The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-18

BOoTH's TBEATRE.-The last week of Mr.. Edwin
Booths engagement was opened yesterday evening
by the reproduction of BulwerL ytton's Richeleu."
which VIII be given again tonight, as well as ON
Friday and Saturday nights Whatever criticism
may be made upon the dramatists conception Of the
character OF the Cardinal Duke one Of the most
conspicuous and influential Municipalities which
have figured In the history Of France 1t is undenia-
bic that Mr. Booth embodes that conception
with the utmost fidelity and with extraordi-
nary power. The thrilling scene In which he
launches on De Baradas ''the curse OF Rome" would
alone sullce to demonstrate this, and the fact was
yesterday attended by the heartiest applause the
part OF crowded audience. We need not repeat
what the unanimous voices OF the press ana the
public have said as to the splendor OF the stage el-
tune, furniture and all other appointments, which
contribute so eectualy to the successful revival OF
this this great historical play old age
statesman, churchman and man, are repre-
sented by MIR. Booth 80 wildly as to make his
impeisonaton durable as one OF the finest pictorial
"reminiscences OF the American stage. The entire
cast last evening was the same as that o. the piece
need therefore, add nothing to our previous
remarks upon Mr.. Barrett, as De Meuprat, and the
rest except to say that in the fourth act Miss Pate
man agreeaDly surprised US by acting with more
energy than we have ever seen her act before. On
Wednesday evening Mr.. Barrett will appeal for the
second time III the new drama OF "Jonquil or, Only
q Heart" Mr Booth VIII personatc Bertuccio In
the ''rhe FOOLS Revenge" on Thursday evening
and at the Saturday matinee.
NIBLo's-RIcHARD IIL--A change took place at
this house last night In the substitution OF Mr.. Neil
Warner for Mr. James Bennett in the title role ana
Cooley Cibber's for Calvcru's version of the play.
The change was decided Improvement in both In
stances, and the performance was smooth and
effective. All the magnificent stage setting, the
finest probably ever given to the tragedy,
was retained. Mr.. Warner plays the part
OF the tyrant with a great deal OF
lack OF subtlety. Anything, indeed, was better than
the patitudes of his predecessor. In the last act
Mr.. Warner proved himself Of the best Richards
on our stage at pr. sent and was ably seconded by
Mr.. Theodore Hamilton as Richmond. The present
cast and version tins tragedy may revive the
weeks lizzie had well nigh drowned and give the
play lease OF life unI its successor is ready. Not
the least feature Is the excellent music OF Signor
Operu and his admirable orchestra.
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATaE.-Boucicault
drama, "Hunted Down." was produced last even
ing by Miss Laura Keeno at this theatre 1t is cer
tainly very powerful play, and the characters OF
the cast gave ample scope to the histrionic powers
Of their delineators, If they were possessed OF
any. This is certainly the case with Miss
Laura Keene, who gave very fine rem.
derlng of the long and arduous part OF
the heroine, which brought her high talents and
exquisltlvely sensitive temperament into play In
the scene where Mary Leigh is UNEXPECTEDLY
brought face to face with the Dlackleg her first hus-
band whom she thought at the bottom of the sea,
Miss Keene's voice, look and gesture were expires.
siye of the inward horror and amaZcment which
the situation of the character demanded OF the
praise. Mr.. Frank Mordaunt as the manly, gener-
hearted John Leigh, entered into the spirit OF
Of gsnseman Of carc Mr. George pcea
WHO tnpersonated the backlog, with several aliases
was somewhat stir but gave otherwise q satisfac-
II ftS
as the good-hearted snob, Sir Arthur Cangurrlg,
played the part with o keen perception OF the lud
the female dragon to perfection. Nor must we omit
Mr. Ralnlord, who played the part Of John the arls
aspirates, ana Mr. T. Dovey as Tie model butler, in
the same predicament. Both were exceedingly
funny, without OVERRIDING their parts. numerous
ana appreclatlve audience appauded the perform
ance.
LIMA EDwINs--PLUCK.-Mr DeLeon should never
have attempted to palm or loye-sck engineer
with phrases or maudin sentiment, as true speci-
men OF pluck and George Clarke should have
chosen better r6e satisfy his Fifth Avenue and
Walack admirers. The plot is good and the princi-
pal characters well selected, but the play needs
siderable dressing up in tine dialogue, which, in the
case OF the engineer in particular, is actually
puerlle. The story Is the usual one I'm a
new dress-love, vany and triumphant
virtue. all in and around that most
unpoetical of all places, coal mine. Tom
Morris played the part Of an old gentleman who has
scarcely anything TO do more than to make en-
frances ana exits to ill up groups, and Mrs. Bonl-
face very estimabe actress, was 10 consider
able extent out Of her line gushing forty-year-
Old spEsrer. t,he made up as one OF lwenty.) Mr..
Mark Bates was the representative OF muscular
Christianity, but or more agreeable type than the
individual in 'Tdan ana Wife, Hairy Eytinge
gave forcible and natural idea OF a rough Cornish
miner and Mr.. Cooke was immersed in an aimless
character as an IDIOT. Miss lone Burke dd not
create any impression worth speaking Of as me
the part Justice Miss Lille Eldrdge the contrary
made the part Of the slender and truen heroine
prominent feature III the play and surprised even
her friends by her intense yet quiet acting. The
best part IN the AFFAIR, as we could gather from
first hearing, was the gentlcmanly villain" played
faultessiy by Geosge Boniface. The main eccentric
part was played by SOL Smith with his accustomed
skill. The piece is spendidy mounted, and has
good sensations coal mine explosion 1t is rather
clumsly constructed, ana the author does not seem
10 possess the slightest knowledge OF the necessary
architecture FOR fair proporrioned and well con-
s!ructed stage story Yet there are some few power
FIJI elements IN H. which subsequent representations
may bring out into strong relief. The performance
last night was indicative OF long and careful re-
hear-als
THE GREAT LONDON CIRcUs.-The opening at the
Rink last night Of Howe's great London circus and
the trained ANIMALS belonging 10 Sanger's English
menagerie was perfect rush, the immense en-
closure being completely filled at early hour, and
the sale OF tickets stopped before the performances
commenced. The ring exercises We're entirely new
to this audience, and the riders both male and
female as well az the beautiful ring stock, were all
in 50 end,d condition, While their feats were Of the
most extraordinary degree OF excellence. But the
GROWING novelty was the exhibition OF wild beast
uaining by Molocii, the tiger tanner, and
Montana, the subduer OF the hyena pack.
The costumes, trappings and surroundings
generally were of the richest and most brilliant
acscut ton, The arrangements OF the Interior
seaungs, light Ventilation and convenience Of ac-
cess-were most perfect and thc audience seemed
pleased with everything presented, coming away in
excellent hnmOr. We shall take another 0pporu
rity of speaking in detail OF the performances
meanwhile is hut lust tn say tnat the London CIR
Gus has made decided hit IN this country, ana their
short stay in New YORK VIII, DOUBTLESS, pc attended
with full houses day and night.
NEW YORK CITY.