The New York herald., 1864-04-07
COUNT JoANNEs ON TIE RoSyRUM.

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A Dramatic end Historical Orassen-A
Funny Production-A Eevvly Dfscov-
ereo Letter or Napoleon the Firss-
Louis Philippe POoh-poohed By HIS
Boarding House Keeper. who is Now
Coddsh AristOcrat In the ssHuh OF sEAr
Unfverse',-Vtvld Desert ptscp Ok Enpo-
Icon she Thirds Esoeps srosn Prison
and HIS Speech s1 the ChasAbsr or
Deputies--Carsass. Eyadors Makes n
Laconie interpoiatiOn-TAs Mexican
Question and the Southern Conf.de-
raey-Genesal NIcCIcllsn n Elected Pre-
sldenc-Old Abe spongsd Out-A Spicy
Scene, &c., Sc.
large audience, but not quite so large W are sorry
say honored Edwin Booth assembled In tho large
hall Of the Cooper Institute hear Count Joannes great
dramatio and historical lecture Napeleon and the
French Empire" The Count met with q more 6attering
reception than on his first appearance last week.
notable fact that the Count strongly resembles great
actor, and his bill attractive that presented BY
the popular tragedian. The posters informed the
public that at the conclusion OF tho oraton the
audience would be called upon 20 vote, Shall
Abraham Lincoln Major General George B. Mcclellan be
the next President OF the United StatesS"
sons ana nav tno no ~
all the dear ladies who, OF their euga nens
at the Fair failed 70 the by their
and bewitching smies for be remembered, the Count
Is great fav0rite with the ir and for their nfor-
nation we would record the latest compliment paid 70
lady. Physically speaking, the Count possesses grace
ful form ana, although rather small Of stature, he has
any criticism were made upon his physique, he would
readily call to mind the language OF DR.. Watts
We're so tall TO reach the pole,
And grasp the ocean span,
must be measured by my soul
Tho minds the stature Of the man.
word Is to the dress Of the dramatic and historical
orator. Ho wore black silk shirt richly embroidered
with jet beads, white figured satin vest ana dress
coat. the lappeis OF which attempted united
~ x hs n the
asunder We respectfully suggest that the Count
bis tailor that be should continue this perpetraton OF
the petty larceny Of CLOTH such cabbsgng would not 60
unpunished in tho future.
The Grafton racy production and. being alto
gether estempore, bis initiative and dramatic pow
ers had full play. The Count spoke Of the
early life Of Napoleon the First, and read letter
which was recently discovered. written by the
Emperor the tragedian Taima. when in INDECENT cir
cums,ances requesting the loan Of crowns, which
he promised to pay the rst kingdom hs took He men
Of France fought at Yorktown under Rochambeau.
and aided achieving American independence. Another
equally striking fact was cited which that when
Louis Philippe was fencing master in Boston he pro-
posed TO his boarding house keeper but was ndsnantly
very rich. aud now resides in splendid
in tho "Hub OF the Universe" frequently Dragging
French. '''' Tho &C orator then gave the audience
o vivid picture OF an Interview re had with Louis
Philippe Paris which portrayed with
matte effect; he having dotted his and as
theatrical attitude iaima Booth
But his description of the fight 0, the present Napoleon
from his prison TO London and tie Emperor's maiden
speech in the Chamber OF Deputies capped
really the finest piece OF acting have for
that il was loudly appauded when he ecsured 10 New
York four years ago be predicted ha, Napoleon
would be crowned until he was crowned by the Pope ~
Rome Speaking OF Poland. tho Count complimented
Napoleons conduct towards Poland but condemned the
action Of the citizens OF New York, who gave a public
a Has
tramp,iug Poland.
Captain RYSDsRs who was present, ssid-shams for
them. = -
Napoleon had created the empire Of Mexico and
the King Of Italy and consolidated the empire the
Europe in reference to the action Of Congress upon
Mexican question the southern contederacy will be
Acknowledged The concluding part OF the Grafton
devoted 10 American affairs. He thought success might
make Grant the next President and spoke respectfully,
bu. not comlmentary, OF Mr. Lincoln who honest
man, but who. being surrounded by anacondas pulling
him one way and another, had bis honesty spouged
The gevalces OK the nation must be satisfied at the bal
lot box which brought him TO the close OF his lecture
a brief review OF the Chief Magistrate aud another
@ seus not now mention % shall NE bis be-
Abraham Lincoln be the next President Of the
United Ssatess
The CoUSr-You are 80 Quick. Order from tho chair
Those who are in favor O. shat proposition will say aye
and those opposed TO 1t will say no.
The audience voted, when the Count decided It
0
tOiCES-Fut tnem nlgRete out.
The CouSr-Urder, gentlemen. Tho next proposition
is, shall George b. Mcclellan bo our ncN PresidentY
eyes yes,' vocerated the audience before the Count
had time 70 put the question.
The COuyT-Ihose who Ia favor OF that proposition
will say aye. Tremendous responses.) Those 10 the
negative, no. {Feeble responses Silence. order.
Those who In favor Of the proposition that George
Mcclellan shall DO our next President will rise.
The audience rose upon their feet almest mdsse.
The CouNT-Be seated. (Shouts OF "Hurrah, hurrah,o
and Nov were seated, niggers.") Those who for
the negative OF that pro position will rise
About eight or nine gentlemen rose, while the remain.
der OF the audience, both ladies' and gentlemen
ing at least eight hundred for Mcclellan
whereupon the Count rendered this decsonI declare
In the Empire State that George B. Mcclellan has been
elected President OF the United States This scene was
resistibly funny and excited much laughter as Boz
and Cox would have done.
In the course Of his remarks the stated that he
etumped New England in favor or recruiting for the
Union armies thus proving his 10y atty the
great PATRIOTIC dramatic historic Joannes midst
and as but the brave deserve the fair il he would
keep the good graces of the ladies' he repeat his
oraton Tor the benefit OF the sanitary Fair the
should adopt this patriotic suggestion, Executive
Committee would probably invite him to deliver the
lecture In the arms and trophies room; and, being
rounded with all the paraphernaa Of warfare, the
would be sublime.
The Sub-Treasury Frauds.
UNITED STATES COMPASSIONATE OpPrCE