The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-25

Mn. BARRY's STAGE kEsroRATIvH-Mf. Daily
says all that the Stage wants in order to enable It
to raise it, dropping head and walk forth erect ana
firm, as in the days Of old, 10 the Just and liberal
criticism of the public press This sounds exceed
ngy scientific in the Of the actors no doubt,
but il only exctes smile on the part OF the intel
gent dislnterested friend Of the profession 1t has
always been favorite cutlery with the numerous
brood of mediocre actors, that the press is unjust
illiberal, unkind, and regardless Of true merit.
But this complaint is altogether unfounded. To
real excellence in the dramatic profession the press
has ever been ready to do fullest justice, and what
one Of the great ornaments of the stage has not
been indebted largely for his success and fame
to the press? -Macready-Kean-al of
these men who have discovered true genius and
talent, have on all occasions received from the
press the just need of superior merit The idea OF
putting and bespattering with praise all the nincom
poops and poor creatures who have disgraced the
histrionic art, il ridiculous
No, ne, Mr.. Barry, the press has, in the main,
faithfully discharged its duty to the drama and the
stage. The causes of its decline are to be sought
elsewhere than in the unkindness, or injustice, or
neglect Of the press As we have already insisted,
we must 60 behind the scenes in order to discover
many Of the causes of decay and disaster. And
we are sorry that Mr.. Barry should exhibit any un-
willingness to help US to their calculation. He
could tell us a great deal about the mysteries OF
the Bowery under Hamblin's management, for MIR.
Barry was stage manager there. He had the same
opportunities in Boston and at the Park of unveil-
ing the mysteries Of the stage Come, come, Mr.
Barry, let us, by all means, have this expose.
THE Burton MAKERS CAsE.-The verdict IN
this case has given very great satisfaction. AN
attempt was made on the part OF Jones to impeach
the veracity and destroy the character OF the un-
fortunate girl whom he had ruined and abandon
ed, but it failed This was indeed very natural on
his part who had so effectually labored to destroy
her before she made her appearance in that Court
We trust now that the Judges will infllct appro-
pirate punishment. An attempt is to be made to
get up bill of objections, but we cannot see on
what grounds. Now that this case, among so
many others, presents its lesson and exhortatlon
TO duty on the part of our legislators, we hope they
will bestr themselves on the bill now before them,
if they really mean to do anything.
ITALIAN OpERA.-The last representation Of Bell
sario was given on Friday night, and the house
was, if possible, still more crowded and brilliant
than the preceding nights. There were the same
gaety richness of Dress beauty, fashion, and spirit
as usual, and the performance was considered the
best yet given. Tomorrow night Lucia di Lammer-
moor, which has been in daily rehearsal, will be
produced. 1t is very beautiful and spirited opera,
and will, it is thought, be the most popular yet
brought out. There will be Of course another
great crowd.
The PARK-All hereabouts is involved in doubt,
darkness, and uncertainty The Seguins are ex-
pected here in March, taking Mobile and Charles
ton on their route hther. But we have not heard
of any engagement with them here. The Park Is
still shut I'm and az tight az the North river.