National Republican., 1875-11-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
National Thsatrs-Barry Sullivan.

National Theatre-Barry sullivan.
1t was Mr.. SuIlivan's good fortune last night to
appear before an audience refined, Just and gen.
erous-an audience accustomed to the highest
forms Of art, and in no sense hIdebound rs to the
nationality Of artists; in Short fully prepared
to give him his due recognition as q representa-
tive of art, not only prepared, but qualified by
learning and experience TO assign him his true
place, and If he was Q Hottentot, instead of an
English gentleman, he would have won the same
yerdict-that of supreme satisfaction. As Bull
wer Lytton designed and wrote it. we had before
the Richelieu Of student, faithful In the main
to history, wonderful In creative force and almost
unmatched in imagination. As presented on the
stage we see very little Of the real priest In the
character Of the great cardinal. He is constantly
before as q minister and statesmen, and on this
idea alone the drama is based. As priest his
power is exerted only once, and that in the scene
where he launches the curse Of Rome ag ainst Bar
radas attempting to take Julie to the King, one
of the very hnest in all the range Of the drama.
1t is q scene Of tremendous power and grandeur.
The arts and wiles Of the warrior and statesman
Cardinal is obliged to lay them: aside aud to sum.
mon 10 his aid his authority as q prince of the
Church. Here Mr.. Sullivan makes grand union
of the two characters Of statesman and priest,
combining power and solemnty in imperIshable
effects upon his hearers But, 1t seems to Us, If
the great actor leaned more to virtues side In
this moment Of extremity; II be proceeded with
little more dependence upon the power Of the
Church, and less upon his Individuality, Il might
be better; however, when man of genius has
made dramatic study the business OF his life Il Is
not likely that any ordinary consideration has
escaped him. In the impersonation last night we
He was IN old man, the Oldest, in fact, We ever
saw, though not permitted for q moment to lose
sight Of the reserved life and force to be called
into play when demanded.
In history, Armand Jean Duplesss, Cardinal
and Duke Of Richelieu, was born in Paris, Sept.
S, 1855, and died there, Dec. 4, 1912, within two
months atter his triumph over the secret treaty
Of alliance concluded with Spain by the Duke Of
Bouillon and the Duke Of Orleans, making him
only fifty. seven years old. On the stage he does
not appear to be less than seventy-ave, and for
this anachrOnism there can be no valid excuse.
1t is not at all essential to the portrayal
Ct the man: Courage, cunning and absolute
knowledge Of the springs Of human action are
the distinguishing characteristics OF RIchelieu,
and in Mr.. Sulliyans assumption they are en-
phatically prominent, and his delivery of the
rich and Splendid words in which the thoughts Of
the Cardinal clothed is most gratifying to the
lover OF beauty and power in elocutioR. The ef-
upon memory all strong points.
Mr.. Sullivan was cordially received. He was
three times called before the curtain, responding
twice, and gracefully accepting general and
genuine applause. He was most generous TO his
support, sending De Mauprat and Julie, at the
had won. The Julie Of Miss Lille Glover was q
natural, delicate and most beautiful assumption.
She was the true, humble and confiding child of
the Cardinal. Her chsste but elegant costumes
were in harmony with her rank and patronage,
and in the scene OF the vindication Of her purity
she rose to the height demanded, and the effect
applause. The great impression she left was this
and, by the way, IL is one long hoped for in this
conm1nity.that she is egqai, quite equal to her
and, for many reasons, praise cannot much
further go. The De Mauprat Of Mr.. Louis Aid
rich was more than acceptable. He is an actor
| Of decided merit, faciie in conception, quick,
nervous and generous in expression, and full OF
courage in daring to do the best he knows how;
ides that he believes It the mission Of an actor 70
be thoroughly coucientious. As young Ameri.
Rsar9d III hiR Tbi II
pesrean revival will attract the attention 1t de.
serves. .,
ITALIAN OPERA.
/ Miss Adelaide Phillips Italian opera company
includes the names Of Miss Adelaide Phillibs
MIS-: To.sts cOVs
| prani; Mr.. Tom Karl tenori; SIgnor Taglia-
| pietra, baritonei Signor Oarpi, basso cantante,
full chorus and grand orchestra; Signor A. To.
masi, musical director. Repertoire: sn Tro-
msTs EotUa Et5a IA La Bs9Ss1ss de-
1 Rossini; "Ls Cenerentola," Rosslni; 'L'Ombra' y
Flotow: "Romeo Grielietts," BeIlini; "Ruy
/ Bias" Marchetti, and others.
ELECTIONS To-SIeHT.
The election returns from the different States
1 arrangements having been effected with the tele
graph companies.
I Martha Washington sooisl Temple Of Honor
i At q regular meeting Of Martha Washington
Social Temple, No. /, the following officers werC
elected for The ensuing term, b. r. Holloway, B
PIT; Miss Lille O. Van Week, s. p. T.; ]. s
4 Benedict, B. V. T.; Mics Dora Shaft1 5. Y. T.
! W. II. Van Week, B. r.; Miss Katie Darnan, S
R.; p. De F. Rhinehart, b. +. R.; Mrs. Flora B
Rhinehar S. Treasurer; Willis B. Msgruder, b
u: Miss Nellie Darnall, s. u: A. T. Maupin B
1 Chaplain; Miss Rosa Brsinard, s. Chaplain; b
Il H. Baxter, b. s.; Miss Ella Craig, ). e.: f. ID
1 Easton, b. Past T.; Mrs Anna Plstt, s. Past 7
t12 OvERcoATs at
A. SAKs Co.'S 3ls Seventh street.