The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-08


PAnE.-FInsr MONT or sHAKsrrARrs "RIoHARD H."
For months past the most extensive and exaordi
nary preparations have been in progress for the prodrc
ton in style Of great spendor and with strict attention
to historic truth. OF shakspeares renowned tragedy Of
Richard ILL.," The play was brought out last evening
at the Park Theatre and the fact that the
Of great theatrical revival must have become manifest
to the Of the dullest vistan The boxes
graced by the elite of the city, and truly
brilliant and dazzling array Of beauty, fashion, lowell.
ness. wit and refinement The whole house crowd.
ed to excess and public curiosity in state of high
anticipation We have always conended that the New
York phlc not lacking in taste, backward in
apPreciatng the beauties Of the poet the damatis or
the artist who could faithfully and truthfully deli
neate the characters which they drew; but with few
exceptions the works of genius have been placed upon
the stage poor that their attractions were
lostther beauties enveloped in rubbish the pub
lie compelled to seek and instruction in some
other quarter. II has remained for Mr. Charles Kesn
upon whose shoulders the mantle of his great father has
descended aided by the management of the Park theatre
to restore the drama to its original and rghu position
We anticipated glorious triumph. We believed the
tragedy Of "Nchard Ill which il announced would
be brought out with scenery and dresses
y copied from the localities and costumes of the period
represented in the play would be brilliant affair; but
We are compelled in justice to say that exceeded in
every particular our most enthusiastic hopes and was
in truth the most splendid, magnificent and gor.
geous spectacle Of which theatrical annals have
record. The curtain which rose last night, upon The
first act Of this celebrated tragedy disclosed to the
view Of the audience the White Tower Of London-a
heavy set scene painted three thousand square feet
Of canvass from original and authentic sketches The
artist had done his work faithfully and the scene is
Henry Mr. BarIy personaton Of the psrt Of The ms
and much wronged King most admirable and merits
commentator. Scene second introduc ed Mr. Charles
Kean, as the Duke Of Gloser Upon his entrance the
audience manifested their esteem and by
loud and rapturous bursts Of applause Some astonsh
those who missed the beard and moustache with which
the face OF all former Richards had been dsfgur.
ed. But according to all authorities, the Duke Of
and no boards were worn at that period, BY BY
ing the opening soliloquy is worthy of imitation It
showed that he justly appreciated the character shaks
make Gloster the mslodramatic vulgar and morose vii
lain ommonly represented the stage the man
Of commanding intellect sure Of his object which, how
ever he did not hesitate to achieve by the combined Of
forts Of cunning force and willy discrimination Richard
was. in act bold fearless and resoue an equal master
OF the wespons Of force and fraud Endowed with great
intellect he lowered above his compeers but imbued
with sympa for his kind hestated not to soop
to the lowest and bassst treachery but chuckled
fers upon him
~ am.-mysef alone.r
In his interview with King Henry and while suffering
his imprecatons he plays with h of his sword and
like tiger watching his prey seemed gioatne over the
agony Of his victim seeking only for svorabfs moment
to carry his design OF murder into execution-for
think, spite OF his exclamation" Think'st thou
am an executoner ?"-he intended the murder
of Henry-who was tho first and great impedi-
second Keans manner Of receiving the Lieutenant who
mparts to him that his brothers taken and his re.
GLIDING lines, Would he were wasted, marrow bones
ana all was very striking and effective. His wooing
scene with Lady Anne, was also rare exhibition Of
smooth, adroit, and smiling vllany. His exultation at
having accomplished his purpose by the sole aid Of the
PLATA devil and assembling looks and his contempla-
In the second scene of the 4 act he becomes indeed
grand and impressive well malicious and revenge
iul The hesitation of Buckingham but exctes him to
renewed acton, causes him to plot new vlany. His
cafree in the busting and dramatic scenes showed
powers Of great strength and capabily; and when he
and with impetuous haste declares, and dull deIay
leads impotence and fear the supremacy OF his intel
lect and talent became manifest The terrible fortunes
Of conscience by the papabe images of terror
which haunted his diseased mind were ali tru.hfuly
and impressvely portrayed His of bidding his
less determination and his tight with Richmond ere all
grand and terrible The minds OF the audience too were
excited to the highest possible degree and the curtain
ever had the pleasure Of recording. OF Mrs. Keans
Queen zsbeth we have not now time to speak-sufce
will be repeated this evening.
BowERr THEArRr.-A very handsome representation
was collected last night at this establishment on the
occasion Of Mrs Philips benefit The tragedy Of Jane
Shore" was drst upon which occasion the
benceare sustained the heroine very creditably. j. II
Scott appeared the Duke of Gloster in very efec
tive manner. The whole strength Of the company wa,
put in requisition and played with unusual spirit The
begutfu comedy Of the Soldiers Daughter by Cher
ry, the aferpiece, in which Collins sustained Gov
Heartall, with his accustomed and artistic ability Mrs
Philips likewise appeared as the gay and lively Widow
CHEEKY. Tonight, George Barnweli. q moral ant
dorpo tro0 oHv Tho u nsod Choxs
comedy; The Forest of Bondy thrilling melo drama
and the Oregon Question: comedetta in one act
(which went of its first with the mos
rapturous applause) will be presented. very natter
ing and attractive bill.
EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCES AT PALMo. -.Palmo,
Opera House is to be changed into Circus on the ootl
ofths month II has been leased for the tsrm OF tw,
months by J. O. Howe Co. who intend opening It will
great spendor. They have engaged talented COMPANY
among whom we understand the celebrated and beau
which the Italian and German Opera once occupied
will therefore, shortly be the scene Of daring grace
M 2, ss ana mo- O IN and we doubt no
horses, but to pay the printer, also.
HARxoSEors.-We were, in common with q numerou
audience. delighted last evening with the beautiful
singing Of these gentlemen Such musical soiree q
they gave last night has never, perhaps, been
New York. We wish them success in their future CO
reer through the country.
q COuCer
given for the benefit Of the orphans of St Vincent an
st. Mary, Baltimore on the LIST instant and were vel
received.
Templeton gave another concert in PHILADELPHIA OF
Wednesday evening at the Musical Fund Hail. and pro
vided an excellent programme. Another concert, to b.
given tomorrow evening, will close the SERIES we ar
pleased to learn says the Gazette that Mr. Templeton
with his accustomed lberalty has extended kind in
vtaten to the inmates Of the Blind Institution to atten
his concert this evening This has been gratefully &C
ceptcd BY those in whom nature has implanted keene
relish for sweet sounds to compensate In
for their total exclusion from the beautiful in sight
FROM PoRTo RIco.-By the Mercantile Bulletin
Of the Sd December, we learn that the exportin,
business was dull. The Toiler, for Barcelona
sailed the day before with cargo Of hides, cotton
rum and Coffee being the first expectation Of coffee
Coffee was sold at 81 to ps. the quintal, but was
expected to fall.
The same paper announces the death OF the wei
known and respected merchant, Don JOSEPH
Esquiaga, of Porto Rico, in his 10Th year