This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 edition. Excerpt: ... 270 THE JENNY LED ENTERPRISE. A portion of my time and attention, however, was occupied in lookin"-after the interests of the American Museum, and also in opening a new Museum in Philadelphia, the particulars of which are given in another section of this book. CHAPTER XI. THE JENNY USD ENTERPRISE. An Agent to Europe--Terms of Engagement--Misrepresentationf-The Contract--A Surprise--The Agreement ratified--A Cheap Picture-Preparing the Way--First Meeting with Jenny-The Landing--Water verm Wine--A new Proposition--Jenny's BeneTolence--The First ConcertEnthusiastic Reception-Petty Annoyances--Management--The PressReceipts-An Affecting Incident-A Ruse--Power of Imagination-President Fillmore--Messrs. Clay, Cass, Webster, and Benton--Washington-s Grave--Shaking Hands--Extempore Waiter--Christmas Tree-Solemn Moments--Jenny in Havana--A Triumph-Recreation--Vivalla and hi Dog--The Prodigy--Up the Mississippi--The Mystified Barber-Tbe Hermitage--April Fool--Another Ruse--Humbugged after all--Useless Revolvers--The Engagement closed--Jenny's Marriage--Charity Concerts--Price of Tickets--Total Receipts of Concerts--Jenny lands Receipts. In October, 1849, I first conceived the idea of bringing Jstrn Lind to this country. I had never heard her sing, inasmuch as she arrived in London a few weeks after I quitted it with General Tom Thumb. Her reputation, however, was sufficient for me. I usually jump at conclusions, and almost invariably find that my first impressions are the most correct. It struck me, when I first thought of this speculation, that if properly managed it must prove immensely profitable, provided I could engage the "Swedish Nightingale " on any terms within the range of reason. As it was a great undertaking, I considered the matter...