The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13
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NEW BowERY THEATRE.

the literary peccadlocs OF John r. Pooe Asldc from
the absurdcs the playwright compels the Lieutenant
General and his brave officers to commit and enact the
drama has no salient points for criticism 1t bad
enough place the General upon the stage in any stua
tom to make him deliver speeches to his
soldiers as long mans and devoid Of
the last yellow covered novel; II wicked in the
superatye degree General Lee to emerge from
his classic retirement in Southern college TO eenact
his celebrated surrender to the Union Lieutenant Gene
raj in dirty gray coat and clay colored unnenonables
But all OF this performed upon tho stage. The plot
IL plot II has--of this drama is exceedingly simple.
Mark Hilycr, yrgnian, loves at sight Miss Anne RAN
doph He is captured by the rebels under Cap ain Cor
don, and, with his associate, Darby 0Donnel Fenan
is released by Anne Randolph armed with lockless
and useless musket and Sally Sitter, Yankee sal Of the
Mrs. Florence school, who speaks with brogue and who
carries rcarm that fails go of at the proper moment
and persists in dischargng itself when the necessity has
passed by. Meanwhile General Grant and General Lee,
with their respective bodies Of armed men, Gghtng
all sorts Of impossible battles among all sorts of impassa
bic and impossible rocks mountains and mountain
streams This exhibits the scenic artist OF the establish
ment In favorable light He has done his Work well,
and ne is the only person who has Acolorcd gentleman
of American descent figures in the bypay and brings in
squcaling porker, which he calls his pecunary pig"
small pckannny carries OIL the porcne quadruped left
upper entrance, and the ends in the appearance,
from whence no one can tell Of rebel officer and an
army Of exactly four prvaes. The sequel is the capture
of the federal officers quariered the place, pre-
viousy related and the subsequent chase Of Cupid the
black boy and the ladies' recapture Them which
feat they supposed to accomplish in General Lees
camp by sirangling sentinel. Tho English ncuirals
represented in the piece by Perclval Perry,
Cockncy palpably fashioned after Chanfau's SAM but
without particle Of his wit character. The actor
representing this part jus, good the part II
would be unjust to say he were better Finally, the
Spectacular DRAMA" as 1t Is announced the bills,
eliminates with perfectly gorgeous tablcaux
of Washington In front of the Capitol and surrounded
by very blue halo and sundry male and female figures
showing the end OF the rebellion and the return Of
peace II all comes to end by tho supposed union Of
the heroine and the hero in the bonds Of holy wedock.
Mr. Walter Grsdale cxertcd himself to the utmost to
make the imperturbable and lackusrc part of the
virginian Unionis come out; but he was evidently i'll
at and his heart not In the dcneaon Of that which
it utterly impossible for any to dclincate r.
Lngard made up to look little like General Grant,
and had the writer given him half opportunity would
have acted like him. But he also headed on by the
author, and walked through the cast like man in
dream about nothing. Mrs. w. g. Jones endeavorod to
call down the house Anne Randolph, but 1t only came
down properly and powerfully when the pecuniary pig
made his dsbM II the play pleased the Bowery boys
they certainly failed to show their appreciation.
THE NEW NATIONAL CIRCUS.
The benefit OF William T. Oicll, ut the New National
Circus Of A. Montpelier Nos 81 and so Bowery to take
place this evening, will be OF the finest affairs OF the
kind yet presented to tho amusement loving public Of
New York A number of dist ngrished artists will APP
pear volunteers for the occasion. Among others
may be mentioned Mr.. Ncsc Seymour, from Bryants
negro clown Mr. Dick Sands, the California Mnsrcls
in his champion clog dance; Mile Marietta Zanfrctta
and Luke Rivers will give equestrian act; and the
beneficiary Mr. Odcl will perform several fcas Of
Craftsmanship, and take part in laughabc artcrpicce
The prices OF admission remain unchanged.
wALLAoK's THEATRE.
Last night the drama Of Lost In London set aside
for temporary to the style of entertainment
that Ia normal at this theatre Two agreeable little
dics-Drcams Of Delusion and Wonderful Woman
neatly played to the delight Of large audience.
These plays include In their cast Misses Henriques,
Burke Morant, Mrs. Jennings, and Messrs Gilbert and
Mark smith, and these many good for dis
eliminating applause These plays especially pre-
scented for the det OF Mr. Frederick Robinson
to this city. This gentleman succeeded In making
very favorable first impression, and the verdict OF
audience OF unqucstionaby good taste OF over
~helmng and enthusiastic approval Part Of this
tho result of the natural courtesy the people srn Mr.
Robinson actor OF merit careful reasoning and
scicnous-onc who before the audience, Is less inc
rested his person than in hts part and the efforts of
such an actor viii justify the applause Of the coolest
auditors II would be hasty to pronounce on single
performance; but tho probabilities that Mr.. Robinson
will become sterling favorite
THE CAMPBELL AND CASTLE CONCERT AT THE
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
In spite OF tho frowns Of Jupiter Pluvius last night
largo audience grccted the first appearance this season Of
the favortcs OF the English Opera Mcssrs Campbell and
Castle These gentlemen were supported by excel.
tent company, COMPRISING Miles, Zelda Harrison and
Jennie Dean, Mr. Edwin seglin and Mcssrs sanderson
and Morgan. The vocal programme was q selection Of
ballad and operate pieces which all rendered with
fecliag aud exquisite taste seldom heard at the AGA
domy OF tho City OF Churches Tho freshness and rich
bel, like tone Of Miss Harrsons voice. and Mr. Castles
tre d grdsia treat for the opcra goers Of
the audience who have been lately bored with socaed
prime domo and tonori whose voices resemble more the
atenuated Of a consumptivc kitten than those OF
great artes The magnificent bass voice Of Mr. Camp.
bell and the brilliant fantasies OF Mr. Harry Sandcrson
ON the piano vehemently appauded and encorcd
The Electric Polka, by the latter gentleman Is aptly
named being Of those pieces which flash corrusca
tions OF melody and harmony in presto movement with
finale In orchestral STYLE Mr.. @. w Morgan made an
excellent conductor and executed cdpricn Of ms
own, which was doscrvedy encorcd. Miss Jennie
Dean. dsbWant., sang ballad by Gounod and,
although to some extent nervous on her first
appearance, she gave evidence Of possessing highly
trained voice, Of considerable power Of compass
The concluding piece one Of the lamentcd William
Vincent wallaces characteristic rios Tarn on, Old
Tine, from Mariana. In this gem Miss Harrison ex-
elied her previous Efforts and confirmed the opinion Of
The audience that she was cantatricc Of rare ability
The concert season OF Nessrs Campbell 4 Castles
company has been nauguraed with scdf and success
snd provo decided relief TO our pIous neghbors
whose dnned by the refuse Of European
houses and the eeblc burlcsque Of the works Of the
great masters
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