The New York herald., 1862-03-25
The. Theatres Last Night.
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Colman's popular comedy OF aThs Heir al Law was
gvoa last night Tor the first time this establishment
was excciisatly cast, the DR.. Pangoss Of Mr. Mark
Smith being particularly worthy Of commendation None
Of the revived pieces which have produced here
have given more genuine satisfaction.
WINTER GARDEN" CAMILLE"
In the preface 70 last nights programme at tho Winter
Garden find the following abundant inducements set
forth for the reproduction OF Miss Heron grcat repre-
ssntation Of Camile:-
It Is fve years since at this very season Matilda
Heron appearing FIRST in New York In this character,
clutched the dramatic diadem With bound. aud won
from the universal Of city and country the title Of
the greatest actress our time Her personaton Of
Camille acknowledged the splendid exhibit
tion of intense passion ana depth OF earnestness of
womans love ever presented on the stage Night after
night, for thirteen weeks the house crowded from
pit to dome and hundreds hung with terrible interest
tho trials OF the true but fallen woman beautiful
In her fall. Matilda Heron Is still the Matilda
Heron. Camille Ia still the same Camille
This very enthusiastic bit OF dramatic history although
somewhat highly colored s substantially true and that
long and remarkable Of Camille is too freshly
remembered by spatronizng cizens require
any further description Of the play, ths plot or the
intensely dramatic development Of the deep unfor
tunats passion OF the outawsd selfsacrncing and un
happy "Qussn Of the Camelias," rendered by Miss
Heron In the the opera Of Traviata" enough Of the
S6u btOTy 10 Pf0e0fv0O W give OTAmatlC unity ana
pstho to the beautiful music Of Verdi but in the play.
dono BY Miss Heron the blanks nlsd up, the
peoting incidents all retained and the b.
comos the living history Of the parties before
Mise Hsrons Camille is even better as II appeared 70
US last night than II was five years ago She has
thoroughly studied and she evidently beoves 10 be
absolutely true IN all its Details and applicable the
eruel Of society that shs goes
TO the public with the
faith Of martyr and the zeal Of reormer The play last
evening went smoothly and quietly and the audience
eIoAlw kh> nf
whom that terrific between Armand (Mr Barton
Hill, Camille and the Count (Mr. walcot) there
difcuit however oven In his nns clothes 70 separate
Wacot from Uncle Pete and Uncle Tom and Mr. Prior IL
anything wa. little too rough in his manner to merit
the which ho achieved IN behs Of his and
daughter We cannot believe that even Paris, with all
It's curiostss can produce woman who would listen
with patience tho appeal Of Monsieur Duval done by
Mr. Prior Mr. Barton Hill, In the referred TO- and
throughout ths play justly shsrea the honors Of the
house with Miss Heron He Is good scor and has thus
portant character which hs has assumed or the other
personages Of the play il will suffice to say that they
particular point tho deficiency failed to DO
noticed N the absorbing interest which commanded
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70 this attractive drama shall be repeated.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
'sMassniello produced for the third time this
this house last night, with marked improvement
upon tho first representation and than ordinary
cess The ballet excellent and the exquisite dances
introduced by Senorta Cubas warmly Tho
skrmsh between the rebel and royal troops was very
effective and the eruption Of vesuvius we'll managed
Miss Hnklsy, a. Evira, sang chsrmngly Brignoli,
Kasansllo was In good voice; Susni, Piotro, was
splendid usual. and the other characters we'll
susta ncd. The house moderately full fashiona
bio.
I'm Wednesday Madame do Lussan wil mako hsr debut
In ola Favorita." and on Friday Madame DAngri who
is be the best contrato with the exception Of
Albon that has visited this country, announced
to make hor nrs appearance In tho "Barbiero do Sivi
ga."
The debut Of these artists will doubtless draw large
houses. Madame D. Angri will make her second appear
ance at the matinee Saturday, when "Linda di Cha
mounx" will be the opera produced. On Thursday "Ma
saniello' will be given at tho Brooklyn Academy.
HAMLET. AT MARY PRovosr's THEATRE.
Shakspere's "Hamlct" was presented at Mary Pro-
vost's theatre (Broadway, near Broomo stroep last
evening. with Mr. J. Wilkes Booth in tho principal
character For so small theatre tho play was well put
upon the stage, and the acting was much above the
average. Mr.. Booths Hamlet il not excellent and
consistent q performance his Richard Third
Charles Moor but is very well read throughout,
and has evidently been carefully studied The melan
eholic philosophical wero only good; but when
the action hurried, and the passion intense, Mr..
Booth was like himself, and marvclousy like his
father Decidedly his forte Is in meodramatc, rather
than in quiet classical, intellectual characters Mr.
Ryer oonius, Mr. Bakers Gravedigger, anu Mr.. Col
liers Iasrtes deserve especial mention Mrs Farrcns
Gertrude was, usual good Mrs. Chanfrau looke1
and sang we'll in Ophca. The other characters
credaby represented, with the exception OF Mr. Car
ters King Caueius. Tonight Mr. Booth plays poscara,
in Shells "Aposatea part just suited TO his powers,
which moods only age to DO great