The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-20


kpowledgmrnt OF the aleot and vvaoy OF the actress
III, broad New England dialect<he sparkling intelligent
perfect self reliance which
the property OF cousins whatever be their
age sex-Ee movements sudden but NOT ungracefuI-
the pointed manner o. delivering dialogue richly fringed
with Yankee imagery, make up fresh healthy
reality that cannot be without qualification
either by the student OF national peculare or by the
admrer OF thoroughly unconstraned histronc talent
Toe plot Of Customs OF the Country the piece which
Introduces Mr.. Williams 10 public Is materially
different from that OF the "Ysnkee Housek eeper
brought by Florence but the characters play
by both the ladies precisely Identical that we
may regard them as one picture IN two dfiereat frames
critic from Maine might probably discover shades of
dstin on between the rival interpretations Of The Yam
kee "hep" (or scrvant that escape our nexperenc I'd
eyes. We only say that there appears be more
repose ia Mrs. William and more impetuosty in Mrs.
Florence and-wthout yenturing ION nice di .crmina-
tons-,ongraua our relatives on tina other side Of the
big pond'' for producing two ladies' OF such lnques-
iouabe talent
Nj Barney Williams who is introduced to us In Mr..
Buckso ne's excellent farce the " Irish Lion" chooses
inc Of character that equally familiar To both sides OF
he Atlantic lie has great deal OF comic force TO which
he gives especial lines which, as they do
not strike any chord in memories, suppose were
nerpoated Tor the amusement OF American audiences.
The little touches Of light and shade that came out so va
rousy in the acting OF the late Mr. Power and are
peated by Mr.. Hudson, not to be found in Mr.. Will
bams broader deneation of the character, but he has
his first scene whore he has Yet become son, is
exceedingly we'll sustained. The Jig which he dances at
the party and which IL capital display OF animal spirit,
he makes OF the chef features OF the piece and his
IRISH song Is well sung be desired. Let not
foee state that Mrs. Barney Williams introduces
new Yankee song into the Customs Of the Country
pretty duty about My Mary Ann" of the same lyrical
schco as Mira. tlorence's " Bobbing Around"
~ Iosten, director of tile Theatre de Ia Gate Paris
has brought an action before the civil tribunal against NJ
Dumas and N. Maquet, to obtain from them the manu-
script OF play written by them under the title of rhe
me de Mont oreau, which, by treaty signed in 1850
had engaged to write for his theatre and for which
N. Dumas had been paid ,000i account. but which
Il recently transferred to the Theatre du Cirque The
attendants without denying the truth of n Hostcns
allegations contended that he had abandoned the treaty
inasmuch he had refused in 1853 to accept certain
ole that were nade 70 him for the execution OF n and
bad since said nothing at all about it, The tribunal how
ordered NM Dunn and Maquct to remit NJ Hos
tenn the manuscript Of the play within three weeks and
decided that the latter should immediately put II into
arsa il also forbade the director Of the Cirque
present the piece and condemned NM Dumas and Maquet
to pay the costs
NJ Mazzoln theatrical singer, yesterda7 brought an
action before the Civil Tribunal of Paris against NJ Cro.
ner director Of the Grand OPERA to obtain damages for
breach Of engagement He stated that after singing
Vienna with success he engaged for two years and
half at the Opera at 200 francs month for the first
months and "a 900 francs for the following year aud
80 900 francs for the year AFTER and that agreed
tLat before coming out he should study for six months
the expense OF the administration In order that might
the ussges of he Paris stage After he had lied
time VI. Crosnor had without allowing him time for t,e
lrepsaon usual sucn cases called on him 70 rehear's
ner in which be had acquitted himself declared that he
must consider his engagement at end. NJ Crosner,
Oh his side, showed that the wording OF the agree
nent was such as to leave the administration OF
the Opera perfectly free at the expiration the six
months study say whether was or was not satisfied
vi NJ Mazzolnis talent and that in the OF its
not being so the agreement not TO take effect The
tribunal took the same view Of the case, and dismissed
u action with costs.
Borran late the Pyne opera troupe re appeared al
nrury Lane June 20, for Mrs. Eastcotts benefit. The
cy Eastcott herself-was the appearance Of Bor
rsn the Count in the Bohemian GIRL" He has
brought back from America his vocal powers unnjured-
thought them and his Is certainly
improved He WAS warmly greeted, and encored in his
principal air. In fact, all the chief airs OF this
pleasing opera received this compliment. At the close
Lucy EAstcott was overwhelmed with bouquets. A
wreath was likewise pitched upon the stage, which she
tired IN vain TO put upon Borranis head that the
deuce lost tue opportunity OF judging low he would look
q Ia julius Caesar
Mario has achieved great success as Manrco in 'The
Trovatore."
81 onsard having presented copy OF his play OF sIa
BouTse TO the Emperor has been honored with
graph letter. in which his Majesty, reminding the author
that as on the first night the play performed he had
refused 10 receive the congratulations u the public and
bis own his Majesty takes the opportunity thus afforded
by the enrf OF the work TO offer them "Persevere sir
the moral line you have adopted too rarely perhaps
followed the stage. worthy however, OF authors
4, allied like you 10 a high reputation there
II Is well known that the theatrical pieces that have
had the greatest success within late years have all had
lie same subject, viz the lives aiventurcs and
Marbrc, y "Ia Dame Cam6lias," Diane do Lys,"
lie Dem. Monde,n ia Mariane d'Olympe" &C, sc.
hs%s T Se o
daughters Of folly with the witess deeds Of her
We are now RECALLED with adventures OF the 30 called
Young men Of fashion Three pieces have lately appear
I'd this subject: 'Ies Faniarons de Vice. at the
G, mnase, lie Chemn lie plus long" at the Vaudeville,
Steele" when The title Of 'Un Eni,n, due si-ce" APP
pared for the first time The handbs the partsaus Of
~ Jules Jsnn, the Je,niiniae actually imagine. heir
friend Was the hero o. the piece.
The Opera Conque will shortly bring out posthumous
work OF Adam, with words by Scribe.
The Ambgu Comique has grand drama, lie fieau
The Theatre Francaise has accepted grand prose
drama by N. yiennet.
Tia aoiseau dc Paradisn-a fairy piece in ten IA
bls aus-wi be brought out Tuesday next, at la
6aiete
AZ the Frareais Paris, . new comedy, lie Pied
d'Argile" vas damned on the first representation and
vi hdrswn by NJ Empis, the author. Molere's "Am
lhifryon has been revived, with small amount of
success Amo "a, REVIVAL :, mp,oma,e da Msn,se
showing how happily certain married couple live to-
seher by little tact and temper on the part OF he lady
hut containing nothing In world 10 give II n claim
the honors OF respscitati0n.
AZ nc Vaudeville kind Of pendant 10 "Les FiIes de
Marre has been received with doubtful favor called
. Iskuiant du Steele" being the adventures OF a rue
,Ao, after youth Of dissipation and extravaganza
y worthy member Of society. some Of the
"details are such as ought TO exclude the piece
rom any theatre with prc,ensions 20 decency bu, this
ion The style and writing Of the authors, Mcssrs.
esandcs and Duot not much better than their
the choice 81 suhicct-so the of "LEnfantr
likely to be short Another piece, n act, called
les Femmes Peintes Par lilies Mtmesn has also been
resented here, and received without opposi,ons
u, mi scrfs.
Alrhonse Roger, director OF the 0deon theatre, has
been appointed administrator general Of the French
Orera IN the room OF NJ Crosner whose resignation has
accepted
Mdc. Hosati appeared for the last time in the ballet or
lie Corsare, ON Friday night before house crammcd
the ceiling, aud started for London, by special train
immediately afterwards. Mr.. Lumley's arrangements
made TO bring ou, that most successful Of modern
hallets immediately al her Mcsy's theatre, in style
i uncqualed spcndOr.
Rossni's " Gulaume Tell" is announced for immediate
revival at the Grand OPERA TO supply the cham created
by the Withdrawal OF the ballet.
Nine. Marcolin, Italian singer 81 some note engaged
NJ the Grand Oeera has arrived in fars, and will very
oisy make her fret appearance.
" Rorcon paid flying visit to this city from London
Few days ago.
NJ calrado the director OF The Italian Opera Is AT pre-
mt In London, completing his engagements for the
ming season In Paris.
Sivori the celebrated vionist who has been playing
In London with the greatest has just
few days and returns Immediately 20 England 10 play
several concerts; ter which he will for Baden
The following artists engaged 10 be presen, Mos
the coronation ietes MN Lablache, CalzoIari,
B.tt Davide Taglianco Debassin and Marin; Mines