Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-11-12
CLOSING OF THE WORLDS FAIR.


The London Correspondent of the N. Y. Her
aid writing under date of Oct 10, says:
Yesterday was the last shilling day at the
Crystal Palace. The number of yisiters was
above 10000, and would have been considerably
more, only at 8 A. M. dense fog set in, which
prevented many persons from going. The eff
feet of the fog upon the machinery was curious.
In the short space Of two hours, the steel was
covered with thick coating of rust, which it
would take many hours hard scrubbing to re-
move On Thursday, the number of visitors
was above 100000! Saturday-to-morrow-
being the last day, it is calculated there will be
great rush. This suppositon will deter ma
ny from going there. Moreover, it is half
crown day and this will deter some
The same correspondent gives the following
interesting extract from the London Morning
Chronicle, which is supposed to be the official
organ of the Exhibition.
Influenced by the marvellous success which
has attended this great undertaking, and convin-
ced of the benefits which must accrue to the cit
liens of the United States from an Exhibition
of similar character in that country, steps have
been taken for holding preparatory one at New
York in the next year. 1t will be remembered
that, some time since, we published the circular
issued by committee of gentlemen at New
York, on the subject of this projected Worlds
Fair, and we stated that the proposition submit
ted to several continental governments, had met
with considerable appreciation. 1t is not con-
templated in the present instance to arrange for
an Exhibition upon so gigantic a scale as the
present one but it is proposed to erect capa-
cious building upon an eligible site, in the CEN
ire of the city of New York, which has been pa-
ced at the disposal of the projectors by one of
its wealthiest and most influential citizens. The
building will be constructed of iron and glass,
upon plan similar to the present structure in
Hyde Park, and will be considered by the Gov
eminent as bonded warehouse. British and
Foreign goods will be conveyed from the
Thames, and from suitable ports in other coun-
tries by first-class vessels provided by the drec-
tors and managers of the undertaking.
Upon the arrival at New York, the goods will
be deposited in the building without any ware
housing charges, and, upon their sale, remittan-
ces will be at once made to the owners. The
various continental governments, including those
of Austria, Rome, Spain, and several of the Ger
man States, have, we are informed, given their
assent to the proposition; and very large pro-
portion Of the articles now exhibited in the For
egn Departments, and which may remain un-
sold at the close of the Exhibition, will be sent
other principal Italian sculptors, have agreed to
send specimens Of their productions, and there
is every reason TO believe that the patronage
which will be bestowed upon them in a country
as yet young in art, and not possessing many
works of this kind will be satisfactory. Several
of the British scuptors, have also promised their
support; and many of the manufacturers and
machinists of this country, aware Of the conse-
quences to themselves of allowing their CONT
mental rivals to be alone representedin this trans
atlantic congress of art and industry, have also
stated their intention Of contributing to it.
Prospectuses setting out more fully and in de-
tail, the nature Of the intended exhibition, will
be issued in a few days to each of the British
exhibitors, inviting their concurrence, and we
have no doubt the proposal will be responded
to in manner satisfactory to its liberal and
spirited, and we may add, highly respectable and
influential projectors.