The native American., 1838-01-06

On Monday last the National Theatre was opened by
MIR. Ward Previous to unbotng the doors. the crowd
the steps of the portico thundered loudly for admit
tance.
The Play on Monday night, was that exquisite and
bic performance of Addson-Cato
Mr.. Vandenhoof enacted the part Of the Great Roman
This gentemans character had preceded him to this city
The play loving gentry full Of expectancy, and
shared the desire to behold the distinguished
tiste. We were not disappointed. Mr.. Vandenhoof is
of commanding fgure-his face is remarkably firm
and solid--his gestures well managed-ngid, like
mans who has not practised before looking glass The
mobility Of his brows-he expression from his eyes, at
certain times have fine eec but his mouth wants char
acterand yet what music does pour forth In his so
oques it supernatural Nothing be finer than
his tones when he gives forth the sublime and terrible
emotions Of great heart, to itself.
In Cato there not proper support. Semphronius
roared and roared and shock the walls of the gigantic
Theatres and yet Mr. Rodney is Of no inconsidera
BILE genus but why will he rant SO? There is not the
slightest use in it. No one will believe him. he cannot
feel delicatey, and below loud wtha he must study
must ponder the text-understand what every thing
means-must know that it is sound he is repeat
ing.
Mr.. Lewellen is on the decline, though quite young
man. He fourses his hands about if he practi-
sing shadows the wacvidencing great supleness in
the wrists &c. His eyes eernally wandering about
the stage as fhe wanted find the pins that drop from the
dress of the actresses The Roman Senate too young
for "Conscrpt Fathers" !"
The Ladies good stock actresses.
In Coriolanus, on Wednesday night, Mr. Vandenhoof
brought forth his immense powers He is perfectly scup
tural in his acting; and would remark, that he fur
nishes strong evidence Of taste by the charac-
n. II ~
His reading-as it is commonly caed--s of the first
order. and peculiar He makes his emphasis properly,
and at proper mes and altogether he is good an
tor as we would wish to see. Thank mercy he is free
from rant.
Mr.. vandenhoofs performance as Virginus on Thurs
day night was glorious master piece. Mrs Jewellers
Virginia natural, and congratulate this Lady on
her just conception of the deicate modest and bewder
ed Roman Girl. The Forum scene with all its accom-
paniments SO far as Mr. Vandenhoof Mrs. Lewellen,
and Mrs. Hughes were concerned highly dramatic.
Oh that had to sketch that powerful scene We
may do SO in our next number
Wills, low Comedian, made his appearance on
Wednesday night, in the aterp piece, and there
many tears shed at his frocs have seen produced
by tragedy for part laughed until Jaws
ached. He is most capital substitute for that curious
little character-Knight. Mr. Wills will draw full hou-
ses He is not surpassed by many actor of more re
putaton; and in humble Judgment Powers, cracked
ard praised he was could so set an audience in
roar.
Great praise is due to Mr. Ward, the very polite and
gentlemany Manager for his endeavours to keen alive
the Washington Stage If It not for him. our Winter
Evenings would pass off without public place of amuse-
ment; and we think it shameful in citizens stand
aloof with indifference They should frequent the Thea
there, under proper and moral CONTROL they will
learn deep lessons of utility and have their tastes
fected in a beautiful branch of the arts.
Mr.. Ward performed wonder in Baltimore by clear
ing the third tier OF the lewd and abandoned creatures
that there congregate and where all the riots and disturb
ances occur If he would impose heavy fine for admit
ance in that region Of ail goddesses he would check
their visits.
Spirtuous liquor is forbidden to be sold al the Theatre
by law the Corporation and wine is alone used at
the bar Of Natona but for the sake Of thirsty bpeds
let the wine be good,