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 BROWN'S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STAGE. ALAINO, CAROLINE.— Born at Palermo in 1832. Made her debut at the Theatre Caroline, at Palermo, in a performance for the benefit of the poor. She was then educated at Florence and appeared at the Theatre Pergola, in "Media." She visited America under engagement to Maretzek, and appeared as Norma, at the Academy of Music, New York, April 25, 1859.

ALBAUGH, JOHN W —Born at Baltimore, Md., Sept. 30, 1837. Made his first public appearance Feb. 1, 1855, as Brutus, in the tragedy of that name, at the Museum, under Joseph Jefferson's management, in his native city. His first regular season commenced Aug. 22. 1855, at the Holiday Street Theatre, Baltimore. First appeared in New York at the Chambers Street Theatre, under E. L. Davenport and Harry Watkins' management, in 1857. Since then has appeared in all the principal cities in this country, and is a good actor. Was married to Mary Mitchell in 1867.

ALBERTINE, MISS.— First appeared in Philadelphia, March 15, 1850, at the Arch Street Theatre. She was a clever danseuse. Retired from the profession and settled in Australia, where she is married.

ALBONI, MARIETTA.— Born at Citta di Castello, in Romagna, March 10, 1826. At fifteen years of age she was engaged in Bologna, and made her debut in the opera of "Sappho." In 1850 was married to Count Peppoli. Made her American debut June 23, 1852, at Metropolitan Hall, New York. First appearance in Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1852, at Musical Fund Hall. Made her debut in opera, Dec 27, 1852, at Broadway Theatre, New York, in "Cenerentola." Returned to Europe, June 1, 1853.

ALDINI, MADAME.— Made her debut in Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1857, as Azucena, in "Il Trovatore," at the Academy of Music. ALDRIDGE, IRA.— This negro tragedian was born in Bell Air, Md., in 1804. Made his debut at the Royalty Theatre, London, Eng., as Othello. First appeared at Covent Garden Theatre, April 10, 1833, as Othello. In 1848 he played at the Surrey Theatre. In 1852 visited Germany, where he played three years. Honors were showered upon him wherever he appeared. Was highly spoken of by Edmund Kean. Died in Lodez, Poland, Aug. 7, 1867. Arrangements had been made for him to play in New York, and the day for him to sail from England was to have been Aug. 15th.

ALEXANDER, MR.-Made his first appearance on the stage, Jan. 23, 1849, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Sir John Vincent, in "The Crock of Gold."

ALEXANDRE, MADAME.— Made her debut in America, May 13, 1859, at McVicker's Theatre, Chicago, as a tight-rope dancer, for the benefit of Mrs. W. H. Leighton.

ALEXANDRE, MONS.— This ventriloquist made his first appearance in Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1840, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, in "The Adventures of a Ventriloquist," sustaining seven characters.

ALLAN CARADORI, MAD.— Made her first appearance on the American stage at the Park Theatre, New York, in 1833 ; first appeared in Philadelphia in March, 1833, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Rosini, in "The Barber of Seville." She closed her engagement at the Park Theatre, New York, April 15, 1848, and returned to Europe. Died in England, Oct. 15, 1865. In 1825 she sang at the King's Theatre, London, in Italian Opera.

ALLEN, ANDREW JACKSON.— Better known as "Dummy Allen," was born in New York in Dec, 1776. Made his debut in 1787, as one of the incense boys in "Romeo and Juliet," at the old John Street Theatre, New York. Retired from the stage and travelled with Edwin Forrest throughout the country and to Europe, as costumer. He shortly after established himself in New York as costumer, where he died, Oct. 29, 1853. He was a very eccentric person.

ALLEN, MRS. CLARISSA.-Formerly Mrs. LaCoomb. Made her debut in 1816, as Rosina, in the opera of that name, at the Anthony Street Theatre, New York. Died in Philadelphia in 1851.

ALLEN, MR.— From Charleston, S. C. Made his debut in Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1828, as Damon, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

ALLYN, MR. AND MRS.— Made their debut in America in 1759, at the South Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in "Richard the Third." First appeared in New York in Nov., 1761, at the Beekman Street Theatre.

ALSOP, MRS.— Born in London, England. Was the daughter of Mrs. Jordan, before she became the mistress of the Duke of Clarence. First appeared on the stage, Oct. 18, 1815, at Covent Garden Theatre, London, Eng., as Rosalind, in "As You Like It." Made her debut in America, Nov. 20, 1820, as Donna Violante, in " The Wonder," and Maria, in