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THEATRIcALs.-A great struggle is now going on
amongst the theatres Of this city-the cheap and
nasty drama on the one hand, and the respectable
and decent drama on the other. The Park has
re-opened under favorable auspices, and during the
last week had excellent houses. great deal o.
talk and excitement have been produced in the lite
rary and fashionable circles relative 10 Mrs. Nov.
ats new comedy, which is to be brought out in a
style of great elegance at the Park. II it succeed
the foundation will be laid OF new and orgna
movement in American theatrical affairs. W e have
the elements of genius, originality, and humor, in
greater abundance here than they are to be found
in any of the countries of Europe, and we do not
see why we cannot have as many new plays, de.
scriptive of life and manners, are produced in
London and Paris. II theatrical managers would
only be little liberal and take a proper course,
the cheap and nasty drama would soon be driven
out OF existence