The Witches of New York
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THE Witches of New York,
Preface.
Contents.
CHAPTER I.
Which is simply explanatory, so far as regards the book, but in which the author takes occasion to pay himself several merited compliments, on the score of honesty, ability, etc.
CHAPTER I.
WHICH IS MERELY EXPLANATORY.
CHAPTER II.
Is devoted to the glorification of Madame Prewster of No. 373 Bowery, the Pioneer Witch of New York. The “Individual” also herein bears his testimony that she is oily and water-proof.
CHAPTER II.
MADAME PREWSTER, No. 373 BOWERY.
The “Cash Customer” makes his first Voyage in a Shower, but encounters an Oily and Waterproof Witch at the end of his Journey.
CHAPTER III.
Wherein are related divers strange things of Madame Bruce, the “Mysterious Veiled Lady,” of No. 513 Broome Street.
CHAPTER III.
MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
The “Individual” visits Madame Bruce and has a Conference with that Mysterious Veiled Personage.
CHAPTER IV.
Relates the marvellous performances of Madame Widger, of No. 3, First Avenue, and how she looks into the future through a Paving-Stone.
CHAPTER IV.
MADAME WIDGER, No. 3 FIRST AVENUE.
The “Individual” Visits a Grim Witch, who reads his Future through a Moderate-Sized Paving-Stone.
CHAPTER V.
Discourses of Mrs. Pugh, of No. 102 South First Street, Williamsburgh, and tells all that Nursing Sorceress communicated to her Cash Customer.
CHAPTER V.
MRS. PUGH, No. 102 SOUTH FIRST STREET, WILLIAMSBURGH.
The Individual calls on a Nursing Sorceress.
CHAPTER VI.
In which are narrated the Wonderful Workings of Madame Morrow, the “Astonisher,” of No. 76. Broome Street; and how, by a Crinolinic Stratagem, the “Individual” got a Sight of his “Future Husband.”
CHAPTER VI.
MADAME MORROW, THE ASTONISHER, No. 76 BROOME STREET.
How the Cash Customer visited the “Astonisher”—How he was Astonished—and How he saw his Future Husband.
CHAPTER VII.
Contains a full account of the interview of the Cash Customer with Doctor Wilson, the Astrologer, of No. 172 Delancey Street. The Fates decree that he shall “pizon his first Wife.” Hooray!!
CHAPTER VII.
DR. WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
An Hour with a Wizard.—The Cash Customer is to “Pizon” his First Wife, and then get Another. Hooray!
CHAPTER VIII.
Gives a history of how Mrs. Hayes, the Clairvoyant, of No. 176 Grand Street, does the Conjuring Trick.
CHAPTER VIII.
MRS. HAYES, A CLAIRVOYANT, No. 176 GRAND STREET.
How the “Individual” sees a Clairvoyant—How he pays a Dollar, and what he gets for his money.
CHAPTER IX.
Tells all about Mrs. Seymour, the Clairvoyant, of No. 110 Spring Street, and what she had to say.
CHAPTER IX.
MRS. SEYMOUR, CLAIRVOYANT, No. 110 SPRING STREET.
Another Clairvoyant, who is not much in particular.
CHAPTER X.
Describes Madame Carzo, the Brazilian Astrologist, of No. 151 Bowery, and gives all the romantic adventures of the “Individual” with that gay South American Naiad.
CHAPTER X.
MADAME CARZO, THE BRAZILIAN ASTROLOGIST, No. 151 BOWERY.
He meets a Yankee-Brazilian. She is not ill-looking, etc.
CHAPTER XI.
In which is set down the prophecy of Madame Leander Lent, of No. 163 Mulberry Street; and how she promised her Customer numerous Wives and Children.
CHAPTER XI.
MADAME LEANDER LENT, No. 163 MULBERRY STREET.
CHAPTER XII.
Wherein are inscribed all the particulars of a visit to the “Gipsy Girl,” of No. 207, Third Avenue, with an allusion to Gin, and other luxuries dear to the heart of that beautiful Rover.
CHAPTER XII.
THE GIPSY GIRL.
CHAPTER XIII.
Contains a true account of the Magic Establishment of Mrs. Fleury, of No. 263 Broome Street, and also shows the exact quantity of Witchcraft that snuffy personage can afford for one Dollar.
CHAPTER XIII.
MADAME FLEURY, No. 263 BROOME STREET.
CHAPTER XIV.
Describes an interview with the “Cullud” Seer, Mr. Grommer, of No. 34 North Second Street, Williamsburgh, and what that respectable Whitewasher and Prophet told his Visitor.
CHAPTER XIV.
A BLACK PROPHET, MR. GROMMER, No. 34 NORTH SECOND STREET, WILLIAMSBURGH.
CHAPTER XV.
How the “Individual” calls on Madame Clifton, of No. 185 Orchard Street, and how that amiable and gifted “Seventh daughter of a seventh daughter,” prophesies his speedy death and destruction, together with all about the “Chinese Ruling Planet Charm.”
CHAPTER XV.
MADAME CLIFTON, 185 ORCHARD STREET.
CHAPTER XVI.
Details the particulars of a morning call on Madame Harris, of No. 80 West 19th Street, and how she covered up her beautiful head in a black bag.
CHAPTER XVI.
MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19th STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
CHAPTER XVII.
Treats of the peculiarities of several Witches in a single batch.
CHAPTER XVII.
A BATCH OF WITCHES.
MADAME DE BELLINI, No. 159 FORSYTH STREET.
MADAME LEBOND, No. 175 HUDSON STREET.
MADAME MAR, AND MADAME DE GORE, No. 176 VARICK STREET.
MADAME LANE, No. 159 MULBERRY STREET.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Conclusion.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CONCLUSION.
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