The New York herald., 1868-06-09
A MU S E MEN rs.

sentattves last evening, when slight improvement
the previous performance was discernibe. yet far
from sufficient to merit commentator, for the same
faults, already pointed out, were egregiously and
glaringfy displayed We have ere this dilated upon
the utter wretchedness of the orchestra, It's incom
potency and general recklessness, and would not
again advert to 1t but for the determined incapacty
which 1t still exhibits. The most resolute
opponent to Offenbachs sweet gems, the most
enyous rival to his harmonious cheruses could not
better execute his coup de grace on that popular
composer than by employing the crowd OF semi
organ grinders who pretend to play his tenderest
effuslons. Imagine dozen hurdy gurdies out OF
tune each whining on its own account, with
street band for accompaniment, and q faint idea
may be formed OF the musicians Of the French
theatre. Time, touch and feeling seeem utterly in
different to them, and while throughout the con-
ductor Is wriggling himself into perfect
fever of excitement, his brethren blow and
feat of lung strengthening and muscular develop
ment. But enough Of this. Such exhibitions viii
not suit an Intelligent audience and the sooner they
are put an end to the better for all parties concerned
Again, the company as whole are sadly deficient
To be sure Mlle Lambele is fascinating actress and
gifted vocalist, lady of undeniabe talent and one
who has created the most favorable impression by
her grace, earnestness and versatility. But
q single star cannot accomplish what
to fulnl Mile. Lambele although eminently sue
cessful in her own efforts, Is badly supported. The
OtIeTS appear W nave Out Iucd Oh WnaJ OlTTu
oOuGe really is, and even II they had their limited
accomplishments would undoubtedly deter them
from carrying out their intentions. Forgetting or
not knowing the true aim OF burlesque they think
that nothing can be comic which Is in the least de-
gree decent or respectable. The most miserable and
pontess sallies and the most dOtic mode Of provok
ing mrth seem to be the prominent characteristics
OF the New Orleans troupe, while the text OF the
libretto s freely embroidered with the baldest pat
tudes. Instead of gracing the entertainment with
air OF elegance and refinement, the bodily c0ntOr
tions of the ngger dancer and the hdeols grimaces
such viii ss to the lowest den
zens OF saloon, to the entire and successful excu
sion sion OF the upper sections OF the community
individuals to :. whom these observations
especially refer. Yet We cannot conclude without
emphaticaly expressing our opinion that such u
state of affairs will not be allowed to exist. II Man
ager Grau has won the favor and confidence OF the
living artists in the gifted person of Madame Risori
and none will deny him that honor-he must not rest
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supply with the very best OF tai
ent, for, cost what it might, he would
perhaps, the most lenent on the face OF the globe;
but they the less sensitive for all that and
while they might for time indulgently submit to
and bear patiently with mediocre In place Of true
artistic interpretation they would finally, as in many
demonstrated instances OF Italian opera, In.
nict upon the manager the result Of financial
failure by letting severly alone such inferior subs
tutons None more willing to render substantial
appreciation management tilan tnc ulS-
eliminating public Of this city. ripened harvest
as yet ungalhered is here presented, and it Is only
necessary to point to the great success OF Madame
Historian artist who stands unrivaed In her line
of busness-as an evidence OF the certain success
which would attend the Introduction OF other
artists equally pre-eminent in different speciaties
Even Italian opera with Patti would pay WELL and
the rule applies with even greater force to the
lighter entertainment OF opera o0uGe. IT, therefore,
Manager Grau could induce Mile. schneider and M.
Dupuis the greatest mpersOnatOrs OF 0ffenbaCh's
conceptions to visit this country, he need have no
apprehension OF the success OF his enterprise. The
untitled representatives OF wealth, fashion and In
tellect in America quite as ready as they are
able, to give due recognition to genius as their titled
compeers Of the Old World. Indeed, they will not
long be content with less.
WALLACK's Observation-Disclosures Moss opened his
summer campaign at this house last night in John
Broughams "Great Dramatic Satire upon the Vices,
FOllies and Sensations of the Present Times, en-
titled The Lottery Of Life,'" and after the
winters schedule of such old fashioned
comedies as the "Rivals," the Honeymoon"
and ''She Stoops to Conquer" the change
was somewhat like that OF the conversation at din
ner party after the withdrawal Of the ladies to the
parlor The plot OF this very remarkable drama en-
braces an English baronet, Sir Wilton Downe mr.
Hlnd) with monomania for pugistics, in search OF
a son; his teacher of the manly art, Bob Mawley
(dr. Lamb and Poppet or Robert Mordaunt (Mr.
RockwelD, in search OF father; Mordie Solomons
Ndr. Fisherl triple faced heavy villain,
in the character Of q Hebrew pawnbroker and dealer
in counterfeit money, and In the character OF Mr..
Allcraft merchant, and also In the character OF
Mr.. Smthers, ladies' man SUB rosa; OIL Tommy
Nfr. Rnggod), supernuous youngster from the
Pennsylvania petroleum wells on spree; Dodgers
Ti' B SYKES s"Ato' to old solomons; Polly o'Molla.
ran, a pretty waiter girl Miss Efie Ger;
OF propriety and business talent in her vocation;
Miss Tartar Miss MoranU, a matter of fact aunt;
Emily summers Miss Barrett her niece, In love
n, M IN III N tufa
to be out OF the way OF Old SOOmons; Judy 0Squall
Cir. Hoandl, substantial and lucky apple woman;
boot blacks &C., &C., and likewise Terry the swell
tMr. Brougham), graduate OF Old Solo.
mons and deserter, who turns the tables upon
his beneactOr such as he Is, and other characters
too numerous to mention. The good fortune de-
wolves upon Terry the Swell Of disclosing the incon-
ceivablc triple faced vany OF Old Solomons, and OF
bringing about the identification and rectiflcaton OF
father ana and the happy union OF the son and
Miss Emily, the reconciliation OF MISS Tartar, and
the complete doubling up and nattenng out OF the
exploded Israeite, whereupon ferry the Swell
through the gratitude OF generous Sir Wilton, be-
comes one OF our merchant princes.
According to the legitimate drama OF the day this
is q first rate plot, especially as 1t abounds IN the
latest sensations from beginning TO end what's
more. as In Hamlet, we have here play within o
play very fascinating representation OF the Japon-
lea Concert Saloon In full blast including very
pretty waiter girls troupe Of negro minsres, in
fant prodigy and really smart little fellow he is tool
in the sailors Hornppe, and sprightly song Goal
OIL Tommy from Miss Germon. The piece is well
broadway from the space near the Worth Monu-
Inent, and the views Of Tifany's front and the
Fulton ferry by moonlight and gasgbt, and OF the
East river and Brooklyn by the light OF the burning
Ship won the heartest applause u the house. II
was a very full house, and from beginning to end
II was bosterous with enthusiasm. The various
characters making up this extraordinary production
were performed to the perfect satisfaction OF the
audience anu there is every to suppose that
the piece can be made TO run equal to "Humpty
Dumpty" or "Helen and Paris;" yea, with some f1ll
ngs In and prunngs down, II may aspire to the long
reign of the "Black Crookr Moreover, II has q
good moral-two or three OF them, In fact-and is,
upon the whole intended as an encouragement to
honesty and terror to rogues and false pretences,
and that's good.
Called out at the end OF the play, Mr. Brougham In
his usual happy manner thanked the audience for
their atterlnq reception OF the Lottery" admitted
that IL yet only rough diamond, that In some ex-
travagances II needed pruning down, while In others
II ought perhaps TO be enlarged. ,"But STILL" said
he at has been very good tonight" and so having
drawn the prize OF the closing round OF applause he
disappeared and the audience dispersed Eyes, SIR"
said venerable patriarch, coming away, "this thing
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