New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
SACRED DIoRAndAs


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Grand ScrpusrA Doramss Of The
/ CREATION or TYE WORLD AND THE DELu0E.
Mr. h. HANISGroN hAs Just completed magnificent
Diorsna nssnsei 10 illustrate the sublime spectacle u s
SIX DAYS OF the CREATION!
Exhibiting, BY Of movable figures. scenery and
powerful opeal effects al The progressive changes ffofn
tie ChSss snd Darkness of The uniformed Universe rn he
fns CON euoa Of The great wor Of crearoo deseecd
m Srs and second chapters q Oeuesis terminating win
the appearance Of AcAm and Eve Garden Of Edeu-
/ AIDED BY appropriate Orchestral and Vocal Aecompani.
menls introducing selections roV Hay orsoro q Tho
Creation
THIS Dorsma = The result 4 aons CHERISHED des and Of
lifetime Of study and eNperi-ns Ia ls epsrnensof tho
Ans II the most costly beautiful and perfect work Of The
ara exsrs and combines IN exhibition, the highes
ehsncal cnuigy with The moe, astonishing scenic edse'
assis,,i by very superior Poetry. Painting AMI Music
SCENERY AND INCIDENTS
d, eY,er,pg he hall rch Oothic Prosceniam u ne
most elaborate finish presents ITSELF The sdes enriched w'n
beautiful Stained Glass widows snd appropriate ssfasf,'
representing with lis srches columns and asse!sted pave
ment the Interior Of magnificent Cahedrsl In The en-
IRENE perspective IS he Curtain, which soneess me
exhibition from he ,peclsiof
CHAOS-THE FIRST DAY
As the curtain rises an in.nci hsSy appearance 10 OBJ
served diused The opening realizing cor coz
cepuon OF that PERIOD the creator. when the Earth
and void and darkness upon the face ~
the deep suddenly, In obedience to the divine com
mand Let there be light" and " There was hsla"-so
now the boundess space illuminated and Ugh, exists
Soon however darkness again steals the sceneDsy
and Night established aud thus ends the FRS, Day
THE FiRaAMENT-THE SECOND DAY.
With the returning gh the Flrmameu or Heavens shove
are seen dividing from the Of waters and assuming
the shape Of clouds with sky betseenthe mghiy
deep .u covering lower eNpsnse Of space DARKNESS
then closes the Second Day.
DRY LAND, HERBA0E AND FLoWEas-THE
THIRD DAY.
with Mornings hghs from amid the Dry Land sp-
pears bu Of barren ard aspect rocky and mountainous
The gathered together and The dry snd fornec
Soon the sterile appearance Of the land changes the barren
81 aims are clothed with verse the mighty forest resrs lie
hes g. while beautiful flowers expanding on every
side But ali still Nothing yet lives or moves upon the
face Of the es-snd darkness falls upon scene Of seri
beauty
SUN, MOON AND srARs-THE FOURTH DAY
The fourth return Of hght dscoses the rising Sun. throw
ing dazzling rays hill and dale and distant ocean
the brilliant efec, mpereepuby neowing a. evening sd'
the rich tns Of sunset. which gradually give
psce the mild spendor Of the nsng moon and myrisds
Of twinking STARS which stud the armament THIS closes
the Fourth Day
CREATION or FISH AND FOWL-rHE FIFTH DAY
Morning again dawus upon tho nanir iie beauties Of the
creation o the mighty monsters Of the deep ara seen
moving through the lTackess waters the vas, deeps
,eemng with ie The meloiious wsrbpg OF birds sinkes
upon the ear And there may moving about among
the foliage every variety Of the fsshefed Tribe The wa
tiers and the living occupants aud the rins moon
closes the Fnh Day.
CREATION OF ANfMALs-sIxTH DAY
Night passes away and the morning ushers In new
wonders The beauties which have before described.
present themselves with tins addition OF countless animals,
which are seen approaching from every part Here the
huge Elephant the majestic Lion ard the unid Fswr
posing In company; while the Serpent pursue. It's harmless
anbols surrounded by the smaller portion Of the animal
creation, for als love and harmony
| GARDEN or E0EN-ADAM AND EVE.
But all Is not yet done. The mighty master piece OF 0os
great work YET informed Descending clouds for sho-t
veil the scene and they dispense discovers the Or
den OF Eden with the Trees OF Life and knowledge IN tns
center Here apparently lost IN admiration of tho
rounding beauties OF CREATION first Man, the coole
IMAGE Of his heavenly Msker Everything belokens hspp
ncss him. he is sui alone and apparently seeking
In vain for any being ike himself reclnes upon baak 10
sleep Light heecy clouds envelope him, and as they
pass away partially dsc.oses his beautiful companion Wo-
man, oesming with geuueness and love. With this compile
lion Of sbors d the Creation the hst part Of The exd
biuon closes PART SECOND.
CRAHD DIORAMA CT THE DELu0E.
This Is Of thrilling interest As The curtain nses,
the mountains and high grounds " the earth
cred with groups Of human beings wbIs Numbers
huuyng the beneath, vsiny attempting to fee
from the wrath Of offended God Through tho mist Of
the Storm appears Of bloodred h9e vivid flashes
of lightning continually ilumine the While the sound
of the slncreasng rain and the bowling OF The storm,
produce In continuation effect bathing description =
with upraised hands the gyes appear suppcaie for
mercy But 1t is late Their awful doom 10 sealed.
Steadily the overwhelming food continues rise, unuI the
ioie.t SUBMITS OF tbs mountains above Their
last vain refuge Ia surrounded and the mighty deep
| rolls over the grave Of millions
The Judgment Of the omnpoen being fulfilled, the storm
gradually decreases until clear uncouded ssy aud bound
less asie Of waters above meet eye Ere GIFTED with
the chosen OF mankind the ARK e now seen float
ing In the security OF Gods protection Dove leaves tho
Az out there i no rest for he sole Of he foot and
Gradually beautiful rainbow steals upon the scene
praise and thsnkfuness arise the so desceDds
rs- 10 the production ofhe-e splendid Dorsnas the ut
uost care mas been ssen 10 avoid anything gh tho
slightest Interfere with the sublime u tho
sub ects they intended 10 iustrse-vhe IL hoped
mai t-y NAV not only be considered Of tho
pleasing rational entertainment but a. useful means q
mors instruction
NOTICES or THE PRESS AND THE CLERGY.
The Press and Clergy have kindly noticed Tho Diorama
In the haerng terms Our space VII not admit o.
presenting but two or three
The following letter from Rev. Mr. Thompson Of the
Broadway Tabernacle, Of the most talented and 70
spectacle clergymen In the city Tai. ., ,sa
Mr. HEsaY HAsHGros-Dsar Sir. l ought sooner 20
have acknowledged your courtesy IN sending m. uea~
city and muluuidDogs ENGAGEMENTS, have prevented me
rom expressing you my opinion Of your Diofamas
was highly granted win the exhibition Tue whoso
was pc asag and every part wed sn-faiLsd The 10
zeuuy with which changes Ia The scene we're snect
Cd quite surpassed my eompr-hsnsion foo certainly de-
serve the and support OF The NORA and fe
gios portion of the community for having devised mode
of entertainment bch IS MOI only Dofensve In every par
rcular bat which combines instruction and wholesotns
ro1s nfa-Dce win rational enjoyment take great pleas
nre In recommending the exhibition 10 my friends and
should be happy have visited BY the ssDba SCHOOLS 0
the city Very respectfully, yoars Nc .u.o..
FROS Rev. OR DOWLIsc, PssTOs or TINE BkDfosoSr
| BAPTIST CHuscB.
| Ms HExRy HANsCros DEAs SIR have gresrpless
ure 10 expressing my opinion o the ingenuity, excsef
mors tendency and Instructive character of your beannf
Doramss Of the Creation and the Deuge Visited your en-
hbiliOn few days ia company with my family and We
all cane away delighted ard edited. know of scarcely
any way Ia which and vivid conception u tho
der Of The days Of creation he plsasingly con
muuicsfed the minds Of youth by witnessing the hr
par OF your hbion The second p1 also well sdapt
ed 10 produce solemn impression q the most spendous
physical that has occurred IN the worlds history
the destruction u sntediuyisn world with The waters
OF lie Flood shall be glad 10 bear that your valuable and
Instructive exhibition Is extensively pstronized;
Yours respectfully, DowLIss.
HAsISSros's SACRED DtosAsAs-These admirable and
astonishing Of really deserving u pubic pei
Their idea 10 altogether original and the execution
the resut Of many years labor The nature
Of the exhibition Is Of iseh deeply interesting Tbs be