The New York herald., 1845-04-15
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The PARK.-Mr. Anderson commenced his en-.
gagement last night, as " "Coriolanus." The house
was crowded in every part. The Forrest clique
kept perfectly quiet, and MIR. Anderson, on his first
appearance, was greeted with three rounds Of hearty
applause from the pit and gallery, whilst from the
boxes the demonstration Of the same cordial feel
ing was equally enthusiastic. The performance
throughout was received with great appreciation,
and Anderson fully sustained his reputation. His
conception of the character OF the impetuous Ro-
man was vigorous and just, and carried out with
characteristic energy and effect. In the scene with
"Aufdius," Dyott,) in the last act, he brought
down thunders of applause. The memorable pas
sage
Boy False hound
Hyou had writ your annals true. ris there
That like en- esglein dovecote
Fiuttered your Voices IN Coriol:
Alone did it =
was given with truthfulness and spirit worthy OF
the highest commendation. Miss Clara Ellis sus-
tanned the part of s'Volumnia with great judgment
and spirit. Mr.. Dyott, very pains-taki actor,
played "Aufi 1ius" in creditabe manner.
On the fall OF The curtain Mr. Anderson was loudly
called for, and on presenting himself to the house,
In obedience 10 ITS call, he was most enthusiast
calIy greeted He then said
LADIES GErrLEMEr Although my heart has been
piercei BY many swords-laliudng TO his iesh in the
tragedy)-yet is still sensible Of your kininess
the feeling Of JOY which your welcome
NY bosom. Cheers) have again returned you after
an absence Of some months bn your kindness followed
me every where In my Southern tour have met with
great kindness, and trust will not be egosicsl
for me to say that your verdict has been stamped with
appreciation wherever went. Cheers) have return
that verdict Of yours which went before me- For your
generous kindness-y our cordial patronage cannot
my gI:ode a. But hs.I.
death can make it.
Mr.. Anderson then retired amid tremendous ap-
plause Tonight he plays "Claude Melnotte" in the
Lady OF Lyons-one OF his very best character
The excitement to see him. is, if possible, greater
than during his last engagement.
PALMo's.-Here, also, there was an overhowins
house. The performances were for the benefit Of
Mr.. Geo. Vandenhof, and splendid benefit 1t was
1t was the largest house ever seen at Palmo's, and
the dress circle was brilliant as in the brief day
of the Opera. "Antigone" was received with the
most enthusiastic APPRECIATION Miss Clarendon.
although suffering from cold, which made her
somewhat hoarsc, sustained her part with such
ability, to elicit throughout very warm applause
In the scene where she condemned, the unrtter-
able anguish of the heroic woman was 30 vividiy
portrayed that many Of the audience were moved
10 tears. Mr.. Vandenhoff's performance was
eminenty artistical and classical. When the cur.
tain fell he was called for in the most enthusiastic
manner, and on his appearance, the plaudits were
deafenlng. lie SAID
LADIES GE NrLEMEN: know not how to thank you.
That occasion Of my benefit should be greeted by
such audience, end Ia such manner, is Indeed an
honor which cannot too highly prize. The "Antigone
Of sophoclss ladies and gentlemen does not appeal vic.
eny those passions which usually excited within
the walls Of theatre II addresses itself in all it's severe
grace and perfect bssuty to the nel of audience
Night after night have been creeping slowly in
the work Of introducing II TO public favor in this CITY,
snd when look around me, and see so much respecta
biiity-so much intelect-letme add. much beauty
think may, indeed be assured that we have at least
obtained thsc Of abors, and that "Antgons"
has met an audience capable Of appreciang il. (Ap.
piause) From the manner in which you have received
this tragedy, am satisfied that did not err in my
vction that in introducing II in New York, could OBJ
tain for Just and intelligent appreciation. Applause
Ladies and gentlemen, beg you to accept my most
grateful thanks for this naerng mark Of your spproba
iion. loud arpinuse)
The play Of the "Lsdy of Lyons' concluded the
entertainment ot the evening, Mr.. Vandenhofl
sustaining the pert of Claude, and Miss Clarendon
that OF the heroine.
OarerN or LIPg.-Dr. Hollick resumes his lec-
lures on this subject this evening, illustrated by
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known, that nothing further requires TO be said
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