New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

N,pLo's GARDEY.-" Faust and Marguerite the
play produced last evening at THU thea
er, affords several of the most elaborate an' striking
Genie displays that have ever been Presented 10
Sew-York, bat in other respects haG very little
lain to public consideration. Its dullness as q
lramatic work is such that no amount of brilliant,
acting could vitalze it into effectiveness and the
acting in the present case is mostly of the reverse
order, 1t necessarily falls dead before the audience
1t should Of coarse be understood that the Faust
and Marguerite of Mr.. j. d. Roberts has not the
slightest affinity with the " Faust :" of Goethe, ex-
cep,ng in the general outline Of the story, and some
OF the minor Incidents Neither in language nor in
sentiment can any identity be traced. If this par.
tieular version were intended in the way Of bur-
lesque its faults might be less patent although 1t
would still be open TO the objection OF its general
heaviness; but as we believe it is presented as a
serious drama, Of the romantic and supernatural
school, it really affords no point upon which to hang
asngle compliment. The persOnation Of the principal
part that of Mephistopheles by Mr. j. d. Roberts, is
q curious perversion Of all accepted ideas OF the
character 1t is grotesquey comic, and rather falls
below, than rises above the level Of burlesque.
The other parts are represented with only average
force Miss Mary Wells lsvished her effects too I'M
sparingly, in working up the character of Martha,
ard the scenes in the garden between her and Mr..
Roberts were, to say the least, little beyond the
requirements Of the situation But setting aside the
acting-and we should be heartily glad to avoid the
necessity Of speaking of it at all-the mounting OF
the piece was superb. The scenery throughout was
naeufcent-needessly so in the second act, since
the possessor Of such domain would hardly lament
her poverty or rejoice to such excess over box of
diamonds. The dresses were rich and tasteful, and
full of variety The best drama ever written
would hardly need to be better put upon the
stage. A positive antagonism between good plays
and handsome scenery appears have been assumed
ly some of our managers an invioable article Of
theatrical faith. The public, however, is nowadays
disnclined to encourage this delusion. Show with.
ont substance is not POPULAR except in and sx-
IRENE cases. and although the superficial show Of
" Faust and Marguerite" is brilliant 10 tie last de-
gree, we epprelend that will hardly atone for the
unsounduess Of the main Fabric.
Faust and Marguerite" viii be repeated every
evening ibis week.
French THEATER.-Mr. Juignet announces for
this eveing at Niblos Saloon entertainment bet
ter calculated to develop the resources Of his CON-
psny than any be has hitherto offered. The fve-act
drama, Don Cesar de Bazan," by Messrs. Duma-
noir and De merry, will be produced in its original
form, Mr.. Z. Graver perSonatng the hero. play
SO well known to NewYork audiences through its
representation in various English guises, will IN.
doubtedly prove especially Attractive. Those fond
of testing the relative merits Of the French and
American styles Of acting will here find the oppor
tuDity Of exercising their faculties Of comparison
with particular advantage. The performance will
certainly be an interesting one in all respects.
WINTER GARDES.--The revival Of Mr.. and Hrs.
WiIiams's favonte play "Tbe Lakes Of Killarney"
attracted last evening crowded audience 10 this
theaier. The various scenic effects in whitA i
abOsnds were literally applauded, aud the acting Of
the two principal parts received every possible de-
monstration Of compliment and approval. "The
Lakes Of Killarney" will be repeated every evening
this week, together With variety Of other enter
taipment.
NIBLo's SALOos.-A scenic entertainment upon a
large and comprehensive scale bearing the seductive
title Of Polymorama, and representing pictcriallJ
the principal events Of the war; will open Tomorrow
evening at Niblos Saloon. and continue every night,
excepting those occupied by the French company,
until further notice. An instructive and patriotic
lecture by Mr. II. Choate sOmerby, will explain,
each evening, the purposes and objects Of the ex-
hibition.
BRooKLYg ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-OwiDg to an
error in the advertisement, Mr. Edwin Booths first
appearance 10 Brooklyn was eroneously announced
10 take place last evening. lie viii this evening
represent Richelieu, supported with tie same cast
Is that before mentioned.
WALLAcKs TAEATER.-The first representation
Of "The Invisible Husband o translation and
adaptation Of Sclbes Giralda" will take place TO-
night at this theater.
HOPE CHAPEL.-With this week the popular ex-
hibition Of Trrelps California Panorama will close.
Until Saturday next it will be displayed every
afternoon at 3 o'clock and every evening att