The Portland daily press., 1871-10-20

AND THEY w ENT TO THE SHOH.-Just eIgb-
teen and half inches south of tho southel "
wall of the Printers Exchange is ga highly
moral show" where it costs zone dime and
a half to see the greatest natural curiosties in
the world, !" according to the vernacular of the
muscular young man who does duty at the
outposts. Yesterday a couple of mad wags
about town stroled down to the place-one
full faced chap, with broad-brim hat cooked
jauntiy over his left eye brow and bis thumbs
into the arm holes of his vest; she other an
elderly, Qaakerish looking gentleman of be-
nevolent aspect. And they accosted Cerebus:
s'Do you admit old showmen free?"
Eyes, sir; what is your show?"
"Rattlesnakes and wax figures.''
"Where is it?"
"Out in the country working this way"
''Pass right in
And they walked in and the man with the
long grey beard walked up from his lethargy
and set the boy in the corner grinding out
'Caot Jihks" from his wheezy hand organ.
Gentlemen, have the honor to show you
some Of the greatest curiosites of the animal
kingdom. When gentlemen of culture and
refinement enter this tent take pleasure in
showing them the peculiarities of the exhibit
ton. This gentlemen, is the great American
Ant Eater, from the wilds of South America.
He is exceedingly docile and will eat peanuts
from the naked hand. His tail is som. W hat
heightened, but his life has been a hard one
and has drawn out his sorrowsitol an unusual
length. This gentleman, is the Silver Pleas
ant, bird Of beautiful plumage, remarkable
for his select eating qualities This is the Roy
al African Parrot. He ia moulting at this sea-
son. Sarah, lift up the creatures wings and
show the gentlemen how nature has robbed
him of his brilliant plumage. He is an adj
mirable singer when he feels well, and will
keep family of smallschilIren lively beween
school-hours. This, gentlemen, is the Ameri.
can Gopher. He is so called because he will go
for food good ways and stay good while
And now, gentleman, we show you the greatest
wonder of the age-the Crcassan girl, whose
hair is source of delight to all naturalists.
Boy, stop that organ! This young lady was born
in Circassia, and came to this country in infancy.
She was educated ir the public schools in New
York but speaks excellent English, notwith.
standing. Miss Hanover (boy, stop that internal
organi) these gentlemen are old showmen and
will say good word for you. Will you please
to sing for them one of your charming melo-
dies, accompanying yourself on the melodeon.'
And the. young lady with pleasant features
and harsh voice sang the affecting ballad, Up
in Balloon" ''Now, Miss Hanover, some
folks thinks your hair is false; show the gen.
tlemen Gentlemen, step up and examine her.
The elder Snowman, with a wink, made a
thorough exploration of the young woman's
dome OF thought, and prescribed lotion of
Cream of Lilies as dressing and they declar-
ed themselves satisfied with the show. Gen
tlemen," said the venerable proprietor Il don't
put out no money on printing offices, and such
like, but l makes the thing even by admitting
old mail is and honest lawyers gratis, and that's
why the free list is so short Good afternoon,
gentlemen; hope to see you again. Enoch,
light the torches, its most time for the evening
entertainment to begin. Boy, start that organ
Walk in gentsl only dime and halt to see
the great moral show of the ager' The
| quondam Showmen were ten minutes after
wards seen in the custody of the City Mar
shall for running show without a license.