The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29
The Low Comedy Part Declined by the
Hero Of the Chopper.
BosToNIAN BUNCoMBE.
City Fathers and Musical MOngrelS or to
Chappaqua to 'Lean the Reason Why
THE DAMPED AUDIENCE.
Rain and Daylight Descending Together
Through the Coliseum Roof

BOSTON, June %, 1872.
The attendance at the Coliseum this afternoon
showed considerable decrease on that Of yester-
day. There were, however large number OF per-
Sons present, and If the same rate OF attendance
can be maintained financial ruin win be averted.
good many OF those present to-day were from the
outlying districts and it is predicted that to-mor
row the number will be still greater, as the work.
men viii be able to leave their employment with
less Inconvenience than on any other day in the
week. A report was put in circulation that the
CLappaqua Philosopher would appear In the iden-
tical white hat which, perhaps he Is to wear in the
White House. and there was quite a rush OF politi-
cal soreheads to meet or rather to see and gaze on
the wonderful woodchopper, whose fame has
spread through the length and breadth OF the land
as the foolish woodman who wants to
cut down the tree he helped to plant many years
ago. As the committee had designedly put in the
advertisement that Greeley was expected to be
present, the majority who cared anything about
his presence looked for the announcement of his
arrival somewhat nervously. From time to time
these people, who were scattered rather sparsely
through the audience, caused slight commotion by
getting up TO see If there were any signs OF Horace
but they were not destined to behold the benign
face under the white hat on this day.
HORACE POLITELY DECLINES THE HONOR.
The fact was the committee here who don't care
a fig for any one anything but making dollars
wanted Horace kind OF stalking horse for their
huge show. But the old woodchopper was either
too busy whiting too cute and declined
to appear the low comedian in
the Jubilee farce But these irrepressIble
Hubbites have by no means given up hopes OF draw
ing Greeley from his tree, where they to think
he is only playing possum waiting to be coaxed
In this Idea committee, made up OF representa-
tves OF the city and OF the Jubilee committee left
here tonight to try If they cannot soft-sawder the
Philosopher into coming down to exhibit himself for
their special benefit. The city fathers here, who are
o sort OF burlesque on the KniCkerb0cker govern
ment OF New Amsterdam, take lively interest in
the success OF the show for the single that
the credit OF the city is pledged for the sums ex-
pended on the Coliseum
This is the secret OF their pilgrimage to the shrine
OF Greeley, and l verify believe they would make
another to
THE SHRINE OF BEE1zEBuB
they could see their way to making $40 900 by it,
Gmore's benefit will take place tomorrow and
will give us an opportunity OF Judging how much
gratitude the Bostonians entertain for the man
who has brought some millions into their pockets,
IA well as gratihed their vanity TO an incalculabe
extent. All the attractions OF the Jubilee will be
offered as an inducement. The Irish societies. also,
win work hard for their countryman, Of whom they
are enormously proud
THE JUBILEE CHANGING SHAPES
The Jubilee, as 1t was originally conceived, may
rapidly fading on the programme, while the big
organ fults the duty Of huge alarm bell to notify
the coming OF some OF the leading ARTISTS. All the
interest is centred on the bands, which play
lections every DAY. The English Grenadiers took
the wind out of the sails of the coming
Irish band by playing to-day an extensive selec-
ZION OF Irish airs. The paintve sweetness
OF some OF the airs and the martial dash and roll
licking fun OF the others, took the fancy OF the
audience, and the Grenadiers were rewarded by
the hearty applause OF the audience.
NATURAL" ACCOMPANIMENT.
Madame Leutner experienced contrete7nps
from unexpected quarter to-day She had
scarcely begun TO sing when the sky became over
ragt a nd "a ruip gtnrf fha ha
patterng OF the rain was so loud and continuous that
1t required considerable effort on the ladys part to
audience and the singer, who from time to time
cast rapid and not over amable glances in the di-
been within reach am strongly Of opinion that he
would have heard from the sweet warbler In
anything but ducet strains 1t never strncS truck
produce harsh notes, but ! now think
she might If she tried. on account OF the
weather her usual song in answer TO the encore,
was omitted. In lew moments alter the storm
THE RAIN FELL PLENTIFULLY WITHIN
The building from the chnks in the roof and through
the open windows. Thereupon ensued scene
which would afford an excellent subject for a comic
artist. Umbrellas parasols and sunshades of ali
sizes, shapes and nhes were brought into requis-
ton groups OF gayly dressed ladies collecting IN.
der the shadows OF one scanty umbrella in the EFFORT
TO escape wetting. The principal sufferers were
the chorus singers, VINO, being packed rather
closely could not well escape. After short time
the storm blew over, and the building resumed It's
played the overture to Weber's "Jubel' and by
way OF acknowledging the applause or the people,
they gave the ''Star-Spangled Banner"
"FIsKis OWN
The Ninth regiment band was the feature OF the
day, but Though ii was well received and en-
cored its performance contrasted very unfavor-
ably with the foreign bands. There was not the
same apprecatve delicacy in their execution,
the brass being especially comparatively crude,
and sometimes OF barbarlc loudness III Is to be
hoped that these make-beleve Britishers won't be
asked TO put on their red coats any more Let US
have the real Brttons, as there are shams enough
already about this Uubite show.
THE EVENING CONCERT
again slightly attended; probably three
or iour thousand was the largest number
present at any one time. Inc french band
OF course warmly received. II is doubtful
II evening concerts are 70 be continued after the
was promised for next sabbath has been abandoned
on account OF declining interest and III Difference
10 the wishes OF the singers ior day $ rest.
THE SINGERS REvoLT
The singers, by the way, came near ending the
manner IN which they were treated on the night OF
the grand BALL II seems they expressed wish 10
be present as spectators and Their request was re-
fused by the Executive Committee, whereupon the
spnnky choristcrs held a meeting and voted almost
unanimously TO withdraw and leave the Jubilee to
its fate Their action was reported TO the man.
ager and for few hours matters appeared any
thing but promising for the future dave of the Jam
boree Finally compromise was tb mspe, Ny which
and II is distinctly understood that IL sna nave all
the attractions OF the elegant anair OF wednesday
night.
BANQUET TO THE BRITISH GRENADIRRS
This evening the members of the British Grena-
der Guards band were baDqueted at the Revere
House by the ancient and Honorable Arfluery
Company The AFFAIR was a very elegant one, ana
waS participated in by about two hundred. Captain
WyDan presided, and buncombe jubilee speeches
made by him, Governor Washburn, Mayor
Castor, General Banks and Others. Dan Godfrey,
the leader, responded for the band in very happy
manner
Great preparations are being made by the Irish
citizens for the reception OF the Irish National
Band next week. The precise day OF It's arrival is
not yet known.
ANOTHER ATTEMPTED WIPE MURDER In
BROOKLYN.
James McNally, residing at No. "a Butler street,