The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-14


gance such as we have rarely seen at any place OF
amusement in this city. The part selected by Mrs
Mowatt, for her first appearance, as most of our
readers are aware, was pauline" in the ''Lady of
Lyons and when she first presented herself on the
stage, the enthusiasm with which she was received,
was quite indescribable, end appeared almost
to overwhelm the fair debutante. She went
through the first few scenes, however, with
admirable composure, and with such measure of
spirit and grace at relieved the anxieties of
her friends, and created throughout the house feel
ing of satisfaction which sought frequent expression
in the most flattering and encouraging manner. In
the fourth and fifth acts, Mrs. Mowatt won still more
and more upon the sympathies of the house, and the
curtain fell amid hurricane Of applause such as has
never struck the walls of old Drury since the time
when Fanny Kemble carried all hearts by storm.
We certainly have seldom witnessed a debut more
full OF promise and OF triumph AS first performance,
it really meritcd high praise Faults of course there
were, chiefly Of attitude and gesture, but they were
faults which time will correct and for which the cir
cumstances of the sufficiently apologize even did
not the many striking beauties of the performance
entirely disarm the critic. There were bursts of
natural and genuine passion and feeling, which must
have touched every heart in the house. We do not
mean to 60 into any formal criticism of the per-
fornance, but we may merely allude to the scene
with the Prince" at the close of the third act-that
in the cottage, when ''Claude" acknowledges his
guilt, and the final of reunion and Joy, in all
of which, Mrs. Mowatt sustained her part
with degree of grace, pathos, and dramatic skill,
which afforded the most satisfactory promise Of no
ordinary success hereafter. AS we have said, we
do not desire to enter on any detailed examination
OF the merits dement's OF this first performance
is it called or but we think, after having wit
messed it with dispassonate attention, we are quite
justified in saying, that il Mrs. Mowau devote a
reasonable amount of time and study to the profess
sion in which she has SO brilliantly entered, and
trust to her own natural genius and talent, and IN
stinctive perception Of all that is fitted to give grace
life and truthful passion to dramatic effort, she
may have very brilliant career. Mrs. Mowatt's
form is fragile but graceful, and her face is extremely
pleasing and expressive.
Mr. Crisp was, the whole, very respectable
"Claude Melnotte" In the last act, he was really
excelent-there was natural enthusiasm, a truth
fulness, originality and vigor about that part of his
performance which rneried high appreciation. Mr..
Crisp however, does not appear to possess, in our
judgment, that order of talent which is necessary to
ensure great such parts Claude Melnotte
His voice and face not very well calculated to
express strong emotion. Mrs. Vernon as "Madame
Deschapeles," was perfect Mrs. Barry was highly
respectable in the character Of Claude's'' mother
Skerret as the " Colonel was as good as could be
expected. McDouall sustained the part of IN. Des-
chapelles' in very creditable manner.
When the curtain fell the applause was, as the
reporters say Of that at Tammany Hall, etremen-
dous.' A gentleman in the pit called out I" three
cheers" and three loud cheers were accordingly
given, with one cheer more" in obedience TO the
request of fat gentleman in one of the boxes, who
although ready to sink from the heat, contributed
more than his share Of the plaudits Mrs. Mowatt
appeared, led on by Mr.. Crisp. The cheers
-shouts-screams-plau forth afresh,
whilst whlrlwind Of pocket handkerchiefs swept
over the boxes, and five six hundred pair of boots
Numbered in the galleries. Mrs. Mowatt courtesied
and shower of bouquets fell at her feet. Again she
courtsed, and magnificent floral crown was thrown
on the stage This was gracefully picked up by Mr..
Crisp and placed the head of the fair deb,siante
Another terrible burst of applause, and Mrs. Mowatt
retired Then the calls for Crisp were loud and fiI-
rous, and on his again appearing before the curtain
he greeted with fresh plaudits. He then said :
LADIES GENTLEMEN THE anxiety with which
have awaited this night words express II was
umS Sh o. nn that might rk n
cheers) If thus felt lest she might not succeed
what must feel now that she has succeeded cheers
II is not often that the talents of dramatis and
tress uned-ths night you have how perfect
the unon-(cheers) You have seen that there is no
Never, indeed, have anticipated that should enjoy
such delight as this night experience in being the
OF 6as for The first time such
this night-cheers) This must not be her last appear
ance-(cheers) It will not | shall travel with Mrs
ing with her before you-(cheers.) For your uniform
Blindness to myself accept my warmestmy most heart
eit thanks. DO assure YOU upon my honor that sin
cerely thank you-(cheers)
NIBLo's GARpEN.-The Seven Castles Of the Pas
sions has been the most universally admired of any
s, ,ectace that was ever produced at Niblos, the
en-. comums are general and the piece has brough
excellent Saloons; it, however, has to be laid asid,
after TO night to make way for the Acrobat Family
and Mr.. Roberts, who make their debut on Mon
day next; the former are said to be more SURPRISING
than the Raves, and Mr. Roberts has the fame O
being very elegant, talented, accomplished come
dian The Saloon will be crowded tonight as it il
the last opportunity of Witnessing the Seven Castles
for the present though its run will be resumed aft
the appeara nee of the new arrivals from Europ
above named
THE RE-BruLDINe OF THE OLD BowERY THEA
TRE.-The various reports that set abroad
shortly after the burning of this building last April
as its being rebuilt or not, most eectuay set
tied by the present appearance of this theatre. 1t il
rising from its ashes with great quickness, and by
the first day of August next it will probably be open
ed for the admission of the public. The same wall
and the colonnade in front, that adorned the former
building remain STILL their strength not having beer
the least impaired by the frequent conAagrations tina
they have withstood. The workmen at present ar,
engaged in laying the stage and the first tier o
boxes The former will be even deeper and NOR
extensive than formerly,as it will now extend down
to the edge of Elizabeth street, the dwelling apart
ments that formerly occupied space between tina
street and the extreme end Of the stage being dom
away with. The boxes are to be on the plan of tn
| old National Theatre and there will be four tiers