The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-29

would not suffer such an experiment under this ROOT
ill had safely tried elsewhere Besides which
the majority Of the present company are ladies' this
astounding discovery, there being precisely i've OF the
fair sex in the ROOM and between three and four hun
dred gentlemen, WAS received with shouts Of laughter
and Kisses, which redoubed when Mr. Welsh added D
and the exhibition could possibly be pleasing one
to them.
Mr. Wakley now offered to address the assembly
and the tumut again subsidized. He said, that notwth-
standing the repeated accounts they had heard of NJ
Chaber's wonderful performances he still one Of
the increduous. He would believe that any man
existed capable of swallowing prussic ncd with impu
nifty. II was far from his wish to kill NJ Chabert, but
being resolved decide the question the satsfac-
ton of every one, he had brought with him small
quantity Of the genuine acid.
Here NJ Chabrt interrupted the speaker, by insist
ing that he had promised take the poison, but
merely to administer il to dogs
Mr.. Wakely.-As to the subterfuge attempted by
Mr. Welsh and NJ. Chabert, il is a point which may
easily be settled if Mr. Welsh will oblge ME by read
ing the advertisement of the performance.
Mr.. Welsh read the ADVERTISEMENT in which NJ. Cha
bert distinctly announced that he would ON that day
FEB. 4th for his benefit 60 through all his perform
ances and also show the effect Of prussc acid upon two
dogs, sc. &c.
This is sufficiently clear and unequivocal continued
Mr. Wakley, and now, by simple question, shall
at once SET the affair in lis true light turning TO NJ
Chabert) ask you distinctly, Did yon swallow
prussic acid in this room l"' Great attention.
NJ. Chabert.-Exkuse me, Sare.
He could proceed no further; his voice was drowned
in the hootngs and hssings which assaed him on all
sides. In the midst of the noise, gentleman and
stated that Nj. Chabert had positively engaged, some
months ago, take spoonful of prussC acid on the
day OF his benefit not being prepared at the time al
luded 10. Several persons corroborasd this state
ment.D He did not understand NJ. Chaberts meaning
when he spoke about preparation; it must needs be
very remarkable species Of antidoe which would only
work on particular days. tLaughter.)
Another gentleman, Mr.. King, soon afterwards rose
and assured the company that ne had short time ago
notified Nj. c. that he would put his pretended powers
10 the proof by presenting him potent poisons,
but that he had abandoned his intention at the
representation Of nj. Chaber who waited expressly on
him Mr. King at his residence and begged of him not
TO interfere in the performances, for il would be taking
the bread out of his mouth
Mr. Wakley said-"I regret | cannot compliment
Mr.. King On the manner in which he has discharged
his duty, for had MIR. King communicated the public
the result Of his interview with NJ Chabert both he
and the company present would have been spared the
trouble and modification Of attending on this
Kings proposition with regard TO the dogs. However,
rs he declared TO Friday, the 9Th of January,
that he mad repeatedly taken go drops Of prssc acid
at dose, and that he would again take il at his bene
ht, must insist upon his compliance, acknowledge
at that he has imposed upon the public and not
taken il at all" Loud Applanse.)
The tumult had now become deafening, but was con-
verted into Of laughter when NJ. Chabert throw
ngs Of the audience with his utmost powers Of voice.
and a considerable time elapsed before Mr.. Wakley
could again obtain silence for the purpose of putting
two final questions.
Mr. Wakley-Will you take the prussic acid which
l here offer to youi
NJ. Chabert-Non, non, do no vat oder ting but vat
promise; shall give de poison to de dogs.
Mr.. Wakley-You can swallow oil at 1909, will
you drink glass of water at 2l2ol
NJ. Chabert-After you, Sare, is manners. (Roars Of
ughter.l Twill give you Won tumbler
Mr.. Wakley-Indeed you will not. Continued
lasghter.)
Mr. Wakley-I ask for the last time, have you ever
taken prussic acid part of your exhibition these
roomsf
NJ Chabert-I ha-excusa me, Sare. (6ireat dis
dppro6ation
Mr. Wakley-Gentemen, II. Chabert not only de
cnes taking the prussc acid but he refuses to state
whether he has ever taken at ALL This gross mpo-
sten then is completely exposed, and il can no longer
disgrace the profession defraud the public. Loud
sPpIaase.)
NJ Chabert, in the midst of deafening clamor, said
he would retire for the purpose Of giving the company
tickets to obtain their money again. On making pre-
ciptate retreat he followed by great number of
the company and having been ostled down the stairs,
and through the passage, he got into the street,
where, finding the area-gate open, be ran down the
steps, and secreted himself 10 coal, some other
cellar, at the further end Of the area.
The principal actor being missing the room again
became crowded, and loud calls made for the
turn of the admission money. Mr.. Welsh at length
presented himself and informed the company that tick
cts would he distributed in the music room below for
which money should be given the next day. The mu-
sic room accordingly full of claimants, but
considerable numbers of people, attracted by the tn
multi within, having entered from the street, the conu
sion that prevailed was understandable, and great
bers relreaed from the aray, withost preferng any
demands upon the treasury.
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