The New York herald., 1870-01-27
Am u s E M E " rs.

NIBLO's GARDEN.-"The Dukes MottOu was ropfo.
duced at this popular establishment last night In
magnificent style, and the audience assembled to
assist on the occasion filed the house to It's utmost
capacity within the limits OF the law. There was
general impression tnat Ruy Bias did not give full
scope to the genius or Fccher ana that the hero OF
"rhe Dukes Motto" would bring him out into bolder
and finer relief And SO 1t does. In some respects
there Is a close resemblance between the two char
acters-in the one there Is something Of the mys-
tery, the DISCUSSES. the courage the chivary, the
romantic ana absorbing devotion to the lady love in
higher sphere that we lind In the other; but in
Lagardere there Is broader margin lor the illus
trat0n OF the various emotions PASSIONS discoveries,
Bias The plot Of ..rhe Dukes Motto,n to be sure.
ID somewhat extravagant In Its demands on the
score OF probabilities but It Is CONSISTENT coherent
anu smoothly worked out to pleasing conclusion.
IL ao0unds IN romantic scenes aud striking situa-
TONS and hence, II even passaby performed by the
IL hit but with Fcchter IN this part ana with such
supporters as Carlotta leclercq Mrs. Melinda Jones'
MISS Jane Burke, shewell Bangs, Coleman and
others, II Is right royal ENTERTAINMENT.
Mr.. fcchter iairly captured ana held his audience
from the prologue to the conclusion. AS tue young
and daring soldier he was full 0f lie ana activity;
as the menial hunchback he exhibited the po yshed
servlty Of the Old courter the vigilance oi a trained
detective and the keenncss OF q confidential diplo-
mat, aDd the lover he gave tnat tenderness OF
devotion. tnat respectful ana absorbing adora-
ton which We have learned to think the
gave to the beauty OF some princes castle.
ia all these and other requisitons OF Lagardere he
displays the gifts Of a genius end the accomplish
ments or master IN his profession. He gives us
The outlines oil grand picture in a bold and har-
monlous grouping ana nils IN the lights and shades
with the easy grace confidence and enthusiasm OF
worshipper or his ART skilled In all It's mysteries.
HIS voice Is mellow, round and musical his pronun-
ciation OF the English IL distinct ana clear, aud
yet he has that peculiar accent which apt
10 divert the mind from the castles OF Span and the
royal palaces Of vine, ards OF France or
Germany. Yea, lie sometimes almost IL
his words should be sharp and keen as a Damascus
blade. But Tor a that he IS a master III his proies
sion.
Miss Lecercq admirably acquits herself as Blanche.
10 person ana N her really beautiful renderng
could be desired. she is positively charm
ing IN It. Mrs. Melinda tmother and edu.
catress or the late ointinguished oagedtenne,
Avona Jonesh alter years OF absence from the
stage. appeared last night IN the part Of the
Duchess de Nevers, as one OF the lights OF genera
tion tnat Is gone, restored ana renewed in the
freshness and vi2or OF ner prime. She Is splendid
Duchess Duchess as ii ito the manner bornn
and Is great acquisition TO this cast. The scenery
the costumes the gyps,es and all the appointments
and accessories OF the play very fine and IRON
the aDounding success OF Its first night II may be
SaIely pronounced a decided hit.
ACADEMY OF Music observation-disclosures and
Son" as gwen by Mr.. ana Mrs. Florence assisted by
an able corps or artists, before q fair sized and
highly intelligent audience OF the CITY OF Churches
a. the Academy ol Music, on Tuesday evening, was
success II not IN pecuniary sense, at least in
professional light. AS Mr. Florence, with his
toned readiness 10 accord nattcring uncton TO MS
patrons SAID when called before the curtain upon
the Termination OF the play, s'5uch OF credit
from such an audience Ii passport to any
wnelen me La'ard Cutler OF this popular come
dian - lilelike representation OF The iaca .orty
years mariner Oh England,u which approx
mates more 70 that OF Burton, perhaps. than
has ever oeen attempted on the American stage.
Lewis Bakers MAJOR Bagstock, '.roagh, tough and
deyilish sy,n was excellent, as was also the susan
N,pper OF Mrs. florence Miss Q. Carson sustained
the s0te OF the haugnty and defiant Edith Granger
wen. Claua Burroughs Carker ana Mrs Hind )
Skewton are deserving Of credltable notce.