The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-20
The New Play OF the Bctrothal.

The new play Of the Betrothal" was repeated last
night at the Broadway Theatre and in addition
criticism Of its first production we have but 10 cay
thst It's beauties are more and more apparent
petition and on a closer study Of Its language The
piece was admirably we'll performed throu and
the author must doubtless be pleased at the enthus
sstc reception 1t has met WITH as well as the care
with which 1t Is represented In its various characters
by the talented company Of this theatre. Mr. Coul-
docks Marsio was In every respect fautless; he
the very cunning, crafty miser, aiming after jewel
the fair Costanza) which he unit TO wear. The
last tcene, where the opiate overcomes biu and he
falls apparently eless before those whom in his jea
ieusy he would have poisoned, was natural and un-
exaggerated piece of performance Mr. Rlchings rem.
ders the character Of Salvatore very prominent
he IS irre.i.tibls in the delivery Of its humor:
the character with the most consumste taste. MI.
the and fSG % ,s sS. ,
and Judgment which be usually displays. Messrs.
OF their yalus BILE services in their respective parts
Mr.. Frederick accomplishments and great expert
guess de Tibur,i Mr.. Davidge's acting wa. inimta-
bic and though rome might consider his dress too
os. was the fashion for fools to be ridiculous In
thu fifteenth century as they are Nine Ponissi,
a. CostanEs manifested her well tutored reading and
hsr deep study. she completely Identified herself
psthos and occasional nre tina. were approprsts
and inspsring Mrs Abbott, as Fnippa, gave evil
woman Who IL deternined TO assert woman's rights
This lady always pleasing in her acting aud dresses
with most exquisite taste. Her dress nor the bridal
banquet vas ADMIRED for its richness and splendor
Nrs Field. who 10 excellent Ia every part she per-
forms, made as much of the manouvripg mother As
could be made. The scenery was greatly admired;
and when the last scene opened burst Of approbs,
ton proved how 1t wss appreciated The mouse pre-
sented full and fashionable array OF auditors and
glad to that the talented author and the en-
terprising manager are likely to reap rich harvest
nom the exhibition OF their native manufacture
The Berothal will be repeated every evening this
week AZ a specimen OF the beauties Of the play, we
Gull the following ehaplst from its 1e,i OF aovers
Thus Costanzs spostrophlzes -
Fit season for my vsiti IL mora
when first met him every leaf and a,xsr
Looked mp and opened 10 Increasing day,
Nature pread wide her arms In liberal Isy
Iishing her fushinT bosom 70 the sun.
Even a. . tsrdy flower my heart unclosed
10 revel In his pretsreej even
Rejoicing nature, ny whole quicksninr franz
Nlowed into rev ssistepeo While tie sun
Plunges In haste behind yen western clouds.
10 course dun night tround his broad domain,
The lsaves ans fovcrs emselvse 10 rest.
Nature may eross her placid Arms in sieep.
And cream OF morn beneath the merry starr;
But, al 10 NE there IL no fearful rest,
No quiet sleer. no dream q happiness
No star OF comfort In the micdie hesvso
Yet veiled and ominous. burns my love,
Nsxer 10 sef