The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-11-06
The Wizard and the DntAess:

dcrson, the "Great Wizard" who is now
performing in New York, will re qy Perusal
particularly as it so fully bears 4 the high
repetation be enjoys as professor of magic
During the Professor career in Europe,
especially in England, his time was very
much occupied, and he often was called upon
to attend soirees Of the nobility, after his
usual performances in his public saloon. 1t
was not uncommon for the Wizard torcccive
commands from his late Majesty King Will |
lam the Forth(who was an adept in the mystic |
art) to visit him in his studio, for the purpose
of being instructed in Mr.. Anderson : cx-
tensiye mysteries; and after the death of tile
King several very interesting secrets in natu-
raj magic were found in his private bureau,
addressed to Mr.. Anderson, the great and
talented Professor Of A5aex - T. hapd
writing of the King o. lse'-Tsss els,e
Of the most thrilling experiments scince has
ever developed, viz: The secret Of freezing
water in a red-hot crucible
Her present Majesty, Queen Victoria, a
bout two years after her marriage commanded
| Anderson to visit the Palace, and exhibit
his extraordinary performances in the Grim
/ son drawing-room, which was made over to
him for the purpose of arranging his parap-
hernalia. The Professor, however, unlike
others, using very little apparatus, intimated
that any place would suit him, as he needed
very little preparation, merely requiring a
small table, which he selected from those in
the room.
On the eyning of the Sd of December, a
large concourse Of mobiles, who han been
specially invited by her Majesty, were assem-
lbled, and presented most brilliant scene.
1lr. A. handed her Majesty note, contain
ling a list Of facts he was prepared to exhibit
land awaited the royal command
The Duchess of S-,Who was present, was
Il of a very nervous temperament, and, on the
Wizard entering the room, eyinced a slight
disposition of fear, as did also Louis Philippe,
who was then guest at the Court Of England.
!. The Professor saw this, and determined to
take advantage of it, and received from the
Il Queen a request to perform the Magic Fill
tfation. Two large glass vases were brought
| by one Of the pages, and Prince Albert filled
, one with ink, and Lord Jocelyn filled the
other with water The Professor borrowed
the Duchess handkerchief, and covered the
t ink, when, by some Inishap, It slipped in and
was almost saturated with black ink. Her
8 Majesty covered the water with her own
Q handkerchief, and the Wizard sought the
aid of the Prince, from whom he borrowed
+ a ring which he placed in the hand of Louis
I Philippe, and desired him to close it, ans
# carefully retain it. The Wizard then gavt
the Duchess the ink vase to hold, who
# though trembling, resolved to be brave an.
J. in an instant, as he waved his hand the tw,
: handkerchief were removed, when 10 tn
vase that had contained the ink was nov
~ Gllc3 rsiIl r,ifi,5i. seen tire
+ beautiful goldfish swimming; and the vas
" that had contained the water mas now file
e with ink. A breathless silence prevailed
Of and each became wondcr-sjIicken
) "What Of my ring 2" asked the Prince
s ooh, replied the King of the French
d ~ have that safe here; but I cannot ope
ii my hand"
1T Indeed y said the Wizard "NIy exper
pt ment works well, . and again waved his bator
to and Louis Philippe opened his hand, but til
So ring had fed.
q "That had it, am certain" said th
m King; "'tis very extraordinary"
&. "But where is the ring" demanded IL
es Prince who was anxious for its safety.
''Tis in that fsh's mouth" answered IL
&C. Wizard, pointing to the vase, "will sou
as Royal Highness favor me by extracting it!
d He did, and the professor received ii
Warmest appreciation from all present at I'll
ng extraordinary powers he had displayed
at The Professor afterwards introduced b
he famous Oriental Feat the Magic Vegetation
m from a seed, which he placed on the foo
and exhibited the vegetation of fruit-trt
in all its stages, to the perfect growth of fru
1R and served the fruit (oranges) to the roy
= party, who pronounced it delicious. This
:, considered one of the greatest feats in nat
Ell raj magic, and is recognized by the Easter
rts world as such.
he The professor was requested by her Ma
i esty to, if possible, perform the famol
chemical experiment impaired to him by b
late uncle, William the fourth, that of free
y i,,g aeater III a red hot crucible. The Pr
:. fessor, expecting such command, had pr
y tided efucible, aud made it red-hot on Il
~ ~. draBing-room fire. lie then took bOtt
icl- of water, which was tested and scaled up
=" the Prince, and wasretained for short tin
ny by the Duke of Leeds, who had been mu
~ interested by the wonders already work
u y by the Professor. The Wizard, purposing
lau conclude his exhibition with this experimel
mp took the Duchess, IS ink stained handkerchi
and to the utter establishment and alarm
~ all present, threw it into the glaring cru
~. bic and it, Of course, was Immediately CT
sumed.
rs Blf. q. then took the bottle of water fri
-, His Grace, and, breaking off the neck, po
az ed the water into the red-hot-vessel and
ny. Emediately threw upon the carpet from
81 vessel a large piece of ice, which was exa
,0gs lined By them all, aud to themost overwhel
lsll ing surprise of the Queen, the Ducht
she and every one, there was the dcstro,
handkerchief in the middle of the piece
= ice. The ice was broken, the cambrie tai
= out and restored without stain to the
! cited Duchess
',s;ii The Wizards fame spread rapidly, ;
his houses we're flied to 0VerfoWing
- : several months N London He being
=. gagged, had q leave for the continent, VIII
- triumph awaited him; for in St.
.ss's arc be vas il equal favor, and was
w. need az once to the Emperor, which
ea service 10 HIM and he lost moth
pre- the nervous Duchess, whose curiosit,
Pc. know how the Professor extracted the sts
g aud restored her handkerchief in stcl
liael sinrular place and manner, ledsto a lii
and even friendly CORRESPONDENCE, He
3tA Isnffoalnea f14ka her ffrana1e fa4nifc nj