The Nevada journal., 1852-10-29
The Drama.

Mr.. Waller and his excellent troupe
have been successfully entertaining our
citizens the past week. Several new
pieces have been brought out, and The
performances generally have been cred
liable to the company and satisfactory
to the audiences. We have net had
mach leisure to attend, bu.i in the slimp-
ses we have obtained, we are convinced
the general appreciation Of the public
is judieious and merited On Tuesday
evening we witnessed, for the first time
in this city, Shaksspeare's play of "The
Merchant of Venice The beautiful
poetry and exuberant wit of Shakes
peare, render his drlmas fascinating
even in the closet on the fiftisth read
ing. He who loves not Shakespeare has
little claim to intellect. But when the
adjuncts of scenery and good acting
unite to give life-like distinctncss to the
authors conceptions, the pleasure de-
rived frem such an entertainment is ex-
celled by no other mental ecjoyment.
Such was the case on Tuesday evening
Nr. Waller, as Shylock was most hap
py in his character. The mercenary
Jew, digni6ed by constant, almost sub
lime haze, ia whose mouth the author
put worls of touching oloquence and pa.
thos when allading to his wrongs, yet
who pursued his inveteracy beyond the
line of human feeling, till his own ruin
is heaped upon him, was all given by
Mr.. Waller with viyidness that was
almest oppressive to the feelings. We
believe net person left the theatre un-
impressed with his great powers as an
actor.
Mrs. Waller,as the gentle Portia, and
wise lawyer, gave new evidence Of fine
taste and graceful talent. Especially
while descanting on the bond, and the
inaexible laws of Venice, did she do
herself credit. The impression she has
made on our citizens is most pleasing
Edwin Booth played Gratiano admira.
bly,. Any enc seeing him could per-
csive how much piece may be acted
when no word is spoken. His manners
on the stage are graceful, and bis road
ing excellent.
Antonio was played in coed taste by
Mr.. Tuthill. The character is noble
digni6ed with all the graces Of friend
ship. The actor gave full expression to
these. and added his share toward Civ
ing the piece effectiveness.
Bassiano was played by Mr.. Gates, a
promising young actor, who needs only
practice and study to shine in his pro-
fession. We have heard Mr.. Gates
commended below, and We honor the
ambition he evinccs ts excel.
Spear did old Gobbo most finely. The
simple, blind old gentleman was exhibi-
ted to the life; while Barry, as Laun-
cslot, the graoeless boy, was most ludi-
crous. These excellent comedians give
much strength to the company.
Mrs. Madden played Nerissa, and
Mrs. Bvans Jessioa excellently well. A
great advantage this company has is, it
is not compelled to give important fe-
male characters to those who cannst act
them.
Carden-we mention this name simp y
to remark that it is not in good taste fer
those estensibly the little characters to
give themselves airs on the stage that
may disturb the progress Of the piece,
and call away the attention of tie au-
diense. People do not go to see them,
and if they make balk, the matter is
not improved by spiteful motions, or an
uAceremonious retiring from the stage
unless it is to seek another vocation.
Various pieces of much excellence
have been brought out the past week.
To night Richard Ill. is played, and a
farce. The company is good one--in
some cases possessed Of great talent, and
we trust the public will extend cordial
support.
QUARTZ MINERS CONVENTION We
ask especial attention of quartz miners