New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-22

try that another word written its merits would DC
worse than vexing thrcetOld tale, the Gull ear
az irovsy man But Julia Deans Deborah, presented
last night the first time to metropolitan auhehce ~
however entitled passing notice IL has the merit Of
being warm earnest and apprecatye Interpretation Of
the character evincing cordial and intelligent sympa
Thy with tn eluthOrs beautiful creation. The allabsorb
ing love OF the Jewish wanderer sprnging up like free
fountain the only green oasis Of her desert life for
which all things else earthly and heavenly sacri
hced-her despair and terrible revusion OF heart and
brain when this Eden snached away from her SIGHT,
though hut mirage, and when the grandeur Of her
devoted affection condemned ,nsultod and outraged
the dennncatOy magnaDmity Of the curse she delivers
in the church yard and, finally the sublime forgiveness
which imparts the charm of earthly sunset and %
heavenly dawn to the character all wildly reflected
In the mirror which julia Deans portraiture held up to
nature. Julia Dean has lOst many OF her mannorlsins
hut Is not yet wholly free from them. She is much I'M
proved and is s improving. and deserves an anpier
share OF pubic favor and higher rank in her profession
than has as yet been accorded to her this metropolis
STILL WATERS AT wALLACK'S-E. l.. DAVENPORT
Still Waters Run Deep" was acted last night
at wallacks for the first time this season The cast was
follows Mrs Sternhold, MISS Fanny Morant; Mrs
Mdmay, Mrs Clara Jennings; John mildhay' MI D. '"
Walack Capt Hawksley, Mr. T. j. Davenport rot'ei
Mr. Mark Smith; Markham. MI. W. ii. Pope; Langford
MI b. Durand Glmet, Mr.. w. j. Leonard; Jessop, MI
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upon play that familiar 10 the theatrical public
Enough 10 say that admirably produced last night
Mr. T. L. Davenport, who made his first appearance inns
season was very warmly welcomed. lie Is one O1 the
foremost actors Of his tme-versatile accomplished
strong in intellect and fine IN temperament-and he
merits an the praise that public applause possibly ex
press His personaton Of Captain Hackslcy, which has
been seen before this stage s remarkable for the I'M
erring skill and the delicate perception OF art wherewh
the temperament Of a gentleman is fused into that of
scoundrel capt H0rksiey is bad man, but he is not
rufan His sensibilties acute; his mind is clear
bright and strong; his knowledge OF character and OF
human nature is unusual; his manners are polished
and elegant in remarkable degree Mr. Davenport fills
this ideal perfectly. More than that he plays this part
to indlcatewhat ii IS always pleasant to see and
what very rarey-gTeat intellectual power in
reserve and wide scope of feeling. There are certain
actors who ia the most tThing things. suggest them
selves in their entire breadth, just crescent moon
suggests the full orb. Mr. Davenport is such actor
lie IS as the experienced eye at glance almost
always than the character that he depicts This
was perccptibc last night and made WISH often on
other occasions him in characters Of strength and
beauty nearly commensurate with his uncommon
powers and ripe artistic culture. Mr.. j. w Walack, as
may be imagined. interpreted John Mildmay thoroughly
well Miss Morant appeared for the first time this sea
son, as Hrs Se1hOdtO the performance Of which part
she peculiarly adapted alike in force of character and
character Of Mrs. Midoay and Mr.. Mark Smiths humor
found agreeable expression in that Of old Potter. St
Waters will be repeated on Wednesday Tonight "The
Rent Day " and " 40 and 90"
DRAMATIC NOTES.
The present is the fourth week of "Pale
Janet" at Barnums Museum
Julia Dean will take Farewell Benefit on
Friday evening next the Broadway Theater
Remember THE Pilgrim" Matinee to-day
at Bunysn Hall. at o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs w. D. Florence will commence
an engagement at the Broadway Theater on Monday
evening next
Fanny ,Ianauschell's next appearance ut the
Academy of Music will lie made Adrienne Lec0ncTcI
IN the play of Adrenne the Actress on Thursday eve
ming next.
The manager of the Olympic TheateT notifies
the pnbc that persons who have purchased tickets for
any evening this week, with view 10 see the Mdsum
Nights Dream can-in consequence OF the post
pOnement of that piece 20 the 2Sth inst-haye their
tickets transferred or their money paid back at their