The New York herald., 1867-12-25
CHARLES DICKENS IN BOSTON.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.

Boerov, Dec. %, 1857
The nrst series Of Dickens readings In Bos.on-ths
nrst Of his supplementary readings 10 this country
were four IN number. From here he wsnt to New York
and after week he returns the Hub and re-
psats his "David Copperneld" and "Bob Sawyers
Party" The nrst Of his supplemental course was this
evening, and the above characters were those
selected By the gifted and eloquent orator and
reader The spacious fremont Temple was crowded.
and the audience most fashionable intellectual
and wealthy that has been hero since Dcksns
last appearance, for long time Tho sale
Of tickets for the entertainments preceded them week
or more. and there Of ceurse great demand for
them. The buyers, however, chiony spscuIators
and probably out Of the ten thousand who purchased
cards or admission when the sale begun at tho Meo-
not more than Ave hundred intended to, or did
actually, see or listen to Dickens. 1t Is rsasona-
bio, therefore, TO presume that very great
majority OF those who crowded the Temple this evening
obliged to get in there through the agency OF tick
cts when the sale opened was mrcn In advance OF the
demand for the FIRST scres Of tickets but notwthsand-
ing this, and Notwithstanding New York spectators
bought abundantly and paid literally there very
few who actually attended the readings who paid
than tho advertised prico Of admission. Assuming
The he spectators got btu, to use financial
term and II there IL any proof required probably the
their regular par value this afternoon furnish it,
much 70 their Improbable sorrow. Perhaps u Dickens
and Dolby were grathed at full house. spectators
with them heartily excaim 'Bast the couniryii'
To be more serious, those who really anxious TO
hear Dickens were disguised with the manner OF con-
summaing their wishes, and unless their reason
overcome by their disgust they failed 10 employ
parties 10 pull the wires necessary to obtain admission
n would be wrong say that there . great
many who overlooked their disgust and gave way TO
PASSION Hence the crowd OF Spectators thieves and
roughs generally who slept on the sidewalk opposite
the Me!onean the night before tho SALE to be
season for the choicest seats when tho box Office
opened to supply the aforesaid victims OF Dckons
Those bOuuht the tiCketR at the O1lco-t
fabulous prices ~ soon as tho legitimate sao
was closed. There were Of course, q fow pir-
chasers-so very few, In fact that the prices
fell-fs In manner most gratifying to the public yet
OF week thsrsabous before the readings the spscu-
lators quiet and, unfortunately, was the
ket To-day, however when the "lass rose Of summer
was left blooming and fading. the Market which was
the circumstances Choice seats were offered 81
fifty cents and dollar, or thereaboufs, premium.
great many paid the premium but great msny moro
bought tickets and sea and thus spared the specu
lators simple loss Of time only
The fremont Temple - before stated, was crowded
The Mayor, Aldermen sxGovsrnors Judges OF the diff.
fsrent courts. and authors. renowned and otherwise.
were there profuson; but the outside element OF
good citizens, equally, II not more, conspicuous.
Dickens came the stage in his usual manner and ~
once proceeded TO read "DavId Coppcrneldr His ap-
psarancs brought applause OF the most enthusiastic
nature from all quarters OF the house, a. did also his
povors a. q reader In this well a. the Bob Sawyer
Party" selection II evident that tho qualifications
OF o. d. admired, appreciated aud heartily and
loudly endorsed. The applause, however was carefully
bestowed but not sparDgy when the audience thought
II Was deserved.
To morrow night he gives his "Christmas carol' and
aThe TRAP from Pickwick, and Is not unlikely tho
demand for tickets will be more gratifying 70 the specu.
iators aud the entertainments more pleasing 70 the
audience.