New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
The Theafers.
BROADWAY THBATER.

Mr.. Tom Taylors "Victims"-a farcical
comedy in three first produced at the Broad
way Theater in September, lea. when it enjoyed a
long and prosperous run /, has been revived, at
the same establishment and Mr.. Owens. appearing as
Joshua Butterfly has repeated the "palpable hit
which he made in it in the first place. The piece is
notable for its neat plot and lively dialogue ITS satire Of
selfish sen,imentasm, and its genuine humor. No
slose observer of human have failed to en-
counter persons who think themselves TO be victims
men and women that is who deem that they are di.
yney gifted and that they ought therefore, TO be
emped from that allegiance 10 duty which is the nexo-
rabe condition OF honorable life Such persons for
ever idle sentimental and silly. Their discomfort with
circumstances is manifested In many ways Unmarried.
they lament The cruel restraints Of matrimony IT, "a
often happens they fancy themselves TO be swelling
with the poetic nlaus they ape the misanthropy OF
Lord Byron. In this manner believing themselves 10
be victims they yictimze all their friends. Both
classes arr portrayed in Mr Taylol's play; the lesson
Of which will be Inferred is pnngent and beneficial
Empty discomfort 10 marriage and literary guaokery,
the points most sharply satirz,d Two couples are
introduced whose happiness Is temporarily ecipsed BY
the sentimental selhshness above Indicated Incident
ally company Of literary idiots is duly exhibited and
laughed at. The end is rebuke 10 folly accompanied
by the restoration Of connubia content Mr. Owens. as
BUTTERFLY an empty.headed admIrcr Of spurious genius
light. up the performance with fun and grotesquc alb
surdity The Tersonation belongs peculiarly to the do
main of farce and as ciricatnre Is remarkably clever
and amusing In other respects the east Of parts IL
good Victims" Is followed by the old farce Of
"F0riy Winks IN which Burton usedto play. and In
which SIR. Owens presents a thoroughly enjoyable
picture Of sene ayarice and comic cunning. His
POWER Of facial eIpression-a very strong point with
Mr. Owens all times-is admirably illustrated In this
character.
WINTER GARDEN.
1t may not be amiss to remind our readers
that matinee performance Of Hamlet will be given
to-day at this theater. Persons wishing to see lfr
Booths Hamlet should improve the present opportunity
which may indeed. chance to be the last In the even
ing Mr.. Charles Barron. who has OF late won much
commcndaon for bis earnest and effective personation
Of DE Mauprct IN "Richeicu" will take his benefit,
the first be has sought Ia tots city "Othell0 viii be
acted, Mr. Barron paying tie Mora part In which no
appears to much advantage. Mr. Booth will play Iago
Ii will be remembered that Mr.. Barron acted OthellO
last at this theaier with remarkable success
We wish him substantial benefit.
LUCY RUsHToy's THEATER.
An entire change of bill is announced for to-
night at this house. We hope II viii be wisely made
and that IL may result pTosperousy. On one or two
occasions, heretofore we have been obliged TO speak
somewhat barshy Of tie entertainment offered by Miss
Rushton. Justice, and not hostility, however, has
prompted our remarks. No Journal is eager than
this 10 recognize and applaud real excellence; aud.
while cannot commend either bad plays or bad
players. we are prompt TO e1tol merit and talent
wherever found
NETWORK CIRCUS.
day performance will be given here this
afternoon. The "Sprite Of the Silver Shower" is the
equestrian spectacle