The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-16
The Theatres Lost Wight.


METROPOLITAN THEATRE" JEANNE Dare"
Mademoiselle Rachel took her FIRST benefit in America
last night and played dare in Soumets tragedy
Of that The story of Joan is well known that
II is only necessary for to refer to the leading incidents
of the plot.
In the first act we find Joan in prison. after being cap
tured by the English. She is promised pardon If she will
confess that she used sorcery to make her success
in arms She respectfully declines to do anything OF the
Sort In the next act have pleasant little CONVERSE
ton Of half hour So between the Dukes of Bedford
and Burgundy, to the fate of JOAN In the third act
Joan appears before the tribunal Her simple story will
prevail in that court their emissary, Beauvas has
humbugged her pastoral old father into signing
acknowledgement that Joan had led the French in
opposition to his will, and indebted for
Der TO private arrangement with the
evil one. The "Gevernor's" intentions good,
who had been informed that open confession would
his daughter when in fact 1t is used to secure her
conviction. In the fourth act there is fine be-
tween Joan and the Duke Of Burgundy who makes vain
effort to her The issue Is finally left to trial Of
between the Dukes Bedford and Burgundy Joan's
champion is defeated. Joan makes speech rather
The English, and rather egotisti about France
and her victorious banners; and is supposed to be duly
roasted ccong order The play does not rise above
Up 10 the level Of responsibility Mr.. Sonnet ia
undoubtedly 1--WE heard of him beore) excellent
writer in his way, butt bad way The English drama
the subject is much better than the French al
though the former is TO certain extent Of
the latter. Mile Rachel very fine in Joan, and gave
perfect daguerreotype of the religious enthusiast who,
according to all a,counts really believed that she had
mission from heaven to deliver France from the armies Of
"Perfdious Abion.D There was all the earnest devout
holy enthusiasm which we have beeu accustomed to at.
ach to the character Of the girl who called from her
ocks to the battle field who led the armies Of vaois TO
victory, who subdued Burgundy, who made union and
harmony out of division and jealousy, and who finally
received the Of all pure patriots by being burned
Raches finest scene that with the Dull Of Burgundy
in the fourth act where she cessfuy appeals to his
mostly against Charles WI We do not thinR that even
Duke of Burgundy and they were supposed
be the most unmtigated hard shells that lived
would have been moved by such pleading from fair
advocate. Mile Rachel vehement than usual,
and the books rused more agoniangly than We
noticed that all the hits at the English
pecialy rclished and appauded notwithstanding the
pleasant and profitable coalition existing between
and Rlael Felix a. Jean de- @ sea ss @
favorable opinion Of him artist Mile Rachel
and N. Felix we're frequently called out.
Previous 10 the tragedy there a farce, and then
Nine. dc Ia Grange sang the ''Qui Ia roce" from
the "Fureni." 1t was very well done, and the
enthusiastic The house very good, but II
would have been much better had not there been adj
seats This move was very njudcious one, to say the
least Many gentlemen who had taken seats previous TO
the announcement were particularly dgastcd and with
reason.
To night Mile Rachel win play vrginie dc Blossac in
Nine De 6irardin's hve act comedy Of Lady Tartune"
We believe that this is the first comedy by gifted
author Of the Leres PGrisienss which has yet been
given here.
BROADWAY THEATRE" METAMoRA.n
Mr. Forrest played Metamora, in the drama of that
name last evening, to house crowded to excess The
book was full at early hour in the day and many
persons unable to obtain admission. The receipts
amountedl TO 400 OF ifr. FORESTS Meamora 81
hardly necessary 10 say word. 1t is great type of
the great men Of too rapidly degenerated The
piece generally well acted and the scene WAS
splendid Mr. Holster gave several new landscapes,
well worthy his high reputation scenic artist The
dresses were all and of the period Me
tamoTa VIII De acted again this evening and those who
desire to see II should secure seats early In the day
wALLACKs THEATRE--A LADY IN DIFFICULTIES.
very nice little two act comedy al Lady in Difficult
ties" acted here for the first time last evening"
introduce Miss Mary Ann Cannon, whilome great avo.
rite at Nitchelrs The piece written by blanche,
for the Olympic London, and bears marks of that plea
sant writer's style in every The plot turns upon
the Circumstances that certain Baron de Bumenthal
Pussan nobman has been suspected ofasting the heir
apparent in scheme deprive the King Of his throne
and is forced TO Fly 10 london In order to assist this his
sister, Nine. penhoG, who resembles him, male
attire and passes for the Baron. Count Natzmar, wild,
dashing 70 fellow 10 bring the supposed Baron
to London, and here Madames difficulties commence.
She humbugs The Count completely but has more Diff
Guilty with the subordinate personages who discover her
secret in spite of her resemblance to her brother which
is presumed 20 be remarkable. BY great deal o.
ae she succeeds in keeping appearances until her
brother returns, and matters all satisfactorily OK.
planned The play Is not quite up TO the average merit Of
the authors pieces but Is stl light, clever, pquante
pleasant and witty.
Tho comedy went oil nicely to full house. Miss Gan
non looked well in the "oh. no we never mentionems"
but her Performance neededa lutte rim to give fall
effect 10 this style Of piece Mr. Lester the Count de
Natamar bad part which just in his line and he
made the most OF it, II Mr. stoddart not quite
attH Aatta- ii
be little more quiet be would be much saisfac
tory TO the audience at wsacks, who cannot the
fun in style Of acting which might have been considered
excellent in what the old foges call the pamy days of
the American drama but the theatres a-days have
either degeneraed progressed much that they
not properly appreciate what their fathers thought very
fine. Mrs. Conover was very good in Maria, and gave
the song the end Of the act with much feeling and
expression The piece hi yhy satisfactory to the
audience. IL viii be played again tonight.
COLLINS AT NIBLO's sALooS--FIRsr OF ms NEW.
MISCELLANEOUS AND CHARACTERISTIC CONCERTS.
Mr.. Collins gave the first Of his concerts last evening
at Nbio saloon and although the city at present full
Of the most attractive entertainments IL was attended
by numerous and fashionable audience. The saloon
was fitted up with admirable TASTE and stage erected
at one end gave somewhat Of theatrical character to
the evenings performance. Mr.. Collins has already
achieved a brilliant reputation deineator Of Irish
character and is justly ranked with Powers and other
celebrated Irish actors II was therefore, to be expected
that his appearance this occasion would have brought
host OF his admirers to hear him, and he not ds
appointed. This concert last night every way
successful and his musical entertaining ns will hereafter
take a place among our most popular amuscments
Tho selection was most varied and adapted 20 please
tastes ~ the most diversified audience 1t consse
~ rornar Irish and Scotch melodies selections from
fsvdrfe operas and some Of the best Of Mr.. Collins
80 and anecdotes. The musical portion of tho nor,
ri nance under the dire;ion Of Mr. Macier, who il
n - fcient say, acquitted himself with his MAJ Al r
eess In addition 10 Mr. Maeder Mr. Collins was
BY krs. stuart, Niss Leach Mr. Leach Mr. Aptomas the
barJist, and Mr. Simpson
he eAncert commenced with the first ne)asv of
Ioyes ycurg Dream" arranged a. a quartette and