New-York daily tribune., 1844-10-09
Fair OF the american Institute,

We looked N upon the Fair again yesterday, and
were gratiied 10 perceive ths; great progress had
been made IL the arrangements for exhibiting 10 the
best advantage the magnificent colecticn o.! he
products OF American Industry, enterprise and sk:.l.
More than twelve hundred articles had been entered
last night, and new ones coming iG faster than
they could we'll be taken care of. The various
Committees were hard at work duriog the day, ard
We could not fail to notice their patient industry and
polite aud gentlemanly bearing toward all who ap-
preached them. Though there much TO try
their patience, they appeared determined TO keep in
good humor, i'll spite OF every provocaiion, as the
best means Of securing the happiness Of visitors.
We do no, see how The arrangements Of the vGri-
Gus halls, &c. could we'll be improved Every part
OF The Garden is ussd TO the best advantage. On
entering you find on side OF the long passage way
fine collection of cooking-ranges, stoves, &c. and
on the other display of beautiful buggies, wagons,
&c. OF various styles. AT the termination Of the
passage is the entrance TO the Horticultural and
Agricultural Department OF The Fair. This depart
meni is separated from the passage by a screen OF
lattice work, covered by an intermixture of the 70.
liage of the hemlock, spruce and laurel. Over the
door is placed the Farmers Goa; of arms made by
tasteful combination OF agricultural implements,
supported Oh the right ard left by golden wheat
sheaves, while beneath hang clusters of luscious
grapes. This department, perhsps the most CRATE
iul 10 the eve OF any in The whole Fair is under the
direction OF Mr. THOMAS BRIDGEMAS, Chairman of
the Committee on Horticulture, who with his gen.
lemanly assistants takes great pleasure in pointing
visitors 10 the various objects of interest and curl
osity under his care. The show OF Flowers, Fruits
and Vegetables is exceedingly hne, though we 60
not think il quite equal 10 that OF the recent Fair CT
Poughkeepsie. The Gahlias are superb, and ar
ranged in fine taste. Some OF the vegetables are
remarkable both for beauty and size. We noticed
& squash said 10 weigh III lbs.
A the termination OF the Horticultural Depart
ment turn 10 the left takes you into the Hardware
Hall, where there is a fine exhibition OF cutlery
safdlsr's ware, &c. &c.
You next ente, the main saloon, which xs know
not better how describe than by calling il the Mis-
cellsneous Department, for it contains a little of
every thing in heaven above endn the earth beneath
On the walls of the gallery OF the saloon are dis
played specimens Of needie-work, embroidery,
drawing Sc while over the baustrades are sus-
pended choice collection ofquts, con,forters, and
other like articles. The Eastern Saloon, upper sicrv
is occupied as Cloth room. while underneath arc
ve.cus Machines and d steam engine TO propel
them. Parallel with this saloon is temporary en-
closure for the sale OF refreshments, contecto.ary
perflmery, &c.
In the Garden are great variety OF gricul,urel
Implements ead more will TO doubt be exhibited
hereafter.
Last evening a, y o'clock, the audience having
been called 10 order by Gen. TALMApGE, JusIUs
Smith, ESQ read an address on the Leading Fca-
lures Of Steam Navigation Alter brief e1ordium,
he gave very interesting account Of the birth and
extension Of Steam Navigation in Europe, and then
proceeded to speak of the application OF steam
Inland Navigation, the necessity OF lis stl farther
extension, and lis adaptation 10 the purposes OF Ma
tional Deierce. The confusion in the saloon was
so great that it only by Intense e1erton that
any one could distinctly hear his remarks but We
ca hi enough 10 awaken regret that The " hole
dience could not havs listened 10 them. The sub.
iecr is one with which he is entirely familiar and
hit Addr.ai .mbodied collection Of isc,s a. onoe
Interesting aai impc!tsa,