5 JULY 1856, Page 13

The class of Yankee character which was made famous by

Mrs. Flo- rence at Drury Lane is now undertaken at the Adelphi by Mrs. Barney Williams, who claims the merit of originating it in the United States. Both she and Mr. Barney Williams, who is an Irish low comedian of considerable humour, succeed in awakening roars of laughter.