The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-13

SALE OF BUTTONS wARDRopE

fr SALE OF BUTTONS WARDRoRE
ms morning the sale of the theatrical wardrobe
and property belonging to the late VIM r. Burtor
took place at Sabin's auction rooms corner q
Fourth street and Lafayette Place. The articles
were conveniently disposed for exhibition, and TO
several days have attracted visitors from the the
atrical profession, and others who took either
personal or professional interest in the emnen
comedian to whom they belonged. The catalogu
numbered 23G lots consisting of dresses, pa.
books, music wigs and all sorts of theatrical prop
critics. Prominent on the list was the wardrobe o
Mr.. Burton himself, with the costumes worn by
HIM In the famous parts with which he was for 81
many years identified. There was the dress of the
oItal Toodes, the complete costumes of Amin
adab Sleek, of Tony Lumpkins, of Paul Pry, ofDr
Pangoss, Of Caliban of Sir John Falstaff, of Sir
Toby Belch, of Bob Acre, of DR.. OlIapod, of Bot
tom, OF Touchstone, of Captain Copp, and other
characters, brought back to mind the great versa
ulity OF poor Burton, and reminded the spectators
OF the uproar0us mirth which his mere appear.
ance in these costumes had created. The costumes
of the Two Dromos, made for Burton and Broug.
ham, and of the Siamese Twins. made for the same
persons, attracted attention. The dress of Bottom
was peculiarly interesting, especially as the little
machinery of the ass bead, by which Burton made
such irresistible jerks of the asinine and roll
lngs OF the assnlne eyes, and openings of the ash
nine mouth, was all exposed to view. By far the
handsomest object in the collection superb
Greek costume in scarlet cloth, exquistey embroi-
dered. This splendid dress, it was said, was the
property OF Lord Byron, who purchased it in
Greece, a short time before his death at Misso-
longh
But Burton's personal wardrobe was not the only
attraction of sale. There were the entire effects OF
ms theatre, including dresses of all kinds almost
lnnumerabe, and adorned with the elaborate tinsel
which looks so well by gaslight and so unuttera-
bly, shabby in the DAYTIME There were coniurors'
dresses with cabalistc characters-cOurt dresses of
the days the first George-Swiss peasant dresses
"a fine Merino cardinals suit, made for Charlotte
Cushman-suits for Roman senators-Chinese
scarlet Grape dresses-dresses of the time OF Louis
AlV.-a complete dress of Charlemagne-Spanish
cloaks and sashed doublets-mitary costumes of
all kinds-sets of Roman armor--Austrian uniform
coats-judges' gowns and caps--a bishops mitre-
hunting shirts and blouses-Mr. Hackett's costume
Tor Fastaf-C. Matthew's costume for Aguecheek,
Indian dresses, Scotch paids, saddlebags, demon,
satyr and animal dresses, an immense number of
Pai's ot shoes, slippers, pumps buskins, and SAN
aas, hags OF different nations green drop curtain
ohce USED at allacks Garden, saer-j jackets, har-
lequln and pantomme clown costumes pages
dresses, Turkish scimetars Japanese ~swords suits
OF chain -arnior, gigantic heads of colored paste
board, canes, Wrappers skins, furs epaulettes and
all the indescribable objects that go to make up
theatrical property In the speciality of wigs the
collection was unusually complete Mr. Burton
having been quite connoisseur in the wig line.-
There were wigs of all kinds and coo.s, from the
long flowing curls of the English Judge, to the
almost bald head covering adopted for Mr.. Pick
wick. There were wigs of flaming red hne, wigs
OF jetty black, and wigs bleached with the frost
OF many imaginary winters There were your low
comedy dark wig, your white peruke, your black
ringlet wig your Sir Peter Teazie wig, your young
Micawber wig, Y our black bag wig, your lots OF
assorted wigs with whiskers to match. Then there
were Character Hats" the predominant charac-
teristic OF which general appearance of seed
mess and a propensity to assume outlandish and
inebriated shapes at the slightest possible knock
poke There was also a baby jumper. About a
hundred persons, principally theatrical managers,
were present at the sale, and the articles were
Knocked down at generally very low prces.-New
York Post, Of Tuesday.
OUR MEN-OF- WAR AND THE, SLAVE TRADE.
We herewith furnish correct list of the
American slave, alleged slave, ships which have
been captured by U. s. menofwar on the coast of
Africa and Cuba, since April, 1859. During re-
cent visit to Europe of the New York naval re-
porter, he had occasion to correct an erroneous
statement of an English paper; relative to our ma
tional vessels employed in suppressing the slave
trade The London Times replied to his letter, and
in so doing made some allegations, to which the
following facts are submitted answer: First,
we will name the vessels captured on the coast OF
Africa:
Bark Orien, of New York, captured near the
Congo river, April 2lst, 1859, by U. S. ship Marion
and sent to New \ ork.
Bark Ardennes, of New York, captured same
place. April 9th, 1859, by the Marion, and sent to
New York.
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by the U. 5. corvette Portsmouth, and sent to New
York.
Brig Delicia, captured by the u S. ship Constel
lation off Kabenda, Dec. 81, 1859, and sent to
Charleston.
Brig Virginia, of New York, captured by U. S
soop-of-war Portsmouth, in the Congo river, Feb
9th, 1850, and sent to Norfolk, (credted to H. NJ
ship Portsmouth, in the London journals, which
called forth the reporters letter referred to.
Brig Falmouth, of New York, captured by U. s.
corvette Portsmouth, at Porto Praya, May 5, 1860,
and sent to New York.
A bark in the Congo river, in Sept. 1859 by the
U. ). ship Vincennes, and sent to New y ork.
Those taken off the Cuban coast were as follows:
Brig Echo, by the q. s. ship Dolphin, Aug. 81,
1859, and sent to Charleston. The Echo had on
board 3lS negroes, who were sent to Africa in the
steam frigate Niagara.
Nov. Is, 1859, and taken to Fey "est. The oys
net abandoned by her officers and crew, on the
approach of the Mohawk.
Bark Wildtre, by the .. S. steamer Mohawk,
April 26, 1860, and sent to Key West. The Wildire
had $50 negroes on board
Bark William, by the U. s. steamer Wyandotte,
May 9th, 1850, and sent to Key West. The Will
liam had $40 negroes on board
Bark Bogotah, by the U. S. steamer Crusader,
May 23d.
The facilities for capturing slavers are now greater
than they ever were before The squadron on the
coast of Cuba has been largely increased. The
storehouse of the African station has been trans
terred from Porto Praya to ST. Paul de Caonda, at
enormous expense. The latter is 500 miles from
Porto Praya, and some 3G6 miles south Of the Con
go river, in the centre of the slave traders track
The fleetest vessels in the navy, and the best off
GERS, are now on this service. Lest the social at
fractions of the gay city of Madeira might induce
officers to prol0ng their stay, no national ship is
permitted to touch there except on special occa
sions.-N Y. World.