New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31

AZ to make the performance the most remarkable
one Of is kind that has been put before the New
York public in many seasons. Other plays may
afford better individual chances for clever aciDs but
none that we remember combines 20 many oppoF-
tuhities ss this. Altogether there arc some bali
dozen memorable and significant Parts, the repre-
sentauon Of which u whole last Thureday night,
has been nowhere surpassed within our recollection.
The most thoroughly artistic in aspect and IN &C.
ton, was that Of Dir. Young, who appeared Us Pie
thora The character is not really pertinent to the
play, AMI has but little claim upon the audience,
occupying only two brief scenes; but Mr.. Young, by
the singular reality Of manner and expression which
lie preserved throughout, elevated it to tie first I'M
portance His .dress was admirably characteristic,
and tho arrangement Of his Lead and countenance
slowed nicer acquaintance with the methods OF
effective facial disguise than is common on our stage.
The hair lank and damp Pas'ered close to tie skull
tie heavy syes, with their rims Of purple dscoiora-
ton; the ciseased and yellow skin; the high cheek
| bones aud the unhealthy beard-all tokens OF the
particular grade of low-liie to which Plethora mad
devoted hilnsell were literally reproduced sad with
such exaciness and tuch freedom fron extravaganza
that the identity Of the actor was almost forgotten
We mention these effects especially, because MIR.
YOung's coun.eDance is lot oae which would readily
lend itself 10 the expression needed in this Character
Ills acting was all equally to tue point. His tone ol
voice was fully as disieputable US his Appearance
and every gesture aud movement was purely cen
sste1t with Lis quality of firsi-class blacAguard
His cough, to undue repetions Of which h. nisA;
naturally have been tempted by TIE laughter it cx-
cited, was kept in wise restraint and only employed
| A.. \ IL
Mr.. CharleS Fishers Nicholas Rue was also an
exceedingly artistic piece Of acting. with only one
blerash to keep it from being perfect. The effects
Of senie semi-jecreriiudc which he produced inrst
have been carefully studied. The walk, the attitudes
the mcnner % speaking were all equally inlpre'e''e
In each Of these, the most minute shades Of e&pras-
son were Gexterousy reflected. There wac always
tue tremriogs, isery curing OF the Fingers toward
the itcbiu6 palm; the timorons alarms Of one whose
DitAered nerves AID snrys are inept 10 hls really
bold Sense Of confidence and security; the weakened
but st acrid utterance, with minutest illustration
OF the peculiar emphasis of extreme age, and tue
repe!.ous OF first - aJles Of words, tie length aid
breadth Of which Gnvo.ying much expenditure OF
the l,ilc breath in the ussd up old Lody seemed to
require now and thea fresh start 10 insure their
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IN Mr. FisLes's acting was given; bat tie error OF
h,s Ucrsonation was tie extravaganza OF his
"making n.y." The lines drawn upon lis face
were 10, Of the sort which need DO used
70 represent age. The darkening o. the cheek. To
indicate 6 loowuess, was necessary, but heavy
parallel s,rokos covering nearly one-hslf the fore
heud and the IN, are never 60. The idea is, of
course to Teprese tue depth OF the wrinkle ty tue
breadth Of the line bet when this carried 10 excess
the eGce, is lost. Mach Of tic play Of Nj. FIshers
eyes wa impaired by the di,coOla.ion lbou them.
The liner upon the upper lip were Hio too bold
Bus the muscular disposition " tho faco-the manner
! in which tie features were dawn togc,her-was
adEisabe.
| Mr. George Hollands Undermine was another
csriial piece If acting IL o.ect Was Cue 10 f.c-
ulty which T. is gentleman seems always = elJoy-l
that Of plugging wish headlJng Grdor INTO thc very
,piri, Of each diameter Re undertakes. We rave no
sor Of doubt tat SIR. Holland actually fell b.mstf
quite tie ,ooupdfel while perpciIA'.ag ouch ro.e as
rnis, just :, he probably glows with superior Ia.
,ns4y wL,lc in tie hearty throcs hfFariner hsbirld
|. the r-.s, ed vision O. The public coud penetrate
80 tie remote. regions OF tie stago, IL wout eEnuPs
ind Mr.. Hoan,, in the intervals Of hia action 40
' | 4 s'Ah"'tfb
hh...sls wl.h immodoTac glee; precisely az, IN Tho
pari Of Tony LumpAin, /; might detect bin reH!lng
/ Mfs. Hoey's robes, or breaking Mrs Nenfiqles.
comb or letting sp trap uller tie eiase w.th lie
rr!.sions dcsigA Of lrccipaing hlr Lester "a."ch
/ TO uniatLomab'1 depths n. the period OF hin moss
effective b. ahfaluers. NO more do We doubt that
4. Farmer All G,d, he daose6 personal warntn
ana Radiance culIeiy beyond lie control Me- ii".-
land s always deep III his part. In C'nniihles's
cor.7anyt Lcre wa trsgednn Who, when LeP'fyed
OihcllJ blachcd himself all over, Oft Of pure ohtlu-
sa.u. III were IN Mr. Hollands way 10 play
Iico. for example, We are quite suie that be would
black his heart all over before stepping upon the
scene. lie does as mach in Undermine. lie is q
monstroas ugly wretch, precfeiy according to ue
requirements Of the ra,t. No aPplaufe was oiiorcd
more sincerely last Ilurda. evening than that whieA
| followed d number OF his excellent scenes.
Tho claracter Of April was clArIniug'y fulfilled Is
Mr. Mari. Smith, whose personal appearance is vast
Is in he favor ia such part. lie looked the iioi
d the handsome, opeD-hearted, bea'thful Old suar
dian. and L.s aching was lees agreeable than 10
ors,.rce. In tho sceuc Of The reconciliation with
Or.yilIe and ihn Of the flGcas with Undermine, bis
Les, qualities were displayed, AM he slafed with
the olhora tLs tlering recognition OF tie audience
Mrs. John Soltor's Sally Downright was another
Performance Of surer.aiye eSceonce. Her earnest
meas and simple ETa ght,o.wardness carried the part
through with complete success. Her voice rang
defiance to deception, and her hearty smile was al
WAVE the index Of indomi!atlc honesty. in thoHe
scenes where her duty waged disiressinsly nsains,
Lo- ;uclnationq she allowed great cleverness II |