The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-27
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NATIONAL THKArRE.-Mr. G. V. Brooke COM
menced his engagement last night, and fully sus,
tanned the high anticipations which had been
formed with reference 10 his tragic powers. He
played "Sir Giles Overrescb' in Massinger's play
of II Noo Hay to Pay Old Debn-a character
arduous and repulsive, and always suggestive OF
comparisons with the performances Of other ccle-
bratcd actors.
During the early scenes Mr.. Brookc's imper
sonation of the character tingcd with manner
isms, which in some measure detracted from the
general merit Of his performance; but, a. the play
proceeded, these defects were overcome, or Lost
sight Of, and the great actor appeared in his full
proportions before the audience, now and sgain
startling them by whitening invective, or the ter.
rible embodiment Of his absorbing passion. The
fifth act found him fully equal to its enigenees,
and would alone suffice to place him in the frst
rank of his profession.
The alternate displays Of ill.worn courtesy and
ovcrbearing insoence-of rage, working itself al
most to madness, followed by the paralyzing dis
may with which he discovers the frail tenure OF
his estats-the nbject meanness with which he
seeks to recover bis advantage, and the return OF
passion that hope fails-the alternate outbursts
Of pride and satisfaction and the desperate despair
produced by the destruction Of his latest hope
were all portrayed with skill and power; and
when at length he reached the climax, struggling
between the imaginings of conscience torn by re-
morse, and the promptngs of rage bafiled only by
the sudden lose OF physical strength, he left moth
ing 10 be desired, and fairly established bis claim
to popular approval.
MIR. Brooke's performance frequently elected APP
pause from all parts Of the house. At the close he
appeared before the curtain in answer toa CALL and
amidst renewed cheering thanked the audience for
the reception afforded TO him, expressing a hope
that his subsequent efforts will be found worthy Of
continued favor.
The audience, regret 10 ssy, was much
smaller than II ought 10 have becn--certainy
much smaller than IL will be when our citizens
become acquainted with the qualifications Of the
tragedisn now amongst them. The series Of chsr q,
acters chosen for the remainder Of Mr. Brooke's
engagement will, if we mistake not, produce
continued growth Of popularity.
Mics Heron, a. Margaret oyerrcach," played
modesty and gracefully, bot her voice lacks the
volume needed for such building Mrs Hicld's
Lady Allworth' was dgni6ed and that is nearly
all the part can be made 10 be. Mr. Fleming
sustained " wollborn !" CHARLIE Hill, "Justicc
Greedy" and Barton Hill, "Allvorth." n. c
Jordan. as "Marrsl," was much Ices effective than
he is ordinarily; and Lord Lowell" vas certainly
put into the wrong hands when entrusted to Mr.
Leonard. We have not time or space to speak
more specifically.
CRfnIS.L CouRT.-Tbc following business oocu.
pied the attention Of THE tribunal yesterday:
The case Of William Wells. indicted for the
murder Of boy belonging to the marine service,
set for trial yesterday, postponed, in conse
quencc Of the absence OF his senior counsel until
Thursday next r. Yates Walsh and Morgan for
defence. McKim assisting the United States Dis.
trict Attorney.
James Yower found guilty Of assaulting
Mary Philhppi, and sentenced 10 pay fine Of five
dollars. Morgan for defence.
Mary Macon (free negroes, and an old oaender)
was found guilty Of breaking the windows Of the
house Of William Cooper, (negro,) and sentenced
to Jail for one month, and to pay fine Of dol.
lar. Laskey for defence.
The following persons, previously convicted,
were sentenced:
Henry Sullivan for resisting officer in George.
town, fined ten dollars.
George Kendc, (ncgro) for stealing a coat and
pair of slippers. the property of Samuel Hark.
ncss, was sentenced 10 the penitentary for two
years.
WIN. Lee, (ncgro.) for stealing come articles
from the store Of Mrs Carrot Anderson, was zen
fenced to tbcpenitentiary for one year aud eight
months.
VIM. Gibson, for assaulting John H. Gibson,
wac sentenced to pay fine of ten dOllsrs
motion for new trial in the CAGE Of constable
Rstclif. found guilty of eStortion in collecting