The New York herald., 1877-09-02

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Husbands sacrincc," followed the same evening BY
the favorite nautical drama Of 'BiackEyed susan"
The fame or Mr. Davenport as William on the English
stage drew large audience to witness his reappear-
ance 10 that Character and the impersonation made
deep impression at the time. After filing the Broad
way engagement the Davcnports made a tour OF the
principal Theatres IN the United States, returning 10
New York III The fall tso6. AT that time
theatricais were In transition stage in New York
Broadwav near Broonlc street. aud was succeeded oy
the veteran Wallack. LauraunKaepe bad made sue
ccsslul season at her Varl Dlna1aG rthe
Metropolitan Theatre), 81 IgW1he old
Tripier Hail. In Broad o0pp5site Bond street
Burton's old theatre in Chambers street, was b. com
ing out OF date being far town, and the Old
Broadway was doomed for the same aud be-
cause OF an accident that demolished its southern side
wall, which led pcope believe IL unsafe. Bur
ton then made new venture by purchasing Laura
keenes theatre aud compelling her friends to ouild
the present Olympic Theatre, while Brougham assumed
The management OF the old Bowery.
On opening his new theatre (afterward known as
the Winter Garden) Burton intended to attrac; the
town by series oil shakespearan REVEALS aud en-
gagged Mr. Davenport as his leading IN, who, IN ac-
coptng the engagement came before the American
honors earned on the British stage. He receiveda
warm and enthusiastic welcome; but Burton's ex-
pertinent proved failure, and he was compelled TO
cnange MS pansby securing stars among them Chares
Mathews, so Mr Davenport iound himself like Otheo,
That his ooupalon was gone so retired from slr Bur-
toms company. From this time until the present he
enjoy ed varied experience aud many reyerses With
his talentea vile he played brief series Of star
sascments throughout the country ana in The winter
OF 1887 was associated With Edward Eddy
in brief term OF management at Burton's
old theatre. But tho enterprise was unsuccessful
IN pecuniary sense, though the performances were
excellent and the company good ono. IL was
singular fact that he met his first reverse because
Burton had too new and too large theatre aud that
his second defeat due TO The fact Burton old
house was entirely out OF tho way and date. He SUBJ
sequcny played at the old Broadway with mis- wife in
round Of fayOrte legitimate Characters with tolcr
abe SUCCESS.
Next We and Davenport playing at Nibio's Garden
in Jarrett's Charlotte Cushman combination. Among
the pieces performed was "Hcnry Viii, and II WAS
produced with remarkable and great splendor in
the way OF scenery and costumes John Gilbert
played the title role 1t being his nrst appearance IN
New York Tor some years, he having left Ph ladelpha
Miss Cushman was the Queen Cathar,nc Cardinal
WOsey on alternate nights, she alterDating with
Davenport in the latter Character aud Nine. Ponlsi
playing the Queen to her Wosey. Ida Vernon was the
Anne Boleyn, George g. Boniiacc the Duke OF Buck
lngham. jarrett also produced "London Assurance"
with Miss Cushman as Lady Gay spanker, Davenport
combination were John f. Owens, William Wheatev,
Miss Dcv,n (Edwn Booths first wiie), JoDn Brougnam
ana others equally famous at that time. The manage
ment OF Nblo's Garden then consisted OF H. L. Daven-
port William Wheatley and Henry Q. jarrett, but the
enterprise was not successful conference held
by the partners ended IN the withdrawal of
both Davenport and jarrett, Mr.. Wheatley de-
ciding on gong on: He secured Tho Ravels, then
just returned from Europe for The last time 1S59 aud
with them did large business. He also became
ciled to Edwin Forrest and with that actor star
laid the foundation of mis- own fortune. He subse-
quenty took Jarrett Palmer partners aud brought
out the .Black Crook" Mr.. Wheatley always
gretted the withdrawal OF Mr. Davenport as they wero
last lricpds. 1t during the time lie
ager OF Nioo's that Davenport appeared there his
favorite character OF William in Black Eyed Susan."
In that cast was H. A. Perry albrain and Eddy
the Old Boatswain the attcr dividing the honors with
asenport bv his remarkable maSe-up and wonder. ul
As an actor, as shown by his record Mr. Davenport
was by means confined 10 any one range of cnarac
ters, he being very yersat'ie In MS talents Indeed
this versatility or adaptbilliy was really against his
fame. Playing almost every kind of character he be-
cune identified with very lew, and 1t has been be-
eved by his friends that mad he confined himself TO
certain line o business it woud have been better for
him and the stage The wlde range he took gavo him
time for studying great characters in way to
10 tame and fortune. ARTISTIC, correct and natural
MIR Davenporrs pcrsonations, were not always
forcible YET he was one of the most pleasing and
popular actors on our boards While by means
great actor, he was always among he rst arsts in
tho country. sincere, accomplished aud panstakins
devOtee OF his art his conceptions evnced thought aud
taste, and II not always original were never common
place In fact, was rot possible that Mr. Davenport
never known 10 slight character, unworthy as 1t
might have been Of his attention. His name was
guarantee OF good, careful acting at loast He was
equally acceptable In tragedy, comedy and mco-
drama.
Probably Mr. Davenports best character was that OF
William IN Jerroid's nautical play Of "Black-Eyed
Susan" He was also considered at time the best
Hamlet on the American stage When Barry sullivan
appeared Bootns Thea during tho fall OF 1875 as
Hamlet. MIR. davenport was put on the stage OF the
Grand Opera House IN the same character Although
u bit OF sensational management, Mr. Davenport's
rendition 0 the chafRc or compared favorby with his
Engsh competitor. He played only once with Eiwin
Booth tson OF his Ooyhood's trend, 1t beng Tor the
called the Broadway The play was that OF
"Otheo," Mr. Davenport appearing as Inc Moor ana
achieved decided triumph as sir Giles Overrcach IN
"a New Way to Pay Ola Debts" He also played Duke
Aranza in a finished manner. In Shakespearan char
acters Mr.. Davenport, in addition TO Hamlet, was ex
cellcnt as Shylock, Othello Iago, Jaaues, Cardinal
Wosey and Brutus. Ho also played with more
less merit, Pescara, Cardinal Rcheieu Edmund
Danes and De soto. Captain Hawksey IN Tayor's
DRAMA "St Waters Run Deep was q favori.e char
acler being exactly suited his STYLE and his per-
" "A A we Qd One
Iu fact, there was no other actor OF his
time, except George Jordan, who could com
pete with him us the Captain, and both were alike
famous in the role The recent revival OF 'Julius
Cesu' at Booths theatre renewed Mr. Davenporrs
fame he assumed the part OF Bruus with Lawrence
Barrett as Cassius and Frank Bangs as Mark Antony.
In the character OF Brutus Mr. Davenport appeared
with the above combination in every leading theatre
In the country. His most recent success in
play OF "Danl Druce," the Character of the black
smith being powerfully rendered by him In Phadel-
phia to crowded houses He appeared IN "Dan'l
Druce' IN BroOkyn, Boston and other cities with the
same success. iavorte character with him was that
of Mathew Emors in 'Loves sacri1cc," ana he
always made powerful impression on his audi
enccs while playing that dllicut aud trying part.
He also PLAYED Bill Skies in oliver TWIST with
Rose Eytingc as Nancy and James w. Wallack, Jr.,
Fagin The perform incc was fine one but the char
OF Skies was dstasteul TO Mr. Davenport and
he always hated 1t, saying that Skies was not t for
geutieran to appear His Matthias, in "rhe Bells"
was also very linelv shaded CHARACTERIZATION. In-
deed, 1t wond be difficult to recall at this date all the
characters he filled, and dangerous To say which no
did not He belonged TO a fine, but diminishing type
OF theatrical artists-lhe knights errant OF the pro-
lessionwhosc titles to the golden spurs oi the drama
were won with laOor and chcery perseverance that
reflect the spshod training OF their successors, and
which made them lords oil the stage wherever they
faced the Io0tighis.
II is the intention of Mr. Davenporis family to have
the remains inferred In New York, and the funeral
VIII take place Tuesday from Miss Davenports resi-
dence but as yet the nal arrangements have not been
Completed Miss Fanny lett tor New York last night
Tho following gentlemen nave been invited 10 act as
palbcarers:-Mayor Ely, Edwin Booth, Lester Wal
lack, H. q. jarrett, Frank Mayo. f. A. sothern, Dion
Bvuccault, Colonel j. W. Forncy, Charles A. Rand,
William Cullen Bryant, Judge {. z. Daily and Judse j.
Il. Brady.
MAJOR A. I. GARRISON.
despatch has been received at tho Department Of
in Wash frop Statc On nj