New-York tribune., 1867-03-29
TIE DRAMA.

,FAN1E DEANS AT THE NEW-Yohk lhtAlEh'
rGa aonirs of Scottish poetry has been invoked at
tbo NovY York Theater 1T IS spirit that mas Wltnii
10 Gift exbaustless wealth Of romance prouu JOY
thrilling passion and pathos; ana IL ~ ohe 'i"c
ol,vavs answers with blessing. 1he managers VI
the New-York Theater have done wisely therefore
in producng the drama OF Jeanne DeailS' Vi 'no
Uaartof Lothian" Has amOre patrlOucstory thah
a.. o,o o,,er been told, The world knew IL by
% NAV low one sweet woman sinned through love,
and how another true to truth ana suOIIne III nJi
simple innocence and piOus devotion walked @ n,liu u
reds of miles bore many piiyaloh . anu Ii'hy -
soTroy prayed and trusted, and hoped against nope,
and wrought her way over al oos'''iICS,, I,',, most
the life of her nnoGe%Tk tGink Of Il without
tears of Joy that there should be so ifn W @
in an evil world This drama brings II PACK ts 70 our
thoughts set i'll the pure goa Oh oIl Most
ferrid eloauence and picturesque description bOst
readers know the drama +mIo m Is olI@ne half
n dozen wears ago--when Agnes hODeriSol
played Jeqnie Deans and won tadelfss lame % IN 70 Ce m
sweet and noble character. There IS no iaut 10 0e
found with the piece 1t is well cSnstctei of for tbs s
novel. and win the heart by n picture
of true womanIy devotion. But II reeds a
better setting than has been gwen IL In nt ann ,.e
New-York Theater. Much, however, has been done,
and this it is a pleasure to recognize Inc Wow oi
old Edinburgh, lighting itself mp for tho evening
the stage reproduction OF Lander pctte 'sG ' WI
known to every body; the Hut among the SIagss rag,
the scene that illustrates the attack ON the suIiy
Tolbooth" az Byron calls It each merits
tme wsreo' have I shown both thought and
taste Miss Rose Evtnge cnacts Jcnhic DedRS. MIS-
Gomesa s Ete 0ld DGrd DeGnS Is p%ySuI % IG$;,5 D$ p
DunJiedikcs falls to Mr.. Gomesal. while Mt Maik M
Smith assumes the two characters OF Counselor Edn
Mrs. T wilkins. With this cast Jeanne Deans" was
first acted on Wednesday, but we ana not
chance to see until last evening. Gntehl attellloh
naturally ccntered upon Miss Rose Eytnges person
alton of JedHie Ii has often been our pleasant PROV
ince 10 praise this actress She is one OF th9 lew
who aim TO carry nature upon lne sIage' a,u NJ
strive after that best art whCrewth art Is concealed
If she does not fill the ideal of Jtdne DdmIi that
is her assumption of plous naldenly simPhclty ls
not consistently tIuthiul Dut tnaI nc inS;uae a
and cultivated woman occasionally SHIFTS silH!tI
through it-at least she acts win
remarkable camestnesS and sweetness, ana WIN an
honesty of method that II refreshing 10 see iieI
bearing when in the witness box, at Zines trla hef
suppression of anguish which at last forces lts
way forth in one dcspairng cry her grave preoccu-
patnn-the sense of solemn duty and an imperative
purpose-in the parting scene with Lara DH"Wc-
dkts; and her passionate adJnIaton OF lhe
OHsca these show truc artistic instincts
and allegiance to nature. The profound defect OF
tine performance is the one at which we nave hhte9
"A maturity OF nature and experience that now ana
then Tebnkes the stimulation Ol inial hhocelcc,
maiden simplicity. and humble, child-lkc Christian
trllsfulncss. Among the other lnpri iSOnatIoS ln3l
of Dard Deans. by Mr.. Lewis Baker, was deeply
and its fidelity Ia the mood OF true haieflll
love Mr.. GOmersal amused the audience bY,
hearty and humorous portrayal al inc puhihi, shy
old Dbiedikts. MIS-. iiomersals Eht displayed deep
sympathy with touching ideal of womans lowell
ness amid prOfOundcst sorrow. The little part OF
Reuben BatIer WAS acted with quiet dignity and taste
by Mr. Dnnn Ii occurs To us tO suggest that the
opening of the picce might be made NIUE less IL
dclOus If the representative Of Gtorde and the gen
fry who pursue him would consent Ia act less IKE
escaped unaticS. whirling on their toes Tor wager
The musical accompaniment. too might be. in large
measure abatcd without dclIimen tO the representa-
ton.
We remind the reader who may happen TO
take an interest in " Uncle Toms Cabin that he can
sec that play performed at the BoWcry IheaieT'
with the best Topsy on the stageNirs. G.. G. Howard.
This evening Mrs. Howard Will have her Benefit
Mr g. C. Howard will appear. on the OCCASION ~ also
will Mr.. j. W. LingaTd and Mr. &. J.. Fox. The PAN
tOmime season Is 10 commence al the BOWcry on
Monday.
-" La Fcme de Bondi!' will beacted at the French
Thcatcr on Saturday evening Little Gcorgette, who
lately pleased the French public by her performance
of FdntaH in LA FaWille l'cpolton' }. shortly to
have a benefit nj this theatci. - ~,
Only two pight, remain Of tie Enlargement or
lhcateI Tonight they have joint benefit. and all
:i,G s6s aud daughters of Erin HAY be expected 10
assist at the interesting ceremonies. y matinee We
should add, will be given on Saturday.
-" Our Tenement Houses viii bc removed from
Barnum's stage at the end of the week, that per
sons wishing to see IL must do 50 never.
Mr. Lester Wallack has resolved 10 extend his
hberality. little while ago he contemplated pro-
duclng but one more new piece lshould that prove
successfully, with which 10 close the season. " The
Flying Scud' was selected and its production il
signed, we believe 10 the night of the I'D OF April.
Another Of BOuccauts pieces however. j., 10y new
arrangement, 10 be brought out ia the interim
Hunted Down viii be acted Tor tie first time on
Tuesday evening next, aud wi. alternate thereafter.
With IL. heneIlt hills, lis piece is also known rs
" Mary Leigh 1t had success IN London. Nj. lol-
land, we observe, Is To take his Benefit at Wallacks
on Friday next when will be acted" Paul Fry," and
" The Secret