New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-16

tho racixet-shp Canada, and after rough voyage
of twenty-six days arrived In New-York. His inn
prcssions before landing thus described:
We had been twenty-five days sea- wben the eth
Of September the cry of Land I'm slight" was repeated
the shin that strange as IL may sosm did share.
felt pleasure in the delight inflammation that frightened
and laughed In every e0untenanee, ana the land ~
horizon, the dim blue hill, toward winch every
object Of interest to me; but the :" honie' which
my sip1natcs approaching felt more distant from
in arranging his trunks and changing his ship dress for
gayer apparel One gcntloman, who during the voyage
from his cabin TO my great SURPRISE In the single breast
and upright collar of Quakeis dra6 suit Ihe after,
noon was beautiful; The sun was sellng IN llu sue
splendOr as We nearcd the lighthouse The black ish
were tumbng about around the Ship the land gayG dS
The pilot being taken board all crowded around him,
he had been admiral come TO hoist his nag over
splitting his hands before every order he gave as IL
the effort was manual exerton At ms Sonad fa n9
closing and the land lay IN deep shadow around lN
from some house on the shore like friend we had
missed for many day. The vessel moved beautifully
obseuity Of the twilight could sit apart and mediate
upon the various states Of mind aroun me- and my own
seaman az he hcavcd the Lead Quarter less nnca ha
les saven'so musical so melancholy Increased the DC
lection felt sat listening 50 bis chant unl We passed
the NarOws, channel which the meeting points OF inc
shore reduced to about hall mite IN breadth, ana from
which the bay spreads in grandeur ana beauty lh3
dancing lights of the city, which multiplied as we ap-
preached the steamboats, like hreW0rks on the Wates
pouring from their chiInueys streams of fiery sparks inc
shouts and questionngs as we passed llo boals anu
shipping in the East River, made scene, strange,
picturesque withdrawing and yet to us alone m0nrnu
As his visit was not confined to the puTpose of max
ing money, he laid it down as rule not to play
than three at most four nights in the week,
and to devote the remaining time to meditation and
study. His first appearance was at the Park theater,
where he met with highly favorable reception.
The only occurrence TO remind my wife and sister, who
occupied private box that they moi IN an English
theater was the rough treatment Of abdck woman VINO
by mistake had got into the Pit and for length or
time hustled about from 10 another amid shouts
Of laughter from the white spectators, until at last khc
got into corner and nesting down there was suffered
to remain unmOested during the remainder Of the even
either in the boxes or pit My performances being linn
tied TO the repetition OF tie characters IN which had
gained reputation at homo gave occasion to little re-
most satisfactory, and thus three weeks passed
away agrceaby enough. Tho hospitality OF our many
friends gave ample opportunity Of gaining intimate
knowledge OF the society of Eew-York, dinners
and evening parties following in quick success
sion. Customs have much changed since then, but
at the time of which write stranger going to dinner
party would probably find the street door open, without
servant TO answer either knoeker or bell or one dd
open the door he would leave the visitor to make
his way, nberalded and unannounced 10 the reception
room. Lave more than once suffered great embnrTass
mcnt in entering room fuli OF people whom qua hct
know and have been recognized guest by the courtesy
OF host and hostess from being me Ony stranger present
The round OF introduction that follows your recognition
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dlydna shaking your maud, merely IN conformity WIN
his notions OF good breeding and not caring pin
for yOu, ia something of an annoyance. Bit round the
entertainment almost always uneXceptonabe; their
tables are usually arranged with good taste ana
which Is generally interesting and amusing
During this visit, the Bowery theater was opened,
giving Macrcady opportunity to witness the play
ing of Forrest, who subsequently, became bitter
an antagonist. His remarks on his future rival are
discriminating, and expressed with due moderation:
Forrest was the Mark Antony. He WAS very young
man, not more believe, than Ono or two and twenty.
account Of him. and he certainly was possessed Of re-
markable qualifications. His figure good, though
handsome his voice excellent; he WAS gfei with extra
ordinary strength Of limb, to which he omitted oppor
cOmonest education, but in his reading OF the text he
showed The dscernmcnt aud good sense of an intellect
energy, and altogether distinguished by powers
that under proper direction might be productive Of ea
eject. saw him again ia william Tell" His perform
marked by vecncucc and rude force that told
upon bis bearer but OF patos Y he affecting interview
evident he had not rightly understood some passages
int so, fGy M S95frvGg fRG@ @ was
that possessed Of natural requisites In
confidently look forward to omincnce IN his profession
II he would give himself up TO study of his art
fore the audiences OF the principal theafers of Great
Britain those Of Edinburgh Liycrpool. Glasgow Bir
minSham Manchester. &c then good dramatic schools
lie might make himself ilrstrate actor But 10 such
would submit as It's necessity would not be made appar
ent to him The injudicols and ignorant fattery and
the factions applause OF his supporters IN lowprced thea
tiers, would fiji his purse, would blind HIM to his deio
cncy taste and ud gment and satisfy his vanity,
nng his self opinion OF attained perfection. spoke
promise but doubted his submission TO the incXOrablc
conditions for reaching excellence The event has been
as anticipated His robustious style rains applause in
the coarse melOdramas Of "SpartaCus" and Meta
poetry Of tine legitimate drama are beyond s grasp My
forebodnGs were prophetic.
In 1913, Mr. Macrealy made second visit to the
United States arriving this time in Boston in the
month Of September, but his first engagement was
in NewYOrk. His private diary is now largely drawn
upon and its details almost rival the naIvet6 and
unrescrvc Of old PepYs himself not to speak of their
triviality. For instance Dned with Forrest met
very large party, 900 large for comfort but it
most kindly intended. Bryant, with whom talked
very little, Haleck and Imam the artist, were of
the party. Our day was very cheerful; like all
of Forrest very much. He appears clear-headed
honest, kind man; what can be bottcrf" Long
fellow called for me, and we went to dine with Mrs.
L. and ID. Golden, at the ladies' ordinary. Above 100
sat down. Mr. and Mrs. N. p. Willis next to Long
follow. He N. p. W. wished to be very civil to
| was much amused. l looked for the eaters with
knives, but detected nOne." acted Hamlet very
fairly striving to overInaster my evil tendencies.
must guard against unreal tones, &c. must prac-
tse to be the thing, despite the GOODNESS of these
audiences must" ACTED Macbeth equal, if not
superior, n whole, 10 any performance have ever
given Of the character l should say it was noble
piece of art. Called for warmly, and warmly re-
ceived" "Thc Mia Cushman who acted Lady Mac
beth interested me much. She has to learn her art,
but she showed mind and sympathy with me--a
novelty so refreshing to me on the stage"
"Waldo Emerson called, and sat with me a short
time, expressing his wish TO make me acquainted