The republic., 1850-12-03
IconaxsrospxsoE OF THE RrrusLIc.l

4 Son of Senator Souls- Theatres. &c. IN Neso
York-Ins Drama-Nsgro Melodies : The Origi
nal 'yim Cr0io'' TO giue a Concert at IripeT Hall
Foreign Competition in Art and ratiTe-IPm
s. Mount-Paeifc arrangement Of the reported
Duel.
New YoRK, Nov. 30, 1850.
The Boston Chronoiype has two three times al
luded TO the fact, which has not been elsewhere
denied that have seen, that son of Senator
Soule, Of Louisiana. made address at Free
soil meeting in Worcester, and complimented
for il by being treated to oyster supper. The
same paper, in giving account of the reception
OF George Thompson by the colored citizens Of
Boston, says that Mr.. Soule jun, occupied a seat
on the platform by the side Of the distinguished
abolitionists who graced the colored chapel where
the ceremonies were performed on that occasion
The fact is merely stated, but il is not said whether
Mr. S. was there in the character of antagonist
or participation iii the proceedings
There open in New York. and nightly
filed six large theatres for dramatic representa-
tioas, one opera house for the performance of the
Italian lyric drama, one circus for equestrian per-
formances, three halls for negro melodists and
exhibition of model artists besides these regular
places OF amusement, there is hardly night in
which there is not at least concert of music at
some OF the many music halls in different parts Of
the city. One would suppose that these places OF
amusement would be sufficient to the de-
mands of our city; but they do not appear to be-
for new theatre, called museum has recently
been opened in Brooklyn and anotheris lyready
for John Brougham to be called the Lyceum, in
broadway Broughama Iyceum is about the size
OF Burtons Theatre, in Chambers street and will be
opened to the public in about fortnight; it is built in
Mercer street, Broome, but the entrance is on
broadway. 1t very able that where there is
such profuson of dramatic entertainment and en-
terprise there so little Of native talent original
matter. The actors are nearly all foreign and the
pieces they perform generally what are called
old stock plays, new pieces translated from the
French, and first adapted to the London stage; SO
that by the time they put before theatrical
public, after undergoing double transmutation
they contain precious little of vital interest for those
whom they intended to entertain. The only
indigenous amusement we can boast of is our ne
gro minstresy; and refined classes crowd to
the sable opera to listen to the plantation pas
torals, and laugh at the Virginia break downs and
corn stockings, presented by sham Sambos and
Dinahs, because they are imbued with a touch of
real life that can be understood. The father Of the
negro opera, who frat introduced the songs of the
plantation slaves upon the stage and made the
North acquainted with the merry side of Southern
life, L. d. Rice, commonly called Jim Crow, is to
have complimentary benefit next week at Tripler
Harmon
lists will be drawn upon to give an entertainment
that may be called peculiarly American.
English writer's constantly accusing us of
being devoted to money getting. that we neglect
all the graces of life, and find no amusement but
in trade and the use of the bowie knife But there
ID no city in Europe, not Paris ITSELF that has
SO great number OF places Of public amusement,
in proportion to its inhabitants, New York And
even Paris cannot keep open its opera houses and
Its national theatre, without large contributions of
money from the government. But our theatrical
managers, who have shown any prudence or tact
in the conduct of their affairs have generally grown
rich. Burton, the manager of the theatre in Cham
bers street, has cleared enough, during the four
or five years he has had the control of that popular
establishment TO purchase the entire property, and
he is said to be worth seventy or eighty thou
sand dollars, and, although no mser, bids fair to |
be millionaire
But, while the theatre hourishes, the drama has
hardly an existence on this side the Atlantic, ex.
cepting that which is imported; and the reason is |
very obvious Our manufacturers have to keep up |
a strnssiins sa,nPstitan With the cheap labor of
Europe, but Art and Literature have to compete
with the unpaid labor of Europe The struggle is
hopeless one; and its depressing influence on the
national mind hardly suspected by our law
makers, or the evil would be speedily remedied
Messrs. Goupil Co., the celebrated print pub
fishers, have published four exceedingly fine litho
graphic pictures, from the paintings of that genu
inc American artist, W m. S. Mount. who has come
times been improperly called the American Will
kie," for he is man of higher order of genius
than even Wilkie was. The last print published
by this house is from picture in the possession Of
Charles A Davis Of this city-sometimes called
Jack Downing-representing two country boys
setting trap for rabbits in the snow. The print |
Is perfect rendering of the original picture and
in color is perhaps little better. 1t will give |
very high idea of the state OF art in this country
but, unfortunately for us, it executed, like all
the others OF the series, in Paris where the origi
nal painting sent To be autographed and colored
because II could not be well done here. Why will |
not some member OF Congress. who believes that |
battles and speeches do not constitute the sole glory
of nation, look into the causes Of our inferiority
in the higher kinds Of msnufac turing industry, and
propose a remedy for the evil which must keep us |
90 far behind the rest of the civilized world in the
ennoblng and glorious arts that contribute TO the
happiness and elevation of the peoplei
gave some particulars last week of duel to be |
fought by two young gentlemen Of New York; and |
j am happy 10 be able 10 add now that the affair |
was arranged by the second. without actual re- |
course to powder and ball. SKIS
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