The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-31

BARNUM AT BADEN-BADEN-MUsIc AND HUn-
BUG AT IssUE.-We publish, in another part OF
to-day's HERALD, very curious pronunciamiento
from Mr.. P. 7. Barnum, who was at the date
thereof recuperating his energies at the very
appropriate locality of Baden-Baden. Barnums
letter is intended, apparently, as a refutation
of the statements of our London correspondent,
in relation to the scheme of transporting the
principal artists of Her Majesty's theatre to the
Academy Of Music in this city. The statement
Of our correspondent was, that the Chevalier
Bsrnum had no authority from Lumley to
promise that the artists aforesaid should come
to America We do not see that this statement
is refuted by BarnunL He talked the matter
over with Lumley and they made an estimate
Of the probable expense Of the enterprise.
Subsequently Barnum came over and Issued his
great circular asking for subscriptions, which
he did not get, even on paper. This was DONE
according TO Barnum's account, at the instance
Of q third person, who said he had Lumley's
authority. Lumley denied having given this
mysterious entrprneur any authority at all
Furthermore, Lumley intimated that he
did not believe In the subscription bust
ness ut all, but preferred the cash down.
He has lived long enough TO know the
value Of promises where money is con-
cerned So the whole affair, as the racing men
say, was "of" Indeed, as far as Lumley was
concerned, II does not appear that II had ever
been "on." There is no evidence produced by
the Chevalier Of the Order of the woolly Horse
10 show that any direct negotiations had ever
been made between Lumley and himself Some
body spoke to Lumley about Il; then Barnum
saw the English director and found out how
much II would cost; then came the panic and
the whole matter went over for year. Subse-
quently another diplomat appeared on the scene,
and told Barnum that Lumley was willing he
should 90 ahead; Barnum did 90 ahead, but the
result Of bis circular not being very cheering,
the hero Of a thousand humbugs was complete.
ly foored and after soothing his mind by send
ing us puppet showroom the sublime TO the
ridiculous there Is but one step-retires 10 the
congenial atmosphere Of Baden, and amuses
himself with writing letter To the New YORK
HERALD.
Now, to sum up the case: On Barnum's side,
there is but little evidence, except that of the
hearsay order. Lumley seems TO have followed
the magnificent examplesse by the philosophers
Of Downing street. Lumfey always received the
manufacturer Of the mermaid with "urbanity
and kindness" SO did Lord Palmerston receive
the Chcvalier Wikotf with "urbanity and kind
nees, )" inviting him to dine and sleep at Broad
lands. Yet we all know how wikof was treated
in the Circumlocution Office. The fact is that
Lumley has said as little as possible on the sub
ject He simply allowed Barnum to try the
temper Of the American people, and pave the
way for the joint enterprise Of Lumley and Ull-
man. Thus Bauum, who supposed himself the
elected emperor olsneess has been out generated,
aud completely Spocked off his feet by the Eng
lss manager No wonder that the great geniu-
which brought Joyce IIeth before The American
public; TIC mighty mind which originated tho
baby sbow; tie natural philosopher who disco
vtrcd The mermaid and the woolly hor.e; the
who attempted the resurrection
OF the Crystal Palace-no wonder that this grrud
intellect should have been prOstrssed a. 'hc
failure Of it, srsndest Inception. Hence these
team. Here s&s smisfa1os 70 Badcs Esd,l.