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Boston Theatre. The first appreance at the Boston
Theatre of Buffalo Bill (the Hon. W. F. Cody), Texas
Jack (J. B. Omohundro), and Ned Buntline, assisted
by Morlacchi and ten Indian warriors, last evening,
was the signal for a gathering of the patrons of the
sensational drama such as has not been witnessed in
this city since the days of the old National, when the l
imits of applause and critical comment from the
upper circle had not been discovered. “The Scouts
of the Prairie” is written in the highly spiced style of
Colonel Judson (Ned Buntline), its author, who himself
takes a prominent part in its representation. A
portion of his own history is contained in the text,
which, including a forcible temperance lecture founded
on experience, is delivered in a manner that elicits
the most boisterous expressions of approval. Buffalo
Bill and Texas Jack, real prairie guides,
and their Pawnee aids, lend an intensity to the
place that has never been witnessed in representations
of the semi savage drama here before, and their
efforts were well appreciated. Not only did the galleries
applaud the actors, but the novelty of the style
of greeting awakened the enthusiasm of the parquet
in sympathy. Indeed, with the occupants of the
high-priced seats, it was difficult to determine wherein
they were most gratified, whether with the performance
on the stage or the quaint expressions of
the youngsters in the upper tier. Mlle. Morlacchi
made up well as an Indian maid, and her dancing in
the introductory sketch, entitled "Love's Battle,"
was much admired. Those who delight in sensations
of the most exciting order will not fail to see the distinguished
visitors from the Western plains before
they leave. Their engagement will end with Saturday
night's performance, which will be.for the benefit
of Ned Buntline, Friday night being set apart for
a similar favor to Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack.