Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-19
ron rne CossrIrur1osAr WING.
THE THEATRE.

The muiements of this place have for the last ten
days been variable aud interesting. Several stock and
minor pieces have been COTTON up and generally speak
ing well supported We have been much gratifed in
witnessing throughout the of present dramatic
performances, strong disposition evnced by the ct
zens OF this place TO farther the views of the enerpr-
sing manager and his corps. Groups of the most fash
ionable kinds have been generally attending, and we
hope that with the increasing efforts of the manager
he will meet with still stronger decided success
We would not be considered, while noticing the pena-
raj tenor OF the theatrical performances in
particuarsing excellence inferorty the perfor-
ners But we must give passing notice TO some few
whose sole efforts seem to have been, give general
satisfaction In tragedy Messrs Davis and Walton
stand without competition at the head They have
both as young actors, shown marks of the power.
futaent and with proper attention to the highest spe
cics oil the Drama, would in short time compare sue
cessfuy with the fixed stars Of the theatrical rnament
IN the representation of Bertram, MIR Wal,on's was
upon the whole mastery personiGca,ion; there were
some lew defects but They might be easily corrected by
slight study On Saturday evening 10 the drama of
I'herese, completely enraptured and over
whelsd with MIR Dsyis's style of acting while perso.
nifying Darwin the Advocate In the concluding sceus
noticed universal and deathIike feeling of sympa
thetic horror wben convicted and conscience struck
the murderer blasted 10 the earth, by view OF
the supposed vision of his victim Ii truly grand
aud terrific.
But in giving the need of their talents 10 these two
Young must omit express our strong an.
probation of Mrs Mcacls in her general roune Of ac-
ton. Although her figure is which fully
So 10 pFouuCtIou eHeCi, YET her con-
cepon of character and perfect comniita of parts re-
deem TO their extent all faults of person. Mrs. Bel
in light comedy is excellent; she should adhere
10 il closely. Our friend Pennington is Jolly dog; his
"Crack" .Sancio" and .'Obedish" were in the first
style Of broad hufnour and drollery. MIR. Edwin
Ezekiel Homespun. the only character in which he has
been placed suited his line, true and
character.
In closing our remarks will notice few defects
which may be eInedied and the audience he much be-
uehtted There is not light enough IN the Theatre: n
chandelier suspended from the centre of the ceiling
the pit would obyiate that fault. In the second
place would advise the manager raise the prices
in the Gallery, exclude its inmates keep police
who may check the overlooking Of rioious spirit
among the coloured persons who nightly crowd there
The respectable part Of the audience frequent
ly annoyed and w xed by the uuseenIy sounds ofaugh
Ter and confusion proceeding from them, in the
interesting parts OF the deepest pieces. Lastly WOMB
recommend TO the actors generally 10 be perac
in their committal of parts the promptors voice is per
haps pleasant enough of The stage, but CRATES prJdi
giousiy during performance
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