New-York tribune., 1870-01-11

side arc Judge r. r. Curtis late OF the Supreme Bench
and OF President Johnsons counsel and Judge j. g. AD
bott. many and Of Democratic candidate Tor Con
grcss and for other Offices Massachusetts,, ana wen
known in all the National Conventions Of the party on
the other side are the Hon Benjamin T. Butler ana MT
George o. Shatuck. with following OF younger law
yers TO assist the chiefs either side 1t quite recalls
the eddays OF the Impeachment Trial at the CapOI 10
see Butler and Curtis pitted against each other ana
many are the loungers who run in TO see the slgnl
General Butler never needs to be pointed out In small
courtroom but always about the bar restless as
Gagged tiger stands erect garng at the spectators or
tho Jury or IN some other way becomes the most prom
nent and striking figure Of any group never see MS
demeanor in courtroom without being reminded OF
story Of hisearer years OF legal contests which Is cur
rent the profession but think Is not told In Parton
1t relates to a case in Lowell, in which the opposing
party, somewhat Insignificant lawyer OF that city, auda
ciousy persisted In arguing his own case. Mr. Butler
| had tho chance 10 "abuse plaintiffs attorney" ana
| abuse the plaintiff at tho samo time, ana
most unparngy did he improve his opportunity After
along personal rade he concluded in his explosive fash
ion Of oratory: Gentlemen Of the Juryl Look at my
opponent There he stsl unblushing before you with
| face which God Almighty has marked with every
line OF meanness. Of mahgnty and Of habitual false
hood" When the poor fellow rose TO reply Butler was
walking up and down the little platform at the side Of
the courtroom his hands clasped behind him. his head
thrown back with presence and men which those who
have seen him draw for themselves. The abused
lawyer began very quietly: Gentlemen OF the jury,
shall attempt to reply TO the broadde OF abuse to
which you have listened 1t is worthy OF the source
from which it has will only ask you. gentlemen
OF the jury at the outset to look at my opponent There
he stands, with face which God has NOT marked!"
Then he went on quietly and calmly with his argument
and pootica justice has any influence with her legal
cousin, must have woD his case.
AMUsEMENTs
selwyns Theater having wOful run OF bsd luck this
season. though ones heart aches to write IL OF place
which well Of fortune The public stands by
10 pretty well the alictons from within. At tho
very outset of the there the falling out be-
tween proprietor and manager, so in contrast with the
harmonious beginnings of the house, and so injurious to
healthy feeling lower down in the organization Then,
beginning Of the spectacle which the great pay
ing feature OF the the second man. Mr. Nandcn
ho declined the part of DeeS and had to be left In
ldeness through the long Of the piece. Then the
leading lady. Mrs. Barry, who last year was
only associated with Mrs Chanfrau in the principal
business had leisure for rest taken i'll before
the play got fairly running and has been able to
pear only Intervals since. Next, Miss Kitty Blanchard,
the bright soubrete who has great responsibility
PueI was compelled to retire for time by
the Illness OF her mother and the substitute
who had just been relieved by Mrs. Barry's
temporary recovery brought In again. Then an
attempt employ the idle members OF the company for
two nights Providence foed by explosion from
Mr. Griiths, the capital old man" OF the house. who
became violent in his wrath that his loss could not be
avoided. Then Mr. Vandenhoh, being assigned to Steer
forth in the rehearsals OF Little Emily again declined
part which he thought beneath the terms Of his con
and dismissed for his asdiousness Public scan
dal and newspaper discussion followed both Withdrawals
serious the company both not easily TO be made
good at this stage OF the This week ii Is Mr..
Stuart Robson the comedian Of the theater who dis.
turbs surface Of affairs At the last moment on Mon
day evening lie found be missing. Being subject
of
habit. no explanation was needed. and no search
was profitable. 1t might natural that "A man who
has PLAYED Bottom so badly as he for tie
last weeks should seek to drown modification in tho
flowing bowl; but the dropping out Of even bad Bottom
at the last moment embarrassing and made
general change Of parts, Mr. Harry Pearson leaving
ounce to don the ASS head aud 50 The theatcr can
hardly spare its low comedian after its many losses, so
Mr. Robson will probably be taken back when hc comes
fororn and sad to his funny business again. but 1t can
not but be exaspcratng the manager and to his com
rados not TO speak OF the slight put upon the public ana
the degradation of the profession TAeacrs have such
periods Of thcLcOming calamity, and get over
them Last year 1t was the Museum, which had sudden
sicknesses interfere with tho production Of nearly all
its new pieces and at last deprived Of its leading
man. Mr.. L. l.. ShewC, under circumstances OF peculiar
unplcasantness. A season two earlier its married
leading lady Miss Kate Denim, and its married juvenile
man. Mr. John Wilson r.L scandaOusly away 10 Calfor
MIA together at the hight of the season. but 1t has re-
covered bravey from its annoyances and Is now at the
high tide Of prosperity drawing great houses with the
most hackneyed and familiar Of plays like I" "Arrah ma
Pogue" and EAST Lynne" In fact, 1t was TO
the elopement catastrophe that was due the
discovery that the thoater possessed in subordinate po
siton in Miss Annie Clarke, the making OF Of the
most brilliant leading ladies in the profession Probably
the great success Of the present is largely owing
to the growing popularity OF Miss Clarke and we hear
rumOrs now aud then that managers from your great
and greedy city Offering her prodgOuS sums 10 trans
fer her charms and talents to boards 1t is case
Of sheer development, by study and opportunity for
practice for she was one of The scs and taest yOunS
actresses when she began that have ever known.
The Paropa English troupe begin short stay here next
week. and as Boston has been starved in the matter OF
popular music this season. their great success Is assured
IN advance