New-York tribune., 1867-04-25
THE DRAMA.

THE FLYING scUD AT wALIAcK's THgATER.
The storm-god rode upon his flying scud in chs
heavens last evening and thus absorbed considerable at
tcnOn which would otherwise have been bestowed upon
"The Flying scud" at Waack's Theater. That drama.
nevertheless acted-for the first time America
before crowded house, and was received with every
mark Of public favor II essentially drama tn,
day and almost OF the moment Mr. Bouccsult who seems
determined to leave no public enthusiasm unworked
and no possible dramatic or theatrical erect unted has
appealed in this instance to the passion for the turf the
love Of fair play, and the instinct OF gallantry, His
drama, which is comprised 10 fonr acts and written IN
his usual compact suitable, and effective manner tells
story OF the racecourse, blended with story OF the
ing. ard the Illustration OF IT ~ fraugm with Incl
dents that are ARE story by Of turns m s9sg
ows that OF the lovers In the sentimental portions in
deed the play is weak Meredks distrsf OF KaN upon
which essential part hinges both unmanly and
unlikely Pure love s pure confidence Mr Bouelcauls
himself taught that lesson eTceedingly We'll IN hls ats
unlikely such distrus IS not that each
heart loves n its own way The expedent such as Il 49,
connection between the forced detention of Kate in tho
stable and her lovers misconduct and her final yinca
seen IN IN the loves Of Io, WooJe snd Jo is however,
happily conceived, and does yivdly illustrate GER
of The present day But few spectators, we fancy will
give much thought to anything but the horse & ele-
bg Scud were Outwitted. and how gallant Oh
Nat Gosliagplayed perfectly well by Mr. Young1rods
considers and what tho verdict OF the popular mind
fail to see who witnessed the enthusiasm
act Of this drama last evening. The piece has sur
OF prosperity before it, and though II does nos
belong to high order Of work II affords good deal Of
genuine pleasure. The sceuery with which II ha,
been presented here is partly new and wholly
good The opening scene, rural landscape, the interior
OF Mugan's room. in act second the scene OF the Pig
skin Club and Jockey Iornpipe, and that especially OF
the Derby Day at Epson the pictorial gems OF ths
drama The latter is OF the brightest most animated
and stirring pictures that 1t has been our pryega
10 witness the New-YOrk stage The performance
last evening. genuine triumph Tor Mr. Young he
enacted old Jockey with keen relish OF the shrewd
ness kindness quantness and humOr OF the characteF
His rehearsal Of the when alone III the stable, qne
carried away the audtOrs-it was full OF ard0r
and energy, and the true hOrSemans spirit The cast
further included Mr.. Robinson "a Tom Aereoih, Mr
Fisher as No Daris Mr.. Ringgod CopL Goodge Miss
Mary Barrett Lori WOOdbie-yery neatly ana deli'
cately played-Mr Norton COL AttiJad. Mr WILLIAM
son as Bob Buckskn. Mrs. Jennings as Jtdtd Ldfim6
Mrs. SETON L0dy WOod1e and Miss Maud Elliott 8,
K0ieg RdeOU The latter is new 10 the American stagr
She greeted with hearty applause on her INST appear
ance, and she made very pleasant impression though
obviously good deal frightenedin slight but pretty
and suitable character. The drama vas wei acted
throu ghOut-the representation closing al about IL
O'clock.