The New York herald., 1869-02-13
Musical and Theatrical Notes.


=stephen Massett alias sJecms Pipes,r OF Pipes
VILE who has been sdrifting about- the world for
wears Is at present recuperating his health and for
tune In this vicinity. On Monday evening next the
yeritable sJeems" will be rendered complimentary
testimonial concert at the Athenaum, Brooklyn, by
his many friends in that city, upon which occasion
he win regale them with his humorous sketches In
"China and Japan"
tits supposed that the Collectorship OF New York
or a foreign minister's appointment awaits the man
who first nominated Grant, II the man can be dis
covered We have found him. He Is no unwashed del
erate from the persimmon bottoms OF Hoosierdom,
but a minstrel whose songs have thrilled q nation.
Five years ago "Dan Emmett, the Ethiopian delinea-
tor gave to the world negro melody In which occur
these prophetic lines:-
U. s. for Uncle Sam;
Or any other
He dug q trench round vicksburg:
u. snd ds 80 oDs surs roaSa o. yagss sss White uou.
In eighteen slxty-dv
Mr.. Emmett was q little premature In his views
but great men always ahead Of the masses. This
settles the point as to who first nominated General
Grant and IL he heeds our suggestions as he should
do to insure the success OF his administration Mr..
Emmett will receive the New York Collectorship at
least, against Mr.. Dana, Mr.. Fred Conkling or MI
Marshall o. Roberts.
n
Mr. Pike is quietly looking about for ground upon
which to erect an opera house. "SM waters run
The HERALD having gently chided "the most
beautiful blonde at Nbo's for kissing hands to the
'front.' all the golden beauties are poutng. each think
ing herself the offender.
Cyrii,s success - is no success
Miss Edith Chaliis, q very ladyiike actress, VINO
win be rem0nbered In the cast Of "After Dark" re-
appeared wednesday night In the '.Forty Thievcs''
as Abdaah, in place OF Miss Markham. who iies III
= Edwin ;ia ~ Forrest plays Metamora In Newark next
Those relentless nends, the American theatrical
agents abroad give Patti rest Tor the soles OF her
feet. Mr.. Tayleure, we learn by cable, has plunged
INTO the OF Russia In pursuit OF the divine,
and swears never 70 leave St petersburg until
contract for the New York Grand Opera House Is
signed We hope he may thaw the coy marchioness
from the frigid stand she has taken. These French
aristocrats, though. are peculiarly reserved ana din
a Company OF amateurs are giving English opera
with much success In Mobse: .r,,,. :, 81. c,,,,
Chicago paper says that the "fied OF the Clotn
OF Goldu had a run OF 100 nights IN New York.
IN Miss Nellie Moore, wei known English actress
Tne gentle Bergfeld pleads for the pardon Of the
svracmse il tickled with two operas-cork opera
by Kelly & Leon's troupe and Engush opera by the
Richings.
ronto theatre. We trust that t viii prove q success
The best singer OF all the burlesque actresses is
American--Mss Rosa Cooke.
Neil Bryant the rigitful heir to the throne OF
Ireland travelling In this country tnc0J a3t Earl
Of Dunlo has recovered from severe attack OF gas
.trtis. ..
Next week there VIII be variety q Representa-.
tons at the Theatre Francois. "Ueneyieye" Will be
given on Monday and Tuesday. and will be followed
hy .sFleur de 1her and "LitEil Creve.n In "tleur
de Theu Nine. Rose.Be and Nile Desclauz1s VIII
appear IA Cesarin on alternate nights la Vie
Parislcnne and .Chilperlcn are In active prepara-
ton Ut thls establishment.
The fame OF Edwin Adams Mercutio spreads
ahrao stie land. He receives general
eulogy nom the New York correspondents Oh the
country press -,
der played Elizabeth. the reserved seats were one
dollar .'n consequence Of the immense expense at
Bronsham Is a popular playwright. He now occu.
pies the boards OF three theatres 10 our large cities
Pocahontasn IN New Orleans , Better @ . Late Tnan
New orleans paper SAYS mat Miss Josie Orto1's
personaton OF Jane Learoyd. 10 the Long strike, !
would reflect credit on ANY actress 10 tnc country
opara SoySs has reached the antipodes. The Mel
bournese nightly shower ne NE leading ,s actresses VIII
Mr.. g. ". couIdock and daush,or arc playing
two years since these artists delighted the apprccia
| uve sBuckoyesr with their able personaaons.
DURING Paths ress r,os, y 70 ss "
| the performance OF "is Scnnambula" tue Empsro
| sent the diva fur peIisse. valued at $4,000.
her late illness, wal make her appe rance tsis ever
ing at the Theatre Francas as Cesarin ia sFieur 4
| The,n the r6,e originally assigned 10 her.
i Blanche Grey Is playing In washjngton.
There Is q counterfeit Ella Zoyafa In Washington
'sTame Cats,n the man nsn and Zavissowski are /
i Philadelphls.
MISS olive Logan Is iecturi,g in the Weston "Pari
and papniers.n
The FhLadelpnia psess nay pleasant things abou
Miss Suean Cation.
The Legislature and Court OF Appeals adjournc
nom kfankfort 70 Lousville to see Jefferson ~ ~
ven WINNIE Nc. 1oQerana he's mad0 thas Dathetl