The New York herald., 1875-11-24
A. Oakley Hall Leaps from
Forum to Footlights.
He Embraces the Theatri-
cal Profession.
L II + y T. w p L A y
Views Of MGSSrS. Hall and Stuart on The
"CluSGr Of Dramatic BriIiantS."

"CluSter Of Dramatic ErIIiantS."
report having prevailed in the clubs during the
past week that Oakley Hall was rcnquishing
and politics to reener the profession Of literature and
the dramatic one HERALD reporter called upon that
gentleman concerning the matter
REPoRTER-It is sand that you about TO leave the
forum for tho tootghts Are you at liberty 70 talk
about it9
Mr. HALL should prefer to have events speak for
themselves and that third persons should discuss such
personal matters But Is Of public record that last
May my late law firm dissolved by linntion and that
have since been winding up the legal affairs Of which
had especial charge. There medical considera-
tions as to health which enter into the result.
CONTEMPLATED CHANGE
REroRrER-I suppose could go through the
perplextes and harassments of your last two years OF
Mayoralty and the ensuing without the great strain
on nerves and brain finding reaction?
Mr. HALL (after pausel-Wel, it has been thought
best should no longer encounter the diverse comp-
cations and worry behalf OF hundred clients which
lawyer in full practice must assume which poll
tcan also does when caring for the confusing demands
Of other people and in trying to protect very important
interests 1t is best sometimes TO stop where you can
and when by doing there is reasonable insurance of
future comfort We have a legal maxim, obSta
principits-resist beginnings During my brief career
recall Clinton De Witt, David Graham, Nat
Blunt Curtis Noyes, Van Buren, Brady. &c, &c, who
kept the legal treaGm long after they told
quit or take it caster My old friend John Graham too
until quite recently has laying OF under medical
advice but his clients glad TO him again among
them.
STRONG MEDICINE
REroRTER-You are not under medical treatment
Mr. HALL Qaughing)-0h, 1t is because don't
propose 70 come under it that | quit when the first
slight warnings come. And as my worldly circum-
stances compel me to adopt some other calling, and
my health that shall be in consonance with my
taste and which will bring no complex worry, l
embrace the dramatic profession Tin the hopes it will
embrace mel, and at the time hope to ride
Pegasus bit have been for twenty years honorary
member, and all the professionals and managers have
from time to time favored me with their friendship and
experience Not oniy with the drama theoretically,
but with its mechanism, have been for years entirely
familiar
REPoRTER-What are your particular plans?
Mr.. HALL tsmingl-Perhaps you had better learn
those from my collaborateur, William Stuart Let
give you card to him
NEVER AGAx
REPoRTER-Then you also quit public life?
Mr.. HALL did that three years ago Circumstances
compelled me 70 be an humble ally during the late
campaign But never again, under any circumstances
AS the Hutchinson Family used to sing OF Napoleon az
ST. Helena, 'He has fought his last fight sound
awake him again !"
REPoRTER-This is not then, a sudden resolve
Mr. HALL-Oh, no The step is the result Of years.
deliberation and preparation.
REPoRTER-It is suddenly made known.
Mr. HALL-Oh, no; friends have long known il. /
think claim 3ouccault as my godfather the
undertaking. and long ago last February He
70 have entirely written for me piece, but en-
gagements TO others prevented
hR. sTUARTs STATEMENT.
Our reporter, in accord with Mr. Hail's suggestion
then called on Mr. William Stuart whom he iound at
the Park Theatre engaged in manipuatons OF tho
s'Mighty Dollar" On presenting his card Mr. Stuart
at said that it always gave him pleasure to afford
any aid or any assistance 10 any member OF his own
order and if in this instance he had delayed doing
it simply awaiting the permission Of Nr. Hail.
REpoRTER-Mr. Hall is, Ibeleve, associated with
you?
Mr. SrUART-Yes Mr.. Hall has been associated with
me, in anticipation OF the production OF 'Crucibe,"
since the 18th Of september last. When the theatre
was first conceived Mr Boucicault was TO have been
united with me in conduct and interests Cir
cumsances over which neither OF us had control but
fraught to with the severcst hardshps and trials
which any manager ever encountered, or could have
encountered, but for the enduring kindness Of Mr.
Riggs and the gallant sustanment q my gentle scgnor
MAJOR Macombe prevented that union from lnding full
nlment But these have happily passed away and /
can afford forget the gloomy past in the pleasant
present. in which find Mr. Hall BY my side. We have
been for many years warm personal and also literary
friends have been in the habit Of discussing together
what about to write, had written, and with
acquired a mutual admiration out Of this has grown
our union; out Of this has come sCrucibe.n
s'cRUcIcLE" CLUSTER on BRlLLIAyrs
REroRrER-May ask BY whom il was written Mr
stuart9
Mr. srUARr-wen it is best defined a. dramatic
collaboration 1t is not solitaire II Il cluster Or
briniants. 1t read yesterday The artists we're lii
ecstasy over it,
REPoRTER-I presume i VIII be powerfully castg
Mr.. STUART have done everything 10 rcnder il So
You see by this letter from Mr. sheffield tie Secretary
Of the British Legation at Paris that have Ill engage
ment with Nile Duquret who created such sensation
IN Paris for several the part of deaf and
dumb boy, If desired complete IT, FOR 4 somewhat
similar part IN "Cruciblcn But owing u Tie delay
had supplied her place with beautiful grl dcmi-
French petite and Of most eager brightness Miss Marie
Louise II will also introduce 70 the New York public
Mr. John Dillon who enjoys the privilege 81 hay-
ing his genius admitted BY al bis brother artists IN lis
own day. The rest of the company hlve been selected
from the very best the country could afford
REroarKR-what DO you think Or
HALL As AS ACTOR
Mr. srrAnr-wc, Nj. Hall ought q Je an actor. at
least ihis part For the part Oakley Hall himself
But then, al advocate Is necessarily an actor He is
always representing another character. | remember
going with Bouccauli once 70 aoc Mr. Hall defend a
German FOR lrng at doctor Who had iii treated his
crippled child and when he held up the child at the
close Of his speech 70 the jury and tho little thing
said with tender but tutored sylabcs ID the words OF
Tiny Tim, "God bless you all I" Boucicaut turned to
me, and, with genuine rapture in his mpassiyc check
exclaimed, "rhat fellow Is great actoru Then