Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-19

TIE GHETY.-We had not the pleasure Of wit
Messing the performances last night, but are assured
by those who were present that they fully up to
the high standard Of excellence which has character
lied the preceding entertainments Of the week. 1t
affords US pleasure TO add our testimony to cor
reotness Of the public sentiment, which places
Mr. and Mrs. CRISP in the front rank Of dramatic
artistes, and it is ground for cOngratulating the
theatre going portion Of our community, which We
are happy to say embraces the elite Of the city, that
in the persons Of our able manager and his accom-
plished lady, we have secured the permanent pos
session Of such dramatic talent as places it beyond
the power Of stars 10 disappont the public by
their whims and caprices The audiences that have
attended the Gaiety during the week, bear united
testimony to the great excellence Of the perform
ances'
In the character Of Julien 81. PIsrrs Mr.. CRIsP
achieved q great success and unhesitatin.y
affirm that his Beverley was never surpassed our
boards The Merchant Of Venice has never been
popular play The passions Of avarice, and re-
yenge-a revenge for injuries long treasured, and al
last, when an opportunity for is qualification is
presented, pursued with uurelenting fury-es de-
picted in the character Of Shgi0ck excite almost
universal feeling of hatred and disgust in the mind;
and hence Il is that It is exceedingly difficult for the
actor, who undertakes such parts to escape alto
gether the feeling Of dislike which is naturally
aroused by the character be assumes, snd which
exhibits itself with the greater force the per
feet the actors impersonatiOn Of the part. We
regard Mr.. CBsrs S5yiorE as a very excellent
piece Of acting, but we doubt if the popular i'm
preston was equally favorable. This we attri-
butte to the general dislike Of the character-sOme
lust estimate of the strength Of which may be
formed by the nevsr-faiiug applause which follows
the eers and taunts Of Grlua10 at SlyI0eEs discom
future under an accumulation Of misfortunes that
ought rather to the compassion Of his christ
ian prosecutors.
Cruelty, kesnly, and bitterly sarcastic was the
pen thai drew this character we yet believe that the
plot exhibits SgIors as more sinned against than
shining" and as such, We regard him rather an
object Of pity than Of scorn and persecution.
Mrs CRISP, although laboring under severe
cold, which renders her articulation difficult and
painful, has sustained her parts with admirable
taste and to the entire satisfaction Of her friends
and admirers. Her Pyrsa was very happy. So,
We are told was her M-s H1Iisr in the Stranger last
night We have seen her in this part, and regard
her conception and execution as remarkably just and
natural Mrs. c. is deseryedy tavorite with the
people Of Nashville, and we were glad to hear the
Manager announce in the course Of a few remarks
made in response to a call Of the audience on Mon
dav night that It was his design locate his family
Ia this city where we feel sure that Mrs c. viii not
fail to meet with The kindness and esteem which her
many virtues and accomplishments have uever failed
10 secure TO her wherever she has resided
Don Cdszrr D. BI-ga and FAINT Hsgrl Hsrsr lraa
Far La{g, are up for to-uight-s good bill and
that cannot fail to draw. MrCRrsp's Don Cgssgr is
one Of his best parts, and who has ever seen
him in it vii let pass ths opportunity of seeing
him again Let there be a full house.