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Baltimore Theatre, FRONT-STREET [[line]] The THIRD NIGHT of the Engagement MR. J. R. SCOTT. [[line]] The SECOND NIGHT of the New Indian Tragedy. [[line]] On TUESDAY, Evening, May 13, 1834, Will be presented the NEW INDIAN TRAGEDY, entitled KAIRRISSAH: Or, The Warrior of Wanachtiki, Written by the Author of "Wacousta," "Revolt of Ghent," &c. &c. ENGLISH. Sir Oliver Bellair, - Mr. RIDDLE. Governor Standard, - Mr. WILLIAMS Sir George Bellair, - Mr. JSHERWOOD. Lyndsay, - Mr. REED. Ensign Merton, - Mr. McLEAN. Corporal Stronginfaith, - Mr. KENNY. Ezekiel Handletext, - Mr. H. KNIGHT. Servant, - Mr. THOMPSON. Mellicent, - Mrs. KNIGHT. INDIANS Kairrissah, - Mr. J.R. SCOTT. Wampeniga,...Mr. IRVINE. Chippewegan,...Mr. WARREN. Monomotto,...Mr. GARNER Tanemande,...Mr. O'BRIEN. Indian Boy,...Miss ATWELL. Onanoonka,...Mrs. S.CHAPMAN. Act 1---Scene 2d--Indians appear, following the trails of the White-they encounter with them-the amity broken up by The Sudden Appearance of Kairrissah! Accoutred FOR THE FIGHT, who follows the deputation of the Whites, alone. Scene last,-Council Chamber of the English-Governor, &c. discovered-Kairrissah enters to them-their treachery to him, and attempt to secure him, foiled by the dauntless courage of Kairrissah, who escapes unhurt. Act 2-Scene 3d-Indians discovered in council-treachery of the Chief, and death of Chippewegan, by Kairrissah-entrance of Onanoonka, daughter of Chippewegan, and the betrothed of Kairrissah,-who saves him from the fury of the Indians. Act 3-Scene 1: Terrific Storm!-Burning of the Praries! Preservation of Mellicent from the fury of the Flames. Scene 3d-The ENTIRE STAGE Enveloped in Flames!!! Kairrissah is SEEN STRUGGLING THROUGH THEM, with Mellicent, whom he bears away in safety. Scene the last-Onanoonka discovered, surrounded by her Chiefs-solemnity of the rites of Indian conjuration-TERRIFIC STORM-end of the act. Act 4-Scene 4-English Governor and attendants discovered in council-Kairrissah enters with Mellicent, who is to be ransomed by the child of Wampeniga-they refuse to do so-the soldiery surround and overpower Kairrissah, who is borne of in chains-preservation of Mellicent-treachery and apprehension of Sir G. Bellair, whom the Governor pronounces GUILTY. Scene 2d-Rescue of the Child Wampeniga, from the custody of the Whites by Onanoonka, who escapes through the fire of the soldiery. Scene 3d-Sir George Bellair, discovered in prison-entrance of Kairrissah-death of Bellair-escape of Kairrissah. Scene 4th-Indian discovered-stake prepared for the sacrifice of a victim-Kairrissah rushes in and falls at stake, yielding himself to the laws of the nations-entrance of Onanoonka, with the child, wounded-Kairrissah is saved, and death of Onanoonka. Act 5-Scene 2d-Indians discovered, mourning over the body of Onanoonka-vow revenge. INDIAN WAR DANCE. Scene 4th-A Gothic Chapel-the Coffin of Sir George Bellair on Tressels-Mellicent and Sir Oliver kneeling on each side,=Priests, &c. A HYMN CHANTED. The sudden appearance of the Indians, with their Torches. GENERAL ENCOUNTER Scene last-Preservation of Mellicent, and death of Kairrissah! [[line]] To conclude with the Laughable Farce, called Fortune's Frolic: Or, The True Use of Riches. Old Snacks,...Mr. WILLIAMS. Robin Roughhead,...Mr. H.KNIGHT. Mr. Frank,...Mr. IRVINE. Rattle,...Mr. Warren. Countryman,...Mr. Taylor. Clown,...Mr. Wallis Dolly,...Mrs. Knight Margery,...Miss Anderson. Miss Nancy,...Miss Warren. [[line]] ON WEDNESDAY EVENING Mr. J.R.SCOTT'S BENEFIT When he will appear as "KAIRRISSAH,"-and "MICHAEL," in the Farce "THE ADOPTED CHILD." [[line]] In preparation, and will shortly be produced, a Serio-Comic Extravaganza, of local interest, in which will be introduced Six Scenes taken from Views in the City, BY Mr. ISHERWOOD. [[line]] [[image of hand pointing]] BOXES 50 Cents.-PIT 25 Cents. GALLERY for Coloured Persons, 25 Cents. [[line]] [[image of a hand pointing]] The Doors will be open at a Quarter past Seven, and the Curtain will rise at a Quarter of Eight o'clock, precisely. [[image of a hand pointing]] TICKETS may be had, and Places secured, at the Box-Office, from 10 until 2-and from 3 until 5 o'clock. [[line]] Printed by J. Robinson, Circulating Library, No. 2, North Calvert street.
