New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-11-03
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Nm1o'y GARDRs.-It is high time it were said

NmLoS GARDKN.-lt is high time 1t were SAID
~, Wheatley that he conducts artheater on the
~ vstern which in q metropolis can make such an
....hshment even toerabe. In other words. he has
,s,pect enough for an intelligent public and pride
onch In his profession to have his stars supported by
.ooppany which oompels them to do their best and to
mt his plays upon the stage with regard to hstor
AL and other propretes AL the more credit is due to
him In these respects from the fact that such has been
the popularity Of his stars that he would have made
much money by pursuing the opposite and usual
policy of outraging decency every night by display OF
dirty and place scenery, Of still dirter and more
outof.place costumes and Of stock company which
would be laughed at even in Peoria Instead OF this
such has been Mr.. Wheaeys berality and good taste
that no has gone almost to the opposite extreme and by
the with which he has selected his company-hav-
ing eye to their personal attractions-and by
the splendid Of nearly every play he has
produced incurred the risk Of ecpsing his stars
and putting them in the awkward cetagory OF useless
and expensive Injuries. The reader will recall in Illus
traton Of these statements. the manner IN when
Faust and Marguerite Edith, Leah, 'NarcsSe
Tho Dukes Motto," "Gamea," " The Broker of 30
gotta" etc. cast and put upon the stage and VIII
remember that while the central hgnre III the piece
ALWAYS stood out with at least due prominence, the
series. were quite as attractive in their way giving
solidty and symmetry the whole performance alike
creditable to the mana cement and 10 the company.
still more forcibe illustration Of what VIC have said
occurred last night, when Shakespeares magnificent
tragedy of "Corolanus" was brought out by Mr.
Wheatey with an excellence Of cast and splendor OF
scenic illustration which have rarely been cqraled on
the American stage.
The part Of Caius Marcus boldly outlined charac
ter Of great strength bu, with wAsubteiies or deca
oies Of oolor is admirably adapted to Mr. FORESTS
peculiar style and was rendered by him with degree
Of earnestness and power which all but justites his
colossal reputation. His splendid physique. his deep
rich voice his martial bearing. united with his thorough
mastery of all the broader stagc-eocis, came oppor
tunely his aid and made the performance one which
vii be long remembered ~ masterpiece not only Of
elooution but of characterization. Mr.. Shewell as
Tuus Audius surpassed all his previous efforts Of the
season Mr.. Burnett hardly threw force enough
into the apparently vaccilaiing but really noble
and consistent character Of Mencnius; still there
we're scenes In which he was not only good but
excellent and he carried the sympathies OF the house
With him throughout The part Of Nousius, what there
Of It. was carefully and effectively rendered by MI
Collier In respect " tie isoies IN the cast We have
only space TO odd that Nine. Pous performed the dim
oot part Of yolunnia with considerable SKILL While Mrs
Aliens yirgiia was one Of chose charming stage
pictures which Gliding all CRITICISM simply commands
-FOUR admiration thing VI beauty
1t Is impossible, Of cOGTso III this brief compass. to
do anything like justice performance complete,
In nearly every point. the under notice, but
"Corolanus Is TO De kept the boards any time, We
shall endcayor 70 return TO the subject again and treat
1, more in detail Meanwhile we but echo the opinion
less mia
spacious and beautiful house has rarely been so
crowded-!n saying that, in addition to many other
obligations the public are now indebted TO Mr. Wheat
lev for one OF the successful ShakesPearean re
vivals that has been Witnessed in this county
TEE FRENCH THgATRg.-Mr. Juignet opened
his third series Of French theaircas on Tuesday last
With performance which, seeing that 1t Introduced
three Of the new bers Of his company. and might
fairy be considered therefore. far sample OF what
have for the rest Of tie season oocasioned
degree Of disappointment not Little enhanced b! The
brLiance Of his previous efforts The French play
among US however, are exceedingly consdefaie' ana
sttributnc tho filure Of the first performance to the
,ont influence Of diiiidence seasiokness stageight
imperfect rehearsas and other accidents TO which the
best regulated theatrical families liable went - the
second more hopeful and buoyant mot 20 say fam
their confidence by one Of the most agreeable
entertainments Of the year Mr. Faye who on the hrst
night spoiled the part Of young lover In BaiGHe dc
Danes and Mr. Donation, who was but little better IN
low comedy part recovered themselves Handsomely In
La CAaaoiaesse ard Bfon Ismeni while Mr. Rochelle
best actor Of the three and who near winning
success even in the Batat-won not only but
triumph In both pieces. Mime. Levasseur, who had
nothing but a suec< dc toee at the opening perform
Apoe was not in the bill u the second but will play to
utght Ga a ne part Ia which doubt 10 entertained
Sy M Juignet that she will fully justify him IL select
Ing her for roles spsndidy played last season ny
Mine BunLoer IL Tcs pect the Old members OF the
company only a note bus appeared NJ yet ana
she iMdile Hamburg shone On both evenings
Fair a, a star when only one
ia shining Ia tie say
Thu eyeniug two Of the Others-Mons. Gravier and
Mons Edcard both prime fayOrites-wil aYpear. and
Lave iu prospect welcome which will give the occn-
em tue air Of iestlyiy. The plays ANNOUNCED are
Ls H,aetfies du Capiant Tie by Labiche: and lie Fo4
Ct L. Coafre ny Octave Feuillet.
toned were put upon the stage with exquisite taste
and that the general regulations Of the house are All pui
faultess We will no, object. republican though
we are 10 the presence Of the two sorgeousy yeIcd
yaets although such the awful soemniiy Of their
demeanor on The opening night, that they might have
been istalen by the supersious for the Wallets 81 The
shadow Of death.
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