Articles on various artists leaving New York City

“Lisa Weber and Miss Lizzie Kelsey, late of Niblo’s, sailed on the 5th, in the steamship City of Paris, for Liverpool. So Young America has seen ‘Weber’s last waltz,’ for present at least.”

“Another batch of opera bouffers take their departure to-day in the steamer Ville de Paris for Europe. Grand Duchess, Tostee goes, so do Messrs. Carrier and Beckers, and a whole host of other bouffe warblers. And they all go in the second cabin except Tostee, who still keeps up her dignity by going in the first cabin, even at her own expense. This, to say the least, looks a little queer, considering that most of them have been paid $1,000 per month in gold by Manager Grau during their long sojourn in this country.”

“Several of the most popular representatives of opera bouffe in this country sailed on Saturday for France. The list included Tostee, Clementine, Guerretti, Carrier and Beckers; all of whom leave many personal friends, as well as many warm admirers, among the public. Carrier has a lucrative engagement abroad, and we presume the others will prove equally fortunate. Rose Bell intends to remain for a time in this country, and will sing in the New Orleans opera.”

“During the past week we had the spectacle of a Wall within walls, and thereby hangs a tale. Harry Wall and his Elise Holt Burlesque Troupe were booked to sail for California by the steamer of the 11th; but there being a matter of some five hundred dollars indebtedness against the said Wall, of which sum John E. McDonough preferred to be the custodian, the altter (fearful that the former might in his hurry to get on board the steamer forget the little discrepancy) provided lodgings for Wall in Eldridge street, where he remained uch against his will till Saturday, the steamer in the meantime sailing without him and his troupe. A compromise was made between the two managers, whereby Wall guarantees that the paltry sum shall be forthcoming at an early day. And that’s why the Holt party lost their holt on the steamer of the 11th.”

“S. S. Purdy, well known as an Ethiopian comedian of decided merit, sails for London, Eng., on the 23d inst.

David Wambold, Charles Backus, and W. H. Bernard have changed their time for sailing for England, in consequence of their closing here earlier than they originally intended. They go on June 23d, instead of July 7th [and will appear in London].”

“In the list of passengers, per steamer Scotia, which sailed from this port on the 16th inst., for Liverpool, we notice the names of Mr. and Mrs. Nelse Seymour. We were not aware that Nelse had taken to himself another wife. Mrs. Lander, tragedienne, sailed for England on the 16th. It is to be hoped that the Scotia will land her safely in Liverpool.”

“Bernard, Wambold, and Backus leave for London and Paris on the 23d inst. We are informed by these gentlemen that their trip across the Pond is exclusively one of pleasure, and not profit, and that they do not go to play an engagement in London. To oblige Pony Moore they have consented to appear for three nights only, immediately after their arrival, and under no consideration can they be induced to extend their performances, as they have to return to New York to commence their next season. S.S. Purdy goes to London in the same steamer.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith and Emily Thorne sail for Europe, by the City of Brooklyn, on the 26th inst.

Nelse Seymour terminated his engagement with Bryants’ Minstrels on the 12th inst., under engagement to Pony Moore, for the Moore and Crocker Christy Minstrels, at a salary of £10 a week.”

“During the past ten days a number of native and foreign artists have departed for Europe. During the week Signor Blitz, Mrs. Lander, Mr. Nelse Seymour, (under engagement in London,) Mr. S. .S Purdy, Messrs. Wambold, Bernard and Backus, Miss Kate Newton, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Smith and Miss Emily Thorne took their leave. By the Lafayette yesterday sailed Signor Albites and Mme. Gazzaniga, Mme. Camille Urso, (who goes to seek medical advice for an injury to a wrist,) Mr. Max Strakosch, Mlles. Irma, Desclauzas, Duclos, M. Colonne, M. Aujac and a horde of opera bouffe artistes.”

“Many theatrical persons sailed hence, on Saturday, in the steamers Lafayette and City of Brooklyn for Europe. Among others we note the names of Max Strakosch, M. and Mme. Colonne (Mlle. Irma), Mlle. Desclauzas, M. and Mme. Albites Gazzaniga, M. Leduc, M. Laggrifoul [sic], M. Aujac, and other members of the opera bouffe party; Mr. Mark Smith, wife and children; Mr. W.A. Young [sic], Mr. Lewis Baker, and Miss Lizzie Willmore.—Mrs. Lander, Signor Blitz, Miss Emily Thorne, Miss Kate Newton, Mme. Camilla Urso, and Mr. Nelse Seymour have also gone to Europe.”

Same list of people as in the New York Tribune article of 06/28/69.

“Sailed.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Backus (Kate Newton), David Wambold, S.S. Purdy, and W.h. Bernard, sailed for London and Paris on June 23d. On June 26th, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith, Emily Thorne, John Lewis Baker, and Lizzie Willmore left for London.

Once more.—Samuel Colville leaves for Europe by the steamer of June 29th, in serach of novelties for Wood’s Museum, for the fall season. In securing talent for the American market, it is to be hoped that he will be a little more careful than heretofore and be governed by past experiences.

Eugene and Unsworth closed with Bryants’ Minstrels on June 26th, for an absence of about one month. They have gone to the Canadas to see some relatives and enjoy a few weeks recreation.”