The Empire County argus., 1854-11-25
LFrom the Detroit Advertiser September 23.l
DoestIclks VisitetlA the Museum.

SEVENTY HUNDRED AND ONE, NARROW STREET
Mr.. EDITOR have now been resident of this
city long enough to know something Of the locali-
ties thereto ppertanng--know where the City
Hall is-ditto Hospital. Also where the Astor
House is generally located-can tell the general
direction of Mercer and Bowery streets from the
Crystal Palace--and can at most times of dav,
point out Trinity Church with tolerable degree
of accuracy Have been to the Battery, for which
[ paid shilling to the dilapidated Hbernan who
attends the iron portal afterwards visited (by par
ticuar desire the cooked hat shap ped Sahara known
as the Getty Hall Square"--saw the splendid foun-
tain with its symetrcal basin filled with golden
fishes, Gas was credbly informed-I could not ex-
actly perceive them mysef) in the midst of its ee-
CANT miniature forest, (yet in its infancy) gazed
with admiration at the ancient structure denomina-
ted the City Hail. said to have been built by the
ancient Greeks, of which have not the slightest
doubt, as all the avenues leading thereto were
thronged with modern Greeks, whose general cos
tune not so classically correct as could have
wished: looked at the glorious fountain which
adorns the center of the spacious lawn admired
the magnificent proportions of the vastforest trees
which rear their lofty forms therein gazed long
and earnestly at the gittering jet (not quite 50
lofty as had been led to suppose) of the magnif-
cent fountain which embellishes the prlncely
grounds then turned to look at circular ediice,
which, confess, did not strike being remark
able for architectural beauty, but which undoubt-
edly is exceedingly useful then turned to feast my
wondering eyes upon the diamond-glitterng drops
of fountain near at hand looked with much ap-
probation upon the wide and spacious avenues and
the clearly graveled walks, and also at fountain
near by, which think | have before mentioned
surveyed the other fine buildings near at hand,
which adorn and beautify that triangular piece Of
earth; and ever return with constantly increasing
qualification to view beautiful lake in the center
thereof, from the midst of which burst forth in
aqueous glory the waters OF fountain soon, ,convnc
ed that had seen my moneys worth, prepared to
leave: casting one longing. lingering look behind
(as my friend l.. E. G. Gray says) at the glorious
old classic ruin, the hall, and the pluvlal splendors
of the fountain Went out, but looking back per-
ceived in the splendid park l had just left there
rose in misty majesty" (vide somebody the JET
of fountain. Resolved to return and have an
other look at the ivied and crumbling ruins, and
also to inspect mlnutely fountain which | now
perceive hard by.
Wishing to be perfectly posted up, | went to the
Post Office (the Evening Post offce,) and obtained
paper, containing the latest news of the day, and
also list of entertainments for the evening. Wish
ing to see the Museum, of which had read, and
also to behold Barnum, of whom had heard some
mention, in connection, think with one Thomas
Thumb, and Joice Heth, Gan antiquated and ven
cradle lady, colored who afterwards died,) deter
mined instantly to visit that place of delectation
"'perfectly regardless of expense" Arrived at the
door, man demanded quarter, but Ike Byrons
Dream, 81 had no further change" 50 was necessi.
tated to get bill broke; offered him Washtenaw
but that was too esctuay broke to suit his purpose
Got in somehow, after lengthy delay, and some in
ternal profanity.
Soon after my entrance, young man, attred IN
dress coat, huge standing collar, and high hat
INTRODUCED himself as "a. Damphool, ESQ.," gentle
man of leisure, and man about town. Having
never before had any experience of class Of indi-
viduals who compose am told large proportion
of the masculine population of the city, eagerly
embraced the opportunity of making his acquan,
tance. He also presented his friend, "Mr Bull