Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-27
a FIFTH ACT RESURRECTION.

some men are born to greatness and some of
these are perfectly aware of the brilliant career by
fate and metaphysical aid" marked out for them ::
YET, somehow or other, there is screw loose some
where IN their case, and said brilliant career never
amounts TO much of 4 shine. Young theatrical ore.
muses. generally, are of the class born to distinc
ton they feel it-are full of it and this convic-
tlon having such entire possession of their minds
no wonder that they take but small pains to "a
chieVe" the desired position. As to having great
ness 'thrust upon them, this frequently occurs in
the shape of long part at short notice--honors
equally blushing and evanescent.
One fthese born great ones was an actor bv the
name Of Champlin, who, twelve or fifteen
years ago, was known as "a character among the
smaller theatres. lie was not i-looking but he
was ''a guy" in his manners the butt of the com
Pany; his high aspirations had settled into ability
OF little business and walking" parts first
murdererS," second rate scoundrels, Sc made m
the limited, though exceedingly varied round of
his professional efforts. A theatre had been built
In Portland, Maine; 1t very successful as a
novelty. popular star playing Juliet and
Champlln as Paris, ''the man OF wax had Just kiss
ed the dust, u E. r. II. upper entrance, right
hand, under the rage of Romeo. when Young
imp, who was attached to the small but select or
chesra, and whose delight it to watch for OPP
poruntles of mischief behind the scenes, suddenly
arranged, with companion, to have some fun with
ParIs's body! Ascending to the paint room, they
got pot of size-prepared for the printing of new
scene, and an offensive compound from the inter
mixture Of glue-and taking it into the ''flies,' i'm
mediately over the slaughtered County" thew
commenced most demoncal species Of torture.
Drop came globule of some strange liquid sub
stance right on the bOdy's right eye, which made
1t, like sensible corpse, open its left one and then
above among the clouds, dimly were seen the
disturbers of its rest.
''Well-that's pretty ~ muttered the dead man
I.N,, Il.
feeling an almost irresistible desire TO draw his
hand up and wipe the closed one. THAT'S pretty,
by -"
A naughty word was suddenly checked by ano-
ther drop, which fel! directly upon the grnninq
teeth, and appealed to the taste, notwithstanding a
sPasmodlc and unavoidable splitting with which the
body was seized.
"Oh-O-can stand this % groaned Paris, his
one eye fatal as death dealing cocatrice'' and
threatening murder when the curtain should fall
''Took poison ~ shouted Romeo over the foot
lights.
"Wa-a aughp' screamed Juliet, cutching at
his throat, and tearing his stage dicky out.
''Pll size you, d-n you, when the plays over p
said Paris, aloud, taking advantage of the applause
which had followed Juliet's Screech.
! Drop!--Drop !-DroP the last being in
fact connected series" of drops, and leaving the
face OF the infatuated victim almost bathed i'm the
! pestilent compound. GOaded TO desperation, nc
drew up one leg, preparatory In a rush, but his pc
cullar position occurring TO him, lie Strengthened
himself again, not, however without having attract
ed the attention of the audience who at once be
came interested in such unusual by play
ooh, cursed friarW exclaimed Juliet.
ooh, you id scoundrclsl" ground out from
between the teeth of Paris. Drop! was TIN
only reply, and now up went leg aud al
arm-a5 quickly Strengthened out again, and now
also. came general laugh from the house.
"My God, what is that man att" whispere
the distracted Juliet, aside.
"Fathers have flinty hearts--(got fit, think,
Capulet forbearl Paris l-(the id fellow
lodging his head) Paris, loose your hold !
Course inc if he isn't wiPing his face!') The dy