New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-19
DAILY CRESCENT
Mr.. Forrest at the Broadway Theatre.
7 GREAT RECkPT1ON--HIs SPEECH o. THE

Mr. Forrest at the Broadway Theatre.
GREAT RECEPTtOS--Hfs SPEECH oS THE
LATE TRIAL.
Tin Monday evening, {9th), Mr.. Forrest made
his appearance at the Broadway Theatre, in the
character of Damon, in the play of - Damon
and Pythias," and it is a curious coincidence
that Mrs. Brougiam who is also separated from
her husband, has recently applied for an engage
ment mt the broadway, and had she been eneao-
ed, She would have been playing last night with
Forrest, while Mrs. Forrest was playing with
Brougham. But we learn that Mr. Forrest did
not approve Of the idea, and it was abandoned
Tie friends Of Mr. Forrest assembled in full
force, and the excitement being great, his recep-
tion was in keeping with it, The house was
densey filled from the ceiling to the foot lights
the number Of ladies bearing but a small pro-
portion to the sterner sex A large body Of
police were in attendance, in order TO suppress
riot. should any symptoms Of disturbance mani
fest themselves.
When Forrest appeared ON the stage, some
person called out for ssThree cheers for Edwin
Forrest" and at the same moment there was a
tremendous burst Of applause from every part of
the house, and which continued for many min
utes-in fact, till the object of it must have been
surfeited. He stood motionless as % statue
amidst the huzzas, and trampling of feet and
| rattlng Of canes, and all kinds of noises, with
waving Of hats and handkerchiefs, and the ma.io-
rity OF the audience standing. When the arms
| of the crowd grew tired with brandshing, and
their voices became hoarse with shouting. the
| tumult somewhat subsided, till some cried for
three cheers more, and the applause was kept
up for a minute or two longer. When silence was
| restored, Forrest made gentle inclination of the
head, and proceeded to decaim his part, but
was interrupted almost at every sentence by
| applause of the sentiment wherever it gave a hit
to voluptuousness and corruption, and those
other vices which the friends of Mr.. Forrest
seemed to think could be very appropriately ap-
pliel to the acquaintance and associates Of Mrs
Forrest, as revealed on the late trial. This was
| kept up till it became annoying to the ma ority
of the audience, and prevented them from hear
| ing the play. when it was Mt length put down
| Some persons in the gallery expressed senti-
ments, in an under tone, which were supposed to
be hostile to Mr.. Forrest, and were hissed.
amidst cries of '' turn them out and some
confusion.
There was nothing very remarkable in the per-
formance, except that the play was, on the whole.
well represented by the leading actors and ac-
tresses, especially Forrest and Conway-the lat
ter taking the part of Pythias. Forrest seemed
a little hoarse in the beginning, but got rid OF
the impediment as he went on. His delineation
| OF the part OF Demon was forcible and ener-
| get!c-rough and strong but it was deficient in
the finer touches and more delicate shades of feel
ing, which seem inseparable from this great
classic character. In this respect, as well as
others. Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest are perfectly oppo-
site. She lacks it in force and energy; but in
portraying the nicer traits of character, she is
more elegant, more discriminating, ard more at
home The difference between the sexes partly
accounts for this, but not altogether-it pro-
| cee'ts also from difference of organization and
| is i'll great a degree unconstitutional
| When the curtain fell, the calls for Forrest
were vehement, and were kept up till he came
| on the stage, when shower of bouquets fell at
his feet, and Il number of little flags of the
Union, and the scene of cheering and waving of
hats and handkerchiets which followed battles
description. 1t was kept up for several minutes.
In the mean time, Capt Rynders ascended the
stage followed by one or two others, and in the
parquet was displayed white banner, bearing
the inscription, s' This is the peoples verdict"
When quiet and order were at length obtained,
Mr. Forrest, who took up one of the bouquets
thrown to him, proceeded to address the audience
in the following speech, which he delivered with
fine emphasis and intonation, but without any
evidence of emotion: After this unparalleled
verdict, ladies and gentlemen, vehement ap-
plause0 you may readily conceive that deem
this the prouest moment Of my life CHEERS J
let, proud as it is. it is not unminged with sad
ness. 1nstinctively ask myself the question.
why is this great and vast assemblage here !:
Il Foice.-To welcome you. (Cheers)
| capt. Rynders.-'To reverse the unjust yer-
Dict CThree groans for the iury)
M Forrest.-Why is this mighty throne
here composed as it is of the high minded. the
rightminded, and the beautiful of the Empire
City Is it because q tavorite actor appears
before you in favorite part
= Ioice.-No, it is sympathy with you
| (G1eat applause.)
.M. F0rrest,--Why is this unusual ferment
Because you assemble here to- night to express
your irrepressible sympathies for one whom you
know to be a wronged and injured man Cap
plause.) But you have assembled here for n
lottler purpose--to vindcate the principle Of
even-handed justice. 1t may be supposed by
some that tonight should touch on the pro-
ceelings of the late unhappy trial (Applause)
Upon that have nothing to say. Those pro-
ceelngs are before you, and those proceedings
are before the world and ] do not direct YOU
how to find your verdict: ca groan for the
judge and another for the jury.) The issues in
this case are to be yet before the court, and
patiently await the Judgment of that court. be
1t what it may. (Applause) In the mean while.
submit the case to you. Clip, hip. h,lrra) |
submit my case to you. .iy case did | say
1t is not my case. 1t is the case Of every honest
man in this community. 1t is the cause oteverv
honest man in the country; it is the cause of
every honest wife; of every one who loves home
aprlause.) am willing, therefore, to leave it
TO that incorrupt and incorruptible tribunal
the people--the :. sober second thought of the
people" and | shall have no cause to complain
of their verdict. Great applause and waving
of hats and hankerchets.) A little while ago,
| thought my path was strewed with thorns-
Cooking round at the flowers on the stage)-you
have strewed it with roses. Their fragrance is
grateful to the senses, and am grateful to you
for the presentation Of them. (Applausel
Mr.. Forrest here withdrew amidst most We
hement cheers, which continued for several min
utes, and the theatre soon became relieved of
the pressure of the dense multitude.
SANTA ANNA-A correspondent of the NewYork Times
writes from the City Of Mexico under date of December
2S as follows
Santa Anna, the prince of Mexican conspirators. YOU
know has relinluished his hopes again Sec.rin
tn" dictatorship Of his unhappy country His banshment
and disgrace simply afford him opportunities tu
mature his plans 1t is well known that he is even now
contemplating another revolutionary stroke an early
day but with more than his usual adroitncss he has
succeeded i'll keeping from the Government the partir
lars oi his movements. 1t is very probable that he will
make his descent upon Mexico at Acapulco-s point
tlrheSt from the suspicious of his enemies know that
him to change his plans house has been built there
and furnished for him by of his friends and MANY
things useful for campaign landing there daily On
the day left $50 300 camp kettles going into the
warehouses of the leading Sant;nist there and MANY
bales of blankets and clothing he