The Witches of New York. Q. K. Philander Doesticks

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 19 th 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.

Preface.

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      What the Witches of New York City personally told me, Doesticks, you will find written in this volume, without the slightest exaggeration or perversion. I set out now with no intention of misrepresenting anything that came under my observation in collecting the material for this book, but with an honest desire to tell the simple truth about the people I encountered, and the prophecies I paid for.

      So far from desiring to do any injustice to the Fortune Tellers of the Metropolis, I sincerely hope that my labors may avail something towards making their true deservings more widely appreciated, and their fitting reward more full and speedy. I am satisfied that so soon as their character is better understood, and certain peculiar features of their business more thoroughly comprehended by the public, they will meet with more attention from the dignitaries of the land than has ever before been vouchsafed them.

      I thank the public for the flattering consideration paid to what I have heretofore written, and respectfully submit that if they would increase the obligation, perhaps the readiest way is to buy and read the present volume.

      The Author.

      Sept. 20th, 1858.

CHAPTER I.

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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.

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CHAPTER I.

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WHICH IS MERELY EXPLANATORY.

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      The first undertaking of the author of these pages will be to convince his readers that he has not set about making a merely funny book, and that the subject of which he writes is one that challenges their serious and earnest attention. Whatever of humorous description may be found in the succeeding chapters, is that which grows