New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-23

khe artistic sense precisely because they appeal
h frequently and so strongly to broader popular
knstinct From such q view we differ entirely,
though we can imagine il to have been easily in
hpired hy the extreme profuscness of his minutie,
III by plav and the excessive watchfulness which be
hhows in sezing upon every opportunity afforded
him to heighten and intensity the hpmor OF his
bersonations. These pecuiarities~so much more
Aemaik ably distinguish his performances than
shosc Of any other comic actor before the public
khat attention is naturally first attracted to ana re-
haincd by them. But we have always iouno' Oh
CLOSE scrutiny that the mosaic which makes up MS
Recommendation is without flaw, so far as rcgaru'
abe harmony and the congeniality OF the successive
effects which compose il. There Is NOT one Vi
the humorous eccentric little DEMONSTRATORS
(which culiyen his Major de Boots whlcn ID not
exaetly in the spirit of the character, ana whlch
does & materially assist in its development. The
aonfdcntisl cooquy with Featherly in the inst act;
ctbe rep,ated and uctant leave takings with Mrs.
iswanoown, and the spasmodic futile efforts TO
.essunc an attitude of hcroism toward bedrock, in
'the md; and the mornentary ferocity followed by
crushing subugation, the very pistols in his hands
losrtakug of their owners humlation,--in the
and II senious study of the means by which the
ludicr rs completeness Of the character may
he m, ST forcby expr ssed, but do not stray into
&c region of irrelevant and impertinent appeal 10
popular mirth. 1t is, of course understood that
Major DE Boots is not pure comedy part, and thai
ihe entire play is tinged with astrong farce element
we cc,tainly do not undertake 30 say that Mr..
Clarkos style is the highest or the best known in
modern comic acting; Others richer and deeper are
in tho memory Of all of rs; but we believe that few
srtiss have ever so well understood their own gifts,
and so well and conscientousy and effectively used
she. as he does his The pleasure afforded by his per
for1nances is that of witnessing the most excellent
results of thorough, painstaking study and observs
zion applied TO keen intelligence fine humorous
ifeeling and remarkable if not the greatest natural
comic power.
Among the Improvements made this season In tho
administration OF the Winter Garden we must not omit
TO mention that Of the musical department MI Robert
Snpc is too well known TO be the bes! of our leaders TO
require any compliments that head The orchestra
ofvc he is in charge is fuller than have seen for
some years at this house and owing the acoustic ad
yanages Of the building resonant and effective
chat of Wallacks which numbers a few more. Mr..
stnpel has already presented a number Of new and
gracefully arranged aetes. and will speedily pro
ducc others His opening overture was clever comb
nation of melodies from brilliant French opera
Nh Dan Bryants prosperous engagement at
wallacks Theatre terminated last week. lie Is
succeeded by Miss Olive Logan. who made her first
appearance last night in a new play entitled
"Eyeccn." She was handsomely welcomed by a
large audience, and her performance received sbun-
dsnt applause for its evident esrnestness, fervor
and honest artistic endcavor. Miss Logan was
well supported by Miss Fanny Morsnt, Mrs Seton,
BessIs. Fisher, Floyd, George Holland and others
The play, which was well put upon the stage, will
be repeated every evening until further notice.
Mss Lucille Westerns engagement at Niblos
sGarlon will continue only during the present week
- Ecs, Lynne" will be repeated every evening and
on Friday the performance will be for Miss Westerns
benefit. Matilda Heron is announced 10 appear on
the Doth instant.
M Barnum's Museum the pantomime troupe wan
yeueat every afternoon anu evening their successful
spectacle of "The Mystic Cave, or the Enchanted
Horn :" and MI. d. l.. Morris, the German come
dian, will give his representation of THE Perse-
cu;ed DutchmaD."