Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-10
The THPafrP.

Mr. EDTTOR:-l do not know that 1t l. Gus
tomary to write communications concerning
theatrical characters and their presentations.
but when modest, unobtrusiye merit demands
the need, l should think il slight departure
from custom in good taste.
1t is to Mr.. Walter Keeble, the young but
efficient manager. desire 20 draw attention;
to the correctness of his acting, and persona
ton of difficult and trying characters Walter
Keeble. judging not from his acting but from
his appearance. is young man both in years
and in his profession 1t is because of his
youth and extraordinary ability that 1 have
chosen TO write Of him. He has evinced in
all Of his presentations the best qualifications
of a rising actor, singular power Of percep-
tion OF all the parts he has undertaken, that
strongly approximaies to Natural genius -
His imagination, great essential to good
actor, is active and quick, aided by an intui
tive knowledge instantly forming judgment
and decision which unites itself, as If by
chemical affinity and attraction to the peeu-
liar pOints-the natural portion in the erea-
ted or fanciful parts, and by this amalgama-
ton makes all be, or at least appear. natural.
The Judgment is now with him. it has become
instructive, he decides by 1t, and this judg-
meut presiding over creative power cOnSti-
tutes real genius, marks the true actor. Ge-
MUS then. or art, for cOnsummate art is ge-
MUS, not only has the power of creating the
character for itself, but also Of creating in
the minds of spectators a belief in its exist
ence; this be does. Natural genius aided by
art are the essentials, and these believe
him to possess. He would satisfy Hamlet's
instructions to the players He has truth,
nature, variety. and facility of expressions; he
is happy in the enunciatiOn of calm, senti-
mental and pOetical defamation; he shows
.'smoothaess in the whiriwind OF his passion"
bat Is not too tame. l have seen Murdoch
in most Of his characters, and bold as may
seem the assertion, 1 like KeebIe better. His
Stranger Is perfect PRESERVATION of the char
acter.
Miss Vernon Is a most accomplished actress.
She adds grace to her vivacity, prettiness to
her grace, and dignity to her pretrinsss- No
wonder she wins nightly on the good wishes
of the audience
Miss ANNE Taylor has only to study and
become entirely accustomed to the business
of the stage. to be empbatically The Star Of
the South She has chosen the profession
from ambition alone, and with appreciation,
will create a sensation unequalled since the
tine Of Mrs MOwatt- Alabama may well BE-
proud Of her gifted daughter.
Mrs Dalton makes a mischievOus little rat
tIe-cap Of q ehamber-m while Mrs. Dun
cans pretty face and tasteful appearance aud
acting make her alwdys agreeable As for
Mrs Dyke, our old favOrite, she will be the
death of US If she don't leave of being so
funny. Mr. Dalton is rapidly becoming
favorite, evincing rare talent for his line of
busine.s-the villains. His Stukely was
hit. We should ike to see him in Iago-
From his sojourn in camps, or the victory
of Manassas, Harry Everett has gained new
life. He was always funny fellow, but we
have heard it remarked dozen times that
be is acting better this season than ever be-
fore
Messrs Harrison and Duncan are gentle
manlike and agreeable. Every part they
have sustained has been success. Mr. kee-
BILE has shown both ability and perseverance
in selecting and obtaining such first rate
company in these days of blockading- There
is nothisg more gratifying TO manager aud
actors than good audiences. The people OF
Nashville have ever appreciated the Drama.
Lat them continue to do So II shows want
oSsiiterary taste or appreciation OF literary
merit to frown down the legitimate Drama
when wei presented. Mr.. Kesble is present
ing good pieces, and bis company are doing
them Justice We can ensure good acting,
and entire freedom from indelicate express
sions and illusions. They deserve well. Let
them receive their deserts.