The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-02-27
[NUMBER 80.
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A Puzzled Philosopher.

An amusing incident connected with tn
opening Of the American Institute IpdnC
trial exhibition in New York is told q
Horace Greeley Horace who is the heaC
fanatic OF the Institute was announced +,
deliver the opening address, and with Phoeb,
Cary, the poetess. on his arm, walked dow,
Fourteenth street, toward the exhibition
buudlDg,on the brilliant night of the open
ing, IN good season to meet his appointment
As they approached it the glare from the
French lheater calcium light caught tho
philosophers eye. Sticking his felt hat far
back on his head and declaring that this
must be the place, he attempted to brush
threugh it.
:" Tickets, sir, >" said the doorkeeper
Il don't want any tickets replied Hor.
ace, uneasily jerking bis shoulders Il am
one of the Institute
The doorkeeper. overawed, admitted the
couple, and sent word to the MANAGER of
the theater. There vas general Stir in
| the crowded house as Greeley entered, Ev-
cry eye was upon him. as with innocent be-
widernont, he looked around for an es
cort to the platform few moments
passed, and then hustle and a rush of the
managers and other officials toward tbeir
accidental guest
Delighted that you have arrived in good
time, Mr. Greeley" said the polite mana .
ger, bowing and scraping ":Wak this
way, If you please, to private box, Mr..
Greeley. This way, Mr.. Greeley; this way.
sir, )" and in a iitfy the innocent face of the
philosopher was observed looking courage.
ously out of proscenium box at the bat
terles OF lorgnettes leveled at him Pretty
soon shadow Of uneasness crossed b is
countenance, but apparently treasured by
whispered conversation with his fair com
rade, he was observed to pull out bis notes
aud become absorbed ia deep thought. Pro-
lection, human progress aud the great and
growing Importance Of the American insti-
tute doubtless occupied his mind by turns
and for time entirely distracted Pretty
soon soft MUSIC from the orchestra rose up
on the air aud putting the memoranda in
his pocket, Horace began to fidget about
and twist his sholders, and looked uneasy
and annoyed at the non-appearance of the
Institute managers
What can be the meaning of this 8 lid
he. 'Ihe other officers should be here by
this time ! don't understand this delay
it's very strange"
Scarcely were the words out Of his niouth
when the music ceased. the curtain rose
aud displayed to his astonshed vision
not finely arranged semi-circle of trustees
and managers, with table and pitcher
OF water, and Miles O'ReiIly with yard or
two Of poem, but, in all its minute histori-
cal accuracy, the Cabinet of Queen Eliza
beth Prime Minister, with the great Cecil
himself seated at desk 1t is hardly nee
essary to say that Mr.. Greeley and his com
panion beat hasty aud rather crest fallen
retreat amid subdued laughter from an au-
diencc which paid to see tragedy, but
was gratoilonsiy furnished with Comedy
OF Errors. as well. But the greeting he soon
after received as he assembled the rostrum
III the Industrial Exhibition building re-
stored the philosopher to his accustomed
and effaced the feeling of cha
grin consequent upon his getting Into the
wrong box"