New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
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TOWNSEND AND oRRs PANORAMA or THE
HUDSON RIVER.
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CORNER or BROADWAY AND wALSERsr over
y S,oppanis Baihs.--HANiNGTON's entirely new
Grand Scrpurai DinrArnss OF the
CREATION OF THE WORLD AND THE DEUCE /
NH HANINGrOS has Jusi compiriei magnificent /
Dorsms intended to 1,ira'e the sublime spectacle Of The
SIX DAYS or TIE CREATION!
ENh.birinz hy means 81 movaAe ngores, scenery ara
powerful Opuca effects. al Inc progressive enans's no
the Chaos and Darkness OF tie glfmed Universe unn e
ma completion Of the great work Of Creson as atsoie
The frs and second chapters OF Genesis terminating VII"
the appearance OF Adam and Eve, IN the Garden OF
AIDED by appropriate Orchestral and Vocal Aeoonipsni-
mepis Introducing selections from Haydns Osaorio Of the
Creation.
This Dorama the result Of schershed ides, snd Of
feume Of study and espermer; this depsrtneno Of me
Arts Ia the most costly Seantial aud perfectwork OF me
snd existing and combines In rs exhibition the hshes, me
chanica genuity with the astonishing scenic effects
assisted by very superior Poetry, Painting and MUSE
SCENERY AND INCIDENTS
On entering the hall a rich Gothic Proscenium OF the
mo-, elaborate fnish present. itself the sides enriched with
beautiful Ssined Glass widows and appropriate s,ausy
renreseuns with its sches columns and tsssesied pave
ren The interior Of magnificent CshedfsL In the eN'
IRENE perspective Is seen the Curtain, which conoeas the
exhibition from the ,pecisior
CHAOS-THE FIRST DAY.
A. the curtain rises an ndi.tnci hszy sppearsnee s Oh
served dHused the opening space realizing our con
caption Of that period Of the creation. when the Earth VI"
without form and and darkness was upon toe face q
the deep" suddenly Obedience TO the divine corr
msnd lie, there be light" and There was igh.'-so
now the boundless space Illuminated and light exists -
Soon however darkness steals the scene-Day
and Might are established and thus ends the First Day
THE FtRMAMENT-THE SECOND DAY
With the returning light the FImamento or Heavens above
are seen dividing FROM the Of waters and assuming
the shape Of clouds, with shy beween-the mighty
deep still covering the lower expsnse OF space Darkness
then closes the Second Day
DRY LAND. HERBAGE AND FLOWERS-THE
THIRD DAY.
With Mornings light from amid the waters Dry Land sp-
pears but of barren arid aspect rocky and mountainous
The seas gathered together and the dry land Is termed
Soon the sterile appearance OF the land changes the barren
plains are clothed verdure the mighty forest resrs It's
hea's while beautiful aowers seen expanding on every
aide But all is still Nothing yet lves moves upon the
face of the earh-and darkness falls upon scene Of sen,
beauty
SUN. MOON AND sTARs-THE FOURTH DAY.
The fourth return Of hight discoses the rising Sun, throw
ing lis dazzling rays hill aud dale and dist ant ocean
the brilliant effect impercepnhy melowDg as evening adj
vances into thu rich nIs OF sunset which ersduany give
place to the mild spendor Of the rsng moon ana myriaos
OF tVfnkling Stars WHICH -hh tnc i"7
the Fourth Day
CREATION or FISH AND FOwL-THE FIFTH DAY.
Morning sgAin dswns upon nsnmse beauties Of the
creation 10 the mighty monsters Of the deep are seen
moving through the rackless waters The vast deep
,eemng with fe The meodous wsrbling OF birds strikes
mon the ear And there may be moving about, among
the foliage every variety Of the eaihered tribe The wa
tiers the have living occupants and The rsns moon
closes the Flfh Day.
CREATION OF ANIMALs-sIXTH DAY.
Night passes away and the morning ushers In new
wonders The beauties which have before described.
present themselves with The sddi on Of countless animals
which are seen approaching frcm every part herois he
huge Elephant the majestic Lion, AID the tmd tswn re-
posing in company; while the Serpent pursues s harmless
gambos surrounded by the smaller portion OF the animal
creation. for all is love and harmony
| GARDEN OF EOEN-ADAM AND EVE.
But all is not yet done The mighty masterpiece OF Gods
great work Is yet uniformed Descending clouds for short
time veil the scene and they dispense discovers the Gar
den OF Eden with the Trees Of Life and knowledge IN the
center Here apparently lost in admiration of the sur
rounding Of creation, is FIRST seen Man, the noole
image OF his heavenly ker Everything belokens hspp
ness around him. but he still alone and apparently seeking
in vain for any being like himself recnes upon bank
sleep Light aeecy clouds envelope him, and as they
mass AWAY partially dscoses his beautiful companion Wo
man beamne with geutleness and love- With this compile
ton Of the sbors of the Creation, the first part of the eSh
biton closes FART sECoND.
GRAND DIORAMA OF THE DEUCE
This is scene OF thrilling interest As the curtain rises
the mountains and high grounds Of the earth
cred with groups OF human beings while Numbers are see
hurrying from the plains beneath, vainy attempting to fee
from the wrath OF an offended God Through the mist
the Storm the sun appears OF bloodred hue; vivid feshe
of lightning continually umine the while the sounc
Of the stiincreasng and the bowling OF the storm
produce in combination, effect battling description :.
l. ~. IL. tn rafa IN
mercy But is too late Their awful doom IA sealed
steadily the helmng food continues to rise until The
ottest SUBMITS Of the mountains above are seen. Ths
ast vain refuge Is surrounded and 5000 the mighty deeT
rolls the grave of millions 80
ally decreases until clear uncouded sky and bound
less Of waters above meet the eye Ere ghed WIZ
the chosen remnants of mankind the ARK now seen hoa
inc in the security Of Gods protection Dove leaves The
AK bur there the sole OF It's foot and return
The Dove leaves the Arb second time and as The songs
praise and thankness arise the curtain slowly descends
- In the production OF hese spenaid Diorsmss me ~
most care has been taken avoid anything ~ might In III
slightest manner interfere with the sublime character OF TN
subjects they are intended to iusraie-whlle hope'
hat they may only be considered as sources OF me mos
pleasing and rational en,erainment, but As useful means
NOTICES OF THE PRESS AND THE CLERGY.
The Press and Clergy have kindly noticed the Diorsm
in The most aaering terms Our space will not admit 0
presenting but two or three
The following letter is from Rev. Mr. Thompson Of the
Broadway Tabernacle one OF the most talented and re
specialize clergymen in the city vo.v ,o,v,, ,au
Mr. HENRY H.NISCTos-Dear Sir | ought sooner z
have acknowledged your courtesy IN sending me ucks
for YOUR novel and instructive exhibition Absence from M
civ and muiuldnOus engagements, have prevented m'
rom expressing you my opinion Of your Dioranss
1 was highly grained with the exhibition The who'
pelasng and e,ery part well sustained The IN
genuity with which changes IN the scene were affect
ed quite surpassed my comprehension. You certainly de
serve the countenance and support Of the moral and re
ous portion OF the community for having devised mod
Of entertainment hich only inoensfye In every par
| tcuar but which combines instruction and WHOLESOME
rora nfu with rational oyment take great pee'
ure In recommending the exhibition 10 my friends an
should be happy visited by the Sabbath Schools
the city Very respectfully, yours. Nc ,o,,
| FRo. REv. De- DowLIsC, PASTOR OF the bEDfosDsi
1 | BAPTIST CHuRcH
| Mr. HEssY HAsIsGToS; DEAP SRI have gresf pleas
nre in expressing my opinion Of the ingenuity eAceeu
moral tendency and instructive character OF your oesuuiu
Dior mas of the Creation and the Deuge visited your 81
hbiton few days agoi company with my faini ana
ii. came away delighted and edited know of scarce
way In which correct and VIVID conception OF the OF
der Of The Elk days Of creation can be 80 peasinsy con
nun,cste 10 the minds Of youth by Witnessing the hf
ps OF your exhibition. The second part also well sdap
al 10 produce solemn impression Of the most supendou
physical event N has occurred In the worlds histor
the destruction Of the snte-duysn world with the water
Of the Flood shall be glad 10 hear that your valuable an
Instructive exhibition s extensively paronized
= ~ yours resoecfflIy J. DowLisG.
U.SlSsToss SACRED DIosANAs.-Thess admirable an
astonishing works OF really deserving OF puDc "a
rouage Their idea Is altogether original and the execute
have been the result Of years labor. Inc nsuf