Royal Gazette 1817 September 09

 
Marshall's Hotel. [heading]
By Permission of His Excellency the Governor. [heading]
On Thursday and Saturday Evening, the 11th and 13th of September, [heading[
DAY FRANCIS THE GREAT, [heading]
Emperor of all the Conjurors, [heading]
Crowned from merit with universal approbation while he waves his Sceptre, his Talisman, and his Rod, at the extraordinary Metamorphese thereby produced, far beyond those of Ovid, those of the ancient Seers and Magicians, or the Moderns - Pannitti, Herman Boaz, or Breslaw) - begs leave most respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Demerary, that on Thursday evening next, the 11th inst. he will commence his performances (in the large room of marshall's Hotel), consisting of almost incredible observations of
ART, NATURE, and VISION. [centered]
Mathematical, Philosophical, and Elegant Recreations, by Dexterity of Hand,
in a style too superior for the ablest pen to give any idea of.
The Ladies and Gentleman of Demerara may rest assured, that they will have an opportunity, which may not occur again for centuries to come, of witnessing scenes before unknown on the terrestrial globe, in the interesting manner in which they have been performed in all the principal cities of Europe and America with unbounded eclat. - Among other Novelties which will strike the beholder's eye with astonishment, are his
THAUMATURGIC HOROLOGIUM. [centered]
This most wonderful and self moving Machine, which is the only one in the world, will, by means of an Alhadidn, moving on the voctex of a conic Kathitus, discover to the company the exact Time of the Day or Night, by any proposed Watch, though the watch may be in a gentleman's pocket, or five miles distant if required. It also points out the colour of any lady or Gentleman's clothes, by the wearer only touching it with his fingers - and it is further possessed of such occult qualities as to discover the thoughts of one person to another, even at an unlimited distance.
THE DECEPTION THERMAPSICHIA. [centered]
Whereby he will perform several operarions [sic] with Eggs. In particular he will break six eggs into a gentleman's hat, in which he will fry them to hot pancakes without the assistance of fire.
EXPERT ART OF GUNNERY. [centered]
He will allow any gentleman in the room to bring forward his own pistol, and load it with powder and ball, previously examined by the company and marked, he will then allow the said pistol to be discharged at him, and he will positively catch the identical ball on the point of a sword.
AN OPERATION IN PAPYROMANCE, [centered]
Day Francis will discover the real thoughts of any person in company, without asking a single question; and, however impossible it may appear, he will communicate the thoughts of one person to another, without the assistance of speech or writing - by means of a Magical Alfridate.
HIS GRAND OVARUM, or OBSEQUIOUS BALL, [centered]
He will convey out of a Lady or Gentleman's hand, a small Ball, at the distance of six yard, and he will send it back into the person's hand again - this he will do repeatedly.
ALSO, HIS THAUMASTIC PALINGENESIAL, [centered]
Any person in company sending for a couple of Eggs, may take the choice of them, and the Egg being broke, produces a living Bird of the species desired, which in less than a minute receives its full plumage, takes wing, and flied away.
D.F. will permit any gentlemen to produce a pack of cards, if he thinks proper, several of the company to think of different cards, and he will instantaneously throw the whole pack against the wall or ceiling, and so far can he make the cards obey him, that each card so thought of, shall leap from the pack when desired. Any gentleman may shuffle the cards, and place them on the floor, and he will actually convey the spots and pictures off from every card, by touching them with his magic sword; he will also convey the impenetrable secret from noe card to another. Any gentleman may choose a card from the pack, and then return it; afterwards any other person may take a card, and write on it any secret, and then return it to the pack - he will positively convey the writing from the card to the first chosen. Any gentleman may choose a card from the pack, shuffle it in again, and he will really convey that card from the pack, although they hold itin their own hands, into a new laid egg or China orange, previously examined by the company.
The whole of the above Magnificent Feats, will conclude with his
EGYPTIAN GLASSES. [centered]
They will be filled with water, and inverted on a board; he will, by a piece of dexterity, convey the same board from the group of glasses, without breaking any of them or wasting the water. This is looked upon to be a most surprising feat, and really astonishes every beholder.
The Novelties will conclude with Mr. Day Francis'
OLYMPIC FEATS OF BALANCING, [centered]
Displayed in various Styles. [centered]
He will balance on that night, an egg upon a straw; then the much admired balance of the peacock's feather; after which, the astonishing feat of balancing on his chin, a heavy coach wheel.
The Room will be elegantly illuminated, that the Audience may have a fair opportunity of viewing these extraordinary Deceptions.
Admission - Three Dollars; and Tickets to be had of Mr. Day Francis, at Marshall's Hotel, on days of performance.
Doors to be opened at half past six o'clock, and the performance to commence precisely at seven.

Mr. Day Francis presents his most respectful compliments to the ladies, gentlemen, and inhabitants of these colonies, and assures them that it is his sincere wish to conduct his Entertainments in the most respectable style; for which purpose, and to prevent confusion, he gives this timely notice, that the performance advertised for Thursday evening next, will be exclusively for ladies and gentleman - and that performances will take place for the entertainment of the Free People of Colour only, of which due notice will be given. Hoping this arrangement will be agreeable to all parties, he begs leave, with due defference [sic], to solicit their patronage. - Sept. 9.

The Schooner Kitty, arrived from Barbados this morning.

Notwithstanding every exertion was made to save her, the barque Harlequin was reduced to a wreck, by fire, in the evening of Saturday last. It is said to have "originated with the cabin-boy: - he had been sent below for a jug of rum, and his foot having slipped the spirit rushed forth, and caught fire from a candle which he held in his hand." She was scuttled by the crew, as soon as all hope of extinguishing the flames had fled; but she did not sink for a very considerable time. She was destined hence for Liverpool, the first springs next month.

We take shame to ourselves, in not stating before that though not annouced by discharge of cannon, dignified processions, or other demonstrations of public respect, usual on such occasions - Day, Francis the Great! has, nevertheless, arrived in town, and intends blessing us for a short time, with his most imperial presence! Disdaining, however, all the "pride, pomp, and circumstance," of royalty, he prefers Marshall's hotel, to all the palaces in the colony; and without waiting for these magnificent entertainments, which are generally given in honour of distinguised [sic] visitors, he has invited (as will be seen in the first column), the public himself; and there is no doubt but such invitations will be very generally accepted. - In short, but to come down to a plebian level, a noted conjuror has arrived, who seems perfectly capable of working all sorts of miricles [sic]; from the balancing of a feather to the removal of Fort Island. We should, however, more particularly thank him - for a shower of rain.

SLAVES in the COLONY-JAIL. [heading]

Sept. 9. F. Strunkay, Scout.

Published every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday;
By William Baker.
 

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