New-York tribune., 1874-10-19

under the Fugitive Slave law. but he melts her heart
and sverts cruel purpose by pointing her attention
o the betrothal OF his daughter to his son.
rhis topic, is OF universal remembrance, was
treated by Mrs Stowe, in her novel OF Uncle Toms
Cabin" and notably In the appendix or supplement- 10
that work; and 1t s also matter Of universal remem'
brance that Mr Boucicault burrowed into the theme
when ne wrote his capital play OF 1.-The Octaroon" in
the fret Of Mr. Howard piece there Is, accordingly
promise OF something to ensue but, when we come W
the superstructu ure. we find two hours OF Srickhos
spueriity action OF the first part passes at the
plantation of Moorcro Savannah, In Georgia the
action Of the other three parts passes at Newport
Rhode Island The piece is done in three set scenes
Sixteen characters appear OF whom I'VE are remnihe
and eleven masculine. Ten parts are important
while the others superduous; and, OF the words
spoken by these ten, much might be Topped away 10
great advantage Two pairs OF lovers meander In, and
babble, and meander Out-and the ofener
they are seen the more ashamed uoes
che sensible spectator become OF the human
species and of the writer who could expose this inane
dialogue TO public observation. or dramatic point In
che piece there literally Each climax, after the
first one tableau, and II the tabeau were not well
made climax would fall TO pieces like ruied house
of cards The chief intellectual impression left is that
of serious subject triled with by an incompetent
mind. The side impressions that the author Is
bndy emulous of Robertson and that he Is not above
prigging Shakespeare. tSee the letter
business in "The Merry Wives" And still another side
impression that great deal OF time Is wasted In con-
sderng these csow attempts TO write American COM
edy. The born dramatist does not experiment. Mr.
Howard may be the born dramatist but at his present
rate OF development should prefer to meet with his
works about 1914 BY that time they may be mature
"Moorcroft was delicatey framed-though the marine
painting awfully badand 1t was tolerably well acted
Miss Emily Rig tn0enue made the hit OF the even
sny uar IA catp inn
her artessness is plainly artful; but her acting was
uncommoniy good. Mr. James Lewis diluted his Sir
Patrick Lnndy and was. as he always is, winning ana
comcal Mr.. Harklns pleased by manliness fervor ana
tasteful dignity. Miss Davenport is too old and too
large a kttenish young GIRL and the Yankee twang
her voice inereres with the velvet effect OF the
blooming OF coQu tush grhood; but she was very
handsome and very and she did great deal for
she play The nomenclature, descriptive hints and full
cast may here be read
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Cub to George CLARKE
Roeke1; .n 'uhOny on law marriage and NJ
umbrellas M James hems
ssla eorcron an etSasiast IN bis inst Spring M ngsCd
... ..s..... n 1w Jennings
Ssnn,s zephyr from the old wo......Mi Owen Fawceti
fho1s' @1spman DSna
&.issnne Mofi,snt a woman who loves
isi s. appearance: in Yc%YciJ
BEL Van Rensselaer,, su American rose in its n r
wrsns ST. johns who g1e love for Mss Sara JsSs.t
Mare Lavergnc' bird from the foreign con- ,,,-n,.,
.s.na., Nina yssn
Hbe brs Peters M Sol Russell
MI. Daily gives of his intention TO bring out,
the Filth Avenue T1eater. "The Bellies stratagem,"
"The Honeymoon" "Sne Would And She Would Not"
"The Busy body, ;, and Mr. Robert Buchsnans recently
@ritten comedy-whlch failed in London-called "A
biadcap Prince"
UNION SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
"Tbe Sphinx will be withdrawn from the
stage the Union Square Theater the end OF this
week. Mr Palmer says that he has been urgently re-
quesed. by many persons, TO produce "a legitimate
play" before the close of the engagement OF Miss Clara
Morris. and that his willingness to comply with this
desire leads him consent to withdraw "The Sphinx
from the eyes OF immeuse audiences" and TO put 1t
into its little bed Under these happy circumstances,
"The Hunchback" Will be brought out at the Union
Square Theater next Monday night, Oct. 26 with Miss
Clara Morris as Jalia aud Miss Kate Caxton Helen
The reappearance NJ c. f. Thorne jr, will be made,
aud M Stuart Robson will like wise emerge.
wALLACK's THzATER.
Mr. Wallack intended to bring out "The
YomaDce OF A Poor Young Man" on Saturday evening.
but IN CONSEQUENCE accident that befell Mr.. Mon
tague. when he rehearsng the leap from the tower
this int cnOn had TO he abandoned, and Partners For
Life repeated This piece has had career OF TWO
weeks. Tonight Mr.. WailacK VIII oner Inc hNals'
with John Gilbert Sir AHthony Absolute. "The Ro-
nance Of A Poor Yodug Man" will be produced on
"Wednesday.
Mr. Floyd. the comedian stage manager OF Walacks
Tbeater has been confined to his bed for two weeks
with congestion Of the brain. The attack was violent
and but Mr. Floyd has rallied from its Effects
and he now anticipates being able 10 return to his
duties next week. Has last appearance was made on
Sept &c, as Lorrtmer, in "Uncle Dicks Darling"
OLYMPIC THEATER
Mr.. G.. Williams, the "Dutch comedian"
appears tonight at Olympic; and other attractive
features are offered. making uncommony good va
riety entertainment.