Gazette Of The United States

We are informed that in the course of this week the public will be gratified with the first appearance of a young gentleman on the stage of the New Theatre in the character of Montgomery in the Carmelite. Tho' this gentleman has as yet never appeared upon any stage, great hopes are entertained of his success by those who are acquainted with his talents—we can say with confidence that few young men have raised such flattering expectations of future eminence in the Theatrical line as Mr. F--x

It is an unpleasant circumstance for the public that the Theatre has too long been considered merely as a refuge for misfortune without talents, and not as a proper field for the display of genius. In Mr. F-x we are happy to say that his appearance on the stage is the result of choice, and that the inclination of his talents only has induced him to offer himself on this occasion as a candidate for the public approbation. Whilst the citizens of Philadelphia lament the loss of so many celebrated performers which the New Theatre has sustained, and is about to sustain, their own interest would direct the most generous and candid attention to every gentleman who offers himself to supply the necessary succession of actors. The lateness of the season will prevent Mr. F--x from appearing a second time before the departure of the company from this city, but should he meet with the encouragement of the public on his first appearance, they will receive ample returns in the course of the next winter for their present favors—The New Theatre can now boast of few male performers in the tragic department, but the talents of M-n, respectable as they are, can do but little without proper assistance from other performers, In Mr. F-x we trust he will receive an able coadjutor.

On this occasion it is hoped the citizens of Philadelphia will not fail to afford that encouragement to merit for which they have hitherto been so justly distinguished. The approbations of the public must invite the appearance, and insure the exertions of genius. Without the sunshine of their favor the bud can never bloom, or the fruit be matured.