The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-16 00:00:00

DRAMA7IO CRITICS OF NEW YORK.

We are often asked who are the dramatic critics of the
leading journals of New York. There are not many
worthy of the name who devote themselves exclusively
to theatricals. First and foremost is William Winter, of
the Tribune, generally called "Willie" by his intimates.
Mi. Winter possesses a kindliness of nature which makes

it extremely difficult fur him to censure actor or manager.
But he also possesses a conscientiousness which holds his
gentle disposition in tolerable check, and lis severity is

the more dreaded when the axe does fall. He also con-
ducts the Musical Review, and, like Triplet, is in the literary
market for anything from an ode to an epic, and does all

things well.
Mr. Schuyler, we believe, does the World's dramatic
column, assisted occasionally by Mr. Fulton. Mr. Schuyler
possesses a fair senso of humour, is nothing if not satirical,
and is well read up in his vocation. He is the concocter of
the World's "Personals," which have attracted much at-
tention and interest.

Mr. Charles Seymour is the critic of the Times, but is
better known as a musical than a dramatic critic. 110
writes in an analytical, scholarly strain, which is com-
mendable, but not very readable. Mr. Augustin Daly had
some connexion with the Times, but resigned his position,
we suppose, from the multiplicity of labours which accu-
mulate on his busy hands during the haymaking season.
Mr. Seymour is a writer of considerable eminence outside
of the histrionic field, is an excellent foreign corres-
pondent, and a good editorial writer.
The name of the Herald's dramatic emissary is "Legion."

The Mogul of that powerful organ of the people believes
in the centralisation of power, but believes that the point
of centralisation should be himself. That is a good enough
principle, but in this particular instance results in the
emasculation of the Herald's theatrical paragraphs. They
aro simply elaborate advertisements, the utterances of
which are of no earthly consequence to any one but those
lazy strangers at the hotels who look at them for guidance
rather than turn the paper inside out to find the paid pro-
gramme of the managers.
The gentleman who had charge of the Leader's (weekly)
dramatic interests was Mr. Clapp (Figaro), but he is re-
tired on half pay. Figaro is blasphemous, witty, personal
and brilliant—the Charles Sidney of the craft.
Mr. Chandos Fulton does the Sunday Mercury. Ho has
the industry of the beaver and a thorough knowledge of
"the profession." Mr. Fulton is the author of several
successful pieces, and if ho were not a peace Democrat
would be nearly up to the requirements of a first-rate dra-
matic critic. . _

We will give the rest next week if [they wish mention
in this roll of fame (if they will send their names), but we
do not personally know anything about them, although
we are perfectly familiar with their writing. As a class
the critical craft of New York are a shrewd, educated
set of fellows, and far above the standard of the guild
abroad. If they were united, instead of warring around
on their own hook like predatory bands of Bedouins, they

would be a power in the dramatic land. They need not
fear the managing editors or proprietors 'of their jour-
nals. Count out twenty men, and you have all the
available critical talent in Now York. There is a mob of
gentlemen who write with ease, can scratch off political
platitudes, and are otherwise up to the requisite stupidity
of editorial columns ; but dramatic criticism requires a
combination of that rare knack of clever writing to catch
attention and analytical study to hold it, which is usually
denied to the mediocre scribbler on "leading" or "minor

topics."
There ! we have beon wanting to say that for some
time, and we now say it, and we stick to it, if it gains us a
vendetta from every dullard on the political press.
IVilkes's Spirit of the Timex

The newspapers are teaming with references to econo-
my in tea by co-operation. Horninan and Co. have for 30
yelirs co- operated through Agents to supply tea on more
advantageous terms than by the ordinary channel; their tea
reaches the consumer in the same pure state as it leaves the
rower, as it is secured in packete.

you, the consequence of your delay. Had you married
me as you declared you would do, more than a year ago,
in the presence of Frank and your three sisters, Mrs. Lily,
and Stephenson, I should not have written to Cheltenham
to the Plough Hotel to prepare our rooms. Remember
what my dear Florence said. I could not be in the same
-ooms with you without being married. I shall wait till
Saturday. It will then be out of my power to do any-
thing more for you. With love, wishes, and kisses, ever
your affectionate and loving Mary Borradaile."—Lord
Ilanela,gh was nextsworn, and said : "I have only to repeat
what I - stated on the previous occasion. I have no
cognisance of anything that has occurred between Madame
Rachel and Mrs. Borradaile. There have been no money

transactions in which I was concerned, and I only heard of
these matters in November 1867, when I had an intima•
tion from Mrs. Borradailc. I immediately put the matter
into the hands of my solicitor, who communicated with the
relatives of Mrs. Borradaile, and since then I have had
nothing to do with it. I may here state that the story
about looking into a lady's bath is wholly unfounded." In
answer to Mr. Seymour, his lordship said that he
recollected seeing the complainant at Mr. Cridland's office.
The case was then adjourned, the defendant being
released on bail.