Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-01-26
RIVER NEWS.

The river continues to decline, with feet water
on liarpeth shoals.
ARRIVED G. Cline, from Memphis; Dunheth,
Cincinnati; John Gait, Louisville.
DErAErED-J C Cline, for Memphis.
The James H. Lucas, from New Orleans. was due
here Sunday afternoon but had no arrived yester-
day evening. She will probably reach here by this
morning, aud will have immediate despatch for New
Orleans, aforlng TO travellers and others, pleasant
and quick trip TO the Crescent City,
THE Gurry-THE New SrocK CourAyY.-HamIst
was repeated last night at the Gaiey to another full
and fashionable house, in a style which, 80 far as
Mr.. MUEDoCU was concerned, has rarely been sur
passed. In the other parts, since have heretofore
given our opinion Of Mr.. Ms Hrlglst, we are glad
20 note a decided Improvement The newly adjusted
machinery of the stock company begins to move
more smoothly and we trust, with li.tle oiling lin
the way Of kindly aud judcious criioism) will
soon work TO The entire satisfaction Of the manager
aud the public. There is certainly some very excel
lent ma'sriE in this company. Mrs MENKIN, to
begin with, g. a very good actress. Without the
force and power Of Charlotte CusHuAE, OF the
finish and elegance Of Miss DAVENPORT, she has
rare personal charms, a sweet voice, and engaging
manner. which, united with an evident desire to
please and good measure Of professional excel
leucc. have made her a great favOrite with the
ka5aasg Of the GAIETY. In light comedy she isvery
cIsver-and does the GLOVE scenes" with an appa-
rent gusto, which, not to put too fine point upon
it, is truly refreshing We have seen many "stars"
whose Iagl.ua Clare Douglas, and hrs. HaUsr were
inlerior to Nrs. NENEN's. Her Queen in Hamlet,
however, was barely passable. We trust she viii
not again essay it. Mr. MoR5oNEY evidently has
talent aud the ability to acquit himself creditably
His voice, person and manner are good. His sue
cess will, in great measure depend upon his eEer-
tions. 10 was clearly proven by his breakdown in
Roller on Saturday night that he cannot iHproptss
bis part Some study Will be necessary. " There
is no excellence without labor"
Mrs BERNARD is always up IN her part and never
falls below mcdiocrity She played Ophs!ia to the
evident qualification OF her many friends and adni-
rers here She is q clever actress.
Mr. FrrzGEuaLD has the advantage Of a good
person and strong yoice-ucilher Of which, how
ever, is entirely under his control His reading is
mouo,onous-his carriage stiff and wanting in grace.
We shall gladly note amy improvement in either or
both.
Miss KATIE DugEwoUTH and Mr.. HAMILTON never
drag in their parts, and always ucqait themselves to
the satisfaction Of the audience. And IL may be
observed of this company, that the "smaI people"
those who 3D. what IN the profession believe, are
called u.Hg par.s are all really good--better, in
deed, IN proportion SO TO speak, than the leading
people Aud taken as whole, we repeat what We
have said on former occasion, that is the best
stock company we have ever had in Nashville.
Mr. Woop EEysoS, The new eccentric commedian,
is evidently an a,teuive, industrious actor Of fair
talents yet ID be should fail TO achieve uything in
Che way of reputation upon our boards where we
have had the best talent in has Inc from old JOE
CowELL. TO oar clever and universally yourg
favorite. EVERETT, he need not be surprised. We
have seen MIR q. in the Dlc.g Er5rr and others Of
his fayorirc pieces 10 which he met a very good
ception. We shall take pleasure in chrouicng his
success.
The ao.r-,r7t or, Wmr WORKS Wonders, is uP
for to-uigh.-.Nr NpmocH in the character Of
Nitrate. lie. all who delight in good acting 60 and
zee him.
Eag- Vs.. d. JACKSON has been elected 1t. Gov
ernor of Virginia by tbc Legislature Of that State
no. Mr. joins Myuu0v requests as TO say that