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The Buffalo Bill Combination - A fine Troupe

The audience which assembled at the Theatre last evening was not so large at the merits of the company subsequently proved they deserved. "Buffalo Bill' is the Simon pure scout of the plains, and the hero of divers thrilling novels. That he is the redoubtable personage is established by the fact that Surgeon Dickson, on duty with the Federal garrison in Savannah now, was for some time associated with Mr. Cody in the West, and upon his arrival here at once sought him out to extend courtesies to him. Mr. D. H. Elliott, who is now connected with the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, but who was concerned in the building of the Kansas Railroad, informs us that he has known Mr. Cody for some time and he is the very "Buffalo Bill" whose fame as a brave and successful scout is national. The identity of "Texas Jack" is equally authenticated, and we are convinced of the genuineness of the claims that have been made on this score.

The performance last evening was eminently satisfactory to the audience. For one we were most agreeably disappointed, and can with sincerity recommend the company to all theatre-goers and promise them a most entertaining evening.

The opening piece was a very lively and amusing little comedy in which the famous danseuse, M'lle Morlacchi, of whom everybody has heard, appeared and proved that she is as clever in acting as is graceful in pirouetting. Her protean performance in "Thrice Married" was very pleasant and amusing and elicited not only enthusiastic applause, but drew forth floral tributes and encores.

The piece de resistance of the entertainment, "Life on the Border," introduced us to Buffalo Bill, a Western judge, jury and executioner; Texas Jack, who can train an Indian from Missouri to the Pacific; George Reed, a victim of perjury, but a square man for all that; Jedediah Broadbrim, a peace commissioner, with an affection for Ireland, and a host of other original and eminently American characters, whose life and adventures in the Western wilds, as portrayed from the stage, have at least the charm of indisputable novelty.

The drama, while very exciting and intensely interesting, is not too sensational, and hence was the more thoroughly enjoyed. Ther interest of the audience did not flag from the commencement to the close, and although the absence of "Buffalo Bill," "Old Sloat" and "Texas Jack" in certain scenes was noticeable, yet the other characters were well up in their parts, and sufficiently interesting to keep the attention of the audience.

Mr. J. V. Arlington proved himself a capital actor in his rendition of the character of "Old Sloat," and the "General Duncan" of Mr. Harry Moreland was admirable, in fact a cleverer personation could not have been desired. Mr. Jognson's "Grasshopper Jim" was good, and Mr. Charles B. Waite cleverly rendered "Captain Huntley," an odious character, redeemed somewhat by the correct personation. "Jedediah Broadbrim" in the hands of Mr. Thomas Z. Graham was mad an immense hit and took with the audience. The female characters were well sustained. Miss Laura Fay as "Betty Mullany" a truehearted Italian girl, from Cork, a bright, vivacious young lady, and rather fortunate in the possession of rare personal charms, made a most favorable impression. Miss Ada Forrester well represented "Emma Reynolds," the betrothed of "Buffalo Bill," and was frequently applauded.

The drama was well put upon the stage and well presented, and was in most striking contrast with the miserable performance given by the frauds who, last winter, swooped into this city under the name of the Buffalo Bill Combination.

The company now here is a good one in every respect, and independent of the attraction of such noted individuals as "Buffalo Bill" and "Texas Jack," are well worth seeing.

They give a performance to-night, to-morrow night and a matinee on Saturday.