The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-09

Ing but nearly approaching the standard or beauty Her
qpence To- al bough in San Francisco acme four
pieces have been produced during fortngbt tbe at
tendance has not been equal 70 the rs Of Miss Ince
On Monday evening last one Of engine compapies
(Knick No took benefit which realized an 1Oo
above expenses This result part owing 70 The ex
entirely TO the theatrical talent and attractions Mrs
Julia Dean Haynes speculation at the American has sue
ceeded nc better than thai the Metropolitan. The
treasr ry, have ade little better sho II be imagined
the probable chances ofsuccess she has when
pay salaries OF from $500 10 $50 per week for first ca.s
stock actors McDopough, who IL In her company came
here star, but though succeeding something better
than other who pre- ceded him. YET oil his engagements
far from aering Hepayed for the drst few weeks
amer his arrival 70 good and on several occasions TO
crowded houses and portion OF the press bestowed
opic dis plays lack refinement and stamp OF genius Is
not TO be dis overed In bis acting He made his appear
here kind Of q proege Of Edwin Forrest,
and II would seem the lasters sly OF performance Is
what McDonough to emulate the height Of perfec
tn He maj considerable parade abou Forres accord
ng to him the privilege Of playing Jack Cade," but the
permission had been 81 previous occasions,
ard produced by other actors who vi,ed US. Without
doubt AcDonough good actor, and even now, young
man, promises well. He needs q little smoothing down,
and with experience and proper study the defects
vi.lbe In his pSrsonaions will be remedied.
We sadly in want of good stock actors and actresses
The stage has neither soubreHe nor singing woman,
while walking ladies are wholly unknown couple Of
good gentee comedians who are able TO maintain them
selves as gentlemen, could succeed 10 California whilst
pretty face allied with some native talent and grace and
modicum Of voice. would make her fortune California
has been With heavy actors an actresses, and
now needs something light and vivacious We have an
excellent French company, who perform but once week
SUNDAY evenngs but the finish they exhibit atones for
the soltarnese Of their efforts they alternate the drama
and the comedy In the former Ptron ia the queen in
the latter Basgmy, who to graceful abandon unites
charming voice The Metropolitan, which they usu-
ally occupy, Is crowded In every part, both
by French and Americans, for 1t fact-and what ex
plains the large attendance the aerthat the polite
gusge of France spoken by very considerable proper
ton of persons In this city whose vernacular is the Eng
hsh.
Mr. and Ms. Conway arrived by the last steamer.
They are well known In New York and long consi.
dered favores there 1t is not understood that they have
formed any engagement yet but probably await the ter
mpaon Of the present season at the Metropolitan aud
American. We without information as to the result
OF the proposition to Mr.. Forrest to visit California He
may rely brilliant and successful sojourn In the event
his coming here Miss Eselle Potter and Mr. Ryer
playing TO moderate houses In Weavervie and Shasta.
Mr. and Mr. Stark since their return from Australia,
have performed at Nevada and Downevie. Miss Pro
vos and c. Kemble Mason In the city doing nothing
The latter played for the benefit of Knickerbockor Engne
Company, few evenings since, and was well re
tiers Gougenheim have abandoned the stage and
turned devotees Is said they have Joined the Catholic
church in Sydney and renowned the mimic world for the
sef denying observances Of religious life The Gougen
helms are Hebrew of English birth.
The San Francisco Minstrels in the interior They
have had successful for several years, but of late
are not near as well attended as they were
This falling off partly attributable to the sameness OF
their entertainments and consequent safety 70 the pubc
TASTE depreciation In the character and quality OF
their efforts During their last tour In the interior the
people for ncensed against them that
the Mnstrels obliged to fly for their lives from
vera towns to escape the angry feelings Of the miners,
who considered themselves deceived.
The large circus Of Lee Bennett Is doing . very
prosperous business in the country The company is
very excellent one and well organized They performed
In this city for ten days. about month since, and their
huge tent was filed each evering to repletion.