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SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE
NIBLO's GARDEN
A change of bill was made last night at Niblo's Garden. “Leo and Lotus” gave place to the "Scouts of the Prairie." Of the former the public, it appears, know enough; of the latter, few will know much, even alter repeated hearing. A great number of people assembled on the first representation to try the experiment. We are bound to say that the general sentiment was one of almost unbounded approval. Our implication, therefore, as to the intelligibility of the drama need not be construed ao affecting its probable popularity. The "Scouts of the Prairie " was preceded by a faroe, also said to be written by Mr. Ned Buntline," called "The Broken Bank." Mr. Buntline will, however, be best pleased by our confining
Our comments to the drama which made the staple of the night. The “Scouts of the Prairie '' is then, made up largely of wars and the rumors of wars. The characters are always either fighting or getting ready to fight. Most of them seem to be shot down In the course of the action, and come miraculously to life again in the sequel, to the infinite satisfaction of the audience. The chief personages of this singular production are named and represented as follows:
SCOUTS OF THE PRAIRIE
Buffalo Hill (By The Original Hero)...............Hon. W. F. Cody
Texas Jack (By The Original Hero)................J. B. Omohundro
Cal Durg……………………………………...Ned Buntline
Mormon Ben………………………………....Harry Wentworth ,
Phelim O’laugherty……………………....Geo. C. Davenport
Carl, Pretzel………………………………..Walter Fletcher .
Hazel Eye……………………………………...Senorita Eloe Carfano
INDIANS
Wolf Slayer…………………………………Shirley. H. France
Big Eagle…………………………………Joseph J. Winter
Little Bear…………………………………George. B. Beach
PAWNEE INDIANS

Ar-fi-a-ka ……Grassy Chief	Te-co-tie-pown......Big Elk
As-ge-tes ........Prairie Dog	Kit-kot-tons ........Great River
As-sin-an-wa....Water Chief	Ko-ku-su ...........Swamp Fox

We have to say of Hon. W. F. Cody that he exhibited, on his first appearance before a Metropolitan audience, a surprising degree of aplomb, notable ease of gesture and delivery, and a vocal power quite sufficient readily to fill a large theatre. His use of the revolver and rifle indicate extensive practice, and were vastly relished by the audience. In fact, the unmitigated bloodshed that ends every act and almost every scene of this unique composition, were so satisfactory to the public, that the management might be forgiven for hereafter assuming that the key to success must lie in the exhibition of cataracts of gore. Mr. Omohundro gained a fair share of the evening's applause, and, like Mr. Cody, evinces a remarkable case for what we suppose to be limited stage experience. The temperance lecture introduced by Mr. Ned Buntline in act second, it's calculated to do a great deal of good, and we hope it will. It shows marks of careful preparation, and honors both the experience and good intention of the writer. Senorita Eloe Carfano has much physical vigor, and is certainly more liki what she undertakes to represent than nine women out of ten could manage to be. The Dove Bye of Mle. Morlacchi did not, so far as we can judre, fall short of expectation. On the whole, we have no hesitation in conscientiously affirming that to be appreciated. The "Scout of the Prairie" must be seen. It is only just to say that The representation was attended by torrent of what seemed thoroughly spontaneous applause; and that whatever faults close criticism may detoot, there is certain flavor of realism and of nationality about the play well calculated to gratify a general audience. "The Scouts of the Prairie," as interpreted by Meesrs. Cody, Omobundro, and Buntline, will be repeated until further notice; and we think we can safely promise whoever assists at it performance hearty enjoyment of a nature measured in the various instances by their own peculiar tastes and culture.