The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-21

sober sense, and acts like manager Of discretion
and prudence, without any Of the newspaper hum
bug which he has heretofore attempted in the coun
try, he may get along little better than he has
done for the last year or two.
Musical and Theatrical.
Mss LArRA KEErE This young actress made her
debut here last evening, at Wallacks Lyceum, which
was crowded with elegantly dressed company, by no
means however, q remarkable circumstance since the
70 opening Of the theatre under Mr.. wallaSk. From
Miss Keenes prestige as much admit ed actress the
boards Of Madame vestris Royal Lyceum London, tho
audience were prepared to give her aterng reception
and to concede to her the possession OF great artistic
abilities. Her appearance was therefore, the signal for
general burst OF paudts from the house, which NUT
hare been very encouraging to the de6uane Nor were
the sudence much deceived in their preconceptiens Of
Miss Keene. She played the role of Albina Vaudeville,
in e,nods comedy Of " The Wli,'' With much natural
grace and educated skill and called before the
tain the several of the acts when she received
offerings of bouquets With youth beauty vvacty aud
well trained talents, Miss Keene viii doubtless prove
great avorite with the New York audiences particularly
If we raay judge by the success Of her debut.
MADANE ALBoSi-The Fire Department OF this city
must feel deeply grateful this accomplished artistic for
the practical support which she gives to their fund.- by
presenting to it the proceeds of her concert to- night al
Metropolitan Hall II is to be hoped, that as well in con
piment to Madame Aben in sustenance to the bene
VIOLENT institution to be benefited the attendance will Be
the srgest which yet attracted by her exquisite
singing. The programme embraces many of the gems
which have won tie admiration Of all her audiences
previous occasions The floral decorations belonging to
the Horticultural Society Of New York. which ornament
The entrance to Metropolitan Hall will be retained this
evening for the concert in aid Of the Firenens Fund
md Tor the future concerts of Madame Alboni.
BROADWAY THrATRE-FmsT APPEARANCE OF Mn. FoR-
ersr TINS sE.soS-Last evening Mr. Forrest commenced
mis- autumnsl engagement at the Broadway theatre be-
f,e an audience such has not been copgregated to-
gel city since he performed here in March and
April last was in fact Forrest house, and seemed
as though Brnam Wood had come to Dunsinane.n
The crowded to its utmost capacity Twenty
minutes before the rising of the curtain every seat
coupled ana the parquette, well the boxes pre-
sented thronged appearance Of shionables large pro
rorton Of whom ladies' The piece selected for the
occasion Buwers interesting historical play Of Richie
ieu.o At the opening Of the second scene, when Mr.
Forrest first entered he greeted with the unanimous
paudit of the whole housethe cheering and the clap
ping Of hands lasting for time, He bowed his &C.
acknowledgements and when the applause ceased proceeded
With his part and sustained it throughout with the same
ccess which has attended his representation Of this
character In it We sight the physical robust For
rest and see before u.s. riscay depicted the feeble old
man. The play Of Richelieu-the concentration ointer
esng historical been too long before thepublc
to render minute criticism Of its plot and incidents
necessary Its noble sentiments and nervous diction
hSee established its claim to emnence, and made Its po
.eion permanent in the dramatic world The language
aboupds with Of the finest passages that have ema
mated from the pen Of Buwer and the characters are
drawn with an extraordinary felicity Of hand and mind
though that of the Cardinal is but subtized copy Of
Shakspeares Wolsey Mr.. Forests conception Of the
part Of Richelieu is just and such the author
depicted hm-a man Of two chayacters, 'infexble and
yindctive crafty and unscrupuous" He is ambitious
too with passionate love for the glory Of his country
and in the expression of this feeling MT Forrest is I'm
pressve solemn and effective But the great perfection
Of MIR Forests mpersonaton Of the crafty Cardinal Is
that he shows him as history tells US he wasa lover Of
with much effect shado~ng forth strong contrast to
the more impassioned scenes Of ambition mperiousacss,
and vanity And then the watchfu resessness of the
cburchman his arrogance to those below him In county
favor and his implacable hatred s admirably por
trayed and elected the marked appreciation OF the whole
house Mr. Barry OF the weak king Louis
the Thirteenth O dgnided and excellent piece Of
acting ana N many acos Ne srr, haoSv Mr.
Conways Chevaer de Mauprat was classic perform
and ELECTED many outburss Of admiration part
culaIly In those imprisoned scenes with Julie Mr..
Pope very efficient actor sustained the hill part Of
BaIadas with great effect, and Dir McGowan made his
first appearance Derpghen lie displays some talent
and win prove an acquisition to the stock company
Whiting in his old part Of Joseph maintained his former
reputation as the Ely and cunning Capuchin But We
must not omit to passing tribute to the Julie OF
Madame Pons cher first appearance this season) who
was received with enthusiastic and hearty pau
diets on her entrance beautiful bouquet was thrown
her feet Tenderness ard passion depicted by her
with equal truhfulness whilst her grace OF action and
her thrilling unite to form the perfection OF
actress She throws her whole soul into the character
and completely identifies hersef with the feelings she rep
resents In the where the Cardinal consigns Julie
her lover Mr. Forrest made very happy and grace
u though evidently an unprecedented effect In that
passage where he says, The morrow's sun shall SEQ
across these barren thresholds pass the fairest
bride In PMis.go, my children" ne took from
,ent q vstary 10 Madame Pons and placed 1t
n her hand This impromptu was appreciated BY the
audience But at the conclusion Of the sentence Even
immense And then again when he came to the passage,
France, l love thee!
Nv mistress France; my welded wife, sweet France;
Who shall proclaim divorce for thee and met .
personal sense and cheered with vehemence. At the
termination Of each act Mr. Forrest was loudly called
for but 1t not until the end Of the play when the
cheering lasted several minutes that he came Forward
and made the following modest and prudent speech
Once more ladies and gentlemen, have come to re-
my professional avocations before you-(cheers)-
distinguishing marks Of favor which you know 30 wehow
to besow and for which must always remain your debt
or-(sppawe)-for feel that the proportion both Of
thanks and payment never can be mine (Great cheer
ing OF one thing however, you may be assured that
exerion ON my part shall be omitted TO deserve In
degree at least the high honors which through 50
many years, with continual giving hand, you have
showered upon With these brief but sincere words
ladies and gentlemen have done and bid 10 each and
Cheer upon cheer followed Mr. Forrest as he retired
and the comedy OF the Dumb BELIEF concluded the
tsrtainments Tbs evening, Mr. Forrest will perform his
great character Of Damon.
Appointments ~ THE President Thomas M. FOote.
Of Buffalo, New York, 70 be Charge dAdairss at the