New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-20
SACRED SCENERY.
SACRED pIoRAMAS

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Grand Scripmrs Diorsmas OF the
CREATION OF THE WORLD AND TIE DELuot
Mr. H. HlNiNGroS has just completed a mszniheen
pioraua nseOd 81 10 Illustrate the sublime spectacle OF u
SIX DAYS OF THE CREATION
Exh,b,,rx by means q movable fgures. scenesy sni
powerful Optical eces ell the progressive changes nou
the Cnaos and Darkness Of the uniformed Universe unu ns
6ns completion ~ great work ~ Creation a. deseroed
the Fret chapters Of G-oess Terminating ~ifa
the appearance Of Adam ard Eve IN The Garden 81 Eaeo
AIDED by appropriate Orchestral and Vocal Acconpsn''
merits introducing seecuous from Hsydns crs'oro OF ne
Creation.
Th, por.ma 70 the re.uh q gher,shed idea spd o:
life dine OF study sui experiment shs Departmental The
ARA Ills the most costly besntal and perfect work Of The
siud existing and combines It's exhibition the hghes ms
eh.nc. ingenuity with the Astonishing scenic edscs
assisted by very superior rcery Painting and Nasic
SCENERY AND INCIDENTS
On entering the hall rich Gothic Proseenum. OF n .
most elaborate fnsh presents Itself the sides enriched wiz
beautiful ssiped Gss. windows and appropriate ssanSy
representing with It's arches and tsssesied pave
meu the Interior OF mssnincen, Cslhedr>l In The ex'
irene perspective 10 the Curtain which soaeeas ne
exhibition from the spectator.
CaAOs-rHE FIRST DAY
A. the curtain ndstrei. hszy appearance OBJ
served, dlrksed over me orrulnk wv
cepuon OF period q the creation when the Esh ~
whou, form and void aud darkness upon the face OF
the deep" sudlerly In obedience 10 the divine CON-
msnd lie, there be- light" ard There hght"-so
now the boundess space is Illuminated and light exists -
soou however darkness. sssin steals the sc-nepay
and Night established and thu. ends tho sr.t Day
THE FiRMAMENT-THE SECOND DAY.
With he returning light the Fmsneu, Heavens above
dividing from the Of waters and assuming
the shape Of clouds. with sky betweenihe mighty
deep sill covering the lower expsnse Of space DARKNESS
then closes the Second Dsy.
DRY LAND HERBAaE AND FLowFRs-THE
THIRD DAY.
With Mornings light from amid the Dry Land sp
pears but Of barren arid aspect rocky and mountainous
The seas gathered together and the dry land formed
soon the sterile appearance OF the land changes the barren
plains are clothed vedsre, the mighty forest lie
heads while beautiful aowers expanding on every
side But all still Nothing yet lives or moves upon The
face OF the ssrh-snd darkness s upon Of slsai
beauty
SUN, MOON AND srAas-THE FOURTH DAY.
The fourth return OF light dsclosss the rising SUM- throw
ing dazzling rays hill aud dale, and distant ocean
brilliant eject inpercepubly melowns . evening as-
vances ths rich tns OF sunset which gradually give
place TO the mild spleudor Of the rising ard yads
Of twnkng stars which stud the ornament This closes
the Fourth Day.
CREATION OF FISH AND FOWis-THE FIFTH DAY.
Morning again dswns upon the nsnrnste beauties OF the
creations but To- The mighty monsters OF the deep are ssen
moving through tho rscksss waters! The vast deep Y
te~nins with life The meiodious wsbng of birds snkes
upon And there be moving about among
the foliage. every variety OF the fsaher.d be The Wa.
and the air have living occupants and the rising moon
closes the Finh Day
CREATION OF ANIMALS-SIxTH DAY.
Night passes away and the morning sun ushers In new
wonders The beauties which have before described.
present themselves with the addition Of countless animals
which approaching from every par, Here 10 The
huge Elephant the majestic Lion and the umid Fawn. re-
posing in company while the serpent pursues s harmless
s.mbo. surrounded by the smaller portion Of the animal
creation for sllis love and harmony.
GARDEN OF E0EN-ADAM AND EVE
But all is not yet done The mighty msserpeee Of Gcds
treat work yet informed Descending clouds for short
lime veil the scene they dsperse discovers the Oar
den of Eden with Trees Of Life aud Know edge In The
center Here, apparently lost In admir- alton OF the sur
rounding beauties Of creation, IL first Man, the noble
image Il his heavenly Mser Everything bo'ossns hspp
nes around him. but he 10 still alone and apparently seeking
In vain for any being like himself recnss upon bank 10
sleep Lght deecy clouds envelope him, and they
pass away partially discoses his beautiful comp snon Wo
man beamng with geulleness and love. with this compile
ton OF the abo OF the Creation, hs frat psrI OF hs ex
| b.tion closes PART SECOND.
GRAND DIORAMA OF THE DELUXE.
This 10 scene Of thrilling interest As the curtain rises.
the mountains aud high grounds VI the earth
cred with groups Of human beings while Numbers
hunying from the plains beneath vanly attempting to Zee
from the wrath OF an offended God Through mist Of
the Storm the sun appears Of boodred vivid 6sshss
OF lightning continually ilumne tho while Tho sound
OF the slncreasing rain, and the bowling Of the Storm
produce In combination. effect bsfnng description -
With appraised hands the m tves appear mppicste for
mercy But il il too late Their swfl doom 10 sealed
heul In ri tha
otiies submits OF the mountains above Their
vain refuge is surrounded and soon the mighty deep
rolls the grave Of millions.
The Judgment Of Omn potent being fulfed the
gradually clear uncioua-d syy and bound
less Of waters above meet the eye Freghted With
the chosen remnants Of mankind the ARK 10 now seen dos
iug the security Of Gods protection Dove lssves the
Ark but there the sole Of Its foot aud Il
again Gradually beautiful rainbow steals upon the seems
The Dove the ARR second time and the VI
praise and thankness arise tho curtain slowly deseends
~ la the production OF THESE splendid Dorsnas the ut
most been taken avoid anything might IN the
sghtes, interfere with the sublime character of the
subjects they are Intended to liusnals-whr hoped
that they may only be considered Of the
pleasing and rational entertainment bat a. useful means OF
moral Instruction.
EOTICEs or THE PRESS AND THE CLERGY.
The Press and Clergy have kindly noticed the Diorama
IN tn. nalering terms Our spsce VIII not admit OF
The following leer is from Rev Mr. Thompson, of tbs
Broadway Tabernscle Of tho moot talented and
Specialize Clsrgymen 10 the city, ,o,,
Mr. Henry HssNGros-Dear Sir; ! ought sooner 10
have acknowlrdg your courtesy In sending ucksi
for your and Instructive exhibition Absence from The
city AID muludDous sngsgenents, have prevented me
rom expressing 10 you my opinion Of your Diorsnss
1 was highly grsufed win the exhibition, The who's
was lasiss and .ery part well sustained The In
genuiy with which some changes In the scene were sdeet
81 mie surpassed my comprehension. You certainly de-
serve the and support Of the moral and re
gous portion Of The community FOR having Devised mode
m entertainment hch only nOd-nsiye In svery par
ucnlsr but which combines Instruction and Wholesome
~ora influence with rational enjoyment take great psss-
are In recommending the exhibition TO my friends ard
should be happy have visited by The saDs Schools "
the city. Very respectfully, yours. W. -
JOSEPH r THOMPSON.
Flow REV DR DowLrss, PasroR TINE BEovoRDsr
BAPTIST CHuEcH.
Me- HEssy HassGros DEss Sfs-I have gresrpleas-
nfe In expressing my opinion " the ingenuity, -xoeeui
moral tendency Instructive character " your beauifa
Doramas Of The Creation and The Deluge visited your
niDii0n few days sgon company with family and
all cane away delighted and edited. know " scarcely
sny way 10 which and VIVID conception u the
der Of The days Of creation can be pessngly
munic minds Of youth by Witnessing Inc 6fs
pau Of your exhibition The second part 10 also well adapt
produce solemn Impression of the s,upondous
that has occurred In the Worlds history
destruction Of sntedlu Man world with
Of Flood shall be glad hear that your vsuabs and
instructive exhibition 10 extensively psironized.
Yours respectfully, J. DowLrpe.
HAsISGTos's sAcaED DfosAMAs.-These admirable and
Astonishing work. Of art really deserving of pubic PEI
ronsge Their idea 10 altogether original and the execution
result " many years labor The nsurs
Of the exhibition 10 Of itself deeply interesting The 10
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