The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-06

CHATHAM THEArRK.-This house o,ened on Men,
day night last, after short vacation, which took
place in consequence of projected alterations and
embellishments, now complete. Mr.. Forrest, In our
estimation the greatest and most brilliant dramatic
star of the day, with the aid of Miss Josephine Cliff
ton, re-opened the theatre appearing for the first
time in America MUdaun and LAZY Mabel
Lynterne in the beautiful tragedy of "The Patri-
cans Daughter" which gained for these unrivaed
artistes most cordial success Never were the eft.
forts of Mr.. Forrest more successful, and this
casion he outdd himself, personating the character
in manner which left nothing to desire by any;
and the character OF Mordaunt seems drawn as
though the minds Inner looked upon Forrest when
in his happest moment OF skill, so truly were the
the different bursts and sumbers OF each and every
passion displayed by him throughout: The Lady
Mabel Lynterne, by Miss Josephine Clifton, was her
very self no poets sketch seemed by her embodi-
ed but the reality of being was her polar star from
the first scene OF the piece, which che commences
with her father the Earl of Lynterne, did she,
lossal-like, stride across mind, holding us in
check for after deeds during the scene which stamp
ed her with the like success. She stands unequal
led in all she attempts and we do predict that while
the legitimate drama have such artistes to repre-
Gent il, with the combined aid they received the
occasion allude to, it may defy the rocks and
shoals Of time, and ride proudly on, as the monarch
We will now proceed to review portions OF the
tragedy, and as nearly as possible hold up TO gaze
and admiration its beautiesdefects we have search
ed in vain for We begin with Mable's reply to the
Earl's speech
Then Mabel il in love- for never sure
Was one who valued reason less than she;
Mabel says
Not 50, for although make net love,
Love may consist with Am right
He whom my will shall for its king elect
Must bring me something more than thatI have.
Women who marry seldom act but once;
Their 10. is. ere they We'd obedience
Unto a father thenceforth to husband;
But in the one election which they make,
Choice Of mate for life and death, and heaven,
Is as the living record Of their deed
Their one me mentous deed &c. &c.
1t terminates with the description further Of her
choice. This speech at once, from the variety OF
the minds reflection shown, prelude TO the after
coming seauties OF the tragedy. giving US such an
insight OF the characters as leaves no doubt OF the
authors superior talent. Again, with Mordaunt,
ia reply to Lady LYDIA
Not so my father was nan of toll
mean Of real toil-such toll a. makes the hand
Uncouth TO sight, coarse, hard TO touch.
There none here that would have claspsd that
hand
Save at our TOW a elections-when all hnrers
Grow marveously plant.
Again, TO the Earle Lynterne-
| have not sought for vengeance in this act.
Ny lie, my energies my talents, all
| Did task for the deed. Such apparatus
| Was meant for nobler uses, than belong
/ 10 mere private ieud but have fought
battle for high principles and taught
1onventon, when II dares arise TO tread down man,
Man shall arise in turn 10 tread II down. &c. &c.
We said above that we should review horizons of
\ this tragedy, and hold them up TO gaze and admra
ton but AZ the gems II contains are SO numerous
/ we would advise our readers to
| "see anh judge 'or thenselVesp
| The theatre iselegant, h company efficient, and
| tlroughsut.the Pa,, clans Daughter ls admirably
| performed.