National Republican., 1873-11-10
John Mccullough.

lhe gIluu persOnatiOn OF Spaftlcus on last
Saturday night was a nttlng close OF the engage
ment OF Mr. Mccullough. It Is hardly fair, per-
haps, TO compare the efforts OF new candidate
for the highest honors Of the tragic stage OF the
present generation with those OF the acknoyi-
edged head Of that profession during the last
quarter OF century, and Judge Of them alone
by that comparison. "Dlstance lends enchant-
ment 70 the view,' aud we all know with what
tenacity tue elder portion OF the community
cling to the good old things OF the good old
times. " comparisons arc ever odious they are
peculiarly SO when they are made between the
proverblally treauherons memory on one side
and the ocular demonstration on The other
The taste OF American audiences, chastened
ny Increased culture and refinement aud softencd
san Toned +, down by extensive reading aud obser.
nve years ago: IL follows, therefore, that iif-
ferent style OF rendering the same parts more
chaste and cultivated and less bolsterous and
cmphailc may better conport with the general
view OF proper conception OF the author than
would have obtained In the last generation. III
lhe careful student OF Shakespeare, Bulwer, Ba'
MIN, Conrad, and Bird will make up their jndg-
ment OF the merits OF Mr.. MCCullough's rendl-
tions OF these authors last week, upon this basis
ne VIII have no good ground for objection to
their verdict, and there Ia no fear that such YER
dict Will be In any degree TO his prejudice,
Those OF us who have seen the late Mr. For.
rest In the same parts Will scarcely accuse Me-
Cullouah OF an attempt even to initiate his great
preoept0r. The question among critics Is SIMPLY
one OF correct conception OF the author, and iit.
ished elocution and reiluement of taste In the
dellneatlon OF that conception. Mr.. Mccullough
has industry, energy AMI talent, aud II he will
devote himself to his profession cannot fail to
take high rank. His presentation OF "Sparta.
Gus on Saturday night exhibited an intelligent
appreciation OF the character. and In the pathetic
scenes with "Senona" and "Phasarins," Mir,
Mccullough recalled Mr.. Forrest in the latter
days OF his successful career, when culture and
the stage. We believe that Mr.. Mccullough can
win as much distinction as "SPartacus" as did
his great prototype.
Wallis Opera House.
This theatre will be occupied during the pres.
cnt week by Bidwell 4 MacDonough's "llack
Crook" The representations Will comprise the
ballet, eymnastic performances, the trapeze and
the drama, all illustrated with wonderful specta-
cles, including the "incarnation scene,n the
"Golden Cavern OF Stalscta," "Dirth OF Venus -
"showcr VI G0ld," "CLstle of Wolfensteip, -
"Pandemonium;" also the Transformation scene
developing "Pomonas Bower "Coral Cave OF
Amphltrite," "NIgh,ingaie Court" und the
abode OF the NymphS OF Paradise The SUI
refb costumes OF these spcctacles have been ln-
ported from ,Europe expressly for this grand
tour OF the United States.
The company IA composed OF artlstes OF the
first class, the ballet being led by Mademoiseiie
l.upo, supported by Monsieur Biptistn and a
full and efficient corps de ballet. The Herman
dez troupe do the gymnastics. II consists OF A.
NJ. aud Arthur Hernandez, Young America
Willie z. aud Nellie Leonard. Miss Jenny ben.
son does the clog dancing In the most artistic
manner, while the little Baby Benson adds her
wonderful juvenile parts.
In addition to the foregoing attractions full
and select dramatic company accompanies the
troupe TO oil In the interstices OF the spectacies
with light aud genteel melodramas. Bldwell
and McDonough have also welselected baud
OF musicians led by Professor Fish, and uni
formed after the French grenadIer. There has
been no economy OF expense In providing appro-
PIRATE scenery, painted by a master hand, that
OF Henry ". Hoyt. This spectacular represen-
tatl0n has been revised, with the utmost care
,nnad wm % sns e,SSpggs9n o. al 9bee
tldous tastes will suffer no offence in Witness
ing IL.
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The
young folks VIII be particularly delighted with
the astonishing feats OF Baby Benson aud Willie
aud Nellie leonard, and should all OF them
strive to merit the opportunity TO witness them
BY putting themselves on their very best be-
hayior. In this event their parents cannot
refuse them tickets.
Theatre Comiaue.
The "Whlte Fawn" viii superUede the i'Tyelye
Temptations" tonight at the ComiIle. Hisa
very pleasing extravaganza, aii5rdlng full soon.
for the varied talent Of the excellent company
Ii,1. The Dublin Ballet Troupe aud NJ. D!andowssis
duced, aalletti and her twelve beautiful any
iliaries Illustrating. Mile 10 Point will also ap-
nss: Rsast isl ss saS hf. capacity 70
wards, Messrs. Thompson, Hodges and buckley
are assigned parts suitable to their versatile
talents. Tue variety offered, both OF novelties
and well attests the enterprise OF the managers
The great Dublin Ballet Troupe, by the prelnier
assollte, Miss Bonaparte lIodgerson, has been
aulea 70 the company. Az the gorgeous scenery,
made the "White Fawn" celebrated, Will be uscd
~ connection with Its presentation this week,
Matinecs Will be given on wednesday and Satur-
day.
The Thomas Concert.
Mr. Theodore Thomas will give one OF his
grand orchestral concerts on Thursday evening
next, ut Lincoln hall. This famous orchestra OF
sixty dstln guished musicians Is SO well-knoyn I'm
washington that the mere announcement OF ia
appearance is sufficient to attract full audience
from our citizens OF cultivated and musical
taste. On tlis occasion programme of unusual
excellence Is offered. The orchestra will be as.
sisted by the renowned basso, Mr.. Myron ",
Whitney, who will sing the beautiful aria, "Roil.
ballad, "rhree FISHERS" Mr. BernhaId hstess
man, the celebrated violin soloist, will give
ylenktemps fantasle on scayonlc uirs. Mr.. A.
The orchestra will piay choice seiec.
lions from beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Uszt.
Sullivan, Berlioz and Waguer, whlca together
1n9ra promise o. musical treat o. the most
Co. M
Snlvlni.
This eminent Italian tragedlan Ia announced
10 appear at Walls Opera II Juse two nights OF
next week. lie comes with his own COMPANY.
ind VIII personate othello, In shakspeares y
ragedy Of that name, and as Sullivan, In the
irana OF "Davld Garrick." Silyinl & mani
nously lniorsed by the New York and Phlla-
lelphia press M the purest and greatest-by
ome the only-Othello of the present age. He
lresses the character differently from Forrest,
ind M sppears as black, instead Of mulatto or
,llve-colored African, The only drawback 10
he enjoyment OF his acting Is that he reads In
nd Thursday.
willard Hall.
The Shreveport aud Memphis sufferers are to |
ave benent at willard hall on Tuesday even |
ng, when musical entertainment will be given |
y some OF our most accomplished amateurs,
Independent OF the humane and charitable OBJ
ect In aid OF which the concert IL given, the |
rray Of talent and attraetiyeness OF programme
hOuld fill the hall to repletlon. Selections from
Beethoven, Klel, Verdi, Rossini, BumenthaI,
Ibt, Flotow, ana Hullah Will he given BY Mes,