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20 JANUARY 30, 1857 NEVADA JOURNAL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1857.
JULIA DEAN HAYNE.—CAMILLE.—We attended the representation of Camille on Monday
evening, wondering in our mind if Mrs. Hayne could by any means succeed in rendering a character
which we have hitherto disliked, pleasing and satisfactory to us. She did succeed, and we owe it to her
genius, that we shall hereafter consider the drama of CAMILLE, with pleasure, instead of a feeling almost
of disgust.. .
LECTURES—MORMONISM.—The lecture on Friday evening last upon “the moral and social
condition of Utah” was well attended. It was well known that Mr. Hyde, the lecturer, was a reconvert
from the mormon faith, and considerable curiosity existed to learn from one who knew, the condition of
this singular people, the practical working of their strange doctrines, and the course of his own defection.
The lecturer declared polygamy to be the great distinctive doctrine and foundation of Mormonism. The
terrible evils of this system were shown by a vivid portrayal of the present condition of Utah.
On Saturday evening the lecture was upon “Brigham Young.” The church was crowded. Instead of
an ignorant bigoted enthusiast, as we had supposed this Mormon Governor to be, there was described to
us a man of remarkable powers, and possessing the highest qualities of a leader—bold, energetic,
ambitious—both fond and capable of ruling. The increasing dissatisfaction which the citizens of Utah feel
towards the general government, may assume a troublesome character under the leadership of such a man.
We have seldom listened to a lecture combining so high literary merit, with such accurate detail. The
lecturer was earnest, for the exposure of the errors of the Mormon faith he has manfully devoted the
powers of no ordinary intellect. He was accurate—for he told what himself had seen and known. The
subject is of growing importance, for the people whom it concerns are living almost at our very doors.
THEATRICAL.
On Monday evening Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne made her first appearance before the citizens of Nevada
in “Camille.” There was a full attendance. “Camille” was repeated on Tuesday evening, and on
Wednesday evening was presented the “Hunchback.”
It is impossible to speak of Mrs. Hayne in the ordinary language of theatrical compliment. We have
heretofore seen actresses upon our stage, of considerable talent and skill in their profession. Mrs. Hayne
possesses something more than skill and talent, and above them—she has genius. We can say of her, what
can be said of a very few whose names are upon the lips of the people—that her presence does not lower
the idea we gain from her reputation but elevates and enobles it rather. Of her “Camille” we have spoken
in another place. . .
NEW OYSTER SALOON.—If you want a plate of the best oysters in town, or a nice chop, and
want to get it of a good fellow, go into John Kredel’s new Oyster Saloon in the United States building, at
corner of Broad and Pine. Step right in at the main entrance on Broad street, and you will see his sign
directly before you.
ROBBERY.—On Saturday last, Mr. Alexander McClanahan, a foreign miner’s tax collector, was
robbed of some sixty dollars and a revolver. He was traveling on the road a short distance below Grass
Valley, when two men suddenly sprung from the bushes, and presenting their pistols, had him completely
in their power, before he had time to prepare himself. He recognized one of the robbers, named Wallace
Gehr, who was arrested the next morning by Mr. John Sales. Gehr is said to be one of the parties who