Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-04-08
SUBSCRIPTION MONUMENT TO THE REV.
CHARLES TONES.

It is with pleasure we notice the design for the
subscription Monument to the memory of the much
lamented Rev. CHARLES ToMBs who will long be
remembered amongst US. as q most devoted Minis
ter Of the Gospel, and useful and esteemed member
Of our society. The design by AKEoTD, is Of
class suited to the well remembered taste Of the
Rsverned gentleman to whom it is erected, and IN
commonly successful and appropriate tits symbol
ism and treatment. 1t IS in style, Monument known
amongst Ecclesiastical Architects, as belonging to
the Eleanor Cross Period and is similar in character
to those glorious Monuments Of Pure Medieval Art,
erected daring the reign Of the First Edward, to
the memory Of his beloved spouse, Queen Eleanor,
admirable examples Of which remain in NOrthsmp-
ton, Walsingham, &C, England, and which are
always looked to by Architects Of research as the
purest examples exiant Of early Decorated Gothic.
The drawing shows US a richly designed pedestal
with good series Of bold base and neck mOuldings
and sunk quaterfoils on the four sides. In each
qusterfoil is shield on richly diapered ground,
suspended by the garter, one Of which is charged
with the monogram, C. T., CHARLES TONES The
other three, with the following sacred emblems-
The Bible-The nails and crown of ThOrns-and
the 81 Chalioe" The whole is surmOunted by the
emblem Of our redemption, the-Cross-richly
houated and drapered with the four leayed flower,
the peculiar ornament Of the period Of Architecture
to which the Monument belongs and with the sacred
monogram, L H. s., at the intersection Of the
arms, forms mos, besutiful combination Of good
taste in design and admirable proportion
The treatment throughout shown on tbe drawing
is purely Gothic, and il may be regarded a very
excellent example OF a style Of art difficult in the
extreme in the endless variety Of its details and
beautiful beyond comparison, as most appropriate
to objects Of this kind.
We regard the work as enc Of Mr.. AKRoYDs best
efforts, showing it does, correct knowledge of
q style Of Decorative Architecture not usually so
thoroughly studied by most Architects.
THE GAnTY-The advertisement of the Manager
announces new attraction at the Gaiety tonight,
in the appearance Of the eminent American actress
Miss ELIZA LOGAN. This lady has always been ia
vorite with the citizens Of Nashville and the enter
prsing Manager Of the Gaiety has shown his
appreciation of the Partially Of our theatregOers in
efecting an engagement with Miss LOGAN Deter
mined to deserve the patronage Of our people, he
has made 1t point to secure the very best talent in
the profession, and has thus given to the drama
tone and an interest it never before possessed in
Nashville. This has been accomplished at a heavy
expense to the Manager, and be now appeals to our
citizens to sustain him in maintaining the drama
upon the high and honorable posiJien to which he
has raised it. We trust this appeal will meet with
s cordial response from every lover Of pure and
elevated drama.
Tonight Miss LOGAN appears as EUadHs, in
sH1EIs great play Of that name, character admir-
ably suited TO her brilliant talents. OF this play
.BIacE,gooFs Magazine says:
REMARKS IN BLACKwoOB's MAGAzIEE DURING TIE
BRILLIANT CAREER OF SHIEL's "EvADNE."-They
write "Of the language Of this play we must speak
in tue highest terms. Ii is full Of poetic beauties,
and 10 the plot and incidents by which il is worked
out we offer unqualified praise. The charm Of the
piece is the character Of EuIdHs. She is a woman,
in the uest aud s,riCtes yet most delightful sense
Of the term L0rc-trlrsting and endesring love-
is the very breath Of her existence. hcentIo is the
Lord Of her fe-the home and temple Of her thoughts
and afieciions-and nothing can turn them aside
Hemay desert her, but she cannot f0rsake him. The
guilty ambition Of LudOvico is the spring which sets
every part in motion. The events are brought about
with Cre. skill Every incident flows naturally,
and al coniuce to bear the traitor on TO the object
Of his dosircs-the Cr0UH-tiu at length, In the
great climax in Ghe last scene, when he seems to
feel its golden round upon his brow, Tstr5uOR falls
upon him like thuuderbOlt, and closes his guilty
career"
The citizens Of Nashville, who know Miss LoGAS's
powers and versatility as actress, need not be told
that her persouaon of Ergdae is true to the life"
Her conception of the character Of EDadHs is pro-
nounced by the best critics Of the country, as en-
tirely correct, and, therefore, her impersOnatiOn
stands out in bold relief, piece Of brilliant and
finished acting.
The adherence Of Miss LOGAN in the great
character Of Erade supported by the powerful tai
ent Of Mr.. CRISP as C0louaa, should, as we doubt
not it will, draw one of the largest houses Of The
season.