National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
National Theatre Noble Romans Julius
Cassr"-Lawrenee Barrett and Davenport,
"the Choice and Kaster-spirits Of This

National Theatre Noble Romans Julius
cssar"-Lawrenee Barrett and Davenport,
"the Choice and Kaster-spirits Of This
Age"
Shakspearean REVEALS have heretofore been
almost uniformly failures, or, at best, evaneseent
successes, both sides of the water until Nessrs
jarrett and Palmer, the dramatic counterparts Of
Moody and Sankey, in the revival business pro-
duced Julius Cesar at Booths theatre, in New
York. It will be remembered by the intelligent
and mnemonc reader, but we here state it again
for the benefit Of the average Congressman, that
Macready essayed that difficult Shakspearean ex-
pertinent at the Drury Lane theatre years ago,
assisted by the best talent of England. and the
Tempest" wrecked the stately tragedian. Chas.
kean, TO whom the stage owes so much Of Its dig
nifty and grandeur. made the attempt, and drew
Grieve and blanche for scenery and costumes, all
guided by his own matehless ability as stage
manager, and, though the world wondered, the
sentation service Of silver from the first men in
England, to the Bankrupt Court 10 brood over
his woes and wish he had been his father and his
father had been him. Burton. in our own coun-
try, thought he was born to rule the storm, and
only resigned the idea after a runous run" at
the old Chambers-sJreet theatre had thoroughly
depleted his patience and his pocket. Edwin
Booth furnishes parallel, although professional
BY seeetHe once De Ths Wnters Tas the
successful production Of which stands 10 the
account of no manager, dead or alive. Mr.. Booth
found that it needed more than the gloomy beauty
of his dark and rolling eyes to portray the grand
genius Of the chronicler Of all human nature, and
his Winters Tale" proved tale of woe. He
then turned his industry, genius and scholarship
to a commendable effort to dust and polish up the
legitimate drama; but again failure perched upon
with another mans money, passed into the hands
of Messrs. Jarrett and Palmer. These enter
prising managers, who resemble Midas onSy IN
that everything they touch turns to gold, have
produced "Henry the Fifth" and Julius Cesar"
with success unparalleled on either the London
or the American stage, With all the magnifcence
on costumes and perfection Of mise en- scene, the
wide spread admiration and delight the play pre-
cited is due to the positive genius of Lawrence
Barrett and the great histriOnic talent Of E. L
Mn0 nave Ons SseH se eaSers Of our
stage. Barrett is peculiarly htted, both mentally
and physically, for the classic roles of the stage
Equally gifted with Edwin Booth by picturesque
mfen and grace of gesture, he possesses twice the
intellectual requirements. Close and constant
power and brightness. has given him thoughtful
earnest look which at once convinces the audience,
before he utters a word, that q great actor stands
aidedby arefined taste and much reading, make his
elocutiOn simply perfect. In these days Of brass
and band-wagon actors it is refreshing relief to
be afforded the opportunity to sec Shakespeare
presented by such artists as Barrett and Dayen-
port, and our citizens proved their appreciation
by turning out in full force last night to witness
this great stage triumph. The remainder of the
cast, which we have neither time nor space to
more than mention, was excellent Noticeably
Mr. Bangs exhibited considerable ability, and de-
ivered his lines as though he understood them;
thing unusual in the minor people OF even the
best companies.
Julius CGsar' will be repeated only tonight
and Wednesday evening, owing to engagements
previously made, and we advise all lovers of good
occur again even in the Centennial year. To
many of us It may never occur again, therefore,
let us remember that
There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which, taken at its flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage Of their life
Is bound in shadows and in miseries."
Act ". Scene 8.
INCIDENT.
The enormous audience that visited the Ma
tional theatre last night for the purpose of wit
Messing this grand old tragedy came very near be-
ing disappointed Mr.. E L Davenport and Mr..
cdentally missed the train coming from Philadel
phia to this city. Mr.. H. G. Jarrett received a
the emergency. and with his accustomed energy
and liberality Immediately wired Mr.. Dodman, of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore rail-
road, to send Brutus and Cassius on by special
train, regardless of expense. MIR. Dodman dis
patched them, and they arrived just in time to
dSn sF and Sc at
thanks of the audience for his promptness, there
by insuring them q treat in the way of acting sell
dom presented.
Concert at St. Augustine's Church.
The concert given at the new and elegant church
Of st. Augustine, last evening, was musically-
and it is hoped fnancially-a success. Although
the weather was exceedingly disagreeable early
in the evening few seats remained unoccupied.
The audience was composed of our best citizens,
both white and eolored, and many persons dis
tinguished in both social and political life were
present, and a more apprecative audience has not
assembled in the cOnccrt-room in this city during
the season.
Washington to Jerusalem.
II our readers wish TO be instructed and amused
we would recommend them to attend DIR. New
mans lecture. tonight, at the Metropolitan
church. A large number Of tickets have been
sold and the we'll known ability Of the lecturer is
guarantee that those who attend will be more
than repaid.