The New York herald., 1845-04-17


only safeguard of honor left. There was a mix
ture of manly pathos and heroic d. nifty in his act
ting which was very touching; and, although the
principal event shocked rather than pleased, no
one could deny applause To the performer.
On q subst quent occasion II is stated, that the
bombastic and clsp.trap tragedy OF Damon ano
Pythias was played here last night TO serve the pur
poses OF Mr.. Forrest whose representation re of Da-
mon is reckoned byhis admirers os his best achiev-
ment There are certainly many points IN II which
an actor oi his ny slcal power is likely to make ei
iective; but the language Is dreadiully turgd, AID
IS more suited to the atmosphere OF Bartholomew
Far than to any theatre Of respectable pcsition-
Mr.. Forrest labOred strenuousiy, and his exertions
were rewarded not only with frequent incidental
applause, but with unanimous call when the cur
tain fell.
second English company will proceed to Paris
on the termination Of Mr.. Forests engagement al
the Princcss's, under his direction. The Odeon
Forrest during his late visit to Paris. introdu-
ced TO some OF the most infue ntal members OF the
French Cabinet, from whom he has received
The kindest assurances of patronage IN the under
taking month, it is stated, is the time Tor which
the engagements are making.
Mr.. HAcKErr This gentleman has been most
successful IN his provincial tour through England
and Scotland. He made his appearance In EdIn-
burgh on the l5h the performances beisg under
the patronage of the Dean and Faculty Of Adyo-
Gates MIR. Hacke,t, who appeared as Rip Van
WiDkle and as Monsieur Mallet, was eminently
successful In both characters, and at the close OF
audiences, he appeared in front of the curtain and
received their hearty congratulations. On Satur-
day, Mr.. Hackett took his benefit, on which occa-
1n ne Mssans appeared Sir Jahn ralss snea IN
ton OF the jolly Knight is the best we have VII.
messed for these many years, discovering great
originality, true conception OF the character ana
happy and effective execution. As Colonel Wild;
fire, also, he was exceedingly happy, and impaired
to the character freshness, vivacity, and humor,
that were quite irresistible At The conclusion he
was again called on the stage when ne expressed
had afforded him, and returned thanks tor the ia
vor with which his efforts had beea received.
Another paper says -" We are disposed to place
the stage as a genuine dowa-easter Of the Sam
Slick breed. Rice we could never away with
and Hull was hard and dry to excess. There is
6omhomn'ie, however, about the Yankee OF Mr..
Hackett entirely new to US, and which not only
raises hearty laugh at his oddities, but makes one
understand, for the first time, how such darned
queer crittur," as ne himself would say, might not
merely be tolerated, but might be liked. J here is
no resisting the contagious good humor of his eye
and laugh. Brother Jonathan ID in his hands, In
short, much more loveable being than as delinea.
ted by Hill, Falvy- Williams, and other performers
in the same line, who always seemed to merit be-
ing kicked out of doors for their obtrusve imperi
nencies, though no man might keep from laughing
at their sayings and dcngs Hackett's jolly cackle
turns aside all wrath"
/ He appeared in Glasgow on the oath ult., with
like success
PROFESSOR RIsLRY AND SoNs.-Professor Risley
and his Sons opened at the Grand Alexandrian
Theatre, in ST. Petersburgh in the beginning Of the
last month, In ballet, which displayed the finish
ed and exquisite performances Of himself and his
sons, to the highest advantage. His reception ex
ceeded in enthusiasm and intensity all his previous
triumphs on heContinent-great they have been
So electrified were the audience with the novelty
and beauty OF his performances, that they called
him and his sons no ess than seven times before
the curtain on the first night! After the ballet had
ofAA ryrft
upon being introduced to the Professor and his fac
cinating youths, for which purpose they visited
them In their dressing rooms, making handsome
presents to the little ie!lews and overwhelming the
most loud in his expressions of rapture, was Prince
Walkensky, the Minister of the Palace. The death
of the Grand Duchess prevented the Emperor from
visiting the theatre to Risey, but private rep
resentaton was ordered to be given before him ir
the Palace: All the Imperial Theatres in Russia
are under the management OF Gen. Gurdenougb,
who was SO delighted with Professor Risleys sue
cess. that he insisted upon accompanying him to
Moscow, in which city latter the termination OF his
engagement at ST. Petersburgh, he will appear
General Tom Thumb, accompanied by Mr. P. I.
Barnum, had the honor of appearing before the
", at the Tuleres, on Sunday night, the 23d inst
Tue General was warmly comslimented by the
King, Queen, and royal circle, consisting OF about
danced the lsailor's hornpipe, sang variety. Of
songs, and appeared In various costumes, including
his new Highland dress, with which their MaJes
ties were particularly pleased. The King and Queen
with a magnificent emerald breastpin, set III
large brants The Queen promised to send him
a present in few days. The Princess Adelaide
Che Kings sister) borrowed one Sf his rings. IT,
speak French T. asked the King. g. little !" re-
piled the General. "What can you say in French 2
asked the King. "Vive le koi," replied the little
General, amid burst of Laughter and applause
The audience lasted an hour and half, at the
cusion Of which Mr. Barnum was presented with
handsome douceur, and the King wished him every
possible success, and cOmpinented him on the
sracejulness and intelligence OF his protege. After
leaving the Tuilleries, the General attended large
party. at the residence Of M. Gilignani, where he
was enthusiastically received The Generals miaia.
ture;equipage traverses the Champs Ulysses every
day, where il attracts the attention of thousands.
The General commenced his lcvees on Tuesday,
the 25ih, at charge OF three francs admission
and from present appearances,'he will reap even
greater golden harvest In Paris than he did In Lon
don.
General Tom Thumb calculates that he has kiss
ed two Millions Of ladies' while in England, which,
at one shilling each the P1ce @ 6o Usually charged,
Mr.. Catlin, accompanied by fourteen AlleghaniaE
Ioway aborlgines, gave a series OF exhibitions,
illustrative OF the habits and customs OF the wild
warrior chiefs OF the west. in Liverpool. Their
performances were well attended.
Professor T. ]. P. Swift has come passenger in
the Great Western, he having been engaged for
the American Museum, New York, by Mr.. p. T.
Barnum. Professor Swift has been for many years
engaged at the Royal Adelaide Gallery, London,
where he has been favorably known as the director
OF the magnificent optical aHd other scientific ex
hibtions popular at the Gallery and at the Royal
Polytechnic Institution. tThe Professor is well
provided with dissoving views, microscope, physi.
oscope, proteascopc, camera obscura, aud great
variety Of novelties, which cannot fail to prove
highly interesting and attractive.
Mr. Sands, and his infant brother Maurice, did
not return 10 Aegbana with their troop in the Ash.
burton, but have been playing very successfully al
an entertainment, very similar to that furnished
some time ago al most of the theatres here by Mr..
Risley and his sons.
At Drury Lane Theatre The play Of Robert Ma
caire has been turned into ballet
A burlesque imitation, though not a travistie, OF
Antigone, as recently produced at Covent Garden,
is now running successfully at the Haymarket.
Thalberg was to give grand concert in Pars
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