Bryants’ Minstrels

“Burnt cork is on a high horse, and Bryant’s Minstrels are high cockalorems of the black brigade.  And how they do rush things.  One act is scarcely finished before another is commenced; no waits; no baulks; no contretemps, as our French dancing-master says; but all goes along as smoothly and as tractable as a well-greased politician.  Dan Bryant, the black particular star of the band is an artist, and mo mistake; and we are glad that still in the minstrel ranks we find him.  Big things at Bryants this week.  When we want a tight squeeze, other than that with which Iphigesia favors us, we go to Bryants.”

“It will make no difference to Bryant’s Minstrels which party succeeds in the election to-morrow, for the same crowds will be on hand to see Dan and his confreres, no matter who the lucky candidates may be. You will see more of Seymour than of the other members of this band, owing to his great altitude; Dave Reed will “Come Up” to him, however, in public estimation.”