Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-08

thing Of one Anderson, a singer, who arrived last
year in this country frem England, and contrlved
on his passage to find vent to certain expressions
against this country, which were remembered to-
his disadvantage when he attempted to ask the
people Of this country Tor patronage. Anderson
begged pardon in the public papers, confessed
his offences, was forgiven; but was told by the
people never more be singer OF ours" An
derson re.crossed the Atlantic, with his troubles
copied into note book, and is about to enrich
English literature by fortifying Mrs. Troitope-
(no relation of Mrs. Anderson)-Bazil Hall,
and some Others The London Morning Chro-
nicle has had peep into the diary of Anderson,
from which the following abstract has been con-
cocted:-
Every one who takes any interest in theatrical
matters must be already aware OF the inhospita-
bic reception given to Mr.. Anderson, the vocal
list, on his arrival in America. He escaped, to
use familiar expression, with I" the skin OF his
teeth" The story. as originally told. was. that
Anderson abused the American people, from the
President down to the humblest wood cutter in
the back settlements. This is Jonathan's ver-
sion; but audi alteram partem is good maxim
Mr.. Anderson has returned to England, Is now
in London. and is to play for Chapman's benefit.
at the Strand Theatre, tonight, in Henry Ber-
/ tram: the same character in which he made so
unlucky debut on the other side of the Allan
tic. Every man who sets out OH voyage OF
discovery keeps diary of his adventures. For
tunately for Mr.. Anderson, he did not omit this
prudent course; and, having done 80, is enabled
to Justify his conduct to his countrymen. From
I a ~ .t~t .Iz,n Ea,
tracts, sufficiently characteristic of this trans
Atlantic bit Of hopitaIity to a stranger. He de.
scribes the origin Of the quarrel somewhat to this
effect:
Having concluded an advantageous engage
ment with Price OF the New York Theatre. for
Mrs. Anderson and himself, they sailed from Lii
verpool IN July, 1881; on the passage Mr.. An.
derson's servant complained of i'll usage from the
stewards. which the master properly resented,
but the captain afforded him no redress. This
was not alb; one Of the passengers, "monkey
that had seen the world" without acquiring much
worldly wisdom. though delighting in the proud
name of George Washington Lee, thought pro-
per, at table below deck. to use, IN the presence
Of Mrs. Anderson. language too coarse for hus-
bands ear "Chaienge Of battle" was offered.
but declined by the Washington, Who was there
upon dubbed g coward;' an unenviabIe distinc-
ZION in any part Of the world. Anderson was
almos, the ONLY Engl,shman of the cabin party,
consequently had 10 chance against such odds
a, we're opposed to him. Ga his arrival al New
York. a report was industriousy circulated
| through the city that he had scandallzed the
whole American people HIS reception wa, tre-
mendnus. In his Own words. "they pelted M
with open penknioes. glass bottles, lemons,
cruets. hooks aud eyes. large pieces Of wood.
rotten eggs, chesnuts. door keys, and ladies'
combs =" He stood the ''pcItIng OF the pittiess
storm" two nights, when he was teign To beat
retreat With the gent'es OF New York 1t was
evident that he had no chance OF fair trial
He went on to Boston, when the opposition was
again brought to bear against him. through the
instrumentalty of his quondam friend and COM
pagnon de pryage. Mr.. Washington Lee; and
though in the first instance his reception was sui
| fcientiy AatteIing. ne was compelled to make his
escape over the roof Of the theatre, and in drop
pm to the street he was caught by friendly pro-
iectiny hook, and there hung in the same classic
state of suspension as the Prophets tomb, and
came off somewhat like poor Baiiie Nicol Jaruie,
minus a coat-skirt He Quilted the Bostonlans,
and set out for Baltimore. His road and river
adventures would make very pretty pocket vo.
lume. but we have no room for extracts. The
Americans. however, gave sumo proof OF sallan.
try to iady-Mrs Anderson's debut in Lila
and ApoHo being eminently successful. He speaks
with great wrath-not frentIy warmh-Of Ger.
tain annovances whichMrs. Anderson experienced
from Mr.. Walton, an Enslishman. who Is ma
mayer Of the Baltimore Theatre. 81 was oblig-
ed, however. to knock under-we were 5. 500
! miles from home and finances 10" enough. The
! penalty here for knocking down j, very severe,
or should establish myself, sans cersnonie, as
an auctioneer."
| In another mem. he says. 1.-The greatest pu-
nishment that can be inflicted upon apy Theatri-
CAL is to sentence him to seven years transporta'
ton to America" His essay at Baltimore was
even more decidedly disastrous than at New
York. In short. he was compelled, as Rob Roy
has it. to smake one pair of legs worth two pair
of hands" After encountering every species OF
ANNOYANCE and violence. he Quilted the inhosPi-
table States the 10th June. crying, with Hamlet,
:. For England. ho!' where he means very
shortly to publish his "reminiscences
Morning Chronicle.
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