The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-03
Rls ToRi.

Return of the Great Trngediennc to the Me-
tropoiis-Rcrrisc Of Mary Stuart-Enthmsi-
astic Reception. &c.
The French theatre long deserted and SILENT put
on its gayest attire last night Gas Jets diamonds bright
eyes and powdered resses cleaned and sparKed box
parterre and balcony and gIoved hands beat together
tiny welcome in unison with the more demonstrative
applause OF the moustached portion of the audience to
the pale, intellectual expressive face and the command
ing form the historical headdress and sable robes Of
the bapless Queen of Scots that returned for the
time to the scene of her first American triumph Wei
come to the queen Of the drama who bids US fare
well before she leaves shores forever. Well do
remember that memorable night in September when
R:s,ori first made her debut in the theatre when
* the torsaken Medea she down loahe footghts
leading the two children of Jason, and the
hearted. anpreciatvc American audience welcomed her
with unmisakablc enthusiasm Eight months have
passed SINCE her America been one of
continued triumph. Everywhere the first verdict OF
the New York public has been endorsed In the most
unqualified manner Everywhere her path has been
one OF triumph and crowded houses have paid homage
10 her genius. Last night exception The CAIN,
Christian resignation with which she meets her Tailor
the for her early foles her fears and
Mortimers disclosures of her sister Queens reach-
cry her dgnifed dcmeanor and quecnly rebuke In
Interview with Cecil her childke pleasure in her brief
span OF liberty in the park OF Folber1ngay her trem-
bling anticipation Of the interview with her ha1ghfy
imperions rival the passionate outburst Of indignation
and scthing denunciaton OF that heartless rival her
suoIme contemplation of her approaching death and
declaration Of hor innocence, her aficcuonae parting
with her faithful, devoted attendants, her farewell to
the covering Leicester In words of pity and rcproach
that fell IKE molten lava his heart and that
last benediction the beads OF the kneslng friends
that weep for her she stands amid the paraphernaa
OF death, will ever DO fresh Ia The memories
Of those who have witnessed her Mary Stuart.
And word for those who accompanied her from Italy,
shared In her rumphal campaign aud form artistic
background and accessories each dramatic picture Of
which she Is the central figure. The dark passionate
eyes OF Antonelta Coffin, whose Elizabeth IL second
only to her great model; the matronly NURSE Virginia
Cosat NJ attendant TO the Queen Of Scots the Ices-
ter Of Geck paicr than usual last night and evidently
suffering from long continued ndisposon; the diplo-
matte Machavellian councnance OF Mancnis Cecil, the
ready and INSCRIPTIONS TOOL OF his royal misrcss the
romantic, enthusiastic and chiyalrous spirit Of the H.
fated Mortimer % vol represented by Giovanni Car
boni; tho blun. hearty, honest. yeomau-kc Pauet o.
Buti who regards duty paramount every othor
sideraiion ana the faithful old Talbot
Cesare Rstor trying 70 reconcile nis love his queen
and his pity for the innoosnt sister she
hendish jsalousy. fosmsd tableeux dramatic rnien
around their quseny instructor which look for d
vain In our most Wanted stock companies th3s cy.
Tonight we shall have Elizabeth and the same unri-
vailed cas-. that has every city; and
Monday Victor Hngos Angelo VIII be produood for the
first time this CITY, Thisbs Is well adapted
display Madame Ristors great powers and wherever
she has played II the success which has attended
her Elizabeth has followed her impcrsonaton Of this
y1k.