The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-09-20

said the minister, that would be worse Than
death He asked no more advice The pris-
oners were sent to Jail that night AT four
next morning the talnult had sub~idud, tho
condemned were on their way 70 the snowy
mountains. and the jury rode alone TO The
palace OF the king"
From the .Asw York Herald IF Tuesdsy.
Re-appcaranse Of nr. Edwin Hsrrssa. ne
Ansrisaa Tragedias.
An event in the theutical world, which has
been looked forward to with all immense degree
OF interest, has occurred, in the re-appesrsncs
OF the most popular ornament Of the American
stage, Mr.. Edwin Forrest After lapse Of
two years--not from the turmoila and troubles
OF this life--but mere cessation from the
business OF the mimic scene Of Thespiaa art,
EiAn Forrest came before the public last
evening at the Broadway Theatre, to meet with
one Of the most brilliant and enthusiastic
receptions ever rendered to any man within he
walls of a theatre. Long before the hour ap-
pointed for the opening OF the house, the doors
were besieged, tn crowds Of anxious auditors
filing the street to the opposite side OF Broad,
way. On entering the theatre, We found Il
filled to its utmost capacity, the orchestra play-
ing with admirable effect Hail Colamks,'
which was followed by the enliysaiRg air Of
yankee Doodle" On Dir. Forrest appearing
as Damon. in the play Of Damon and Pythias,"
making his first appearance for two years, he
was received by the crowded audience with
the most vehement cheering--hats and hand
kerchiefs we're waved-men stood up from their
seats, and ladies' Wed in their enthusiasm ill
the whole house seemed one moving mass Of
human beings He must have felt himself
proud man, with hosts Of friends around him.
welcomed to the stage rs our truest delineator
OF the tragic muse. Mr. Forrest bowed with
tragic dignity lis Acknowledgements of this
great and unusal compliment, and proceeded
with his part, eciting, at intervals, the most
enthr slastic manifestations OF applause. We
do not profess, in our present notice. to minute
| ly criticise character which Mr.. Forrest has
completely made his own. Suffice it to say that
in the careful, attentive, and intelligent study,
the judicious embodiment and conception OF
the part he is totally Invested or rant, but a.
tera a dignifed relief to the moro powerfully
sustained passages Of his performance He H.
the truest, the best eoouslonist the American
stage possesses. He spoke the we'll written
ard impassoned passages Of the text with great
precision aud effect. There was lofsiusss, Il
atty 10 and dignity Of delivery observed BY him,
peculiarly in keeping with the character. Some
Of the more delicate touches, too, were remark
ably effective, and were represented with the
skill OF an artist OF FIRST rate talent, and that
genius which has rpened into the protection
which he has achieved. At the conclusion Of
each act, Mr. Forrest was loudly called for
but it was not until the termination II the play
that he came forward, and having repeatedly
bowed his Judgments in dipnified man
ner, he addressed the house in nearly the fol.
lowing terms, but from the great distance we
were from him, we cannot profess 10 he very
accurate. He said
Ladies' and centlemen-Y You have filed nv
heart 20 full with gratitude, it has no vent for
words. have no -Ianguage to express my obi
cations for your very enthusiastic greetings Of
tonight This manifestation is peculiarly graft
flying, when remember that, for the last TWO
years, have been the best abused man in the
United States. Qmmense appause) | have been
abused, vilifed, and purpously misrepresented
by certain penny-a liners Voices--aSo you
have" "You e.)-ihe little dogs-athe Tray
Bance and Sweethearts" of the press--who
still continue barking. | have been assaulted in
the public theatre by a person whom never saw
before, and who did himself provoke the out
break-an outbreak which I learn from good
authority was preconcerted and set on by others,
who dare not do the act themselves, and hired
that bastard, to whom drunkenness had given
Il momentary courage That person, am sorry
to say. boasts of being an Englishman--(C Cries
OF ale be d---d, cheers and laughter)-and
the bystanders alone saved him from sudden
death have been abused, viIliied, and misrer-
resented bya mendacious dungeon lawyer, who,
under the color of his trade, without the slight
est shadow of jus ice, has prosecuted and pey-
secuted me; one who has admitted to me-, in
the presence of Others, that his client was a
prostitute, a that he had the right to purchase
ppr iIrIes of f.ru 10 .to,,
falsely my character. (Shnme Shame.J have
been abused, vi'fed, and misrepreseuted BY a
certain fashionable clique. who, in order TO cover
their own shame have endeavored to throw every
odium upon me, thinking thereby to escal Q I'M
whipped Of justice. And now, ask, why Is al
this! ] will tell you why. 1t is because /
would not tamely submit, which perhaps, it Is
their wont to do in that very refined circle--be-
cause would not tamelY submit to the most in,
famous of all wrongs--the dishonnr of my house,
CHEERS, and cries of "You were rights But
pardon me, ! will not speak upon this subject
This is not the time nor is It the place, to do So
!, i'll not take the advantage Of the high po iton
you have given me, either to vndcate myself or
farther to denounce my enemies The wrongs
which they have done me- they must answer before
tribunal OF justice, and to that tribunal Of JUS
tice am ready and willing to submit my cause
(bOuu anu .COuttlutu NuttIlnk.J tVNuk yOu
for this expression of Your kindness. Ii ia
some recompense to me for the many, many
hours of anguish have sufiered---hours which
seemed all tortured into ages. ] know never
have, and feel never can, perform an act
at which manliness o. honor should have cause
to blush. (Vociferous cheering which lasted
for several minutes) The good opinion Of nv
fellow citizens, | ha endeavored, by every
honorable mems, to maintain. will maintain
it, will not be robbed Of their good opinion
--for, in the language of my MASTER
MWho steals my purSe, steals trash;
IT'S something, nothing --Twas mine
Ills his--nnd has bee slave to Thousand. N ~
But he who flches from my good name,
Rohs me OF that which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed. -l ~
Mr. Forrest then retired, amid the most vocif-
ero1s cheers. Mr.. Forests engagement will
prove profitable to the manager and himself, and
pleasing to the public. =.
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