The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-29

busy and much frequented locality. In winter The
mud there has generally been ankle deep, and in
summer the dust of equal depth. The extension Of
the improvement as far up as Main street, would
be desirable. The work is under charge of Messrs
Richard Reins and J. A. Harding practical and en-
terprising gentlemen, who have just completed the
paving of 9th street, between Main and Broad
street.
The THEATRK.-Wednesday evening the drama
of Blanche Heriot," and the farce of "The Lady
and Gentleman - were the su 5jects of amusement.
Both were we'll performed, and received by the au-
dience with many manifestations of pleasure.
There are those who are little too fashdious to
say that they take pleasure in seeing A Lady and
Gentleman in peculiarly perpcxing predcarnent,'
but in this cese in most other similar cases. there
is homey adage in point: evil be to those who
evil think" Whatever opinion, however, may be
entertained of the merits of the piece, no
say that it was not most admirably presented, and
that, too, in the most polished style, by Miss Ray
mond, Mrs. Cappe and Mr.. Msrchant-a trio of
performers rarely eouailed where spirit and fun
are the main elements. Mrs c. is always "st
hOme"in comedy-Mr NJ. also appears to have q
peculiar talent tor it-and Miss Raymond is always
In place" upon the stage, no matter in what char
acter she Is made to represent As blanche He.
riot, Mrs. Ward received general admiration, and
Mr.. Ward also sustained his part very we'll The
interludes Of wit and fun, by Mr.. Smith, as the
"Mayday JESTER" and by Mrs. Carpenter as
Kate Poynet," gave a very agreeable spice and i
relish to the more elevated parts Of the plays
Messrs Gile Paullin and Chippen dale show ia.
miliarity with the duties they have assumed, and
itabI In
TRUTH the present is decidedly the best theatrical
company considered in the aggregate, that has sp-
peared in our Theatre for several years. We have
seen much playing in our ii me, and we claim to
have at least taste and capacity for judging on
this subject. We have often witnessed perform
ances in the Theatres of Baltimore, New York, &c
and while we are aware of the penchant CT people
for Boosting of what "splendid acting" they have
witnessed abroad, will venture to assert that it
is but seldom they have met with in the Thea
tres OF those large cities company possessing in
the aggregate merits equal to the one at our
Theatre. The actors not only perform we'll butthere
is an air Of propriety and genty in their personal
appearance and in all their efforts upon The stage
which speaks most tavorabl in their behalf, aud
commends them to liberal patronage from the
people OF our city, and from all who admire and
can enjoy fine theatrical performances. We but
speak our honest sentiments. We despise fusome
iattery, and especially when bestowed is too Of
ten the case, upon theatrical performers. We do
not say that there any Forrelts, Macreadys or
Charlotte Cushmans at present in our Theatre; but
we do say, that if the people of Richmond desire
good theatrical company amongst the entertain.
ments Of the present amusement season, thew
should bestow their patronage literally upon the
present company. Besides the perform ance, there
is an excellent orchestra, whose inspiring music is
nightly worth to any person who has any music in
his soul, the small price of admission.
Last night the performance commenced with the
farce "rve Eaten my Friend" 1t was dish not
much reshed by the audience, in the serving up Of
which the performers failed to do justice both to tie
piece and to themselves. blanche Heliot" was re.
peated, but with less spirit and success hsn attend
ed its presentation the evening before. The COM
pany appeared out of tune last night.
By the way: Some of the actors would do well to
bear in mind that they appear on the stage for the
entertainment of the audience, and not for the r
own amusement. We hope we shall have no occa.
sion to be more explicit, particularly as female is
of the number alluded to.