The New York herald., 1862-01-13
THEATRICAL AID MUSICAL.

plays OF Shakspsre and tho sparkling comedies Of Gold
smith, Sheridan Congreve and other brilliant dramatsts
o the class have replaced the pert cockneyisms
and siekiy sentmentalty which, under the titlo Of
"adaptaons had perverted the taste Of our public
Even the best of our low comedians has found it ad-
xsable go with the tide aud seek in tho genial crca
sions Of Dickens field for the display Of his peculiar
gifts All this indicates disposition on the part Of
managers to emancipate themselves from tho tramme
OF the star SYSTEM which has injured their interests
aecessang the constant production Of novelties suited
20 the genius Of particular actors and thus rendered
chem dependent on attractions which only be pro-
cured at prices involving heavy risks.
"Shs Stoops Conquer" will be repeated this evening
~ waliacks. At Nibo's The King Of the Commons {"
bto be produced with a splendid cast.
DO" is drawing largely at the Winter Garden. The
lilly Sowboy of Mr.. Clarke one Of his happest mpor.
=oonstious.
At Laura Kesnes " Our American Cousin has
Ssen successfully resuscitatcd Mr. Levick sustaining
eAe character Of Lord Dundreary, and Mr. J.
q. Raymond that Of Asa. Trenchard. The formers
Sanitation Of Mr.. Sothcrn is, IL VIC except a slight
uncertainty in draw and gait, exceedingly clover,
end the part Is very we'll rendered. Mr.. Raymond
gives new Interpretation OF Asa Trenchard which
although We cannot regard it Improvement upon
r. Jcdcrson's version Of tho character is very well
ssceived He is evidently possessed OF considerable
TALENT, bat he acts like not exactly sure OF his
mark The pece will be repeated every night this week
After long interregmum, during which it doubtful
Nho would again undertake the perpextes of opetatc
Sulc at the two academies Mr. rau announces that he
1as accepted the vacant sccptre The new imresario
Qosssses qualities which will smooth away many the
dicultiss that likely bcset him in his present on
Serpriso Hc Is persevering patient and is more.
over, drst rate business man. He Is neither to be put
cut Of temper by the caprices of exacting prime dome
nor tempted by Elusive speculatons His management
" ms troupe during his recent provincial
tour was marked by careful calculation and
- punctaai fulflment Of all his engagements
1hs result that he made money and gained the full
eonddencs Of those associated with him. For tho pre-
ssnt he opy announces four performances in New
York and two In Brooklyn, to on during this week
But therc is doubt that result of the experiment
will be such induce him to upon regular sea-
Soo When tho other theatres prospering there is
10 reasolwhy the Opera should be well supported
She more particularly the approaching arrival of tho
arstzek troupe promises accession TO the strength OF
sAe present company. Tho season opens tomorrow
Sveuing at the Brooklyn Academy with the "Barbsr Of
Seville Inklcy in the role Of Rosna, supported by
Brignoli. Mancusi, Susni and Barili. Un Wednesday
alss Kellogg win mako her appearance FIRST tme) in
Voletta, in the "Traviata on Thursday the same
opera will be given in Brooklyn Tho piece for Friday is
not yet decided upon The old Purtanica leaven in the
Brooklyn direction kicked against the performance of
Vsrdis masterpece but Professor expounded tho
law aud the gospels to it, and convinced it that the
Traviata" was the most innocent and moral operas
After endorsing "Ths School for Scandal" and "The
Litte Freach Mner }" would hardly for the Joseph
Surfaces Of the Academy taboo piece which played
at Rome under the very Of tho Pope which that
virtuous little lady, Queen Victoria, very compacently
listens TO- If the stage what processes
mirror OF human actonpeope must accept the rs
as tlc III 1o forv
former il would fail TO point the moral that elcvates its
attractions.
We last week announced that Mr.. William Fleming
had engaged the Brooklyn Academy for series OF
ewe,ve drama tic performances He has been compelled
% his contract for the contained in
statement which he has just addressed US. He Says
In my application to the Dramatic Committee Of the
Aca icmy OF Music Brooklyn, stated that should pro-
Aucs pleasing comedies as ssti Waters Run Dsep
Old Heads and Young Hearts, "The Love Chase &C.,
Sshout rcierring to bu,es]se and the lighter pieces
eAgomsnt with Mrs John Wood foeling confident that
che announcement Of so very popular comcdenne
would bo hailed with delight by the whole community,
and not droemhg that the pieces embraced in her list
could fail 70 be agreeable to the gentlemen who direct
she Affairs OF this very fine establishment To my
prse they obecedto their Introduction the stage OF
The Academy too rllDg and light although they ad
They wero willing to receive 'sThe Hunchbsck ,n"AIer-
ohant OF Venice "sIsed the Plough, ,o"She Stoors to
Oosqucr," 'sTho Road Rum" '.Tho Rlvalsp .'The
pee's generally but objected to the very harmless
pieces of "Is He Jealoqss" "rocahontas," somsbody
Nate" " "Cindsrella'' (burlesquc), &C. nnd have
ssdrcss and must suffer serious loss Mrs Wood holds
and my security TO tho contract entered into with
ehas sly deem 10 state thess facts to
esnt'emeo who have been very kind in forwarding my
tnterosts In tho matter.
Naughty Mrs. John Wood Pray what have you done
20 be placed under the ban Of society that weeps with
Trava,a and smiles ndulgenty the Jar pa, of Lady
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actnS
Sguora Lormi Whiting, the American cantatrice, whose
succssses italy during the last three years havo
chronick in such glowing orms by the Pdta and other
Iaau musical journals expected TO arrive In this city
IN tho course OF the next fortnight She will reside
Cor the present with her father Mr. D. Whiting West
Twenty second street.
Mr.. John Drew, the Irish comedian, amongst the
arrivals by the Kangaroo this week. His recent tour
Great Britain was q very successful one
Barney Williams and wifo commenced engagement
q the Walnut street theatre Philadelphia, Monday
as Thsy havo been playing to crowded houses all the
week They will probably visit Baltimore and Washing
Con before their return to New York.
Mrs. Lofty Hough will shortly mako professional visit
% London.
Mr. w. Clark has bcen re- engaged for six nights the
New Bowery Tho price OF admission TO the amphheatre
nas been reduced.
This will bc grand gala night at Stickneys The mock
equestrian drama OF "The Bull Runners" will be given
with a variety OF other attractions. Messrs. Nixon and
Lynn the and dookccper OF the establishment
cake benefit Thursday In addition to the novelties
annoanccd portion OF Hoocys Mnstrels aud stckneys
equestrian troupe will lend their services on the
sion.
MBrysnts there Is but vcry slight variation in tho
Oils Al Hooloys grand operatic burlcsquo on sclcc
sious from 'sAttia" Is announced.
The great attraction at Rarnums just now is the Con
sscticut giant girl, who throws into the shade all the
other mammoth curiositcs Of the establishment
sn the relative magnitude OF her proportions.
She only eighteen years age and weighs eis pounds
crushing example Of modern female development. The
Jhs whale si drags . lingering existence, tho very