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A TROOP OF SCOUTS AND INDIANS.
Ned Buntline, the famed writer of border life, appears at the Academy of Music to-night, and the two succeeding ones, in a drama of his own composition, from one of his stories. He will be assisted by a troop of real scouts and Indians. Prominent among them is the Hon. F.d. Parker, a member of the Nebraska Legislature, better known on the plains as "Lone Tree Ned," Dashing Charlie, Arizona Frank and a number of Comanche Indians. Those who delight in seeing the scenes of the plains depicted by those who have been brought up to it, will doubtless revel in powder, red tire and Indian tomyhawking.
GENUINE SCALPERS The real scouts, Buffalo Bill, Texas Jack and Wild Bill, together with a tribe of genuine Indians and full dramatic company also Morlacchi, the celebrated danscuse, will appear at the Academy of Music for two nights next week. This company is the largest on the road.
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PERSONAL
Buffalo Bill has secured a squaw corps de ballet for next season.
Bison Wilhelm has sloughed off from the Ned Buntline party, and will harvest hair on his own account next season.
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THE REAL SCOUTS AT THE ACADEMY TONIGHT.
Living heroes have a wonderful attractiveness even in private life, but when they present themselves as candidates for historic fame the very originality adds a peculiar charm. Buffalo Bill Mr. W. F. Cody), Texas Jack (J. B. Omohundro), and Wild Bill (J. B. Hickok), have obtained such a reputation and figured so extensively as bordermen, scouts and hunters that they scarcely need indorsement in these columns. The two former gentlemen appeared here last season, but since that time they have made a study of their new chosen profession, and everywhere the press and public are loud in praise of their marked improvement. It is no easy task to surmount, even in a remote degree, the numberless difficulties of the player's art, and when it is taken into consideration that it is but a few months since they trod the mimic stage for the first time, the surprise is the greater. Wild Bill, the new candidate, is a man so fully known, and has seen so much of hard service as a frontiersman, that the desire to see him is very great. He is newer in the ranks of the present calling than his comrades, but serves his purpose ably we are told. The perils and adventure of the prairie life are ably delineated in Mr. Fred. G. Maeder's drama of "Buffalo Bill," and the quick incidents keep up a constant bustle and "go." It has been newly arranged for its present original lights, and we look to see a crowded house. The author himself appears as the "Old Vet," and Rena Maeder, who will be remembered as a promising commedienne, also reappears. The peerless Mlle. Morlacchi, so world-famed as a danseuse, makes her debut as a songstress and actress in the comedy of "Thrice Married," a novelty which in itself is enough to fill the house. A tribe of Indians and full dramatic company appear, and, altogether, the managers promise this to be their stronger card by far.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC
LEAKE & DICKENSON.............................LESSEES
TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13-14.
THE REAL SCOUTS. BUFFALO BILL, WILD BILL, TEXAS JACK.
In Maeder's Picture of Western Life.
BUFFALO BILL.
In additon to which the PEERLESS MORLACCHI.
Will appear in the Comedy of THRICE MARRIED.
With French Songs and Spanish Dances. Next Week- CHERRY and FAIR STAR
Reserved Seats can be had at Academy of Music Confectionery.
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The three gentlemen of whom we spoke in our columns yesterday, appeared last night in the play of "Buffalo Bill," to an overwhelming house, densely crowded from pit to dome Mlle. Morlacchi began the performance by impersonating four characters in the comedy of "Thrice Married," assisted by Messrs Fred. G. Maeder, Walter Fletcher, and Alfred Johnson. The lady delighted all by her artistic acting and singing, and proved herself one of the best of protean actresses. Her dancing was, of course, of the highest order of art. She ranks at the head of the ballet in America, and her grace, beauty and talent are unequalled. Mr. Maeder and all in the cast acquitted themselves well. It was very enjoyable. But all the vast throng were on the qui rive to see the famous Scouts of the Plains, and as the curtain rose upon the drama the hum of excitement was immense. Upon the entrance of Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) rounds of applause greeted him, showing how favorably he was remembered by our citizens. The dash, grace, and rollicking bravery of the king of the border men were ably personified - the more life-like and natural from the remarkable fact, almost unprecedented in the annals of the drama, of the hero of a play being personated by the hero himself. Mr. Cody shows marked improvement and an ease for which he deserves every credit. “Texas Jack” (Mr. Omohundro) was greatly applauded. His quick, agile movements, earnestness of manner and rapid gesture could not but win favor. As the scout and lover, who dared all danger for the lady of his love, and like the Knights of old, won her who "loved him for the danger he had passed,” he showed an aptitude and ability which all were not slow to acknowledge. The newest feature was the redoubtable “Wild Bill.”
Mr J. B. Hickok was six weeks ago upon the plains and probably had scarcely ever visited a theatre and knew nothing of its workings. That he should get through a part, full of busy action, shows a wonderful adaptability. He is a fine noble looking man, and those familiar with his brilliant record regarded him with eyes of wonder and amazement. Taken altogether the three scouts acquitted themselves splendidly, and in subserving a purpose and showing us in mimic life the wild career of the frontiersman, they deserve the thanks