Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-10-08
National Theatre.

The change which has taken place IN the al
ffaHs of this theatre since it has fallen under the
judicous management of Mr.. Wallack, fully equals
If not surpasses the most sangune expectations
of his friends and the pubhc-consderlng the
low ebb TO which it had fallen, and the local
preudices that had operated so uniavouraoly 10 us
interest in days past the undertaking as 10 It's u-
mate saccess was considered rather predetermined if
not impossible, and hundreds who predicted unfavor
ably of the project at the outset, have been most
happily disappointed in not seeing them verhed--a-
though il was opened at most lnauspeious PERIOD
when the public groaning under the baleful eff
feels of an unwise and impoic administration, and
everything bctokened horror and dsmay it has been
enabled weather the and acquire for itself
reputation TO enttc deservcdly to the patronage and
| support of all admirers of the pure and legitimate
drama. For The past season 1t has been made the
favore resort of fashion and beauty, and never has
il been before known when the stage stood in good
a repute Such array Of talent combining the
most powerful attractions were not procured al
mere nominal stipend-they We're choice actors and
paid with degree of lberaliy fully equivalent
to their services No pains have been spared, nor
means withheld, by the manager, 10 import from
abroad the best professional taen, possible, and
Judging from the past, how can we but aueur favor
| ably for the future. Sudlously avoiding the intro
duclion of all pieces and novelties that do not accord
with the tastes and feelings of his auditors has been
two points IN his favor-or The decline Of the drama
may be attributed virtually in substituting the more
modern and hasy productions in the lieu of those of
more sterling character. Pageanry and show ap-
pear TO constitute the principal attraction with GER
tain class and most congenal TO their tastes.
Such innovations, however, do not accomplish the
desired object for which the drama was instituted,
but the contrary, please the eye for the time be-
ing without leaving any happy reflections which the
beauties of the stage intended TO produce. We
feel assured from the very fatering Success that has
already attended the Efforts of this gentleman since
the opening of the season. and the galaxy OF talent
announced shortly TO appear, that the public will lend
cheerfHly their aid in sustaining the drama and reward
him for the interchangeable exertons and trouble ne has
been put i'll mlnstering to their pleasure and grat
fcation. Since Celeste has appeared upon the boards
| the house has been crowded TO overlooking every
night, and her performances appear 10 give general
satisfaction. Thestock company has been improved
by the addition Of two valuable members and will
bear competition with any other abroad at home.
With such recommendations, trns, the National
Theatre may continue 10 fulfil the expectations OF
its friends, and receive a supper, commensurate
with its worth and importance.
RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSIAL certain Methodist
preacher has challenged beloved brother Bur-
chard TO discuss the doctrine of moral and physical
inability the former opposes the doctrine. Jededah
is now at Sackets Harbor recruiting himself for the
combat OGr friend the worthy and iaanted DUFF
field, would be our champion. He is able TO row all
the Methodsts in Christendom up Salt river.
CHRISTIAN OBLrGATIoS.-The young Theological
student who has been paying such particular atten
ton 10 Miss Sarah J., of the Bowery for The last
year. and who is about changing his mind ought 10
recollect his obligations a gentleman, and marry
| her forthwith.
NEw CHuRcH.-we are glad TO hear that Professor
Tappan, Of our University breaches every Sabbath
to small flock in Brooklyn. Lord Willoughby is
about erecting handsome church at his own x.
pense We sincerely hope that the young conerega.
ton will and prosper The church is 10 be
called the /" First Congregational Church" Profes.
sor Tappan, although rejected by the Triangular
Dutch Reformed Church. possesses finer phllosoph
cal mind, Than any minister among the Dutch.
10 The Locofocos have get possession Of Ma.
sonic Hall Fanny Virgil, carried all before her
las, night The place was filed. Broadway, in front
Of the Hail, was crowded with people VIVA, are the
Wings aboa,l
NJ After the sad accident winch happened 70 the
poor boy a, the public store the other day, we SIN.
cerely hope and trust tka, the proper authorities will
put stop to the dangerous practice of backing carts
on the side walk. II il practised to too great an
exten, in this community.
By Coleman, the murderer, will be hied today IN
the Court OF Oyer and Terminer, for killing his wife.
ParpE-Pride, in lts usual occupation, is an OPT
nen of our superiority far beyond what we can just
" entertain In different individuals see II vari.
ousy directed some pride themselves on inteIlec-
,ual others upon personal gifts; some derive to
themselves merit from their ancestry, and others
lue more than they deserve The favors Of fortune.
I'm all these cases. admiration, submis sion 10 the will