Daily Republican., 1883-11-17
TAX WITH A STAR
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COURT HOUSE HIS VIEWS
OF AMERICA.

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COURT HOUSE HIS VIEWS
OF AMERICA.
Yesterday afternoon q rcpresentativ,
u the REPUBLICAN mot Mr.. Waite
bentley, the lSsaiing actor In th. Silve
king, at the Clayton House, by ap
bointIneut, and started out to visit dif
erent objects Of interest In tn city
Mr.. Btntley's real aame Ia William
Begg, and he Ia the Won Of = Rev. DR.
begg, celebrated Prexcher at Eiin
burg, Scotland. He was educated fO
he ministry, but having very little in
lination for the palPit, was apprenticet
1t an early age to q solicitor, and be
(sme . lawyers clerk. He remained
1t this business shout one year, when
bring of legal forms and the other in
3ricacies Of the laws machinery, ht
an away from home and went to sea
During the tiue that be was . sailor
be visit Il many different countries,
ind acquired knowledge of the habits
ind customs Of people in Asia, Africa,
md many parts Of EurOp,. In 1862
he vessel that he was Cn visited San
Francisco, and he says that the shor,
lime he spent In that city convin.
ed him that America was the greatest
ountry In the world. After spending
sveral years on shipboard, he wearied
fthe tolls, dangers and privations of a
safaring life and resolved to return to
srra 6rma. Having liking for the
age he was not long In obtaining an
hgagement, and soon rose In the pro
Bssson Of his choice.
After playing in several theatres he
ecame associated with Sothern, and
layed the character Of Asa Trenchard,
"Our American Cousin" with that
bminent comedian.
But h. was destined to rise still
igber, and after he dissolved his con-
ection with this company he played
|ith several others until finally the
lay Of the "Silver King" was written
nd he was selected to play the leading
haracter. He met with the most un-
punced success In Europe, and played
efore many Of the crowned heads and
embers Of the Royal family. Some
Oh hs ago he entered into a special
pgagement with j. II. Haverly to pro.
nee the piece in this country, and
ade his first appearance on this side
the Atlantic at Wallack's theatre,
ew York, where the play had long
bd successful run.
He next appeared at the Chestnut
Feet theatre, Philadelphia, where,
three weeks, the audiences seemed
grow larger every night, until the
pacity Of the building was not large
ough to hold them. Another triumphai
gagement was played iu New York,
d last Monday and Tuesday nights
b company play ed in Trenton, n j.,
ID from there came TO this city
This br eff history of his life was
avn out by the reporters questions
ring the walk to the Cour6 House,
d when that building was reached
party were met at the door by .dr.
hith, who kindly escorted them
fough every part.
Doe peculiarity possessed by Mr..
(ntley II remarkable degree, in to
It every thing for himself, and this
IS illustrated yesterday when he en-
ed the prisoners dock, "just to see
" fellow felt in there" or laid him
Oh One OF the beds provided for the
fylnen, to see how one Of the twelve
I'd men aud true rested when per-
ming jury duty.
When the upper story of the building
IS reached, he reminded the reporter
1t he had been a sailor, and qu ckly
united the ladder leading to the tower,
ere he remained for some time enjoy
the beautiful view which is afforded
IN this point.
,oming down from this lofty height,
descent was made to the basement,
ere he inspected the calls an made
my inquiries about the different
soners that had occupied them. He
infested considerable interest in
(rything per tanning tOltbe building,
finally, after about two hours were
Fnt in it, retraced his steps to the
lyton House. He left this city at
clock this morning for New York,
ere he will remain until Suudny
int, when ho will 80 to Washington to
an engagement of one week.
pr. Bentley Is a gentleman in every
se of the w0rd, and, as to be expected
hn the character which he sustains a
Ehiy moral man. He has the most
Ated views of this country and said
Rterday that when he thought of what
been accomplished within the past
ldred years he was lost in amazement
he contemplation of what it would
Fome in the future. He was very
ch pleased with Wilmington, aud
ed many questions concerning its
ustres, population, and remarked
a person might travel all over
opp, and not find city like it. In
opinion the American people can
realize the possibilities that are be.
them, and thinks that it would have
n necessary for many Of them to
Q been born under monarchy to
perly appreciate the many privileges
freedom enjoyed by people who
e solved the problem Of self govern
ni.