Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09
From Evening Edition OF yesterday.I
MY First and Last appearance upon 'nc
stage.

MY First and Last appearance upon '"'
stage.
1once perperated performance. twas curious
will tell you all about it. Twas always iona Oh theair
cas-a sort Of passion for them seemed TO nave oeen
ineculated in me- acquainted win every actor IN
the ciry in which lived. The manager was my very
particular and intimate friend.
Now certainly never had the slightest idea OF ma
king my bow before that seit-eected tribunal on ac-
tor merits, an audience In other words never had
the slightest wish to smell the lamps My figure indeed
was not calculated for effect. Nature cast rather
sloveuly She never intended fret my little hour
as kings and princes Among the many remissnesses for
which am bound her, the neglect furnish me
with nose is the most arocious-I have substitute
for one is true but such substitute. No was never
intended for stage hero But how curiousy things
fall out.
One evening was in the front Of the house TO wit
ness the performance of Tekel II commemorative
ke appeared. Dignity he had not. Straight walking
seemed incompatible with his habits. He performed
nothing but circles. "Teke" said to myself, sis grog-
gy" 1t was a fact. He managed to get off the stage
somehow. How I don't know-and am sure, very
sure he could not tell. The curtain fell prematurey
upon the first The majority OF the audience had
the play before and not aware that any
thing was wrong But said to myself, that man can
not appear again. There will be row. l pity the
manager.
Mr. W. 1.-THE manager) wants you directly, sir,
fyou please" said the call boy.
"What can he possibly with me ?" said l.
~ don't know, Sir"
Il WONDER" exclaimed
"You had better step round sir, and you will see,"
said the boy.
"You are right, quite right" said. Let us CO."
We went.
"Oh, my dear Mr.. -" said the manager, IL
am so glad you have come, want you to do me IA
vor"
..To read the partof TekeI for me. That scoundrel
is dead drunk p
My dear sir, it's impossible"
Il shall be ruined if you refuse me; there is nobody
in the house not engaged in the piece"
"But have never appeared on any stage! Oh!
can't"
IF YOU refuse me shall be ruined and more, my
house will be torn down.. Seeing that was still in
exoraLle, he added, And then you such excel
lent reader"
.Pshaw - said l.
.If had fifty persons before in such emer-
gency, should prefer you TO all"
"Poo, poo" said /, now you fatter me-"
Honor - he exclaimed.
IF there was NOT certainty OF making myself ridi
cuious, might do it 70 oblige YOU
.Quite the contrary" he exclaimed, and Immediately
stripped a dead drunk hero of his cloak, and hurry
ing me into dressing room. seized hare's loot ana
began putting some artificial bloom upon my cheek
With my coler came my confidence had often seen
the play, and was familiar with every scene; since
had put my foot in it, resolved not to read, but TO
act the part My memory is very good, great deal
I-..- I'D and al
what did not know, to make out Of my own head as
the boys say. The manager himself prepared the way
for me, he went before the curtain, and said
Ladies' and rentlemen-It is with feelings Of the
deepest pain that have announce to you calamity
You all know the prevalence of illness at this time of
the year. Ii will be sufficient, know, TO excite your
sympathies Tekel is suddenly ndisposed and is now
attended by three physicians. his wife, and four small
children. Not 10 disapPoini you IN the continuance
Of the play gentlemen OF talent and feeling has kindly
undertaken, upon moments notice. TO go through with
the character. Cheers He throws himself upon the
well known liberality of an American audience I'm
lnense cheering.l Your favor will be enhanced, am
sure when add that this will be his first appearance
upon any stage. loud cheers
The manager come behind.
Now, my boy" said he, II have done your business
for you"
up with the curtain"
roSe-t mhrcneu on. Wy icatutts WOic N"h'Dni~"
in large slouched hat This gave me confidence
The applause great bowed My first speech
was also appauded. and got very well I'LL had
10 throw of my disguise and exclaim j am Tekehf-
Here my natural defects damned me at once.
II am Tekel." I exclaimed.
MY eyesp shouted out fellow in the gallery, with
stentoran voice" you Tekeli why you amt got
no nose"
Conceive my situation. The house was in convu
sion Of laughter IL was necousthe actors joined in
it, They were all shrieking together. J. alone, in the
nidst-the object Of their merriment-wss black as
thunder at the indignity.
At length the curtain fel upon my misfortune. This
was my Grst and last appearance.
BUTCHERS srALLs-orHrR THAN ~ THE Mar.
KETs.-ALdernsn Benson, the Board Of Aldermen
on Monday night expressed himself against the market
laws they stand This bringsu TO the consider.
e. IN lms-Il - !. II