The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-16


There overowing audience at this theatre LAST
night, to greet the Temperance Of Mr. and Mrs L.
davenport after long absence from our city. Mrs. Da
venport formerly Miss Fanny vinng) appeared but for
one night at the Broadway on her arrival in this
try, and has since been starring it with her husband
through the principal cities of the Union The impression
she made that occasion highly favorable, and &C.
neral regret expressed that her engagements did
permit the New York pubic to enjoy moro of hsr
performances Tobin's fine comedy of the 'Honeymoon
selected fsr her yenre last night and certainly No
character could be better adapted deveope the peculiar
merits OF Mrs. Davenport than that OF Julana. Her
acting has all the reenu and Yque grace Of the French
school, and exhibits the careful and finished train
ing II any thing, her study is too severe, and would be
the better of a little abandon The fault, however,
is one OF which we have right TO complain at time
when negligence and ncompetency the rule, and mot
the option in the profession Mrs Davenport has been
educated the best school, and belongs TO amily Of
artists She early for herself high reputation in
England graceful pleasing and conscientious actress,
and likely to become equal favorte with audiences
who prompt TO appreciate tho sterling qualities which
she possesses. There few good actresses our
sage that Mrs. Davenports advent cannot but be 70.
garded fortunate circumstance, the more parucu-
larry at period when there is such demand for the re-
vval Of old English comedy, in which line she exceas.
In falling with this revolution of public taste and
Mr. Davenport aud his talented wife, Mr. Burton is coa
sultng own interests. The crowds which nightly an
the capaccus theatre which he occupies, are the
best evidence be afforded the correctness a
his judgment 10 this respect
In her performance OF last evening Mrs. Davenport
made decided hit. She impaired 10 the character of
Juliana all he vivncy and alternate wfnness and ten
derness, which its proper characteristics, without
degenera.ing hoydonsh ELECTROMAGNETIC con-
ttty Tfa If hnD
acting was Of heightened by graceful pcrsoa
ard pleasing and expressive face she was admirably
supported by her husband, whose Aranza one Of hi
best characters and Who indeed, cannot play any pat
ndHerently. Mr. Davenport is OF the best actors
our stage, and In England hs popularity Is even
creator than here-thereia aaordiug another Illus
aton Of the old proverb, that one prophet In biz
own country His present engagement at Burtons the
will doubt go far 10 cqualze this disparity OF ap
preciatien.
At the close or the comedy there were enthusiasts
calls for Mr. and Mrs Davenport and efforts made
10 elicit apeech from the former which he had the gcsA
taste decline Mr.. Burton announced the piece Tor
repetition this evening.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The "Nerry Wives of Windsor" will be played ii he
Academy OF Music this evening, for the last time Mr.
Hatkett appearing In the character Of Falstan This
also the last evening OF the engagement Of the Star
other places The Academy win be closed after wednos-
day, for night rehearsas OF the new opera.
BBoUoHAM's BowERY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
Brougham had quite gala night at the Dowery last
evening The spacious house crammed from pit 70
gallery and further interest attached 10 the occa
ton by the presence OF the remnant Of the New York re
gments that served In Mexico The the medals
presented by the staie and their aercd colors wcrs
displayed nom the centre the dress circle Thcy were
heartily ohcered several times curing the evening.
The novelty Of the night the production q
Mr.. Broushams own burlctque Of Meta NORA"
play made famous by Mr.. Forests striking
representation Of the blg Indian" Mr. Broughams bur
esque In bis best vein crowded with local hits and
brsilipg with puss. 1t ID more absurd than the orr
sinal piece, but great deal funnier and considerably
shorter B,opgham's imitation Of Forres, Is cspsai ana
the other parts were wcn rendered BY Mas " Dcnham
Mss Kate Reynolds, J. Damn, &c, &c. Everybody who
lacs coed arrh should sec "Meta mora" which u
destined is have run second only that Of Pocshoa
tas the best OF American burlcsqucs
CHAMBERS STREET fnEATHE-FIRsT NIGHT OF
NEW SEASON.
Mr. Eddy opened Burton's old theatre, Ia Chambers
street. ast evening, a very good house. The bill IN
caced "othello and 'somebody Eise," the principal
parts BY Mr.. ,Eddy, Mr.. Robert johnson, Mr. Grosvs-
nor Mss +. Ray mond Miss Mary Agnes csmeron, Mrs.
Eddy &C. sc. The manager had . great reception, The
performance very good and altogether the opening
gave fair promise OF Several novelties are
derIined
BROADWAY VARIETIES.
The Wood and Marsh juvenile comedians opened this
pretty little house last night 70 bumper audience. 1s
performances we're the ''scrous Family and "roodls-
the popularity which destined 10 have a5Ate
ment.
- Tbo fiat or CHp.