The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-26


gard the proptisa and probabilities There may bel
better Clara Douglas than Miss Keene. but
one Mr.. wscot as Graves and Mrs. Brougham as Lady
Franklin respectable their capital scene
made but little Of Mr. Dyot dressed Dudley smooth in
most extraordinary style; caret furred wrapper 10 the
style OF twenty years ago. and blue towsers would not
be likely to be by such person Mr. Chippendae
as Sir John vesey was nothing like the character Sir
John 10 willy, specious old hyprocrite and polished
gentleman. Chippendale gave us bastng old gentle.
MAD rather vulgar in manner and whose manner
buggng people would prove to them that he was
humbue. Mr.. Brougham Stout attempted to make
too much Of the character and destroyed the unity Of
the drama for the sake Of making the audercs laugh
Mr.. Stout not . gentleman exactly, but we see no
reason why he should not be dressed like Mr. Rey.
nods Sir Frederick, overstepped the limits Of the
author and his dress not such woul likely give
him the reputation he is supposed to possess He may
think 1t very funny to accent character the second
syllabe-we do not The play done several times to
full audiences who seemed highly delighted To night
the Love Chase is to be played, with new scenery,
&c. Messrs L s. Thompson, Dyott Lester Mrs. Brough
am and Miss Keene are In the cast. "Beak House, is
in preparation.
Burton has had a series Of damned houses, who have
gone away delighted at the various novelties aud cesbri
ties presented to them. debaa,te in the line Of bust
technically known singing chamber
maids" Miss c. Doria, has appeared In several
light characters and made a favorable impression.
She is pretty woman, clever actress, and
pleasing ballad singer. For to- night Mr.. Burton
announces /" Rare Ben Johnson's comedy, Every
Man His Humor" The cast includes the names of
Burton, Barrett, Fisher, Jordan, Johnston and Mrs.
auckland Every appointment that add to the effect Of
the piece will be put upon the stage The performance
win be dramatic banquet, and such call for spe
cal rally of the epicures at Chambers street to night
Julien has taken up the line Of march, and to night
he pitches his camp at Metropolitan Hail. Read his
programme, and secure a seat early.
The Bowery theatre is doing most prosperous ba-
sness Mrs Farren has just closed great engagement
and has been succeeded by Mr.. Ben. De Bar and Miss
yalee. A strong bill for to night Rsad it.
At the National the friends Of " Uncle Tom crowd
the theatre nightly to mngle their tears with those OF
little Eva and the fine old colored gentleman is as re-
sign ed and pious The question is settled at last
as to the authors remuneration Mr.. Aiken informs
that he received forty dollars in the first instance, and
since the great Of the piece he has been presented
with splendid gold watch.
Bsrnums Museum, under Its able manager, G. W.
Clarke gives succe .sion of dramatic novelties which
are we'll patronized,
The Hippodrome is still attractive and Madison square
is great raying place for friends from the rural
districts.
The Williamsburg Theatre il doing well, and the
firing energy and industry Of the managers fairly sne
them to all the success they have experienced On
Monday Mr.. and Hrs. VIM. Ward, from the Rich
mond and Southern theatres, who are engaged for five
nights only will make their appearance Tae stran-
ger and Mrs Halsr," and from what have heard Of
them We doubt not they will be cordially received
Mr. Frank ChAnfrau. with Thomas Ward, his business
agent preparing for autumn and winter excursion
He has already made to appear ct Boston,
Philadelphia Charleston and other PRINCIPAL Cities and
probable win visit New Orleans previous to his again
returning to New York. We hope he will play short
engagement here before his departure.
Miss Julia Dean is to engagement at the
Walnut street theatre Phladslphia, this evening. Mr.
Boxers new tragedy is to be produced during this
gagement.
Mis- j. N. Davenport has finished her engagement in
Philadelphia and commences in Baltimore, at the Mu
scum this evening She has produced her version Of the
French play, La Dame aux Camelas."
We have . few item. from California By the last
steamer.
Mr.. Murdoch made his frst appearance at the Ameri-
can thea re- San Francisco August 49, Tbs prices
raised The Alta of the oath has the folio wing notice. by
which It win be that they have higher opinion Of
Mr. Murdochs tragedy in Cahfons than In the Atlantic
cities
Mr.. MURDOCH IN HAMLET Tho announcement last
At of theatres awahene lively nerst among
play goers, and from his personal well profess
were led to anticipate for him such reception As San
Francisco always gives true artists and Ia ready
extend to worth and genius in every form But We were
mot quite prepared for such monster reception that
which greeted the first appearance of Mr. Murdoch last
evening. Indeed, short the interval between his
arrival and eree bis engagement here, that we
had fears lest the public had not become familiar with
his movements and the opening night fail to have
such houfe as we wished to see But these apprshen
tioDs speedily disspated arriving at the entrance
of the theatre last evening When the doors open
ed Notwithstanding that nearly al the seats Of the par
quetts and dress circle previously engaged the main
hall leading to the boxes packed with striving people
the entrance open to the theatre and it
continued thronged until the house was full in every
part, when dozens went away unable to get places.
The curtain rose upon one of the most anxious and
enthusiastic audiences 4 the season very large pro
portion Ct the occupant of the boxes were Indies The
house composed Of most intelligent, fastdious
and critical play goers and it was evident that Of Mr.
bes. Sehayor lis spesarpnce was the siCns Of an
almost terrific burst Of applause This lasted several
minutes, and entirely d.owned the impatient calls of
"order" When 1t length he could speak, and the first
tones of his voice e. That voice again W said friend
hind us,) fell the ear, the houLe was as still
Listened to and observed with intense interest,"
his dirg followed with respectful attention and
applause awarded with great deco, um and judgment
In the first few Mr.. Murdoch not the Ham,
let Of old associations Of deas he failed to
come up to the standard Of the other. lie was
not az we had seen him in our old homes nor as those
who had him supposed and expected Of him
But the curtain fell the first act with fair hopes for
his complete in succeeding scenes anmAtng the
brea Of friends and perfe, reinsurance among
his old admirers who in extsciss at the gradual
awakening Of the cid time actor and of tbs tokens Of
his i'm Improvement which were beginning to appear.
In the following acts Mr.. Murdoch entirely himself
and himself and Hamlet perfectly successful 1t
performance Of which he may well be proud, he
proud feel assured of the appreciation with which it
met doubt 1t the most correct and in oil the
details Of the most perfect piece Of acting that
have had ON the California stage. Mr. Murdoch per-
voice. address and bsaripg all with the part he
played while his thorough conception and almost fault
lees reading made his persona6n tower Of strength
ThsIe were times when his delivery little two rapid
perhaps though 1t in no one instance impaired his ar
custiOn. Every word forth round clear and dis
tEct and his tones, susceptible Of easy modulation
though not strong: nor in certain keys so full nor i'm
pre- ssive % might wish entirely at his control
Through all the varied range of passion amid the abru
chsl and tIantons incid entail to the psrthe sud
den passages from one mood to axother-his reading
showed most jugt and thorough conception of the
character Of Hamlet; his delivery conummate kl the
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