The New York herald., 1863-10-21
Theatrical.
yvTHnRn GAnnEay

Mr. j. s. Clarke, the comedian, made his rentree al
this theatre cn Monday The house was crowded. and
the performances and the crowd repeated last
evening Mr.. Clarke appears in IA Kiss in the Dark''
and in "Toodes" both Of which old Savorites with
his audiences. He also produces apropos trine,
called "The Russian Admiral'' THIS piece of mirth.
provoking nonsense is old, seedy acquaintance,
with name but Mr. Clarke makes -
funny that rather glad TO meet IL again. and
have no INCLINATION 10 give the cold shoulder Mr.. W.
Stuart, whose modesy sequal to bis merit s probably
the person who has rearranged, revised and rebap.
tsed The Russian Admiral - and he has TO be
Ashamed Of his work. II is quite as good, and much
more laughable than The Poor Of New York ;" which
was one of his former productions and at loss
to know why he does not put his upon the bills
Mr. Carkcs cocalities in these three pieces keep the
audience IN q constant roar.
- THE OLYMPIC.
We should like those carpipg captrap critics who
ind bugs in trees, mud in the babbpg brooks, worms
beneath stones and bad in everything go and Po
canontas produced ct the olympic. This is the best
burlcs1ue written in this country, Mrs. Wood
has placed upon the stage in admirable style. 40 we
predicted, both her company and her scenery
are found excellent in burlesques. The cast
of "Pocahontas' could scarcely be improved II Mr..
Books would only be as funny he In John Smith.
The scenery is beautifully painted and rivals that Of Wal
lacks in every respect Mrs. Wood herself was never
moro rolckng, ratting amusing and popular. Before
her. every evening, Is crowded house; and beyond the
audience minds eye extra force Of reasurers
trying to count the heaps Of money which overflow
the cash boz. This is enough 10 make any
manageress happy, and Mrs. Wood feols IL. The
chorus Of this theatre is q special feature, and
should not DO ovelooked. AL the dresses and
appointments Of 'Pocahontas and elcgant and
this speaks well for Mrs. Woods nberaty, when % 10
well known. she s also preparing another costly bur.
lesque, which she win soon bring out. new, broad
but laughabe farce called My Preserver precedcs the
burlesque shows Of Mrs Sloan and NJ George JaL
con 10 advantage.
wALLACK's.
"Rosedlle' still keeps tho boards at this theatre Mrs.
Vernon, sorry to say, has resigned her part In
consequence Of tho dscasc Of eyes Mrs. Seton takes
Mrs. vernons role, and plays it acceptably that
apology 10 necessary, although one was rendered
to the audience Monday evening Miss Carman takes
Mrs. seftons place. "Rosedae," with all Ms faults, 10
undoubtedly succoss Its incidents very striking, but
not original Its situations very strong but well
connected II is one OF those meanges which arc gene
rally popular but Its scenery and the acting would have
made worse play successful. The scenery the best
have hnd in this city for avery long time, and Mr. shor
wood needed good reputation this would give l, 10 him
The acting beyond praise Miss Cannon Of our
charming natural and artistic actresses carries
OF the honors but divides them fairly with Mr. lester
walack who oxcels himself, and shows OF ell his points
high comedy, low comedy farce, melo-drama tragedy,
burlcsque and buretta-exhbits all his dresses from
dolly pals rags 10 English uniform-snd by turns an
officer, pugilist, gentleman, hero, avictn,, apa-
tient, thief, special policeman play actor Jerry
rescuer, an author, singer, dancer, lover stage
manager, good fellow, match maker, the dc'eatcr Of
villains the friend OF everybody, the brother Of every
body ese and the general Jack Of all trades speaker
Of the tag So hore that for he has part which
quits him. and that be likes II.