The Nevada journal., 1857-06-19
Theatrical.

acting of these great California trage-
dians. Seldom has company met with
more uniform favor, having had a
good house on each successive evening,
and the prospect now is, that the appreci-
alton will continue as long as they may
see proper to remain among us. The
original engagement was for one week !;
but they have been strongly solicited,
and with some probability of success,
to remain few days longer.
On Monday evening Camille was pre-
sented to a crowded house, and altho'
it has been but short time since this
great play was run several nights by
that great genius, Mrs. Hayne, yet the
expression of opinion on this last occa-
sion, has elevated the character of that
play, in the estimation of this commu-
nifty, far above the favor with which it
had formerly been regarded. So stri-
king were the representations in this
piece that the most enthusiastic ap-
plause rung out in appreciation. Mr..
and Mrs. Stark were repeatedly called
for during the progress of the play, and
on their appearance before the curtain,
were greeted with deafening rounds of
applause.
On Tuesday night Richelieu was Civ
en- us. We had seen this play so often,
we had supposed but few new points
could be presented, simply by the diff
ference in the acting But in the hands
of Mr.. Stark the character of the Car
dinal rose even above our former exal-
ted estimation of his greatness. Mr..
Stark is Richelieu himself, while Mrs.
Stark, sustaining the character of Julia
de Mortimer, added largely to the beau
ty of the scene by the strictly correct
of her part. And here
it is but just to remark that Mrs. Stark
is no ordinary actress. She has, in fact,
already won for herself renown equal
led by but few Oh the American boards,
and that reputation she is fully capable
to sustain before any community where
correct acting is appreciated.
On Wednesday evening, The Rob
bers," was presented. Charles de Moor
is the great feature of this bill, and he
is, although a robber, a magnificent
character NOT robber from selfish
motives to minister to the vitiated wants
of depraved heart, but from the no.
blest impulses that govern a noble mind.
We will not dare attempt description
of the thrilling points presented in this
interesting play. Nothing short of
Stark, or the elder Booth could do it ius
tice. All we can say is, that no imper
fection could, by the most critical obser-
yer, be detected; and if there are any
among us who have not seen it under
MIR. Starks representation, they should
never let another opportunity pass.
Yesterday evening 1.-The Moors in
Spain was presented. But of this
hereafter.
This Friday evening, "Ingomar the
Barbarian" will be given; and if we
mistake not that interesting play will
receive new beauties from its presenta
tion by Mr.. and Mrs Stark.
A complimentary benefit has been
talked of, to be given by our citizens
some evening next week. Should this
be dene - and we hope it will, for we
like to see genuine merit and true tai
ents appropriately rewarded we doubt
not it will be a benefit of such char
acter as to convince Mr. and Mrs. Stark
of the estimation in which they are held
by those who have witnessed their act
ing. On such an occasion, when we
feel that we are bestowing our favors
upon really worthy subjects, it should
not be so much to pay passing compli-
meht to one who has ministered to our
amusement, as to convince the world
that we can appreciate the difference
between real talent and genius, and a
superficial brilliancy, which tickles the
fancy at the instant, but is forgotten
Immediately for want of a substance to
retain in the memory.
Californians should feel proud of Mr..
Stark. He is a man of decided genius,
and Californian, identified with this
state in all his interests. His estate,
his home, his destiny is here.
1t is no more than justice to say that
MIR. Stark is sustained by star troupe,
among whom VIC must name Mr.. A. R.
Phelps who is rapidly becoming ia
vorite among our theatre-goers. In his