Article on the Revitalization of Performance Venues Following the Death of President Lincoln

     “Gradually the various theatres, music halls, opera houses, circuses, etc., are getting into working order once more, after the derangement to business caused by the murder of the President.  There will be no great revival, however, until the fall season sets in. At present, in this city as well as in other cities, the attendance at the various places ‘where people most do congregate,’ is from fair to middling, as the commercial reporters would phrase it; it is not probable that there will be much of an increase, for the season is growing on apace; warm weather is approaching; rural retreats, mountain resorts, and sea-girt shores are already inviting us to their cooling embrace; while out-door amusements, boating, ball play, riding, and moonlight and other rambles in the Central Park and quiet side avenues of the city, will also have a tendency to draw off many patrons of the drama and other indoor amusements. Summer seasons will be tried at most of the theatres, in anticipation of a heavy addition to our population consequent upon the return of the bold soldier boys. A few of [illegible fragment owing to fold in page] shows have had not a very encouraging commencement. What with war excitements, funeral solemnities, and a somewhat unpleasant spring, the wandering showman has had hard work of it to keep moving; his path will be easier henceforth, and we hope his profits in the future may fully compensate him for his losses during the past few weeks.”