Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-10

last speech-"you are quite eloquent this evening
Were | to make distinction between the Youthful
Queen of Miss Tree and Miss Barnes
! "And what would you say?' interrupted Miss
| Mary.
"That Miss Trees effort was like highly finished
engraving in mezzotint, while that of Miss Barnes
bore all the truth, depth and strong colorlng of
painting in oil from the brush of Rubens."
Quite buzzing of appreciation was heard among
the different speakers at this comparison of mine.
have hit the nail on the head that time, thought I.
Sand on the same principle" added Major Brere-
ton who had resumed his in the large chair
"you would pronounce the efforts of Miss Russell
and Mrs. Shaw mere wood cuts?'
" Even coarser," said /.
"Like theportraits of Gen. Jackson the country
taverns signs you go often rxeet with in the ncri-
or" added Philip
"Well-I never could see the difference you speak
of between these actresses. To me, they all play
Christine nearly alike. For my part prefer Miss
Russell to any one of them have watched them
closely and see nothing in their efforts but sort of
tact in wearing character already made for them by
the poet" continued the Major
"Then how is it that every body can't play Ohel-
lo?" asked my uncle.
"And every body cam if he takes the requisite pains
to become familiarzed with all his power and exer-
ton"
"What hereto you are % cried Miss Mary.
I'VE shall have to expe the Major" said Charles.
ooh no." interrupted Philip, cit is mere matter
Of opinion after ALL"
"Did you ever compare old Barnes Jenny Twitch-
er with that of Sefon's?" inquired my uncle of the
Major.
81 have, and l see no difference. They are both
funny, because the character is"
"Why Seton does not possess the slightest power
of Characterization" said Charles "Hc Is a mere
automaton-repeats the words of his author accom-
panied by sundry unmeaning gestures"
Sand so does old Barnes, in my estimation-and 30
do all performers-if you take what they do apart
from the design of the author"
"Major Brereton," said Philip, "you outrage COM
mon sense"
81 stick to common sense sir" said the Major
warmly. 81 Judge Of acting as do of military ex-
erclses. All the teaching il wants is that of prac
Using the orders of others. good actor is like
good soldier. He goes through his part the best
who adheres blndly to the word of command"
"Then acting is not liberal art?" said Miss
Mary
"No more than military tactics is 1t is mere
Initiative art and if you would all view it in this
light the stage would soon become as it ought to be,
the arena where the genius of Shakespeare would
"hold the mirror up TO nature through an art which
is the mere vehicle of mind"
at is the place where morals should be taught
where amusement with instruction should be conbi-
ned" said Charles
"People, nowadays don't believe fortunately, in
such possibility" said The Major.
"The Major is very peculiar in his opinions, whis-
peredI to Miss Mary.
"They thehonest expressions Of an enlightened
mind (" said Mary AMI respect them"
"You cannot think they are correct 7" asked
Charles in a low tone.
81 look upon acting one of the hghes, Of the IL
beral arts" replied Miss Mary. off its cullivators
brought refined and thorough education to their as
sstance nobody would think as the Major As a proof
ofths, look at Miss Barnes Her education enables
her, young shcs rival the Oldest stagers and in
many parts TO surpass them. Every liberal art re-
qunes a thorough acquaintance with ether arts and
this is the reason why il is called liberal art Ii de
rves its from every other branch of know
ledge"
81 give in my adherence to that opinion willingly"
said Philip.
"And too" said Charles.
The Major and my uncle were now busily engaged
in dlsputailon about the speed Of the winds. The
breeze had freshened, and the lake was in commo-
ton.
Tea was brought in at this moment. Mary and
myself found ourselves upon little ottoman at one
end of the room, and while we slipped the refreshing
beverage talked of Italy's sunny cline and garden
ing. Charles and Philip got engaged en- some stor-
my topic, while the Major and my uncle at the win
dow INDUCED in philosophical disquisitions.
As the hour for retiring approached, j, was agreed
that Noctes was to be held the next evening, for
Miss Mary said size was not satisfied with the opin-
lens Of her father. As dutiful daughter, she was
bound to follow them, if she could be persuaded he
was right
Depend upon il, my dear, am right. But will
not your cousins elsquence have more influence over
you than miner
II would know the truth, father al whatever expense
it may be purchased" replied Mary, blushing proba-
ply at the allusion to myself This one little crcum-
stance set thinking for the next three hours Ma
| ry is lovely girl.
"Srppose walk, Philip towards the lake shore"
said l. at is only eleven o'clock, and the night air
| is pleasant"
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we'd in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to reduce the wages Of
the mechanics employ ed therein after tho 9Th instant