New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-23

The third representation of " Bosom Fhends'
will be given this evening ut Wsl'ack's Theater
The fourth on Saturday. Unlike most new pieces
ito production is not made the sole attraction or the
house, The standard oinedles alternate at respect
ful intervals. We have word or two 10 aod 10
what has before been said respecting the perform
ances of the several characters in "Bosom Friends
That of Mr.. Reynolds, MS Frederick Fervd' Is ho'a'
bic for it's ease and natursness, especially IN the 1851
act where the reproaches Of tardy conscience are
very deicately aud handsomely Indicated. in the
third act also. his lively strategic operations WIN
the bellcord and other properties srerewarded WIN
prompt applause; by which we discover that an
audieace is jast as much delighted with an elective
viilany 10 with tho most translucent virtues. MTs.
Hoey counte strategy with the shutters BY which
the enemy 10 out-manenvered aud his conmunica'
lions cut of, is another warmly recognized point.
Her acting throughout gives force to what, OF itself
seems rather feeble part. Mr.. Norton is clever
with his costume bn the character he fills Is insig'
nGcant So is that of Mr.. Seton, who nevertheless
makes The most of it. Those Of Mrs. Vernon aud
Mr.. Young are hardly les so, but no exception
can be taken to the manner OF their respective
personations The little part OF Theodore is Of no
account whatever except TO help Mr. Gilbert 10 q
corncal effect at the close of the second oct; but
what here is Of it is nicely carried through by Miss
Reeves. Mr.. Gilbert makes bis role important by
his Characteristic acting, into which be throws a.
the simplicity Of the rhiDoceros and the tuaviy
Of the gorilla. Mr.. Fishers part is one which pre-
serves the balance Of morality by playing of ono
persous, weakness against another among the COM
ANY which surrounds him. 1t was probably In
tended by the author TO 10 the strong character
of the play; 10 which case, the best do is TO
take the will for the deed Mr.. Fisher does all that
advantage as Amy. Her fmgmcntary assois ion
with tho action is effective, though brief; and the
little ingerue details come in very prettily. OF Mr..
Lester Wlllacks perfc rnance we have spoken with
some precision. We perceive that the object of the
dranats; in the fourth act which is simply 10 put
vulgar cell upon the audience vulgar, Of course.
in dramatic scuse), requires a certain sfec-
tation Of tragic fury TO make IL take
The audience Justify applauds the denouemeni,
but the fourth act appears TO be none the less dis
appointment. As for the piece itself, it does not
warrant serious criticism. The clever acting, how
ever, will probably make il popular for some time to
come We should not omit speaking Of the scenery,
which in the first and last acts is end handsome.
Why not, also, render tribute to the departed fox,
which is gifted specimen Of that guerrilla qusdru.
ped, with fur aud brush 50 refageut as to moisten
the eye with pity for bis abrupt translation to al
other sphere. We suspect that fox 10 he impor,a-
ton. The American branch Of tie family 10 not 20
die guished. One word in reference the habit
OF naming characters according TO their traits If we
are to accept Borrow-wes and Meanleys and Fred
erick Feryids unmurmuriugly, may We not presently
arrive at, Tor example, such recruits rs Walter Waxed
ends TO signify eobbles or refractory school'boys; |
or, say, Peter Punp, to represent milkmen or pry-
ing and uquisi,ive borss
Mr. Edwin Booth, ct the Winter Garden enbsti-
tutss Ibis evening Richard ILL.," for "RIchelieu."
The latter play, however, will be resumed on Fri
day ami Saturday. His audiences this week have
been ample, and the temporary change 10 made 10
satisfy rsriicularly expressed public wish.
At Nibos Garden Mr. Forrest appears this even.
ing as Rlchehcu. His performances Of this charac-
Tor and OF srartacus have proved the mcst attractive
Of any during his engagement. 1, Is announced
that " Rieheheu" will he repeated onco q week
until further notice. Mr. Hseket plays again on
Saturday night. and takes his benefit On Tuesday
next. Ga the Saturday following the engage men'
Of Matilda Heron opens.
At Laura Keene's 1heaier a new three act piece
entitled " No Rect for the Wicked" has been pro-
dueed and is announced for repetition every even
Ing We may have occasion to speak OF 1t ct length
hereafter.
Pauvret,e or Under the Snow, runs brskly at
Barnuu's Museum. The audiences increase, and
the jealousy of the h,h in the Aqnars at the tenn.
porary distraction Of the public from their charms
is signslized by singular optical changes among
them. number have already become green.eyed
monsters Of the deep. They should be reminded by
the Doctor Fish, which We take to DO the Aqnarial
Solomon, that the claims Of art, even Of dramatic
art urc ieetipg while those OF nature are enduring
In one oil tho lower halle, ogier of jeff Davis AID
Beauregard illustrate the Rebellion on the wax. We
trust that Mr.. Barnum may speedily be enabled to
slow it TO us on tho wane.
At Hope Chapel Tnrel's Panoramic Views OF
California continue TO be exhibited every evening
ut q quarter before o'clock, AID on "Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons at hai-pasI 8.
Mr.. Lang's picture Of "The Return OF the Old
Goth Regiment" attracts numerous visitors to the
ball Of Goupls, No. 772 broadway, corner of Ninth
street.
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