The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-11
Theatrical.

THE BRoADwAY THEATRE--MIss JULIA DEAS.--The
American stage has produced three eminent ACTRESSES
Miss Charlotte Cusbman, Mrs. Mowatt and Miss Julia
Dean Miss Cushman, in characters that require extra
ordinary force in the portraya--such for instance
Neg Merrlesstands at the head of the profession In
this Pc haps any other country. Mira Mowatt has
different walk the stage her forte lying more in mslo
dramatic pieces Miss Julia Dean is essentially different
from both but in hei style hardly be ranked ipfe
ror to either sehtaught, as it may be said she is and
depending entirely her adng and conceptions Of
character her acting nevertheless is instantly recognized
the fruit Of genuine talent, entirely original and dis
daipng imitation Of any kind. Possessed Of tall and
graceful figure fine eye, aud handsome, expressive
tenance, and with fexbility of changing perhaps too
suddenly from grave to gay depth of grief to
Of joy she wins upon her auditory much by her
disregard OF the precise rules Of the stage by
her intrinsic merits. Aud julia Dean Is really and
deseIvedy admired and favorte artistic During her
present engagement at the Broadway theatre she has
played each night to well filed houses, and though
she has repeated the piece three nights in
succession, there has been no diminution in
bers enthusiasm The piece refer to, is
one, entitled THE Dukes Wager" It is transla-
tion believe, from the French Of Alexander Dumas
though the bills ascrlbe it to the pen of Miss Fanny Kem
BILE, founded work Of the French author. The
plot is good and extremely interesting but the COLO
quail parts Of the play generally very deficient and
exhibit great deal OF low. common place senm snts
and expressions, The heroine, Gabrielle de Belle ISLE
Miss Dean) has arrived at the Court Of Versailles 10
Tor the OF her father and brother who have been
for years Imprisoned in the Baste. Young, iless
and xperienced she resolves to apply for assistance
and protection to the Marchioness de Bre, (Madame
Poni the fayorte of the prime minister, the Duke de
Bourbon The Marchioness receives her kindly, and
conceives great affection for her. The dssoue Duke Dc
Rchelieu. who IL at court and terms of intimacy
with the Machiones gees and admires the fair Gabrielle
In conversation with two debauched noblemen, who
were bewailng the alarmiog grow Of mora an yir-
tuous habits among the ladies, and complaining that in
stead of having two lovers and confsssor for
mery, they had reversed It, and had but liver
and two confesors the Duke de Richeieu offers wager
CT five hundred oudors with each that he will procure
private interview at midnight with the first wife, maid
widow, that they should meet The wager Is accepted
ard just then Gabrielle enters the apartment Tho Mar
clioness is applied to by the Duke to help hin to
win his wager and though she promises him fairly,
She is resolved to out manouvre him If her wit, courage
and cunning did not desert her. The Marchioness hat
double object to in the matter since the profgate
duke was no less than her own husband who, knowing
nothing CT his we's appearance under the impress
SIGN that the had died IN convent. The lover of Ga
bree overheard the wager and exscted promise from
Gabrielle readily complied with since by the manage
ment of the marchoness she that night procsed
TO Paris to her father in the Bastiie, pleasure
which the only enjoyed under the condition Of solemn
OATH so long the Duke Of Bourbon Minister
OF France to reveal to any person that she had left the
palace The Duke dc Richeieu in her Absence pro-
cures admission TO her chamber by means of secret
staircase. casts note out Of the window which the
signal Of his tuccess agreed on and cropping in the dark
catches in ha lady whom he believes to be- Gaori
ellie but who Is his wife, The lover of Gabrielle gets
the fatal letter next morning and upbracs her with her
guilt She, with virtuous Indignation denies the charge,
ard instantly sends for the Duke de Rcheeu who Is
still laboIing under the idea that his inamorsta Of the
previous Leyenng was none other than the incensed
woman before hirn-and he attributes her present
attitude and bearing TO one OF the subteties Of
the Her lover challenges Richeleu to mortal
bat but the Marchioness procures the arrest Of both,
and the officer releases them on their parole Of
honor. Then the lover proposes to Richelieu to
cast dice and whoever lost in three throws
should blow his brains out within six hours. The
challenge liz accepted and the Duke wins In the
time, arrives from Paris that the ministry dasov
ed and that the Duke de Bourbonwho then turns out
to be the uncle Of the Marchonessis impeached Ca
to eternity, Du still lbeleyng her to be guilty and urging
her to confess. word which he drops informs her OF
the dissolution Of the ministry and the consequent
lease from her and then all is explained Just then
the Duke who also has discovered his and Is
ious to make repaIation for the injuries inflicted the
innocent girl enters the aparmet and the Marchonees
following him. Mutual apologies are made and so ends
the Dukes wager There some scenes In the play
which afford scope for the display OF Miss Deans
liar talents and In which she much appauded Her
rendering Of the role she sustained was throughout admi
rable although at times the critic might think that her
sudden transitions from passion to It's opposite
affected and unnatural Her engagement, understand
ends in three nights more and she takes her benefit to-
evening.
badame ponii and Mr. Conway, two OF the stock nc.
tors Of this theatre too well known and admired In
this community TO need any special notice They sus-
tanned their characters last night with great truth and
ability.
Tie BIoadwoy theatre under The liberal management
OF the Marshas continues TO receive that large amount
of public support and patronage to which IL Is 30 emf.
penty entitled. For the great popularity which IL en-
oys, 10 is In small degree, indebted 90 TIA talented
stage manager Mr. Barry. No expense Is spared 10 pre-
sentng in succession the greatest dramatic stars that can
be procured ard the Of Observation-Disclosures proves
how this liberal spirit Ia appreciated. The B.temon
chidrepl commence an engagement here Monday
ight