The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-19

all precious stones will not 90 ungrstihed.
Wherever the visiter turns. he fnds people labor
lng away with might and main to get their several
allotments in order. Both in tho galleries and on
the ground area Of the western division the fittings
viii soon be completed, and looking ut the immense
number OF hands employed, and tho progress made
from day to day, there remains very little doubt
that few Of our native exhibitors will be taken by
surprise when the LIST of May comes. 1t will pro-
oaoiy take some time before they have everything
an shipshape, but most Of them will then be pre-
pared TO make a creditable opening display We
wish 1t was as satisfactorily ascertained that our
visitors will have completed their arrangements by
nissoners have given the Executive Committee the
strongest assurances on this point and the Ameri-
especially, though little has been done by them
asyet, promise not to be behindhand. Al present
the French and Austrian are almost the only dvi-
sons in which any activity in erecting the necessary
fittings is displayed Upto last night 100 pack
ages had been received from abroad, Of which up
wards of 5000 had undergone the necessary Gus
tom house examinations. We understand that
very considerable portion Of the goods thus
cent over for exhibition are, in the strict
sense Of the term, articles Of general mer-
-chandise. There are, however, many most inte-
resting and valuable contributions which likely
TO attract great attention. Among these may be
mentioned splendid collection Of arms from France,
highlytemp ered Spanish sword-bades in circular
sheaths, candelabra and Hower-vases from Holland
of very novel and beautiful design, and magnf-
cent display Of guns and pistols from Belgium
Most Of the foreign exhibitors have had their stalls
perhaps, therefore. appear to be further behind in
their arrangements than really is tho case, and we
trust that it is But the contrast which the busy
scene in the western half of the building presents
to the still life in the eastern division, is sufficiently
remarkable at present, and suggests grave misgiy-
ings, now that the LIST Of May is SO close at hand.
On the one side you see thousands of people en-
poyed, pushing onj the work before them with I'M
mistakable energy and success, engaged in every va
ricty of occupation, and rapidly developing the plan
of the exhibition from the materials collected around.
The eastern half, eontrasted with tins stirring
hive Of industry, has very deserted look; and
the you approach the extremity of the
building, the more does this strike you The large
compartments filed with packages, and guarded by
solitary policemen, seem 10 be succession Of de-
serted warehouses, and the mind hardly realize
to itself the possibility Of furnishing within month
in a manner ready for public inspection, that i'm
mense area There is one singular fact, which is
worth being mentioned, with reference to the di-
tribution OF space to foreign countries The origi-
nal intention Of the Royal Commissioners was TO
sink nationalitcs altogether and have tho whole
exhibition divided into sections, without reference
to the part OF the world contributor came from.
That idea was not acceptable abroad; "a geographic
cal distribution was i'll consequence adopted. Even
this arrangement, however, does not always please;
and the representatives OF Sardinia, Rome, and Tus
cany quarrelling because the idea of common
Italy has been realized to them within the Crystal
Palace. Spain and Portugal, too, will not forego
their distinctive naionalites, and insist upon de-
fined boundary lines even in Hyde Park. But,
strangest Of all portion of Belgian territory stood
in the way of France; and her indcfatigable and
diplomatic commissioner did not rest until by re-
arrangement, satisfactory Of course, to all parties,
he was enabled to absorb it.
To-day the entrance for carts and carriages hith-
erto in Mt the Crystal Palace will be closed, and
goods will be received henceforth mt the western
and eastern entrances, according as they belong to
British or foreign exhibitors Mcssrs. Bramah, the
ceebr ated lock-makcrs, have contracted to put up
the necessary turnstiles and payboxes previous to
the public opening. The manner in which that
MD taI. onIyg hath
be accompanied by any pageant or ceremonial Is at
present under the consideration Of the Royal Com
missi0ners. Our habits as people are opposed to
such displays, and the character Of the exhibition
an undertaking, the expense Of which is to be
met by charge for admission, presents some obsta-
cles; but the occasion is one which would seem to
excuse departure from the strict usage OF our
own country, and some approximation to what I'M
der similar circumstances would be done abroad.
(from the London Chronicle, March 81
Saturday being the last day for receiving agri-
cultural implements at the building, very large
quantity Of various articles in this class arrived.
The collection Of agricultural implements is certain
iy most extensive one, and ne xt to machinery oc-
cupes the largest amount OF space allotted to any
class in the building. Although so large an amount
Of space has been allotted to this class Of articles,
still rss been found necessary, in order to provide
the necessary accommodation, to erect light gall
leries, stages, for the reception of many of the
implements. In addition to the extensive character
Of the collection, it is also an exceedingly interest
ing one, and is admirably calculated to convey to
foreign visitors favorable opinion with respect
10 our mechanical skill in connection with agrcul-
cure. A large proportion OF the implements exhibit
ID are adapted for steam power, and there is a
,omewhat extensive assortment OF portable steam
engines suitedfor agricultural purposes. The i'm
plcme nj makers of this country will not however,
have the field entirely to themselves, for from the
s'nited states there are several implements de-
serving of special notice-among others some
ploughs, admirably adapted for light soils. The
trial Of those Of the implements having anything
4 skc place at Pusey, on the 2d Of April.
The exhibitors from the United States have cho-
sen Mr. Ridde Of Boston, the commissioner to
represent their interest at the Exhibition. Some
considerable discussion took place ut a meeting of
he exhibitors Saturday last, Mt the FreemasonS
Tavern. upon this subject Mr.. Stansbury had
been appointed commissioner by the government of
the United States, and Mr.. Ridlcll was, we believe,
previously nominated to that office by MIR. Abbott
Lawrence, the American Minister, who had been
requested 10 appoint some gentleman to that post,
in conscqucncc Of no one having been thcnappoint-
cd by the United states government. Upon the
departure of The goods from the United States, Il
was found necessary mt once to take some steps in
the matter, and MIR. ~tansbury, OF Washington,
was accordingly appointed, and arrived in England
a few days since by the -. Lawrence. The exhi-
btors AT the meeting appeared 10 consider that the
duties Of Ar. Stansbury intended to close
upon the dsiscryof the goods at the exhibition aud
that Mr. Riddcll would be required to attend to the
are, display, and arrangement Of the goods in the
building itself
An advising and an audit committee, each con-
listing of three members, were appointed and also
committee Of five, whose duty Il would be to nomi
nate twcntyonc jurors in accordance with the drec
tons of the commissioners
Mr.. j. T.. It. John, Of New York who presided
- the meeting. stated that everything was then de-
fined and understood between the parties, all duties
perfectly settled, and there occasion for any
further discussion the settle nent of matters
lected with the America contributions. lie would
take that occasion TO say that they were assembled
in foreign country. that they had peculiar obliga-
tions resting on thcm certain rules and regulations
a. observe and they would find it their duty to OBJ
,trve thea in oil things as far rs possible and to
show that there we're no persons more willing
% comply with the rules, &C., OF the Great Exhibit
ton than their fellow countrymcn. II any matter
should arise oi discussion between them and the
Royal Commissioners. he was certain that on tie
part Of the Americans the strictcst forbcarancc and
rro,uicty would be manifested. Mr.. Riddell their