The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-13
COMMUNICATED.
TIiEATkE.
MR- ! MRs. BROWNS BENEFIT.

Mr. 4 MRs. BROWNS BENEFIT.
Monday Erening-MAeBETH AND Lo-
sER's QuAaRELs.-Thise evening our eiti-
z.ns wer. r,galed with the representation
Of Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy OF
Macbeth, which Is considered by many OF
the lterati as oue of his finest productions.
For our own part, We have ever looked up
on II ~ one of those pieces peculiarly suita-
bic IN the Time of IFS production, and not 80
well calculated for the present sge.--fhe
general belief which was al that time enter
tanned ofihe supernatural power of witches
10 p,-dict future events, rendered Hecate
and her companions objects of peculiar at
tention, and their conduct as Tucked upon
with degree of interest which this belief
alone can excite. In the present age a
belief IN these beisgs is justly imputed TO
superstition, aud instead OF the incantatiOus
aud mystic ceremonies exciting fearful
belief OF their efficacy We look upon them
with contempt--on tins account We are rd-
iher inclined To believe that this play viii
never excite the attention Ia the present age
which is felt IN the representation of most
OF his productions prejudice was en
tertained by many who Witnessed the repre-
/ 7'HH''''t 'hN pf' H'h " nav
altered their sentiments after seeing II play
ed. The character Of Macbeth, governed
by ambition, instigated by predictions
and stimulated by his wife, a woman
whose vlialny prompted him 10 COM
hiit the most horIld crimes, nas played by
Dir. Brown i'll a mastery style. The cha
acter of Macbeth does not afford the ex-
preston of determined resolution OF vii
lainy, without rembrsc, which distinguishes
the character OF Richard the Third there
is therefore less display of bolsterous aud
loud enunclaton, and no better opportunity
| for displaying muscular expression in the
conItenance we therefore think the char
acter Of Richard affords room for more
striking representation and will always ex-
ute the most applause. The character Of
Lady Macbeth, by Mrs. Stevenson, was
played as well as we expected there are o.
ther characters much more suitable TO her
style ofactfng Ma. dull, by Mr.. Robertson,
was forcibly represented, he acquitted him
self with credit--Too much praise cannot
be bestowed on the style in which IIecate
aud her sisters were presented To our atten-
ton the Ghosts appalitioEs, &c. were
done with good dca, of stage trick--Ne
regret the scenery WAS SO indifl,rcntly
changed and hope il will be better attended
10 IN iuturc.-snch bunghng destroys the il
| ugion.
! Mr.. Browns recitation of "Collin's ode
! on the Passions reflects a good deal OF
credit on his abilities the expression of
| many OF the passions Was IA correct copy of
nature. The classical sim picily IL ms dress
and the descriptive music had a pleasing
effect.
Lovers Quawcls, the afterrdocc, was well
! periormed-the characters of Iacintha and
Sancho were played 10 pereetion--San-
cho's logical deduction was the most natu-
raj and langhahle thing we have seer upon
the stage.-This kind of farce is much more
agreeable than the low buf]'oonery Of the
Village Lawyer &c. aud we hope We
shall frequently receive such a treat.
II is gratifying 10 observe the correct and
attentive department of the andancc, and
/ but for few tn flling circumstances, such
as making remarks, cracking nuts, &c. in
The midst Of the most interesting scenes,
we think every thing conducted as deco
rously as il eau be IN 80 large and
| general company. Speaking louder than
the Players during the performance may
be thought fashionable and becoming by
some four fair countrywomen. but tits not
the way TO excite admiration and respect,
The mirth and Wit that beauty may inspire
IN her immediate circle, Interrupts the at
tesntlon of the audience from the pertor-
nance, and good deal of the best playing
escapes observation it is therefore much
more becoming 10 be rs silent as tlle-"nid-
night hour"
MIR. PLACInE'S BENEFIT. y
! Hednes'tay Eoening-THE STRANGER
and THE pooR toLDIER.-We regret nat
any circumstance should have occurred
to prevent the performance Of the piece
originally intended 10 be represented Oh
this evening. particularly AZ " the Road TO
Runs is a fayorite piece with the people,
aud would have secured Mr.. Placide an
overlooking house. We know the publick
sentiment TOO well to iragine they enter
tain any other opinion of Mr.. Placide's Ia
Tents IN his particular line of acting, than
what does him the highest credit and we
are confident had not the Stranger been
performed few nights ago he would have
been grallfied with very respectable house
notwithstanding the change of pieces. Ii
Is Notifying tn observe that an erroneous
opinion should have been circulat1d relative
to the cause exchanging the play I'VE are sa =
Ilsiactorlly Informed that Mrs Horizons IN
dlsoosition was the sole cause of this
change. If giving Mr.. Placide another
benefit and allowing him to select the
Road TO Rum will not encroach upon their
arrangements we believe it would be grail
lying TO many TO have an opportunity OF
showing that Mr. pIaciI1 has tba NIL liz
appreciation, and IS deseryedly tavorile.
The Stranger" VAS generally well per
formed. Mrs. Stevenson in the character
OF Mrs. Hallerplaycd very well We were
gratiied in seeing Mr.. Moreland sufficient