The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-08-13

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This remarkable and extraordinary dramatic fste,
never equaed perhaps in any country for the vastnsss
Of its design and for the stupendous array Of genius
and talent employed to distinguish IT, took place yestsr
day, at Castle Garden At eight O'Clock in the mornir
as had been previously announced the gates were
thrown open aud soon after portion Of the
arrived Meanwhile, the Executive Committee acting
unaer the previously arranged instructions proceeded
10 pier NO. J. to receive the Philadelphia
which consisted Of many Of the principal citizens Of
Phnadelphis with their families who had come from
that city in special train very handsomely provided
the part Of the railroad officers for the occasion The
deputaticn with the receiving committee proceeded to
the Washington Hotel, where Mr. Carr alluded in be-
coming terms, to the theme of the day and welcomed
the Philadelphans To this the ex-Msyor Of Philade
rha replied in very elegant and pertinent speech in
which he alluded to the fact that the Phladelphians
were proud of doing honor to Mr.. Marshall the
citizens Of New York He is esteemed, said Mr.
Swift alike for his pubic and private character and
making him the embodiment of American idea with
regard to the drama in this country his friends have
acted wisely and well We cannot give all the thou ,hts
contained in the speech but they well directed to-
wards the drama nd the occasion.
By this time the various EXCURSION parties fro Troy
Albany, Astoria, Norwich, New Haven, and know not
how many other points, poured steady tide Of visters
through the Castle gates and, at 10 o'clock AN the
splendid orchestra under the direction of Dr. Cunning
ton the leader Of the Broadway theatre began the
grand overture to the great festival By this time there
about four thousand persons present and every
moment added still visters to the crowd seemed
bent upon enjoying the performances The gallery was
filed with brilliant array of ladies' and the entire par
quette presented Of heads sparkling with motion
and delight The daylight had been shut and even at
this early hour the gas lighted give Illusion to the
dramatic Of the day
The third act Of " Rob Roy was commenced We
have seldom known more interest a.ng exhibition
Professor Anderson the great Wizard Of the North who
came forward promptly and without solicitation to make
his first appearance in this country this OCCASION per-
sonated Rob Roy. lie was received with the creates.
favor and having performed handsomely throughout,
called before the curtain with other performers lie
appeared with Madame Ponisi, who hal personsted
Helen McGregor admirably. Mrs. Conway also dstin-
guished herself by her personation Of Diana Vernon
Mr. Chippendsle met with fine reception and Messrs
Burgess, Shaw, Harris, G. Jordan, and W. H. Hamilton
not only well received bat very successful
The latter particularly excellent and ;shaw, We
noticed admirable Dougal This the first
entertainment Of the day but it beginning worthy
Of the occasion.
Mile Adelire and signor Ner here appeared in
pGs de dsur The lady looked most charmingly, and
made a very fine impression by her dancing upon the
audience signor Neri distinguished himself BY bis tours
and by the grace Of his style as well as the beauty
OF his designs.
How TO Pay the Rent followed at eleven o'clock A.
~, with that universal favore, Mr.. Collins in MS far
Widow Machree," What Night Long, and Drink
Deep my Boys" Mr., Collins reception was highly Hat
terins &c was greeted with several rounds of long
tnued applause. Tie Widow Machree'' Of course
encored, but special notice having issued from the
committee the effect that could be CON-
Piled with as each performance was allotted certain
E1ins hIrmOra1ly -ee he md
ence saying that oversight the part Of the
committee to assign him seng which was to be
to adopt would be to comply with the general fat Of the
whole audience, ard that, he confident would be
agreeable to all Mr. Collins then repeated the song in
effect. The other characters were admirably we'll
tanned. Mrs. Vernon lady who is admitted to be a
worthy successor Of the great Mrs Glover performed
the part of Mrs Conscience with admirable effect; and
the naire and captivating josephine .Gougenhem
eh1rminsy pert and vexatiousy coluetth in the part
warmly received. Mr.. Writings Mr.. Miller i'm 1
provement his previous representations Of the hard
hearted old landlord because he has always performed
IL, he did this OCCASION to perfection. Messrs
Harris w. II. Hamilton Gouray, Deering, Wharton |
Burgess, Wright and Miss carman N ade up the re-
mainder Of the characters and gave the choruses with
effect
The pas scuba polka mAzourka by Miss Julia Turn
bull xt claim ed attention. The variety and beauty Of
the steps we're much admired and it very pleasing
entertainment
At a quarter after twelve o'clock NJ. Robert Kemp
and Mademoisene D'Armont, two Of the most dstin-
guhed Of the French drama performed
one act of the comedy by Alexandra Dumas, "Kean.n
were enthusiastically spplauded. We regret tina. the
noise produced by the persons going out and coming
pe the wtty and sensible dialogue Of Alesand.e Dumss
The Martinetti Family by their extraordinary and
wonderful feas, which must b. to be appreciated
added much TO tie attractions Of the entertainment
The German company Of the Oily mpic the atre here
took their position, under the yemeut Of c. Burg
hal the orchestra being led by Herr Ranken and pre-
n mn ing peffo in NH Ma
lame Kenke in singing dancing and acting at once
stamped herself as a remarkable artistic. The play was
represented by the company and the APP
,lause Throughout immense Among the performers
we're the clever actors and actresses Madame Scmd.
Herr schwan, Herr Benlsb. Herr Kepkel Herr Zmmer
nan, Herr Hermann, Herr wenslawski This concluded
he morning performances, which had been attended
many seven eight thousand persons-many going
BY the time the performances Of the Italian Opera
commenced the audience quietly seated and filed
very part Of the house The presented most
militant appearance; but before "Ernan commenced IL
vas announced that the illness Of Bosio would
rive the committee Of her services The secretary If
he COMMITTEES had called upon her ard gave IL as his
pirion that 1t dangerous for her sppear
iesred This caused change in the italian part Of the
'erormance but that which substituted gave the
reatest sathfscton. "Ernani sustained by rruhi
iettini Msrni, Beneventano Ciubiei, and the grand
horus. All were received with the highest favor aud
aimed much applause. Caroline fietti nade 4 very
owerfu impression with tho oarcfua from Ia Donna
81 Lsgo and Mis- Virginia Whiting took the house by
ufrrise Admirably as she has sueeeeded bsre,,sar. I
luDders of applause LA favorta'' was then giyss
announced in the programme. Trufh Co!etti. aud
orini here distinguished Themselves Lorini sang with
reat beauty and effect, and Tf artistic ani ami
lated singing very beautifully Throughout The opera
'rioiinanees also included by Be,tin from Ro-
erto Devereuxn In which he made his noble voice anl
t1e shine 70 great advantage The orch ~tra was d
ect,d y Maretzek and Ard by turns and this section
zoe grand entertainment went oil very splritedy Ia
Ilte Of the change In the programme
here was an intermi-sion tin half pas. SIX o'clock
wen the Getrgia Infant Drummer who volunteered ~
late hour, appeared and performed his favorite in
Fhment The nJFeity gave great GIT, and he wa
ncuitd again AMI again and called bf the Ger.
ain when he made graceful bow aud retired
AZ haf past slX O'Clock the curtain roe. aad shs-i.
Ian inimitacle comedy of the School for Scandal
gee tcH fnereed, With rare ard powerful cast Hr
Evenings the able manager Of this uuequsled dranaic
mont fatiob enacting the part of SIR Peter Teszle
that dignity u bearing and finished style . Getting
'hich have i.Bderd him such distingui he'd orna-
lIt 70 the stage. Mr. Couiock generous compliance
Vito the ccmnttces desire perform the part Of Sir
iiiver surtace. has afforded him an opportunity II
roTibg bus.lf an artiS in every sense is sir oliver
Hs an excellent piece 81 acting 10 the free open
esfted Old man. With quick sense of dis.errlur
ypocrisy and candor Mr.. Buchanan. a. Charles sur.