New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-30

novelty fails 10 awaken commensurate enthusiasm III
an operate form the story OF Hermann Is known 10 al
the world Victor Hugo's play was first acted IN fa N
1880 We have not heard Of its being presented anywhere
the form OF English drama but the french pa! mas
been translated and ably adapted by Mr. William Young,
the translator OF BeraDger and formerly the edor Vi
IN, Albion, NEWSPAPER When first acted the piece had
pecuiar political significance, because OF It's aspirations
for freedom and it, sympathy with true democratic IDEAS
1t possessed kindred significance, OF course, when re
Gently revived Paris On stage, however, II hasho
political meaning but appeals to appreciave taste py
the romantic interest OF Its plot the rapid stream OF us
lofty eloquence high dealof herosrn and its DEITY
mingled glitter and gloom. To tell the story OF play is
generally 20 the reader 1t would be painfully SUI
perAuous to tell the story Of Hermann We need only
remind the reader that II relates 60 the amorous pursuits
~ Non Carlos Charles W. and illustrates the loves. the
rectude and the melancholy fate Of Hcnant and Don
Sol. Many and many a heart has sympathized VIII
and terrible trumpetsound that calls them TO death INC
fatal catastrophe is but too well known IL was ninety ma
well represented despite the palpable fact that Mr Bate
mans company Is far better adapted Tor the interp
ton Of comedy than tragedy IL was given in its original
fveact form and was mounted with credtable scenery
The best set was that Of the fourth act t
Tomb Of Charlemagne II IN this act that the ceieOr
monoOgue occurs, In which Don Carlos personated y!
NJ. Caron reflects upon freedom, AMBITION. ana ' I
Roche personated the patriotic bandit in truly powerful
manner being graceful quiet, ana constantly
of that reserve force which great charm in acting
During the second and third acts NJ La Roche made
his hest effect and won the hearties applause or hls
audience. NJ. CarOn played Don carlos lie ~ an
comparable representative OF the modern Partisan eH
quste, but hardly strong enough TO MI tle iuel oi
monarch whose character was remarkably nri, uthpS
the frlyOty Of his temperament. NJ arinet persoale
Kun Come md manifested particularly IN the tnru ar,
n good deal OF spirit HIS euogy OF the daued poiliats
Of his ancestors however excited rrcpressibe laughter
Mile. D06Ordh, who took bcnent on tins occasion, ~
peared DoaisI Sol The PRESERVATION, however, Va
uneven and for the most part, lnfnectlye ohy III tnr
last aet did the actress manifest dePta Q, eo" p a
prsriste the character. In that act though hcr t-
der appeals the better nature OF her lover WtIs
strongly and touchingly made, so that she atOneo
for sona ine1iciency In previous scenes; Inc NE
celaneous acting fair. Mile. RELIEF VINO by ihe
way will take Benefit next Tuesday -tade w wonder
fully well a very old woman, and NJ. Roche was cap
ital Spanish "ernan" viii be repeated ihs even
ing representation should be witnessed by nul
it il a leading and n very excellent type. a drauaio
performance viii also be given az this theater Oh TIE
evening OF SATURDAY when admirers OF comedy may see
1.-THE Rosy Devils"
THE "JAPsr AT THE ACADEMY.
The japanese Troupe now performing at the
Academy OF Music consists OF thirty members, male and
female. All have nearly upronooeae names. but ali
present picturesque appearance and manifest remark
able skill Their entertainment consists OF eight acts,
Of which 10 "A national dance by the ladies or me
company The difficult act Of all is the Triple Tree
Feat This was not done Monday evening, In conse
auonce of the lameness OF Hahyaakee IL Is claimed
that the performance Of these Japa X ymboical of
story Illustrative OF the pers Of love Its only defect ~
that IL il ioterlarded with much talk. Unless curbed
by judcious discretion the Japanese viii chatter forever
There viii be performances a the ACADEMY on friday
and Saturday evenings OF this week ana Matinee on
Saturday afternoon.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
ours tonight at Walack's.