Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

K ms genngman, who played short en- gAyement in;thiis city last winter, is now at A9 MA9(ladelpM. ghe Philadelphia papers praise hls acting in high terms. The Mer- -euFy ef him
 Walnut Street Theatre.
 MR. J. b. RoBERTs.-" NEM} WAY}To PAY OLD DEBTS. Among the talented 4ffferiea .blace, this gentleman holds prom;rdDfz fzt position HeEhssi NgpfakM hswayep ffonl' thelowsstI round 9f the Adder to the higllestl and akhopgh, he nay not claim raliik with { those who have gfVeti hfstfe to the tlArarfa / here, he cd an at least be quoted as one of it's most prom hinent rehectfng lights: SO rEGa ~ Mir. Rob4fts.i&a close steHlelst ri Henever attempts ths hnpefsohation of a character without analyMing its qualities, and making himself familiar with it's attributes. It is thas lie has estabitslthd:3 himself asa .tfra- matic schoiar; one gwhosc authority may be questiSned without fear of compromising the annotat6t E"'S'"S't" -
 r. The Citydterh thus speaks of his acting: Eoi}WALNuT ST. THEATRE.-Mr J. H. Ro- berts, the tragedian, appeared on Monday evening in the old play of " New Way to Pay Old Debts," he he having accepted short engagement at this theatre. He was | cordially received by crowd of his ad- mirers. Mir. Roberts is the only actor in this country who can give due effect to the character of Sir Giles Overreach, for 1t re- quires more force, energy and endurance than almost any part, excepting that of King Lear. The varied passions and fierce 1 outbreaks, he renders with an intensity, painfully excellent, and we are confident that no one could have produced a greater impression in the powerful scene with Mar garet The play is repulsive in its features, and 1t is to be regretted that its one promi- netn chara oter affords such fine opportuni- ties for the exhibition of an actors abilities; as were Sir Giles as poorly drawn as the remaining parts, the piece would be left to reposc on the dustieSt shelf of theatrical libraries, which woul be the best place for it. Mir. Roberts has made the part his own and no one can approach him in 1t, for he has devoted years of study to its perfection and considers 1t one of the characters best adapted to exhibit the resources of his geni- us MT. Robers must be consideIed with out rival in many tragedies of the finest description, and certainly, he never disap- points an audience in his conception and execution of any part, being always excel lent and, frequently great.
 We are glad to preceive that he will re- vive Casimir Delavigne's celebrated work of Louis XI, which was so much admired when played by MT. Couldock at the old Chestnut, some years ago. 1t affords scope for the display of his fine acting, and he will create, we are convinced, not only a true, historical portrait ofthe superstiti6us, cruel, bigoted monarch, but likewise will produce upon his audience more powerful impression than by his thrilling acting in Sir Giles, His numerous engagements will prevent him from remaining in the city long, so that the appreciators of truly great thea trical performances must uot postpone visit ing the Walnut during the week, for fear they should miss the rare opportunity of seeing the splendid little genius.
 On Tuesday evening MT. Roberts favor ed us with his scholarly and impressive conception and rendition of Hamlet-a chase, effective and very satisfactory perfor- nance. The house was crowded. To- night Wednesday, we shall see him in the great part of Louis Al.