Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-26

PROFESSOR ANDERSON 1t will be see II by his
card in another column that this paragon of pro-
fessors OF Nlagic and sDiaberie will give Sc
rles Unpopular soirees in this citya Odd Fellows
Hall, commencing Tuesday evening Those
who have not seen the Professors gorgeous dis
play and witnessed his wonderful feats, are not
competent to form an idea of what is in store for
them McCallister is great, but lie does not COM
pare with Anderson. Wherever he appears.
he creates sensation. Go and see him, one aud
all!
The Boston Times relates an excellent anec-
dote showing how the great Wizard of the
North was done brown AS the professor was
looking over the newspapers, in the Times Office
he saw he was closely scrutinized by gentle
man of tai stature and rather swarthy appearance
evidently not n Bostonian This individual, af-
ter short srace had elapsed, at length mus
tered courage, and thus addressed the sWizard:'
4 say are you Professor Anderson. hey!' Yes,
slr' wall, you're tarnation smart man, [
hear. You amt got that are hottie of yourn with
ye, have your NO, sir, Well I'm from down
East having been raised in Maine, aud l should
like to purchase duplicate OF that ere bottle as
| ana about going out stunping for Pierce. [
guess if had your bottle or its twin BROTHER I'd
soon swamp the Scottes, without talking
much politics, either L never carry my
bottle with me, nor have IL duplicate of it,
Sorry for that, SIR said the Pierce stumper.
However, he continued, i was once taught a
trick, when boy, but l almost forgot how the
darned thing was done now. I'll tell you how it
was as near as l can. I used to take red cent
and change it into ten dollar gold piece
oh said the Professor, that is simple; II
mere trick of slight of hand We'll, l
know it is not very difficult, but, as | for
get how, will you show me?' ut the same time
handing out cent 'Oh yes, sir, if it will
oblige you, 1 will show you in moment.--
Hold out your hand,' said the Wizard This is
yourcent is it not!' Yes SIR CLOSE your hand
The down Easter closed his hand fast. Are you
sure you have it? said the Wizard; Il guess
have, said he, and I'll bet dollar you can't
change it into ten dollar gold piece Done
said The Wizard. Now hold fast Yes sir ! |
reckon will'--but stop! down with your dollar
here is mne said the Yankee. The Wizard
covered his dollar Now, sir, are you ready!'
said the Wizard. Il aint't nothing else = snd
the down Easter. .Change!' said the Wizard
Now sir, open your hand He did so, and to
his utter establishments he held a bona ide ten
dollar gold piece Well SIR said the Wizard.
you you nave lost your dollar!' i guess
have said he handing over the two dollars
Now says the Professor, I'll bet you another
dollar I'll change the ten dollar piece into your
cent again. and much quicker No yer DON'T
said the gent from Maine, placing the ten dollars
in his pocket. and butloning upa tight, Pm much
Obliged to you, Professor, but reckon I'll have it
as it is. Good morning, OLD Hoss = said he, walk
ing out of the office. and turning round, as he
reached the door, he placed his dgntials ina
peculiar position, with the thumb in close APP
Proclamation to his proboscis, saying Il guess
there nint anything green about this child' and
let the Professor in utter alnaz emen at his cool.
ness