The New York herald., 1872-07-09
UNCLE SANS BOYS ABROAD.
How American aeenen Amuse Themselves ia Dig
tant parts-Jaok Entertaining Hja Friends
and Amusing HimseH-The rhoa-
tire on Board the Brooklyn.
UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP SHENANDOAH, |
ORE TOuLON. Irance, May II, 1872.


Whether occurring rs an original idea or wheties
stimulated by the example afforded by the men OF
the Wabash, or from whatever cause resulting, tho
crew of the Brooklyn last evening gave one al the
pleasantest little entertainments that can be i'm
agined on board their ship In this port. The ar
rangements were very complete, and for the time
could easily convey the impression to the witness
that he was In miniature theatre, and the familiar
language listened to contributed not little to add
to the illuslOn--easly fancled--that one was In o
place of amusement at his own holne NO extrane-
Gus aid was demanaed or required in painting the
scenery, adjusting the apparatus or arranging tho
: costumes. Everything originated, was designed
and completed wholly and entirely, by the
crew belonging and attached to the vessel
The men OF the other American war-ves-
sells in the harDor-on this occasion the
Congress, the Shenandoah and the Plymouth-were
cordially invited to be present, and, naturally
enough, availed themselves Of the readily accorded
permission. The stage was erected on the quarter
deck, while the awning belonging to that part OF
the ship did duty as root, from which was sus-
ded-literally-chandeliers as tne name 0rigl-
nally designated. The painting or the drop-curtain
and scenery was OF no mean order, and excited
feeling OF wonder that q man capable or producing
such piece Of work should be found on board
ship-that is, If one momentariy lost sight OF the
versatility OF the American nation, nowhere moro
forcibly manifested than during. tie late war,
In the repairing o. raoaas OF I
the rendition OF the different characters as
signed to the members Of the troupe, perhaps
the best test is the obtained results The verdict OF
the success OF farce is the universal burst OF ap
proving laughter to which 1t gives rise. All the
pieces OF entertainment were OF the farccal charac
ter and the hearty, well-timed, encouraging
actors laughter that sauted their endeavors left no
donbt as TO the compete appreciation OF thoiS
efforts.
Where all did 80 well 1t is not proper TO make in,
ydOus distinctions; but, perhaps the best enOrt Qf
the evening was stump speech, so familiar to aly
play-goers at home. The name or the speaker IL
lost Tor It imprOvsed md does not appear In
the bills IL came os q SURPRISE and most assuredly
was q very pleasant one The points were wen
made, the attitudes We're wen taken, the AUDIENCE
was tumultuously applausivc, and, above all, Tho
speech contained no personal allusons--sometlmes
mawkishly sentimental--that nower profusely
and generally along the banks OF this sort of al
dresses
The Brooklyn goes TO Hyeres on the 18th. Tho
Plymouth IS at VilleFranchi coasting, and to het
will 90 for duty Lieutenant II. @. o. Colby on tho
20th; ordered originally to this vessel. Surgeon
Taylor, OF the Plymouth, is detached, and Will go
home shortly. surgeon Hugg viii be ordered TO
III his position. The Wachusett Is at Barcelona, to
which place the Shenandoah will go when the re-
pairs to her rudder, which are now going on at this
place. are finished. grand tete Is In progress on
Shore the proceeds to go, as advertised, toward the
''liberaton OF the territory" whatever this may
mean. Tie nagsiip is still at Marseies and the
Juniata on her way home. The Iroquois had not
arrived at MaIse.lles Yesterday All wen In the
squadron. No accidents, so far rs heard from.