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THE FIELD. 
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The npologetic praise of the Princess’s Easter French 
ilinblfcrie by the 7\m<s critic, who ever converts all the 
rushlights of this establishment iuto Budo lights, is highly 
amusing- How the rough iron rod that formerly lashed 
, vc ry effort of Mr. Keau„has been tempered down, and 
added with refined goldl He did not spare tho rod, but he 
docs spoil the child. Amiable weakness — begot of transla- 
tion ! * First, the Timta critic informs the British public 
that Faust is not Gbelhe’B Faust, “that the incidents nro 
Obethe's, and not exactly original, but the impression is very 
different from tho Gcnunn work.” Very l Faust in this 
niece it appears, has no desire for knowledge, but is merely 
j-^gt'youtli who wishes to “sec life,” and feel “the delights 
of love,” of course, with purely moral feeling, as Mophisto- 
uhelcs is bis companion. Here we have the church and 
the pot-house brought in juxtaposition, the refining and 
virtuous contact ot sacredness and debauchery to edify 
our wives and daughters, and teach tho young male idea liow 
to commence life. In the second act, a young and inno- 
cent girl is seduced by the most barefaced artifices, — 
another lesson for young ladies home for the holidays ; 
and the Times critic says, “ We are constantly warned off 
the original.” The third act is again tho church, and 
people going to prayers; afterwards the church and all 
!, 0 with Mepliistopheles and Faust down a well, and the 
.drl who has been, by her laxity of virtue, the cause of 
hor brother’s death, is transformed into the “ well-known 
picture of St. Catherine, and borne by angels,” on*the 
worn-out Cremorne or Astley’s acrian principle, “ to the 
regions of bliss.” The public is then “ advised to as deep 
an oblivion as possible of the original German text, for it 
would [ mar the effect by inconvenient reminiscences. 
The po'etry and philosophy of the original is dismissed at 
one mil swoop.” And now for the acting. It seems the 
Princess’s Mepliistopheles is not the grand sarcastic fiend 
of Goethe, whose every word, look, and gesture almost 
curdles the blood; but a familiar, comical dog, “speaking 
blunt, downright truths,” not very pungently written. 
Can this he, and Boureicault the adapter ? But then 
wo have Mr. Kean’s humour to supply the place of the 
pungency. “ His manner was not caustic, his gestures 
were not demoniac, hut he hovered about the stage as nsort 
of ccceutric philosopher,” an immaterial Sir Abel Handy, 
we suppose, “without a very bad heart," and on excellent 
terms with himself, and with a high estimate of his jocular 
qualities. The funny rogue! Slmkspevo says, “Tho 
prince of darkness is a gentleman;” but in this he appeurs 
to he a ijent. The climax of the diubclic “fun” was the 
exclamation, “Where will this old woman go to when she 
dies? I’m sure I won’t have her.” O Goethe! O Smith! 
this is casting the philosophy and poetry overboard with a 
vengeance. But we are told by an eye-witness that the 
laughter at this line did not arise from the vis comica of 
the actor; it was caused by his natural defect of speech, ns 
thus expressed: — “Where will this old no-bad go to wind 
she dies? J’b sure I wod't have her.” His “ make up,” 
or as Mr. K. would express it, bake up," was such, that iiis 
dearest friends were agreeably surprised to find “it hard 
to trace his original features.” If that does not draw them 
there’s no hope for the legitimate drama, and the encou- 
ragement of English dramatic literature is a myth, even 
nt this theatre. “ Some, indeed, may object to the drama, 
from a principle that would exclude all subjects of the 
kind from theatrical treatment, while others will miss the 
poetical tone of the original ; but let Faust- Marguerite he 
taken for precisely what it is,” &c. This is the Times 
criticism, which spares us the infliction, mid by this we see 
there is neither poetry nor morality in the drama— nothing 
bat show ! show! Show ’em up! Does the Licenser ol 
l’lays see these things as they arc exhibited to the public? 
Has lie witnessed the orgies of “The Corsican Brothers ?” 
Does he know of the desecration of the Church under its 
very roof? For the 7 Vines remarks, “The interior of the 
cathedral (this is cx-catlndra ) in which she ( Marguerite ) is 
disturbed by evil thoughts during her prayer, exhibited 
by means of a transparency, and her wild gestures of de- 
spair, as she kneels conspicuous among the rest of the con- 
gregation, give a striking character to the whole tableau — 
Verbum sap. Fox. 
Drury Lane. — The operatic company commenced 
its campaign on Monday evening, under very encouraging 
auspices. The opera selected was Bellini’s “ Norma,” — the 
character of the nveh Druidess being sustained by Madame 
Caradori, a vocalist who created a very favourable impres- 
sion of her abilities during a short operatic season nt this 
house last year. Her endeavours on Monday night were 
of a nature to improve the good opinion already formed of 
her powers. Earnest in her acting, and fluent in her vo- 
calisation, she gave the well-known points in the opera 
with a finish that gained her a well-merited share of ap- 
plause. Madlle. Sedatzck (who is engaged as seconda 
donna) fulfilled tho part of Adalgisa with creditable 
energy. The other characters were well sustained by 
Signor Puvesi, Pollio , and Signor Arnolili, Oroucso, though 
this last would have been done more justice to by II err 
Formes, who is engaged in the direction. The chorus was 
efficient, and the orchestra well selected, and under the 
able command of Herr Siudpainter. The object of the 
It oval Opera Company, whose season was thus inaugu- 
rated, is to present to the English public a scries of operas 
got up in first-rate style, at low prices of admission, the 
panics being stimulated thereto by the patronage bestowed ' 
upon the cheap musical entertainments given by Jullien ! 
and others of that ilk. The theatre, on Monday night, i 
"as crowded by an audience who appeared fully capable 
of appreciating the dulcet harmonics of the Italian master. 1 
11 avmarket.— Mr. Buckstonc having found The Ascent 
of Mount Parnassus last Easter to be a profitable r.nd at- J 
tractive entertainment, has this year plunged in medias res, : 
and on Monday night started on A Vojjage Round the Globe 
(in Leicester Square). On the rising of the curtain, the 
exterior of the Haymarkct Theatre is disclosed, and Mr. 
Buckstonc, with Fez on head, is wandering to and fro in 
search ot an idea for an Easter piece. His meditations 
arc disturbed by the appearance of on author— one of 
that genus whose pieces arc never played, happily for the 
Public and for managers. This worthy, well sustained by 
Mr. W. Farrell, Jun., induces Mr. Buckstonc to change his 
determination to travel round the globe itself, and pay a 
visit to the model of mother earth in Leicester- 6quare. 
Thither tho pnrtics repair, and, falling asleep, Mr. Buck- 
stone dreams that he, under the guidance of Cyhelc (Mrs. 
Fitzwilliam), and The Spirit of the Ocean Mail (Miss 
Fcuthcrstonc), visits the tour quarters of the globe, the 
spirits of which arc conjured by him to supply an Easter 
piece. Europe takes him to the scat of war, where we 
arc presented with an admirably executed panorama, from 
the pencils of Messrs. W. Calco'tt, Morris, and O'Connor. 
The traveller, not desiring to ho the manager of tho 
theatre of war, finds nothing to suit him. lie is then intro- 
duced to the young gentleman with the carpet-bag (Mr. G. 
Villiers), and the rival Richards (Mr. Brooke and Mr. 
Kean), the last two being designated by Mr. Buckstono, 
as two “ devouring bores.” Asia is now visited, and here we 
have oriental spectacles, feasts of dragons, Chinese magi- 
cians with their carving-knife impalement, very well done 
by the brothers Marshall, nnd wise elephants, Africa pro- 
duces her Bosjcsmans, Zulu Kaffirs, Enrthmcn, and other 
unnatural specimens of ethnology ; here, by a slight stretch 
of the imagination, some connection is brought about with 
Guy Manner ing, and wo have a tableau from that play, 
shewing Miss Cushman’s Meg Merrilees. This reference 
to the actress suggests America, to which quarter Mr. 
Buckstono forthwith proceeds, nnd hero we have tho ieo 
ocean from the Struggle for Gold so beautifully executed 
at the Adel phi, nnd the effects of which were so 
ruthlessly appropriated by several of our metropolitan 
managers. The voyage thus ends, the climax being 
an allegorical display, representing England and France, 
hand in hand, presiding over the world. 
Adf.li-iu Theatre. — T he Turkish war makes every- 
thing Turkish palatable to the British public, from a real 
battle abroad down to a burlesque nt home. Next week 
we shall give an illustration of “Lord Bateman and the 
Fair Sophia,” which is now drawing such crowds to the 
Adelphi, ns our correspondent “Kara Gueuz ” predicted 
last week this burlesque indisputably would. “ Kara 
Gueuz” then gave a sufficient outline of the plot, nnd it 
now but remains for us, while recording the success of the 
piece, to give praise in those quarters to which such suc- 
cess is attributable. First and foremost, tho “getting up" 
is but another proof of the unrivalled talent possessed by 
Madame Celeste in this difficult department of the drama. 
No one else could have rendered so much justice to the 
author, who, by tho by, is also very greatly indebted to 
Mr. Selby for his very faithful portraiture of a certain 
Sovereign of the North, — 
“None but himself could bo liis pnrnllol.” 
This is certainly one of the very best hits in the piece. 
The national and martial music introduced elicited the 
full approbation of the audience, and the review of the 
allied forces is much better arranged than any stage 
manceuvres we have ever witnessed. The dresses of the 
corps de ballet are very striking and costly. As to the 
speaking characters of the piece, Mr. Rogers throws into 
the shade many a popular lecturer, while Mr. Paul Bed- 
ford, as an old Turk, has a part such as none but he could 
play. Miss Cuthbert has a small role, and makes it tell 
by strictly carrying out tho intentions of the author; while 
Mrs. Kcclcy and Miss Woolgar arc, as usual, inimitable, 
and Miss Mary Kceley (in one scene especially) throws a 
dash into her performance that evinces greater powers 
than she always displays. The scenery, too, is vevy good; 
and Mr. Brough’s burlesque has, taking all into considera- 
tion, every chance of a long run — beneficial alike to 
manager, author, and the publiu. 
Olympic. — The only novelty presented hereon Monday 
night, was Robson in three pieces, and the numerous 
auditory who crowded the theatre appeared full V to enjoy 
the fun created by that inimitable comedian, ’l’lie come- 
dietta, entitled “ The Happiest day of my Life.” The farce 
“To Oblige Benson,” and the “Wandering Minstrel,” 
constituted the hill of fare presented to the holiday 
makers. In all these pieces Robson sustained the principal 
parts with unflagging spirit and humour. 
Lyceum. — Neither burlesque nor spectacle, nor many- 
act drama, formed the Easter attraction at this house, 
only a little farce, with tho proverbial title “ Give a dog 
a bad name and hang him.” 
St. James's Tiieathb. — YV c aro glad to announce that 
this thcatro will ho corlninly opened on Monday, the 1st 
May, for the performances of Freni li Plays, tinder tlio direc- 
tion of M. Luforit, so long known and estimated in this 
country. Messrs. Hoffman, Uurdou, Fcnillc, and tho excel- 
lent Rdignier, Millie. Luther, and Mdllo. Fix, of the Theutre 
Francis, aro ulready engaged to appear during tho present 
season. 
Cremorne. — These highly popular gardens were opened 
on Monday, and gratified a very large number of visitors by 
the admirable arrangements, by the beauty ot the grounds, 
nnd by the varied programme of amusements which was 
presented. Though tho sun shone brilliantly, the wind 
was very cold, which, however, did not appear to pre- 
vent the thousnuds front enjoying their Easter holiday. 
The whole of the grounds, or nearly so, appear to have 
been altered and rclaid, and considerable improvements 
introduced, which, as summer advances, will no doubt 
be very beautiful mid effective. One of the prettiest, 
pcihnps, is the new arrangement of the lile-like statues, 
in representation of “ Burns’ Cottar's Fire-side.” The 
admirable grouping of them, their being embedded in 
Scotia’s native heaths, and the tasteful fence which 
surrounds them, render them an object worthy of praise. 
The new illuminative produced effects are, in many in- 
stances, very good, and the pyrotechnic display was better 
than we recollect to have seen on any former occasion. 
The music from such first-rate band-, commencing at 
three, would of itself compensate for the journey to 
Cremorne, ns, in addition to Bosicio’s stringed company 
and the brass hand, was added tho first-rate instrumenta- 
tion of the Hungarians, whose efforts are always appreciated. 
The vocalisation of Miss Storacc, “Music hath a Magic, 
and “The Lost Heir,” was very effective; and tho 
comic songs given produced their usual round of laughter. 
In addition to a grand Ballet Lurlinc, or Legend of Lurlci 
Berz, whose scenery and choriographic effects are alike 
capital, there was a miscellaneous entertainment, consist- 
ing of Tanner and his Dogs, Bourdie and his I’upil, 
whose gymnastic efforts are both new ami surprising, and 
a grand Rope Ascent, which really has a terrific ap- 
pearance, surrounded as the artiste is by fire; with the 
always great feature, the Ball, which continued, without 
intermission, till past midnight. So brilliant a commence- 
ment needs no recommendation froru us, as it is clear 
that Cremorne increases in brilliancy every succeeding 
year. 
An old ladv was telling her grandchildren about some trouble 
in Scotland, m tlio couise of which the chief of lu-r dan, was 
beheaded. •• It was uae great tiling of a bead, ^ to he sure, said 
the good lady, “ but it was a sad loss to him." 
The Book of the Axe. By Geuuof. P. R. Tulman. 
Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans. 
Tub Axk literally winds its picturesque course from 
its rise m Dorsetshire to its enibruchore at Seaton in 
Devonshire, through a land of milk and honey, and Un- 
western Arcadia of this tight little island. It is veritably, 
as our author says, one of the most beautiful of spark- 
ling trout streams, and its banks teem with interest. A 
less elaborate first and second edition of this work ap- 
peared about ten years since, and sold rapidly ; and wo 
thank tho rareness of a copy for having induced Mr. 
Pulmnn to give us this edition in its present enlarged and 
reconstructed form. Though angling is the source of 
this river book, it is used more as an accessory to tho 
principle of historical and topographical information, so 
that you not only acquire ail intimate knowledge of the 
haunts of the finny tribe, hut the haunts of men past and 
present. Old Iza’ak Walton could not have boon butter 
followed. 
“ My liund alone my work can do, 
So I can flsli and study too." 
And the author has studied, and into deep if not troubled 
waters of ancient records— a labour of love it appears, 
and regarded only as a grateful tribute to the lovely river 
which has been the scene of so many of his happiest 
hours, and “ the lisp of whose waters ” has lost none of 
its fascinations. The map and illustrations give an 
additional zest to the graphic and well-digested letter- 
press. The interest widens with the river nt every stop, 
aim the historical accounts of tho “ Worthies of Devon,” 
and the topographical information are rich and rare. 
Ford Abby is a delicious bit of antiquity ; indeed, tho 
whole book is fraught with such curious amusement that 
we shall dream of rods and lines, coins, and seals until wo 
are at tho side of the Axo with this admirable hook as our 
vade mecum, to while away hours of health and recreation. 
N.B. The Lamplighter. The Fruit, Flower , and Kitchen 
Garden, by the lute Patrick Neill. The Life of Nicholas 
1st, by E. H. Nicholson, and Westminster Abbey, by tho 
authors of Whitefriars, have been received, and will bo 
reviewed next week. 
FIN r E ARTS. 
Italian Banditti Watohinu a Mountain-Pass in this 
Appeninks. Designed and etched on copper by 
Henry Moiling, ll.M.Y.C. 
Tins scries of plates by Mr. Moiling, of Liverpool, is 
inscribed to liis Grace the Duke of Rutland, who, in- 
dulging in many nutional sports, cannot but bo grateful 
to find a brother- Yachtsman designing, etching, and dedi- 
cating to him so admirable a specimen of art as tho ono 
now before us. The first plate (the others are not yet 
published) owes its origin to scenes witnessed by the 
artist on a recent tour in Italy; and, speaking from our 
own recollections of that land, 
“ Where law secures no* life,” 
it is far from probable that Mr. Snulling's etching will ho 
speedily surpassed, either in the truth of its detail or the 
vigour of its execution. We aro glad to find that our 
Liverpool friends have such an artist among them, 
though from his aquatic habits we might well have looked 
for privates and privateers from his pencil rather than 
“ laud-seats.” 
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A WlNDPALL POR THE PRINCE OF WALES.— Mr. 
Holford, the rich merchant, who long resided in the Regent’s- 
park, died on the Oth of April, and has left his largo foitui.o 
to the Prince of Wales. The other day wo found a Scotch- 
man, Sir Andrew Wylie, bequeathing about a million 
sterling to tho Czar — wo now have another wealthy tnan (un 
American, we believe) also sclectiDg a royal legateo, but of a 
far more worthy stock. 
