New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-04

| dian has acted IN Nss-York for more than year
AID ooubtless be will be welcomed by full hoose
He viii al.o appear as Toby Tramp 10 he farce o
the Mummy"
| METBoPoLiTAs THEATER.-There viii be two per-
formarees a. ;his house aiso to-day. A, O'Clock
| Mr.. Broue hams extravaganza Of "Pocah1n,as' viii
BE- given, together with the pecnllar changing piece
written for Mr.. George Holland, and ealei A Day
After the Fair" in -hich NJ. Holland and Ms @ ,s-
wJl peIsonate the principal characters. la the
evening will be given, ior the r-t time o, IBIS house,
| Mr. Brougbam's burles9ue, "C5lumbus, with a
| fsrce IN which NJ. George Jordan will act.
BowEAY THLATiR.-Two performances here. AZ
ternoop miller cf New-Jersey," "The Magic Bar
re, and Black Bunde-s." In the evening" "Miller
| Of NewJersey,"" Magic Trumpet" Our Gal" and
Kpave Of Hearts."
NATIosAL THEATER.--1n the afternoon, " Battle Of
BIandywn'," ard " The Monkey and his Slave" In
the evening", The Battle of Brandyviae," The
Dumb Savoyard," and The Statue Lover
BaRsUMs AMERICAS MUsEUN.-GIeat things are
promised d, this pace to-day but particulars are not
advertised.
BRYAsr's MIssrRELs-Au afternoon and evening
entertainment, given here.
PALACE GARDEs.-A grand promenade concert
under the detection OF Mr.. Thomas Boxer viii be
given here to-day and in the evening display of fire.
works.
Mn JosEPH JEFPTRsOs.-This admirable comedian
has nsde great hit at the Howard Athenaum,
Boston, and is reeDgaged for the coming week.
Doubtless the Athenians viii want TO keep Joseph,
but We csnt spare Joseph Come ba,k Joseph;
Joseph, return. Gone ont Of the wilderness"
Joseph.
JosEs AND HAyLET.-A few dozen people strolied
into Nibo's Theater on Saturday evening 20 see
Hamie. acted by poor old man whose name is
George Jones, but who, from some erack5rainad
wbim bas seen fit 10 assume the title of the Count
Joarnes.' When he had got through his exhibition,
be said To the few persons who still remaining
LADIES .sD GEsTLEMEs: The last time that acted
Hamlet Tas years since, in England, when l played
TO save Shakespesres house fiOm Destruction There
fore, beseecb you ~ overlook any little faults and
trust for the future, at least that shall have my
voice more under my control take this occasion To
make OF two remarks in Justicaton OF myself IN
one especial part of life, since have had Inc honor oi
seeing my fellow citizens of New-York. When was
hoboed by the President of the United States, with
dispatches and confidential communications TO Great
Britain, az period when war was imnnent between
those two countries, felt that honor 10 be very great
one and probably the fret Of the kind ever bestowed
upon man of a profession OF this kind. went to
England; my work there brought me several honors,
which am very proud Of But, if there is one title
that pride myself upon, 1t IS that OF being an Amen-
car citizen. IApplsnse have received 10 honors
but what are authorized, sanctioned and guaranteed
to ctize of the United States of America. Laugh
ter and applause. The exception in these cases Is
that any person holding Office Of trust or einoln
ment-that is in the army, navy, magsrecy or dpIo-
macy of the countryshall not, while he holds that
Office receive any foreign honor for his merit, or for
his bravery, unless by the free consent OF his country
Now l. as citizen Of the United States, rose above
all diplomacy l had prerogative right that the
President Of the United States Of America cannot rob
me Of. Applause and smiles. ] was TOO poor to bay
any title obaired it by hard work. Cheers.I Thep,
when abroad, saw ft TO accept of invitations from
kings and emperors laughter until they became TO
me as familiar Hamlet here upon the stage. have
refused onors from kings and eperors, because they
were liars-especialy once, when was the guest OF
the King Of Prussia and he offered an Introduction
to the Emperor of Russia refused IT, because he put
the heel on Poland. Great applause and lanshter.I
Therefore having Performed d my Tor mission @ .s 10 sf
proval which this testimonial has given to my
public and private life, l claim no merit merit oIt
that founded upon industry and hard work;
few words upon the Drama: The present condition
of the legitimate drama in this city is disgracelu
There net that respect cast upon the members o te
profession which they have night TO clam ifoi YOU
fellow.ctizens if they deport themselves "a czens.
You are TOO apt TO believe that when the curtain ias
they are still actors. deny il; from my youth, when
ever that curtain fell upon that hsrionic profession,
Grose the citizen, and NATHAN IL lAppiause'I i
speak boldly, but know my life has been bold one.
speak for the members Of this honorable Profession
who may not have had the opportunity have had to
sustain the dignity of the profession. trust there,
fore, in future there will be change. hen l nad
tbe honor to pron ounce the oration Washington
Cooper's Institute, had proposition next morning
TO build church for me, ana make me the clergyman.
IGreat applause and laughterl Now, my remark IN
answer TO that compliment was this: VIII return 10
this ssion. and will make this profession an In
strument of good AZ William Writ OF Virginia SAID,
''The stage is and ought TO be adjunct to the pui-
pit Within the last week another proposition mas
n I.... 30
oson has been made TO me to erect in this city new
tbester in every condition worthy Of the drama by
gentleman worth his millions. There will be also
established an Academy attached to it, The Leglsla-
tnre will be called upon 10 authorize that go as to give
il stability with the public. And have no doabt that
This will be carried ont within the next siI or eight
months. lApplause. have, therefore, TO thank you
for this reception tins evening