New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-21

st. Charles Theatre

St. Charles Theatre.
Mr.. Forrest showed little abatement OF
his usual powers, Notwithstanding his re-
cent illness. He appeared as jack Cdde, a
character in which he is peculiarly distin.
guished. The drama of " Jack Cade" is
founded on historical episode that occur
red during the reign of Henry VI. of Eng
land. The men of Kent, in consequence Of
real or imaginary wrongs, rose in tumultu-
Gus rebellion, and so numerous were the
insurgents that detachment after detach-
ment of royal troops sent against them was
overthrow. Finally they entered London,
and were in undisputed possession. But
there they accomplished nothing Of any
moment. The historian says:
He boldly proposed the reetifying Of
various abuses in the state. Elated with
his popularity and success, he next as
sumed the, title of Lord Mortimer declar
ing himself the rightfnl heir to the throne
as descendant of Edward the
Third; but this extravaganza induced
the citizens to resist him, and the
insurgents were compelled to submit to
the royal authority. All who returned to
their homes were pardoned but Cade, who
was excepted from the general amnesty,
and for whose body one thousand marks
was offered by the government, wandered
about the woods Of Kent and Sussex for
time, till at length he was discovered and
killed in a garden at HalkHeld, Sussex, by
gentleman Of Kent named Alexander
Eden" The drama, of course differs es-
sentially from the historical account, but
not more so than dramas founded on fact
usually do. The house was quite full.
Academy of Music.
There is no diversity of opinion respect
ing the merits of tie performances at the
Academy, with the exception of the bur
lesque on the convention. Messrs. Dele
hanty, Hengler, and Ryan make all that is
possible to achieve out of the parts assigned
to them; but the role assumed by the re-
puted author is inehably stupid and dis
gushing. His platitudes spoil the piece.
The scene between the two females outside
the bar is so much out of place that it seems
quite foreign to the regular proceedings.
We yesterday received numerous severe
criticisms upon the managers for producing
this burlesque; but for the present we de-
cline to publish them. We do not remem-
Der the time when the Academy has been
so unfortunate as to have produced con
secutively two such stupid literary efforts
as "Trip Van Wrinkle" and the "Black and
Tan Convention" As we remarked at the
outset, the other performances, consisting
of songs, dances, Ethiopian witticisms, the
trapeze balancings, etc, are worthy of the
ancient fame of the Academy. But we can
not see much wit in the bunglingly con
trived burlesque.
Varieties Theatre.
The exquisite play Of Rip Van Wrinkle"
will be produced tonight for the last time,
as it MIST give way for "Our American
Cousin on Wednesday night. The in
terest manifested in the fortunes of poor
Rip has been kept up with each represent
atien to the extent of a full house. Mr..
Jefferson is said to be one of the best ac-
tors in the play underlined for tomorrow
night that we have on the stage.
New Opera House.
Tonight at the New Opera House will
be given new opera in three acts, by
Maillard, entitled " The Dragons of Vii
lars" in which Mons. Damiani and Le-
chevalier and Mesdames Audibert and
Gravier will appear in the leading parts.
This will be the first night of its representa-
ton here this season. It is said by those
who have attended the rehearsals that the
opera ia very excellent one.
Ames' Museum.
The Crescent City museum on st. Charles
street, opposite the hotel, is open day and
evening, and is supplied with innumerable
euriosities worth seeing. Do not fail to
step in and take look at the museum.