The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-19
From the New York Evening Post
What 4. 10 become OF tho Crystal Palace

ana mas discussed IL Win so It-
print his essay in iulli
The time is approaching when the Worlds Fair will
terminate and the vast root under which 1t is held. be-
ing longer required for that purpose must. according
To the terms OF agreement with the Commissioners OF
GODS aud Forests, be removed and by this time next
year. The ground is be made smooth and the grass
to look green before the 18th OF September 1880
The exhibited articles will all be removed and many
OF thea will be looked upon precious relics connected
with event the greatest OF our tines and they will be
cherished more and more az they become separated
further from the day OF their great tiumphj whilst the
building u hope may say without vanity the great
feature OF the exhbitlon) must II removed. be either
transported to another country be rent asunder and
dispersed in fragments to perform variety OF inferior
offices. Now, if | show-as ! believe can-good
reason why the structure should remain standing, trust
the royal commissioners will do all in their power to fur
iher that object
Apart then, from all thoughts of its present use, and
also from all those considerations which fairly entle it
TO great attention, the building, would suggest should
be allowed to remain standing on account OF lis peculiar
fitness to supply great public want, which London, with
its two and half millions OF inhabitants, stands most
essentially in need ot-nameIy, Wnter park and gar
den under glass
When determined on sending in design for the
Glass Palace, | had in view quite much the after
purpose Tor which the building could be adapted as
The object then more Immediately required and in my
original prospectus prominently mentioned the TACT
one which had received large share OF my attention.
Since that day nothing has transpired TO alter my views
but, on the contrary everything has contributed 10
strengthen and establish them and to further convince
il such further conviction bad been needed how val
liable appendage 10 this great metropolis would be
large national place OF recreation and instruction, such as
| propose.
Within the last twenty years the physiology, economy,
and requirements OF animated nature. with the effects
which climate, locality, and various contingencies have
upon their health and habits have been studied and
amined with the best results Geology closely connected
with the study OF plants, has, in It's wondrous dscove-
RES nnioded to the OF ages long gone
by, when the earth's inhabitants differed widely from
those now occupying its surface OF these no re-
corded history furnishes US with PARTICULARS and but Tor
h.xa nlyalh
mist OF time with scarcely glimmerng of light to guide
u.s. by the aid OF chemistry and botany many useful dis
coyeres have been made, which practical horticulture
has rendered subseryien 10 the comforts and happiness
OF man. and the removal of the duty glass has given
such an impetus TO this science only short time
ago no efforts could possibly have called into action in
deed, had that duty still existed, no building such as
am now treating OF could possibly have been erected and
without an extensive of glass, TO equally admit and
diuse subdued light such display present could
have been secured
The achievements of horticulture however do not stop
here, or merely consist in what has been accomplished
within the great exhibition buildings, where dry and
polished articles and the tender fabrics may be safely
preserved but il leads onwards to the formation OF eli
mates which, under opposite influences, rem.
deed healthy, and suited 10 the wants and requirements
OF man. Formerly, wherever plants were congregated
beneath glass structure, the almost hee invariably
deerlorated and rendered unfit for being than tran
silently inhaled the usual method with vsers being 10
take hurried view OF the chief beauties Within and
then retire to more genial air But now plant structures
are no longer unhealthy, peaup ovens Although the
oil OblecS they contain form TemarKa'
BILE contrast with the meagre appearance OF former col
lecllons, yet these objects growing with an ease
and natural vgor which, with the limited know ledge and
means we possessed formerly, it impossible TO mi
tate. The ventilation and climate of dwelling houses
have also been considered, and many additions 10
comfort have IN this respect been made The perfection
OF these internal arrangements contrasted with the at
mosphere without renders II still desirable that
something large scale should be done counleract
the effects OF the oser arr which in this country, and IN
the neghborhood of London especially is Often during
many months IN the year, impure muIky, and unit Tor
healthy recreation and enjoyment; and II is TO meet this
want that offer the present recommendation. All hih
erto erected structures however great and noble OF
them are, fall Tar short OF answering this end and can
not but recommend, now that we do possess building
like the Crystal Palace-whch in lis dimensions is the
best adapted for such purpose OF anything that has been
hitherto aempted-ihai il should be appropriated and
especially It's peculiar site between Hyde Park and
kensngon Gardens is the best spot that could have been
selected Connecting, does, those two great prom
enades, 1t appears exactly calculated 10 concentrate be-
meath its root the pleasures OF both.
building like this, II property LAID out, will open
wide field OF intellectual and heahul enjoyment will
likewise, hope, stimulate the wealthy in large manuiac
turing towns 10 similar adoption OF what may now be
raised cbeapy and, when judclousy furnished with
vegetation, onamented with sculpture and fountains,
and illustrated with the beautiful works of Nature how
pure, eevaling, and beneficial would its studies and
srcises be Al present Eng furnishes such place
of public resort for although Kew has splendid palm
house, where daily congregaied great number OF
individuals, yet ts and humid atmosphere is only
calculated TO admit OF vsItefs taking hasy view OF the
wonders of the tropics as they pass in their walks
through the gardens. On the contrary, in the winter
park and garden propose climate would be the princi
pal thing studied; all the furnishing and fitting up would
have special reference TO that end tba, the pleasures
found in II would be OF character which all who visit
could share. Here would be supplied the climate OF
southern Italy. where muu,udes might ride, walk. or
reclne amidst groves OF frag rant trees and here they
might eisurcy examine the works OF Nature and Art re-
gardless of the biting east winds or the drifting snow.
Here vegetation much Of lis beauty, might be studied
with unusual advantages, and the singular properties ex
anined of those great iIterers of Nature which, during
the nigh season. when The bulk OF animal life are in
ques state, inhale the oxygen oil the whilst IN
the day. when the OF animal existence have start
ed into activity, they drink in the cabonc supply given
out by and animals which goes to form Their solid
oxygen, which, mngling with the surrounding ainos-
pherc gives vigor 10 mans body and cheeruness 10
his spirits.
In this winter park and garden the trees and plants
might be arranged TO give great diversity OF views
and picturesque effect Spaces might be set apart for
body of the building should be arranged with the view oil
giving great extent and variety for those who promenade
loot Fountains, satuaIy, and every description oil
park and garden ornament, would greatly beigh,en the
effect and beauty OF the scene.
Beautiful creeping plants might be planted against the
columns and raed along the ORDERS to give shade
in summer, while the effect they would produce, by
ies,oonng in every diversity Of form over the build.
ing, would give the whole moe, enchanting and gorge
Gus finish.
Besides these there nigh, be introduced collection OF
living birds from all temperate climates and the science
OF geology closely connected with the study Of plants
might be illustrated large and natural scale. thus
making practical botany, ornhology, and geology faml-
lar 10 every vislter
The alterations necessary 10 the building itself, 10 pro-
duce the effects have suggested would not be many
cost much money. Shortly will be published by me