The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-19

BURROWS TnEArRE-PRoDCCrIoN OF THE NEW PLAY,
Observation-Disclosures OF Mr.. J. W. WALLACE,
JuSIoR-This popular actor after q long absence in
Europe made his bow to New York audience, for the
first time last evening, at Burtons in the part Of
"Hercule, the Huron" in the above named play.
He greeted by hearty plaudits, and his efforts
throughout were marked by decided appreciation 1t Is
needless to say of this establishment that the house
full
This play has been produced in London and elsewhere
with great success and in the English metropolis CONT
pues be played to crowded houses. Mr. Waack J has,
by special agreement with the thor ian eminent
Der the legal profession purchased the exclusive right
ofproduciDg it in this country is quite different in its
nature to the pieces usually produced at the Chambers
street Temple of Comus, being strictly melodramaic
The groundwork is taken voaire's romance Huron
ana the plot is briefly foows-Hercue, bred in the
wild state OF Indian life but who proves be the of
well born French PARENTS s at the opening Of the play
+h the Prior of st. Mnlo his maternal uncle
but almost in his native savage condition. He here
meets with Hortenss, rs skerret fair protege of the
Pere Gabriel, (Mr. Howard.) Inspired with love, he
is instigated to rapid progress towards civilization
but in which his simple and unsophscated mind is
ly perpexed by the contradictions and corrupons he
hears and wnesses The date is fixed in the time OF
Louis QuatorSe to whose corrupt and centous court
eventswhch the laeness Of the hour precudes from
Getailng-eonduet him; and where he is subjected to
the Vaccinations Of powerful and uuprncpled rival,
Mons. Lascelles, orr Fishery whom his natural
gallant and honorable conduct prevail bringing him into
high favor with the Grand Monarque We think re-
cognized in Of the situations close resemblance
to passages in other plays, which might point out
but the whole is undoubtedly written in excellent STYLE
and we'll put together. 1t would however, bear consider
able pruning The performance not being concluded till
nearly half past eleven though the curtain almost
punctuay at half past seven and such the atten-
ton psid by every member Of this excellent company
that there not = moments unnecessary wait or
delay.
The scenery ard dresses magnificent, the former
including view of the celebrated gardens of Versailles
got up in splendid style and the later displaying with
extraordinary correctness all the spendor of that uxu
rious period.
At the conclusion Of the and fourth acts Mr.
Walack called before the curtain and received the
applause of the audience At the conclusion, he again
appeared in answer to a similar summons, and said
Ladies and gentlemen thank you sincerely for the
manner in which you have received me to night. The
Do you like our AyS The reply was loud applause with
out any dssentent.) With your permission and appro
baton it will he repeated (Applause)
OF the other and minor parts would say something
would time allow but must draw brief notice to
close only observing that Madame Herkabron, fashion
able court lady, admirably represented by Mrs Bur
and that Mr. Johnston rendered the comic part Of
Tobe Fracas in his sual inmitabe manner. Mr. RUSSELL
as Mons Fracas the high baif, also worthy Of
tice and especially for first nights performance The
easy and perfect in which all the parts were
cuted reflected great credit every member Of thecs
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