The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18


FAREWELL FsesorMrSr or Mrs CHsmsrT CUsHSAs -
This srs tho acknowledged bead Of her profession In
America ard Ere'ard takes leave ~ the psbrc and the
United stasse q eeres Of twelve performances To
mence at NibIos Garden CD Monday next Az II Ia not
probable that Miss Cuebnan will play again 10 this
try for several yfars, end may be not at all, brief
review OF Der may not be Out OF place. Miss
Cnshnan born at Bcstcp OF old Puritan stock,
from which she undoubtedly Derives much OF her
proverbial frmress end decision Of character. Her
parents were not wealthy, end Mites Charlotte having
q good voice end fno artistic perception, 70
rolved tn sdout the profession Of public singer After
cue preparation she made Der diJsa at the fremont
thesre (Arr, 1880. the Countess A'msvva In "The
Marriage Of Figaro" She successful aud
after engaged at New Orleans Here her voice, which
WAS c. n.rso, seriously impaired by endeavor
70 UP tie soprano register This accident gave
Of he finest addresses the world has II will
be remembered that Rachel also commenced her
o singer. Mrs Cushman returned TO New York,
snd was engaged fret at the Bowery and
afterwards st the Park leading actress She played
o'so ut Philadelphia. So passed tho FIRST ten years Of
her professional life the tolls trials cares troubles and
dsarroiptments incident TO the Life Of stock actress
We sorry 10 cay that Miss Cusbman obliged 10 60
abroad before abe could be recognized at home She
called for England in 1916, and in the year
London, as Blanca in "Fazio." Her success was i'm
mediate end thorough. In "Bianca," "IAdy Mao
BETH" "Rcmeo," "Meg Merriics," "Queen Kaihs.
rne" &c, &C, she achieved such series OF triumphs
a. has been accorded American artist Eng
land Miss Cushmsn divided the honors with Mr. Aacrea
oy then in the Zenith Of bis fame AFTER three four
years scjourn In England Miss Cusbman returned 70 the
United States, where she renewed her triumphs. With
the English endorsement she was 81 once placed In the
highest position Pecuniary speaking, 20 star except
Mr. Forrest been attractive In the United States
Miss Cusbmsn Amer years scjourn in Europe she
ssan returned 70 the United States in the autumn
of last year, and, In spite Of the financial
crieis, bss played TO crowded houses wherever she
bias appeared. She the point OF again visiting
Europe and intends 70 reside for time in Italy. II
haroly necessary 10 enter into critical analysis oss
CusbmsD's acting Her forte Is the dolneshon OF the
contests Of the grand psssons-ove jealousy hatred and
revenge. She hss the the most acutc artistic percepon
thorough knowledge Of human nature, and great phys
cal and mental power. No witness her calm dig
nifty a. Queen katherine; her insatiae ambition and sad
repentance LADY Macbeth her splendid deneaton Of
half crazsd Gpey Meg, without according 70 hor also
the gift OF geniusL
All Americans should be proud Of Miss Cushman. In
her courage, energy vigor ana perseverance, she Is
thorough representative OF the spirit Of people, Her
her fame and fortune and her private charsc
Ter and agreeable have gained for her the e
OF the best society homo and abroad We Often hear
Of self made men Miss Cushmsn IA . self made woman,
and model one at that
We are glad 10 hear that Miss Cushmans
farewell viii be made . great event m the his
tory OF the American stage. Nr. II. G. Jarrett, the
director, has epgssed fine dramatic company, beaded
by that admirable artist Mr.. Edward l. davenport Dur
ing the second week there win be one or two special
performances In which such artists - Mr.. Bake Mr.
PIacide and Mr.. Lester will assist
Mss Cvsbmsn's engagement commences on Monday
next whom she plays Queen Katherine In Henry VIII y
Mr.. L. L. Davenport - Cardinal wolscy.
Mr.. rnAIHERG's concerts In the West have been
pended and Is announced that private Affairs compelthe
great pianist return 10 Europe Immediately. Hts
In hr country hes been ~ unexamped success, and
departure viii be regretted BY thousands Of friends
and admirers.
Mr. yuuxryxI~ with Nine D'ApRri and Mr. Perrinx IL