The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-11-09
NEW YORK.
A Novel Affair-Miss Cushman,s Lust
Appearance.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE scene at Booths
Theatre tonight was one of the most remark
able in the theatrical annals of New York
The tragedienne, Miss Charlotte Cushman,
Macbeth" AS early as G.3O p: m. the doors
of the theatre were beseiged. The theatre was
magniicently decorated. The play was carried
out magnifcently, the audience applauding at
every appearance of Miss Cushman. The
scene from the first was most imposing,-a sea
of faces ranging from the footlights to the
roof, and all filled with the enthusiasm in
spired by the splendid acting.
The boxes were crowded with New York
celebrities. Among those noticeable were
Peter Cooper, Cornelius Vanderbilt, s. j. Til
den, Governor-elect; Mayor Havemeyer, WV:
Brooklyn, Chief Justice DAILY, Judges j. F.
DAILY and Lawrence, Gen. Hancock, Admiral
Rowan. Judge Brady, Hon. William F. Flicas,
and most of the leading local gentlemen in the
various professions, and Representatives of
nearly all the New York theatres.
At II o'clock the performance terminated,
and. after an overture, the members of the
Arcadian, Manhattan, Palette, Army & Navy
clubs filed on the stage. Miss Cushman, fol-
lowed by the members of the Corps Dramatique,
advanced to meet them. The applause was
deafening and prolonged. Professor Roberts of
the New York College then read a poem written
by r. Fl. Stoddard, entitled 'SalVe Regina"
after which William Cullen Bryant advanced
bearing crown of laurel fastened with satin
and laid upon an deliberately ornamented
tribute, on behalf of the Arcadan Club, in a
brief address, in which he begged her accept
ance of the laurel wreath as a token of their
profound admiration for her genius and high
esteem of her personal character,-as symbol
of that regality which she had attained In her
profession, and which she SO nobIy retained.
Miss Cushman replied with evident emotion,
saying the heart has no speech. and words
could only feebly convey or interpret her
hearts emotions tonight. She thanked them
from her hearts depths. She referred to her
early struggles, saying her necessities taught
thanked the public, also, which had always
been her support and comfort She would not
say final farewell, as she will in future time
appear at the reading desk.
After the ceremonies were completed the al-
dience slowly filed out into the avenue. The
9th Regiment band struck up lively air, and
the fair tragedienne and her friends passed in
procession through double row of 1ambeaux
bearers, Miss Cushman being seated ina land
ulet drawn by four horses.
At the 9Th Avenue Hotel an immense crowd
assembled in front, and Miss Cnshman, accom-
panied by Gov. Dix, Governor elect Tilden,
Gen. Hancock, Mayor elect Wyckam, and 9TH
er prominent citizens appeared on the balcony,
and Miss Cushman bowed her acknowledge
ments to the cheering crowd.
The scene was one marked by the greatest
Another Democratic Victory.
The Times says that tbs is highly probable
that of the II propositions submitted to the
people with view to the amendment of the
state constitution have been defeated. Those
rejected are said to be amendments aimed
against bribery at elections; that extending the
Governors term to three years and shortening
the time within which he can retain bills for
signature; those designed to check the increas-
ing OF indebtedness by state or local govern
ment in behalf of railroads or other corpora
tions, and those providing for punishment as
criminal offence of giving or taking of brides
by members of the legislature or others holding
offices under the laws of the state
Fatal Railroad Accident.
New YORK, Nov. 7.-George Walton and
Robert Cummings, passengers on the New
York and Newark railroad, both intoxicated,
stepped out of the door of the car on the plat
form, as the train rounded a curve near Com
munipaw, and were thrown under the wheels
of train passing on the outer track. Cum
mings was instantly killed, and Walton fatally
injured. k&
Stolen Bonds Identified.
The Express says that some days since Mari
bonds from Schott & Co., and to-day the same
were delivered. Mari & Co. keep registry of
stolen bonds, and upon referring to this they
discovered that these Union Pacific bonds had
Deen stolen from the WllkeSbarre Bank. The
bonds were OF course returned to Schott & Co.,
who, in turn, sent them to a customer in a dis
tant city, from whom the bonds were received.
Diptheria.
There were 1913 deaths from diptheria in this
city during the two last weeks OF October. A
scientific investigation is likely to be made into
the causes of its prevalence, with view to
sweeping measures of prevention. FTN
w Various Matters. ~
Edward Mullen Of Boston and William E.
Hardin, who walked from here to Philadelphia
for $500, arrived at Jersey City, TODAY on
their return walking match, Mullen Is inmates
ahead.
Coroner Croker has not made his appearance
in his Office since Monday, aud it is thought by
many that he fled in order to evade the war
rants issued by Justice Murray of the York
vile Police Court.
A deputy city marshal named James Britt.
was to day sentenced to fifteen years in the
state prison for felonious assault on young
girl.
The failure of Murray, Meade & Co., boot
and shoe dealers, for 100000 is reported, but
it is thought they will make satisfactory ar
rangement with their creditors
Thurber's veneering factory on Centre street
was burned this morning. Loss $4,000.
Some 100 workmen in the navy yard were
discharged to-day by order of Secretary Robe
son.
Rev. James Theodore Holly, d. D., of Port
au Prince. (colored) Bishop elect of Hayti, was
consecrated this morning in Grace church,