The New York herald., 1869-05-26

tts eight taDeanx and BY the splendor and ntnesl
ballet as not 70 enjoy the charming although irrsls
her troupe figured In the nrst act
PITY 'tis IT'S true that few English and American
or adaptation OF French play at least, is some
approximation to the artistic naturalness OF French
ng sH,ng rSe snorts I required IN the dicus & ana
woman's beauty and seduction. at once Messaina
and Nemesis-are indeed straining, and the voice
often 70 become husky, with emotion. But why
should Mrs. Gladstane think 1t necessary to expose
by raying and screaming In iagrant and perpetual
VIOLATION OF Hamet's memorable advice to the play
graceful snsucr III Her death scene
poignant. Mr. Frank Mayo, as Captain Karloo,
svncss his agreeable qualities as an actor but in his
site error. Mr.. Couldock. Count Rysoor, has man
iiestly lost al his wonted dramatic fire. and his Deep
score Of whom are precpitatsd through s Ss1
fatal trap door in the second act. Mr. Bangs per.
power. His make up was excellent. He looks like
verltabe portrait that had assumed life and stepped
gallery He justly bears OF the principal hoHlors Of
the performance. But we must not omit to mention
part Of La TremcuiIe, and deserves the applause he
receives Tor approaching more nearly than any one
else IN the company the ease and vivacity which
constitute the charm OF the French style OF acting
Mr.. Deliles faithful and authorized version of
.Patrle" has been personally revised by Mr.. VIC
when published to Mr. J. Lothrop Motley, author OF
the History OF the Netherlands" and newly ap-
pointed United States Minister to London. We ap-
pend letter, now for the first time printed, which
the French dramatst has sent by Mr.. Delile to the
PARIS, March %, 1852
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- vIcToRIEN sARpoy.
TAMMANY.-The inimitable Leffingwell, after nearly
years absence from the city, made his appearance
at this house on Monday evening as the gushing
ClortHas III the burlesque Of "Cinderella." The
house, though not crowded, was nevertheless COM
fortaby filed, and 1t is almost needless to add
that Mr. Lefhngwell in his character OF the Girl OF
the PERIOD" was accorded generous welcome on
this, his return to the metropolitan boards. Mr..
Lefingwell as an eccentric and buresque actor, Is
too famiharly known to the American public
to need any lengthy notice on this occasion.
sufice it to say that, like good wine, he i'm
proves with age and that like good wine, he is both
relishable and enjoyable. Since Mr. Leflngwell last
appeared In public In this city he has travelled from
the "Hub" 70 the Rio Grande playing In all the prnci
pal towns and cities that lay In his route and always
to large and appreciative audiences He now re-
turns to US improved In voice., gesticuation
ana arso hns sna RANKS ss tasy saSna as one OF
trio and burlesque actor on the American stage.
Clor!nda, however, we 90 not consider as being one
therefore defer more heightened mention OF his
merits and pecullarities until we have again seen
Beppo, &c. Miss Leona Lavender. q young and DASH
ing little actress Of the Maggie Mitchell school, made
with MIR. Iefiingwel, upon this occasion, as the
abused and ilused Cinderella and established her.
self at once. and almost without an effort as ia;
vivacOus little sprte graceful In her actions modest
to fault, and is, furthermore possessed OF sweet
pleasant voice, which she uses with mucE 3Kill and
good Judgment. Miss Harrison made an excellent
Prince Poppett, and, with Miss Cavender, rendered
e1icient support 10 Mr.. Lef1ngwel. The other cha.
racters in the piece were only mediocre For first
representation the performance passed OIL In very
AND 1e1s M anH ss
with the hearty plandts OF their audtors; Clorlnda
wil be the principal attraction during the week at
this establishment.
BowERY Notwithstanding Of the grand old
Juror that used to attend the personaon OF Mazeppa
by that erratic but brilliant genius Ada Isaac5 Men,
ken, showed itself on Monday evening last at this
theatre on the appearance OF Miss Kate Fisher in
this character. The house was densely filed, ana
its enthusiasm was un5ounded. Miss Fisher has
bold, dashing style, that wins popular
ity. She showed 1t in tue opening scenes
In ner sword combats, In which, by the
way she proved herself an adept In the use Of this
weapon, but 1t was more pre-emnently conspicuous
as bound on the back Of the "nery, untamed steed"
she was coming at seeming breakneck speed
along the ruggedest OF paths, up the steepest
ascents, and over the widest Of chasms, thus SEEM
ngy Ing to the Neigh. s reay q
the highest Of equestrian heights ever attempted
Fshsr s1' brought down the house, her horse won
der" broughtit up to corresponding pitch Of enthu
siasm. This equine dranatist understands his Dusi-
ness thoroughly, and, though oneh0rse actor, does
not seek TO curry favor In any undermined way.
He bore himself with distinguished mien and took
s sqaanty aRp.' Is Unnecessarily to give the plot Of
t6is familiar drama. ds Il Is full % OF s;oc exciting
nut ana on se saas an@ with
| cast Mr.. Doud, as Adder Kahn King Of Tartary,
played with rare Skill Mr.: Rooney, as the steward
piece in everv respect was decided success At
the close MISS Fisher was called before the curtain,
cordial greeting with which she was received. Con.
cludIng the evening Of pleasing entertainment was
known to the Bowery patrons In which Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Blanchard and their dog Carlo play so ac-
ceptably the leading parts
srADr TBEArRE.-Risley's Imperial Japanese
troupe Of gymnasts now performing at this thea.
tre wen filled houses. The feature OF the en-
tertanment on Monday evening was the introduction
Of the Delave family, who went through number
Of very clever tricks. The transept Night from one OF
the upper tiers OF the theatre to trapeze set over
the stage was fine exhibition OF Pymnasttc skill,
and, though lacking originality, was performed In
so ekiful O manner as to bring down q hearty
round OF applause for the youthful performers Our
old friends the Japs particularly little All Right
are, as usual entertaining and clever. Tomorrow
evening they open for short season a the Brooklyn
Academy Of Music.
THE PARK THEATRE.-There was full house at
the Park theatre, Brooklyn, last night to witness John
Brougham's buresque tragedy, called 'Much Ado
About o Merchant Of venice.n Mr.. Brougham took
the leading part Shyock, O shamefully III.
was wen sustained by the excellent Company at this
place. The piece was well appreciated by the
audience judging from the hearty bursts OF laughter