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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 limits 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 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 flavor to Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack.