The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-29

since the time Of Washington, and which he in
common with all other patriots, rightly viewed
as the one thing needful for the permanency OF
the Union and the greatness of his people.
How absurd, then, it is for the Cabinet organs
to argue as though the compromise question
had been new one in 1850 or was an obsolete
one to-day.
We call for the organization Of national
party on the basis of the constitution, with
its compromises-On the basis of principles
which are coeval with our existence as nation
and essential to prolongation OF that exist
ence. We do SO without one spark OF hostility
| to President Pierce. Such party would op-
pose The present administration, because it is
composed of men of opposite principles, bound
together by the sole tie Of the spoils-because
most of its appointments have been bad, and
some among the number utterly disgraceful, as
the action of the Senate will show-because it
has unwarrantably and impertinently inter-
fered in the State elections-because it's acts
have been at direct variance with the in
ausural. and will probably be equally
inconsistent With the mcssage-and, finally,
because the vote of the people of New York. at
The first election at which the Cabinet policy
was test question, showed clearly that there
was among our citizens q Grnl unalnching in
tention to maintain inviolate the principles it
has violated. II the present administration
were remodelled, and new policy inaugurated.
it is probable that the national party would
afford useful support to the government. If,
on the contrary, the present men remain in
power, discomfort will spread, the organization
will go on, nothing can possibly arrest the
torrent, and the Cabinet must prepare for
compulsory and ignominious expulsion.
We entreat the new men who will make their
dfJut in public life few days hence to ponder
these matters calmly. We are on the eve of
new era in politics Vast and radical changes
will soon issue from the womb of Time. We
have seen many phases and crises in the course
Of our political experience and, during period
of quarter of a century or more, we do not
recollect ever having been mistaken in our
surmises on the probable course of events. We
now see 4 revolution in progress among us.
Those who at the outset from irresolution,
fear, precipitancy, or other cause commit them
selves to wrong course, will never retrieve
the fault The wave will pass them by, and.
like many we see around Us, they will fill
throughout life the sad position Of unsuccessful
| men, Those who, on the other hand, embrace
betimes the true cause, and boldly aspire to
anticipate the coming movement, will have
roc., L.
may claim from successful party and CRATE
full people the highest prizes Of patriotism. Let
our young Congressman look to it.
Broadway Theatre-AIlss Davenport.
Miss J. ~ davenport commenced engagement Ct
twelve nights last evening, when she played the Countess
in Knowles "Love" -Four years have elapsed since
Miss davenport Played in this theatre She achieved
in all parts of the United and in England
She thoroughly educated and practised actress The
performance of last evening highly respectable Miss
Davenport has good fg-e which she is careful
with rich and tasteful costume and in pronunciation
and escution she excels. The play of Love however
requires more than this. is drama of passion: the
Countess is psssiorlteliuun is pasionae-the Dukes
to be the only sensible gaoai sannectea Win the nan
plot. Miss davenport careful making pal ticuIar
points that she somstimss fails TO give that intensity
which The sifuaton demands IN the opening act she
was good The first of her love FOR the serf
Wen deineasd AM s.s seemed really to struggle With
her scorn OF bis station and her love for the In
the second sct whers hs is struck by lightning, her
anxiety fer Ais SAFETY and her desire to keep her
from those s5ound when he had recovered we're well
done Though think her laughter restrained
proud woman in Rnh situation would assume her
dignity, which lad been cast OF in the excitamsat
of the moment, but conl1 net and il in her heart
TO be gay. Her rendering Of the third act, psrticu
larry The scene with Huon ana the reading Of ber
fati er's agreement by which Huon was to marry
Katherine left hardly thir 20 wish for II would
qee more space than can spare 20 point out all the
ont.
part o. ner performance. Il plain that she had
changed her style sincs last her she pa
theiic, where she orcble. She formerly gave
the command to bring back Huon with great power,
which made highly effective ending of the act; she has
affection i would be difficult poin. TO dsciis which
rendering is correct We incline to the first, After
the third act the ilay Loses its interest, though
the dfamatst gives Two strong scenes-one be-
tween Huon and the Countess, an another between
the Empress and ne Countess. The audience,
however cannot be deceived by claprap they
have anticipated the climax they listen patiently and
endeavor 70 ind that beauty in the acting which
Davenport very cool in her scene With Huon, and
om her calm bearing in the FIRST Portion Of il the anal
love She seemed all actress-no woman. The command
to HEon, ordering him not to return 70 the Empress
ssnsibly delivered The scene with the Empress
SLOW The points were well made but the actress
pied too mach time in making them. For exam.
pie, in reading the line Sand vert thou Empress
Miss Davenport makes a long pause equivalent to a
semi colon, after world, where is required These
errorf IN an otherwise excellent performance, nave
pointed out for the Improvement Of the actress 1t
would be grateful task TO dwell her pure pro.
nuncaton on her sensible reading the fact that she
displays much study and great attention to minute
tail in all Of her performances.
Mr.. Ionway's Huon respectfully rendered, and Mr.
Barry was excellent the Duke. Mrs Warren is not
suited for uch parts that of the Empress and Miss j.
Gougenhe though acceptable in broad .arcs tried to
make too much Of Katherine and was only COARSE yheo
she should have been witty and lively Mr Ianergsns
Sir Rupert was slightly exraysgant and swhat over
acted The boxes well aled but the parquetts
Ia N ia mot in Ma ynvir
Personal Intelligence.
ANOTHER u.LUsTRIoUs yIsIrER.
We learn from Paris that Alexandra Dumas the prince