applause at his opera houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Sanford appearing each evening! with his star troupe ... Them Irishmen, ... The exempts, ... Sanford's black edition of Romeo and Juliet ... Strange scenes from the tragedy of The stranger. ... Our relations! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable burlesque of Old Josh and his family ... Admission, 25 cents. Children 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter of 8. Front seats invariably reserved for ladies. Tom W. Brown, ag't
Sanford's Opera Troupe
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Kotzebue, August Von, 1761 1819; Lambertville; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Playbills; Romeo And Juliet; Shakespeare, William, 1654 1616; Stranger
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Brandt's Hall!: Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. Performance at eight
Dramatic Combination
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Boucicault, Dion, 1820 1890; Broadsides; Drama; Entertainment Events; Harrisburg; Louisiana; Octoroon; Pennsylvania; Playbills; Racially Mixed People; Slaver; Slavery; Theater
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Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Canterbury Music Hall North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Open every night: Robert Gardiner, proprietor ... Excelsior company. The following array of talent will appear every evening in their respective roles: First appearance of Miss Annie Birch, the beautiful and fascinating danseuse, ... Miss Annie Rush, the charming cantatrice, ... Miss Mary Warren, the ever pleasing vocalist. ... Free balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, led by the great Joe Nosher. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable and side-splitting afterpiece, called The U.S. Mail! or, The carrier in trouble. ... Patrons and strangers visiting the Canterbury, will find it the quietest and best conducted music hall in the city
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Success upon success New faces! New acts!! Ear-stunning shouts of applause! Every one pleased!!! Second week of the greatest living comic singer of the age and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes Re-appearance of the old favorite, Bob Harrison. First Appearance of the charming vocalist and danseuse, Miss Mary Warren ... Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Scenes at McClees. ... Malicious trespassing ... Sports on the neck ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Managers' troubles! Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Look out for old Dick Berthelon's benefit next Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 1864, when a great bill will be offered
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Malicious Trespass; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; White, Charles, 1821 1891; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Triumphant still!! Continued success of the great comic singer and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes The charming danseuse and vocalist, Miss Mary Warren ... and a host of volunteers, on the occasion of Old Dick Berthelon's benefit. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Mischievous boy, Billy! ... Countryman's visit. ... Elopement in high life ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Canterbury ball room ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Remember Billy Holmes' benefit, Dec. 6th. The greatest bill ever offered. Don't fail to come
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Lessee and proprietor, John H. Chilcott Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble The management is bound to X-C-D all managers in his selection of talent. "Excelsior" is out motto Immense attractions. Read and judge for yourselves Engagement of the greatest living comic singer of the age, and Philadelphia's favorite, Billy Holmes together with all the old stars. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Hitchcock's office. ... Andy's troubles, ... Banjo taught here! ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Paddy the piper Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8 Admission, 10, 15, and 25 cents Private boxes, $3 Chilcott's benefit next Friday evening The greatest bill of the season. Remember Friday, November 24th, 1864
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Paddy The Piper; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Pilgrim, James, D. 1879; Playbills
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: New management! New faces. Glorious success Immense attraction! Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Drawing a molar! ... Pompey's blunders! ... Deaf as a post. ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Mr Finigan and his friends. Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8 Admission, 10, 15, and 25 cents Private boxes, $3 Look out for Chilcott's benefit, on Friday next, November 25th, 1864
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Deaf As A Post; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poole, John, 1786? 1872
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Sole lessee, John H. Chilcott Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Novelty succeeds novelty New faces! New acts! Entire change of programme! Benefit of Billy Holmes! This evening. Engagement of the charming vocalist, for a limited period, Louisa Wells. Engagement of the great Ethiopian comedian and bone soloist, J. Clark Wells Mast. Bobby, ... Mary Warren, ... Tom Brookfield ... Programme for this evening ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Devil in a pawn shop ... Magic influence! ... Two gladiators! ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled The Irish pedlar! ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8. Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. The great extemporaneous and comic singer, Fred Shaw, will appear on Wednesday evening, December 7th, 1864
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Canterbury Minstrels; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Canterbury Music Hall N.W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Gardiner & Enochs, proprietors Benefit of Uncle John Weaver Mr. Weaver begs leave to inform his friends (if he has any) that his benefit, through the kindness of Messrs. Gardiner & Enochs, will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, 1863 on which occasion he will appear in the laughable musical vaudeville of La Chalet: or The soldier's return. ... A host of volunteers will not appear on this occasion, as Uncle John thinks that the Canterbury Company is a "host" in themselves, combining, as it does, the pride of the profession ... Come one! Come all Tickets to be had everywhere from my friends and the rest of mankind Principal depot for the sale of tickets, Earle's State House Saloon North-west corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets. Special agent, Bill Fisher For further particulars, see performance
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination of talent. Great applause! Full houses! No humbug! No puffery! The people's favorite resort! The best company in the city! The two great and popular female vocalists, Miss Annie Rush and Miss Victoria Howard. ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Orchestra and brass band. Fritz Hartman, leader. ... The laughable afterpiece The 4 lovers!
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Four Lovers; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Ravel, Jerome, 1814? 1890; Women; Women Singers
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. 5th & Chestnut: Lessee and proprietor John H. Chilcott ... Programme. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Challenge jig, ... Surprise party, ... Schemmerhorn's boy! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation festival, entitled U.S.A. Look out for Thursday evening, when J.H. Jefferson, from Maguire's Opera House, will make his first appearance in this city in a roaring farce. Remember, Monday, Oct. 24th, when the world-renowned Scotch nightingale, will make her 1st appearance, Miss Kate A. Bell. Prices of admission. Private boxes, $2. Single seats, 50e [sic]. Parquet, 20c. First tier, 10c. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at quarter-past 8 The bar is stocked with the choicest liquors and cigars. Polite waiters in attendance
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Acrobats; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Opening night, Friday, Feb'y 6th, 1863. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Acrobats; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels in their chaste and varied entertainment: plantation scenes, original jokes and bon mots laughable burlesques! Fancy dances and beautiful music! Pronounced by the press and public to be the best band of minstrels in the world! Tickets, 25 cents To be had at the principal hotels, music stores, &c. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performanoe [sic] to commence at 8
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Carncross, J. L. (John L.), B. 1834?; Dixey, E. F. (E. Freeman), 1833 1904; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Portraits
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Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels! Eleventh Street Opera House: Benefit of Robt. Fraser on Monday eve'g, May 4. Entire new bill
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Metamorphic Pictures; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Citizens, halt!: The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance to be abolished. The flag of the free must not be prostituted to protect the interests of slavery. ... Every whole-souled man, every one capable of bearing arms, who has an American heart, come forward and sign the muster roll. Maj. T.G. Miller, formerly of 3d Reg't Reserves, is now recruiting a company for nine months' service at Mrs. P. Miller's White Horse Tavern, Frankford Road & Columbia Avenue All who will prove themselves men, patriots, defenders of rights that Americans hold dear, come forward and serve for nine months. If they are required for a longer time, they can then enlist again. U.S. pay, food and clothing, and city bounty, secured to the volunteer. Citizens in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, are invited to call and confer with the major
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Bounties, Military; Broadsides; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; History; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Pa.); Recruiting Posters; Recruiting, Enlistment, Etc; United States; United States Army
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City Hall, Bordentown For one night only, positively This Saturday evening, Feb. 27, 1864: Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign, ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Morris' Minstrels
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African Americans; Bordentown; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Discrimination; Discrimination In Public Accommodations; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Morris, Charles A; New Jersey; Playbills; Portraits
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City Hall, Burlington For two nights only, positively Thursday and Friday evenings, Feb. 25 and 26: Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above nights. This company give an entire change of performance every night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Morris' Minstrels
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African Americans; Broadsides; Burlington; Caricatures And Cartoons; Discrimination; Discrimination In Public Accommodations; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Morris, Charles A; New Jersey; Playbills; Portraits
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City Hall, Burlington Second & positively last night this Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1864: Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Morris' Minstrels
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African Americans; Broadsides; Burlington; Caricatures And Cartoons; Emmett, Daniel Decatur, 1815 1904; Entertainment Events; Jack On The Green; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Playbills; Stupid Servant; White, Charles, 1821 1891
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City Hall Positively 1 night only Monday evening, April 18: Harris & Smith's Minstrel Troupe and Brass Band! 18 star performers, the most perfect minstrel organization now traveling, consisting of the following powerful array of talent, never before concentrated in a similar entertainment ... Comic quartet! ... What is that? ... Les Miserables! ... Codfish musketeer! ... Essence of Ole Virginny ... The whole to conclude with Dan Emmet's latest walk-a-round, How are you greenbacks! by the entire company. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7. Performance to commence at 8. Balcony serenade every evening, previous to the opening of the doors, by the brass band attached to the troupe, led by Prof. Hosfeldt
Harris & Smith's Minstrel Troupe
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Brass Bands; Broadsides; Burlington; Emmett, Daniel Decatur, 1815 1904; Entertainment Events; How Are You Greenbacks; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Playbills
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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 kindly volunteered their valuable services on this occasion: Messrs. Long, Wambold & Derious of the circus, by the kind permission of Mr. Frank Whittaker. Ben Yeager, the champion jig dancer, Chas. Hamilton, balladist, John McFarland, comic singer, Jos. McDonough, comic singer, Mast. H. Hilfrem, banjoist, Miss Monroe, excelsior jig dancer, M'le Carrie Walters, prima donna from New York, and also the world-renowned Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe! consisting of the following named artists: N.B. Wright, leader, C.W. Hilfrem, 1st violinist, R.F. Simpson, 2d violinist, W.G. Hilfrem, banjoist, P.G. Selby, basso, J. Fisk, popular flutist, Billy Rose, Brudder Bones, Billy Burr, tamborinist, C.H. Hamilton
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Eckstein, Chas; Entertainment Events; M'clure, John; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth. Positively for two weeks only commencing Monday evening, Feb'y 8th, 1864: An entire change of programme every other evening. The best band in the world, and undisputed champions of minstrelsy ... The far-famed, world-renowned, original, and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks concert troupe! From their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Six balladists, six comedians, six musicians, and three celebrated and unrivaled dancers: the only complete company at present organized. We court criticism and defy competition. ... The two musicians, ... Morris' burlesque old folks' concert, ... The whole to conclude with an entire new extravaganza, performed only by this company, entitled Life on the Mississippi! by the entire company. Admission twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 7 3/4. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance. ... Free balcony serenade every night, in front of the hall, by Morris' Brass Band!
Morris' Minstrels
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Discrimination; Discrimination In Public Accommodations; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Morris, Charles A; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Portraits
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Concert Hall! Chestnut Street. Friday and Saturday evenings January 15th and 16th, 1864, and matinee Saturday afternoon: The juvenile wonder of the age, Sawnee! The contraband known as the human organ! Who escaped with Gen. Banks from Virginia, will have the honor of giving his first entertainments as above, in Philadelphia, on which occasion he expects to he [sic] assisted by several other contrabands. Prof. Halsey at the conlusion [sic] of the contraband entertainment, will administer his laughing gas: to such of the audience as wish to partake of it, or witness its pleasing effects upon others
Sawnee
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African American Entertainers; African Americans; Broadsides; Entertainment Evens; Freedmen; Nitrous Oxide; Pennsylvania; Phialdelphia; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Concert Hall immense success: Every evening, at eight o'clock, and matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 2.30. Doors open one hour previous. Tom! The blind Negro boy--of musical inspiration! Sightless and untutored from birth--his very soul overflowing with musical genius. This youth is a remarkable phenomenon in one direction only, and that is his wonderful aptness for the piano forte! ... Tickets, 50 cents Reserved seats, 75 cents. Tickets for sale at the hall and at Trumpler's Music Store, 926 Chestnut St
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African American Musicians; African Americans; Blind Musicians; Blind Tom, 1849 1908; Broadsides; Concerts; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Pianists; Playbills; United States
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Concert Hall Newark. Positively two nights only: Saturday & Monday eve'ngs, May 14th & 16th, '64. First appearance of the world-renowned Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe! in conjuction with the great New York Ethiopian and variety combination! ... Miss Eva Brent ... M'lle Marie Bertha ... Mr. Geo. W. Smith ... The embodiment of comic humor, the great pantomimists, Sig. Grimaldi Wheitoff and Mr. J.R. White ... Those irrepressible Ethiopian sons of Momus, Mr. Johnny Wild, the eccentric Mr. Ed. Wray, the unrivaled [b]anjoist, and Mr. Harry Kelly, the celebrated clogist and comedian. ... The musical organization under the direction of Mr. John Ritter, the popular conducteur de orchestre. Herr Stradder, the eminent pianist, and an efficient orchestra The entertainments will embrace artistic singing, beautiful ballets, graceful pas seuls, comic pantomimes and Ethiopian eccentricities. Tickets to all parts of the house, 25 cents Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Curtin rise at 8 precisely
Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Newark; Pantomime; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night: The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Democratic catechism of Negro equality: July 4th, 1863
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African Americans; Broadsides; Campaign Literature, 1863; Civil Rights; Democratic Party (U.S.); Republican
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Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert, under a canvas: at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelties and new attractions! Fun, music, frolic and mirth, to drive care away and cheer the drooping heart. Determination to please and amuse. Every member a prominent star in is own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of great nonpareil minstrel company. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrels' programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings, &c., &c. The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand jubilee! Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Concert commences at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. P.S.--The management respectfully announce to their patrons that the services of this troupe can be engaged on reasonable terms for parties, serenades, &c., by applying in person or note to
Duer & Fox's Minstrels
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Playbills; Tent Shows
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Eleventh St. Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut: Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world Benefit of E.F. Dixey this Tuesday evening, March 29th, 1864
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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Eleventh St. Opera House: Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. The family resort. Carncross and Dixeys Minstrels ... Tuesday evening, March 15th, 1864
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Eleventh St. Opera House: (late Sanford's,): Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. Triumphant success of Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels. The star troupe of the world. Frank Moran, the great original comedian. J.L. Carncross, the unrivalled balladist. E.F. Dixey, the celebrated comedian. Together with 15 star performers who appear nightly Admission, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8 o'clock. Box office open from 10 till 3 o'clock. Seats secured without extra charge
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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Emancipation Proclamation: Carpenter's great national picture, the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet! Painted on a canvas measuring 14 1/2 by 9 feet, and containing full length and life-size portraits of President Lincoln, Secretaries Seward, Chase, Stanton, Welles, Smith, Postmaster-General Blair and Attorney General Bates, together with a faithful representation of the old Cabinet Council Chamber in the White House, now on exhibition at No. 1305 Chestnut Street. Admission, 30 cents
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Advertisements; Art; Broadsides; Carpenter, F. B. (Francis Bicknell), 1830 1900; Emancipation Proclamation; Exhibitions; First Reading Of The Emancipation Proclamation Of President Lincoln; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; United States; United States President (1861 1865 : Lincoln)
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Entertainment and concert to be given in Franklin Hall: Sixth Street below Arch, on Saturday evening, October 31st, 1863. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Look at the talent: Harry Hutchins, the young comic singer and comedian. Martin Joyce, the great clog dancer. Mast. E. Sumner, the champion drummer. H. Lamar, favorite balladist. Hugh O'Neil, the great flutist. J. Miller, in his great song and dance. E. Martin, the wonderful gymnast. J. Lloyd, J. Sykes, and others. Programme for this evening. ... Shaving a substitute! ... To conclude with the negro farce of The carte de visite mania! ... Tickets, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8 Polite ushers in attendance
Franklin Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Extracts from recent correspondence in relation to fugitives from slavery in America
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends) Meeting for Sufferings. Committee of the Coloured Refugee Fund
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Freedmen; Fugitive Slaves; Slaver; United States
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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall: Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra Read the names: Miss Kate Covington, Miss Louisa, Miss Henrietta, J.F. Mullin, John T. Mason, T.S. Matthews, F. Alexander, Mr Morton, Mast. Tommy, Mr Robinson, Mr Smyth, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Amateur's rehearsal ... Grand posturing act, ... Tricks upon travelers ... Handy Andy, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation festival by the knights of the cork Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall: Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra We strive to please! Success rewards our efforts! Entire change of programme. Look at the talent. Miss Ida Furr, Mr F. Alexander, Mr Samuel Williams, Miss Martin, Mr J.E. Gilligan, Mr Robinson, Mast. Tommy, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Not to be shaken ... Grand posturing act, ... The bill-posters' dream! ... He would be an actor! ... A nigger in a fix! ... The whole to conclude with scenes from the opera of Lucia di Lammermoor in which the whole company will appear. Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
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Adaptations; Broadsides; Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797 1848; Entertainment Events; Lucia Di Lammermoor; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St: Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Success crowns our efforts! There is a tide in the affairs of men, when, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Such is Stewart's motto Crowded houses & delighted audiences repay his exertions to cater for the public taste. 10 stars of magnitude, 10 make their appearance every night this week. Read the names. Miss Florence Edmond, Kathleen Covington, Miss Emma Harrington, Jim Flake, Andy Williams, J.E. Gilligan, Prof. Robson, W.H. Speigle, Signor Watselman, & the people's great favorite, Fattie Stewart! Programme. ... O-tell-o! or More vengeance. ... The black doctor! ... Talent on a bust ... The whole to conclude with the laughable opera, Lucretia boards-here! in which the whole strength of the company appears. Admission, ten cents Doors open at 7 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 8. Wines, liquors, beer and cigars, constantly kept at the bar, and served by polite and attentive waiters. Any overcharge or not returning right change by waiter, patrons will please report at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Melodeon
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Othello; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616
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Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St: Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Veni! Vidi! Vici! And we still live! Occular demonstration is the surest proof that our performances are plus ultra. New stars. New acts and burlesques!! Engagement of Johnny Mitchell, ... Billy Chambers, ... Miss Rosa Chambers. Mast. Tommy, Sammy Williams, ... Together with all the old favorites--J.E. Gilligan, Kathleen Covington, Prof. Robinson, H.W. Speigle, Signor Watselman, Leon Berger, and the ever-popular Fattie Stewart! Programme extraordinary! ... Babes in the wood ... All for ducats, ... Downfall of Africa, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation scene in which the whole company will appear. Grand complimentary benefit to Fattie Stewart for which 99 performers have kindly volunteers, on Thursday, Oct. 20. Admission, ten cents Doors open at 7 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 8. Wines, liquors, beer and cigars, constantly kept at the bar, and served by polite and attentive waiters. Any overcharge or not returning right change by waiter, patrons will please report at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Melodeon
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Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrels will give a grand parlor entertainment!: At [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] 1863 Admission [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of distinguished artists. Novelties and new attractions, fun, music, frolic and mirth, to drive care away and cheer the drooping heart. Determination to please and amuse. Every member a prominent star! in his own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of the great nonpareil company. Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrel's programme! will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesques lectures, funny sayings, banjo, violin and bone solos, accordeon solos, imitation bagpipes, &c. &c. Look at the names! Mr. Frank Solomon, accordeonist and violinist of the original Virginia Serenaders. Mr. Chas. La Borde, the pleasing balladist and versatile performer. Mr. J. Ferdinand, the inimitable Brudder Bones and lion banjoist, known throughout all the principal cities as the people's favorite The evening's entertainment will conclude with a laughable afterpiece! Doors open at half-past 7. Commence at 8, precisely Come early! Fron seats reserved for ladies. Strict order will be observed during the performance. No postponement on account of the weather
Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrels
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For positively one night only Town Hall, Bordentown! on Thursday evening, July 2d, 1863: The far-famed and old established Sanford's Opera Troupe, from his opera houses, Philad'a and Harrisburg The best troupe in the world. Two companies condensed into one. Sanford, the pioneer of minstrelsy will appear in his special acts. Mr. Sanford will have the honor of presenting the best troupe of artists that has ever been concentrated into one body, embracing operatic talent, tragic merit, comic ability, delineations of men, manners and customs, and the special acts, as given with unbounded applause! for the past fourteen years, to the elite of the world. ... Deaf as a post ... "Them" Irishmen, ... To conclude with the sketch, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats invariably reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Sanford's Opera Troupe
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Adaptations; Bordentown; Broadsides; Deaf As A Post; Entertainment Events; Leavitt, A. J. (Andrew J.); Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Playbills; Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811 1896; Uncle Tom's Cabin
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