The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-31

Theatrical.
The PARK. MIR Anderson had last night one Of
The most brilliant and crowded houses ever seen II
the Park theatre. The performances were tor his
benefit and truly it was benefit in every sense Of
the word. Every part Of the house was crowded.
the very Hobbies being filed with many who were
glad to get even occasional peep at the stage
The " Merchant of Venice" and the Elder Bro
Their" were played and Mr.. Anderson, as Shylock,
made as great hit as he has so frequently done in
the latter. The impersonation of the cunning blood
thirsty Jew was throughout well sustained, and bore
the marks of careful study, just conception, and
nice appreciation of the most subtle points of that
admirable portraiture. Miss Ellis as "Portia' was
very respectable Crisp as "Gratiano" We'll merited
favorable mention, and the parts of antonio and
Bassanio'' were ably sustained by Barry and Dyot
The plaudits frequent and discriminating, and
Shylock made his exit amid loud and continued APP
plause
After the curtain fell upon the last scene in the
sElder Brother" Mr.. Anderson was called for from
all parts of the house in the most enthusiastic
ner He soon made his appearance, and thus adj
dressed the House
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IL come to thank youl and
bid ybu farewell is with pride and pleasure con-
ssvf: nn American Ssscns nv
shtn BY reason Of The many acts Of courtesy and hos
pitay have received from individual friends; and OK
aSS s na Spsn
sonai career in this Country has been 0ns Il nm
the Unfortunate circumstsnces which attended my
recent appearance in the city Of Philadelphia And
ty-so small cloud upon the of my prosperty-it
only because would assure you that the little storm
cast 10 had9w on my Ropuury Ua On the
Applausej Tho futile attempt that was made by few
individuals to drive me from the sagefor no personal
offence, they themselves somewhat paradoxically ad
mitted, but simply because an American gensman and
brother actor had not been successful in England as
his admirers conceived he ought to have been-sorved
only to prove how mistaken were my enemies, and how
numerous were my friends, Applause) also mention
the feeling Of Indignation with which the public Of fha
delpha regarded and denounced the whole proceeding
The enthusiastic applause and crowded houses Which
their sympathy and generous desire to Aace, BY their
Kindness ali remembrance Of the annoy which they
will do as have done-forget 1t, and for ever!
ITO err is human-to forgive divine"
glance at the past informs me that this is the eth
night have had the honor Of appearing before you since
plays Fletcher Dai~er and
admiration cheering evidence of the existing taste for
the legitimate and cllssic drama in this great city
paruOneu
moment while / express the satisfaction-thc happ
which the knowledge Of this fact affords IT'S
indeed source Of comfort and qualification to me.for
shall my humble exertions be wanting to assist
in upholdng its responsibility or aiding its high mission:
willing to allow, or capable of approaching The
theatre my opinion ought to be- and is in fact when
gentle monitora supplement to the pulpit (Applsuse
It not in blind admiration Of my art say thus much
from ali sorts Of people, Dvines tksmssivssmoven
churchmen Of the highest sanding-have not failed to
its usefulness there is whose praise ought to be dear
actor and not altogether valueless to the public
The divine to whom audc has said, /" The dramatic
art has been honored by being made subservient to
ligon and morality Of all Inducements, the theatre is
cannot act importantly ourselves 1t affords reno
waited picture Of lfea compendium of whatever is ami
youth opens his heart to every elevated feeling
philosopher finds subject for the deepest reflection
the nature and constitution OF man." These are the
Protestant religion-Martin Luther Thus has he spo-
ken Of the nature of the dramatic art. What player,
s % BY ss sos snd wor
thiest of men, and not rejoice in his vocation,
as it must do-and at no dL tan period position in
this great country honorable and brilliant it
Consolation and hope and
return to my home when stand again on
i" That pale, that white-faced shore,
l.
And coops from other lands her islanders
Even to that England hedgcd in with the MAN,"
classic DRAMA though exiled from tho shores of Britain
have still homo in the hearts Of the American people
for is my hope and shall be the object of my
jealous exertions to renew at some future day tho
| such happiness should we never meet agan-permit
me to you that your kindness be for
gotten by me- Its remembrance must be mine till death
II is engraven on my heart and will live
:: Within the book and volume OF my BRAIN
Unmix'd with baser matter"
spirit Of gratitude, offer you my parting thanks and
respectfully bid you FAREWELL
Tonight the performances Of last night will be
repeated, being positively the last appearance of Mr.
Anderson.
PAIMo's.-The serenaders are attracting crowded
audiences every night by their really humorous and
beautiful singng. They decidedly bear off the palm
from all the personators of this now distinct branch
Of musical entertainments and the perfect gentiy.
if we may name it, OF their performance, is at
tested by the fashionable character of their nightly
audiences
ThcatricaIs, Sc.
| Mr.. Placide commences an engagement next week
at the Park, when London Assurance" will be revived
Mrs. Vernon, another Of the favorites these
| for six nights.
| WEIGH IL Mann's Circus have left on their sum-
mer tour They commence at Newark next week. and 60
from thence to Albany and through the Western States
Mr. Joe Pentland Of the best clowns Of the day. Is
| aged to accompany II.
| Madame Borghese has been giving concerts in
Mobile with great success She takes her departure for
Mexico in few days.
The Campanologians have been given concerts in
Syracuse Utica and neghboring towns at the latest
| counts.
| Mr.. Charles Mason terminated his engagement a
the Nashville theatre, on Saturday last.
MIR. Henry Philips gave grand concert at Quebec,
ON the 26th inst.
The Anglesea Singers are giving concerts in Nev
London
| Ole Bull gave concert in Cincinnati, on the 10Th
instant, to a large and respectable audience.
Herr Alexander, the celebrated necromanccr, is in
st. Louis, astonishing the residents.
Mrs. Child (the well known authoress) has pre-
scented Mr.. G. Vandenho with copy of her new Orecian
Romance Of Philothea' token OF gratitude the
pleasure received from the classical taste evinced in his