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The Sunday Dispatch
Unsigned Notice
Philadephia: 11 September 1853

  "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."—To the Editors of the Sunday Dispatch: We perceive this drama is announced to be performed until further notice, at the National Theatre, and if we may judge by the enthusiasm evinced by the crowded audiences, must yield great profit to the energetic manager and dramatiser, S. E. Harris, Esq. The class of auditors who have visited the theatre to witness this piece, are not ordinary theatre-goers, but persons seldom seen within the walls of a theatre. The piece has even gained the patronage of the church-going public. This can easily be accounted for when we consider the vast amount of readers this admirably wrought novel has had. It is deeply interesting in plot and pathetic narration, and a desire to witness its thrilling, effective and natural scenes by living illustration, aided by correct and beautiful scenery, is the magnet. The whole novel is truthfully rendered, and its representation so natural and effective, as to one moment generate tears, the next smiles. No one with the common feelings of humanity can fail to be deeply effected by the beautifully delineated pathos exhibited by Mr. Harris as poor old Uncle Tom, or amused at the ignorance and quaint humor of Topsy. To be appreciated it must be seen, and we advise everybody to witness it, promising them that no more beautiful play, as regards scenery, effects, naturalness of delineation, &c., &c., has ever been exhibited to a Philadelphia public.

Yours, W.G.