Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-13


NV THEATRE.-Last night being the hnal
representation Of that beautiful play The Sea
Of Ice" we thought il would be a fitting oppOr-
tunity for criticism Of the piece and company,
and accordingly set ourselves down 20 the task.
The play itself abounds with startling effects,
and gives the scenic artist an excellent opportu-
nifty to show his Skill and in justice both to him
| (Mr. STANLEY and the managers. tWIGHT a
BLIAs,) we must acknowledge they have taken
every advantage Of il. for we have seldom. if ever,
seen play more beautifully produced. The Sea
Of Ice" in the second act. with the Aurora
Borealis' was effective in the extreme, and the
garden Of the Chateau IN Mexico tths third act) a
masterpiece Of scenic painting, and proves Mr..
STANLEY to stand high in his art
OF the members Of the company, one and all
acquitted themselves with great satisfaction to
the audience but that is not to be wondered at,
for Nashyille's favorite. Miss KATE FLETCHER,
enacted the dual character Of Madame de Las
oours and 0garita, the wild Mexican girl, and
sustained her wel-earned reputation Of being q
finished actress. Her representation in the fourth
act especially showed her to be great student Of
the Passions"
Mr.. SAN. Human. as the cool calculating
villain Carlos, portrayed the character with great
care. and met with frequent applause, while the
Barabas Of Mr. WIGHT was-well. like everything
he does-a capital piece Of acting.
Miss ANNE MAYHEM. as Diam, showed evident
signs Of considerable dramatic talent and added
much to the general effect Of the piece. as also
young lady. neg 10 these boards, a Miss Ms
WALLACE. who appeared as the Countess. and
made the most Of the part.
Messrs. PAHTELLo. II. sTEwART. HOWARD. &c,
ri ufo.1 10, "A
Whatn good stock company can do without a star.
Messrs. WIGHT & ELIAS deserve encouragement
Cor their enterprise and energy. and we have no
doubt but the play-going public of this city viii
respond to their endeavors 10 cater to their dra-
matte taste.
The attaches Of the Theatre are all well known
10 be polite and gentlemanly. and the Refresh
ment Saloon, under the superintendent Of Mr..
Mr.. WILLIAM HARLOW, is all that can be desired.
In a word, il is the most complete establishment
we have seen for long time. and deserves
support
Tonight the Managers produce the great Irish
drama Of "Arrah -na-Poguc." Let US advise our
friends to go and secure seats early.
To the mercantile community of our city it may
be Of some interest to know which of the steam
Cairo trade this coming season. Our information
be ng based upon good authority. we take plea
sure in informing our friends and the community
at large that thus far three boats have been dock
cd for that purpose, which, in elegance, style and
management cannot be surpassed on the western
rivers.
First on the list Of floating palaces appears the
Funny Braadeis. with our old friend JONI CART
f1nr 10 10,
say anything in favor Of either commander or
boat, need not be stated here. Capt. CARTWRIGHT
is too we'll known 70 need any eulogiGms or puffs
on our part. and we will therefore confne our
selves simply to stating that no gentleman more
courteous, and none Of better humor. ever stood
upon the hurricane deck Of one of our western
steamboats,.
Number two on our list is the steamer NasiUille,
with the old favorite WILEY Sims as commander.
and truly no happier selection could have been
made anywhere. No one, who ever had any deal
ing with him. and the numerous friends he has
made the river in the good old times long pass
ell, will not fail to trade with him whenever Oppor-
tunity offers.
And last, but not least, comes the steamer IT,
rome. with the jolly ToN HARMON on the roof
Well may We call him jolly; and we doubt not
ed TO the boat, whose worthy commander he is
Andnow allow us TO address a few words to the
ladies who will occasionally adorn the cabin Of
this packet. If ever there beat. which has
become a favorite in any trade, it truly is the IT,
rome. running from here to Cairo, or any where
else. Ceptain TONS only study seems to be to
make his passengers at home, and in order to
eHectually do this. he always manages to give the
oh
toe. and furnish such other amusements as are
always highly appreciated by them when confined
to the narrow limits Of such floating means of
propulsion.
With such a line Of steamers. and such clever
gentlemen as commanders. it cannot possibly be
difficult to monopolize a trade in which the fame
of both boats and captains are as well known as
the days of the week. and VIC therefore only add.
that they have our best wishes for their future
success and prosperity.