The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-28


Thsstrssal and Musical.
PROSPECTS OF ARTISTS.
JAMES GoRDoH BENNETT, ESQ.
Sir--Eaoh steamer lately has brought US n relav
Of stisfes from Eogland, and "the cry is still thoy
come"
Nov, the HERALD lie, par ercelence, the journal TO
which the puoc look for information on musical
and theatrical, we'll all other matters, aad by
the opinions expressed in the HERALD the multitude
are guided hence it is desirable you should be we'll
posted up trnDg the merits and pretensions Of
the several G,tstes seeking these shores, in order
that the wheat may be separated from tho
"chaf," and the true metal from the counterfeit.
Now, as there Ia DOT singer, or instrumental per-
former, native or forega-not an actor nor actress
metropolitan or provincial, who has appeared in
London during the last fifteen years, but whose
merits have been called upon to discuss, in tho
course Of duty, l can, perhaps, give you moro In
formation, Of practical kind, concerning those who
have already arrived, and those who are on their
way, than most men.
do think the system Of preliminary putting bad
in principle and decidedly injurious to the be- pulled.
The public are led to expect than they obtain;
q higher estimate is formed of the abilities of the
artistic than the result ust6es; the actor singer
fails in realizing the expectations OF his auditors;
disappointment ensues, and, after few weeks, the
aytisfe, who has been elevated stills, finds him
self once more on terra frnG, with waning popular
hy, whilst the public, surfeited with ''putfs AMI
posters, will not give him credit for the merit he
really possesses. and he is soon forgotten in the
crowd, or eclipsed by some later arrival, who un-
dergoes the same ordeal, and arrives at the ssmS
result.
Place the artistic fairly before the public, aud
then leave him, or her, to display such talent they
possess. II it is true talent, tho public can, and
will appreciate it ut once; if, the contrary sths
ring Of the true metal is wanting all the praise be-
scattering, ali the putting in the world, cannot force
the article on the marketfor any longthened period;
customers win not como second tlme,'' aud they
are shy OF trusting you again.
Now. concerning the new corners let us take tho
IN. Ar. ~
patrick, consider that you have done her already
great ipjury-you have hcralded her forth as
the belle Of the English stage, tho rival Of Mr..
Nisbett,n and superior to anything that has ever
when, and whore she obtained her diploma as C tho
belle Of the English stage" and whom she became
the rival Of Mrs Nisbett,' tho greatest and most
glorious comedy actress of the age, whom Miss Fit1
came within half century Of. Besides was the
writer obliyous Of the existence of lady, named
Mrs Stering, who comes next to Mrs. Nisbett; Of
some three or four Others, who enjoy larger do.
gree Of popularity than tho new found BELLE"
and possess equal right to the transatlantic title
Miss Fitzpatrick came to London and played al
entire season at the Saddlers Wells theatre, under
Phelps management: She ran the round of
without creating any profound sensation in the
theatrical circles, or '.rivallng Mrs. Nisbett y
Vestris at that time wanted leading comedy lady,
and she was solicited to 60 and see the comedy star
opinion gave it briefly, as follows She is well
dressed woman" She was not engaged for Vestris'
theatre. but Julia st. George, the charming little
vocalist, then Mt the same theatre, and has
manned ut the Lyceum ever since.
Vcstris was right. Miss Fitzpatrick is a well
dressed woman-oeath upon satin, and point lace
with pcnchnnt for plate. When she appears, you
will see lady of thirty dressed to perfection en-.
and lady like in her department, perfect in ths
words, careful in the business of tho scene,
attempting too much, consequently never failing or
ohending-a pleasing, but not great actress-one
who would take stand and make her way, if she
was let alone and WAS not pulled up to the skies,
cliqued to death. But talk Of rivalry with Mrs.
Nisbctt, or even Mrs. Stirling-bah that's simply
ridiculous.
l observe John Seton has placed on his bill the
name Of another lady-Miss Ada Harteourt-the
celebrated "actipg vocalist "a new term that.)
This lady was both " fat and fair" when last saw
her (if my memory serves me rightly at that city
of cutters, Sheffield, whore she was playing little
singing chambermaids, and introducing song be-
tween the pieces; she had pretty voice, and was
an agreeable vocalist. But concerning her acting,
this deponent' is dumb, and her English repnta-
ton is purely provincial. There was Miss Clari
Hartoourt, Also very fair character dancer, and
tolcrably good personntor Of such young ladies as
the stage technically called walking ladies'"
Has she come, too
Turf Dc now TO " Tho men critters" Mr. Norton,
who appeared at Buttons on Monday evening, is
useful actor. if he is not .'ovcrloaded The last
tho years Of his scting lie have been passed be-
both Of which he has followed the fortunes OF the
Farreps yfic CT its.
Charles Fisher bas arrived, too, see lie IS ono
Of the Fisher family, and balls last from Kean's
good ard useful actor in his lire; but If, as hear,
be is engaged as light concdien that is cutie out
Of his lire lie vas With Anderson during his fest
season at Druly lane Playing portion OF the heavy
instance, julius Caesar better than any man have
seen of late years he Lett old Drury for the Prin
cesss, where he played the same line of business;
but, CJedGt JpdtnS Charles Fisher as q busting,
light comedian, with that face, voice, and figure.
Egad, cannot understand that, anyhow.
Burton has nlso, see, underlined James Browne,
who. years ago, was an Immense favorite here and
throughout the States. Will his Robert Macaire
ever DO forgotten? saw him last fall at Mnnchcs-
ter, dclghtipg the cotton spinners, with this same
Robert Macaire, Don Caesar de Bazau, Sc His re-
turn here. know, will be gladly welcomed, for he
indeed is an actor and such an one as We rarely see
now
Mr. Lysnndcr Thomson, Observe, also, arrived
in the last batch, per Atlantic. You will know lit
tie Of him: so viii enliehten you. He lad q con-
siderable English provincial reputation, which in.
duced Mr.. Spicer, the dramatic amateur author,
then lessee OF the Olympic theatre, London, to en-
gage him. C. V. Brooke was brought to Lon
don by the same gentleman. ard was at the same
time deliiehting the patrons q the Olympic) Ly-
sander Thomson appeared with decided SUCCESS
played out the remainder Of the season, and then
returned to the provinces He is without exception
the best forkshreman and country boy now on the
English stage Following closely in the steps of the
elder Emery, Rayner. Sc, his :. Toney Lumpkin,"
"Wykc," Robin Roughhead," &c are immense
personations-or werc, as late last September,
when he was at Doncaster, during the great ST Lee.
ger week, delightpg tho Yorkshiremen amazingly.
His broad, humorous style will, think, also take
here intended to have an operatic and musical
gossip with you, but have got to the end Of my
tethcr, so must defer it until tomorrow, or next
day Meanwhile, ! remain yours,
AN Ex-LoNDoN EDIToR.
MR. M'KEAN BUCHANAN IN LONDON.
MARSwELL's, ALBEMARLE STREET,
LONDON, August 10, 1852
JAMES GoRDoN BENNETT, ESQ.,,
EDITOR OF THE New York HERALD.