The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-05

over to the merchant the afternoon. II was
presumed from this fact that the city Of Albany had
changed their agents in New York for paying its interest,"
and had failed to appse the public Of the iao sthsr
through the Bank Of New York, or the public prints
which was customary in all such
The Crystal Palace.
PROGRESS OF THE woRK-MoRE ARTICLES FOR Elk.
HIBITION.
During the past week the workmen seem to have
rsdoubled their exertions, the dome is rapidly ap-
preaching completion and the decorations Of the csin4a
and ratings, &c. will be finished in two weeks at the
utmost The bronzng OF the exterior requires bat fsw
days to complete and ths additional structure in tho
rear for the working and stationary machinery it is
pected viii be ready nearly week before the opening Of
the exhibition This building will extend the whole
length Of the rear from Forteh to Forty Streets
and with the exception of portion Of the story
which reserved for gallery Of paintings win b mainly
occupied by the machinery The boiler will be placed in
brick building in process Of erection the north sido
of Forteth street from which the steam will be convey
cd in pipes conductors running under ground. The
gallery designed for the paintings win be admirably
adapted for the purpose and will, have doubt,
form Of the most attractive features of the whole
hbition 1t will be four hundred and nfty length
by twenty-one in width, and the light win DO 30 dis
posed to give the bost effect to tho pantirgs part
Of the FIRST story should state has apart for
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corresponding with the general appearance Of the
building
Among the many thousands Of beautiful specimens Of
human inventions which will be exhibited the following
is particularly deserving Of notice One fun battery
United States service pattern, executed with such per.
fsson that it must prove most terrible engine Of do.
strucon. This battery consists Of six pound gun.
carriage cason battery wagon and travel
ling forge, with all its necessary Implements equipments
and stores completed for service in the field either foe
light heavy artillery it brought yesterday TO the
Cryrtal Palace havirs been forwarded by Major John
Syrmngton, U. A. 1t was made in the United States
Watervie Arsenal the carriages all from the best
specimens of Massachusetts, oak and beautifully var
nished.
There is also mountain howtzer carriage with an s
Implements, packs SADDLES, and complete harness tho
guns will be brought in few days, and have been far
Iithed by Mr. James 7. Amos, of Cabotsvlls, Mass.
In the French department they working with great
assduity many Of the exhibitors have come with
their goods Some glass from France already
up and to the general opening Of and boxes
in this division viii begin.
The stone statue purporng represent Daniel Wsbsters
by Mr., Carew, of London was raised Yesterday.
The wing additional works arts from italy were
brought to the Crystal Palace from the Custom House.
yesterday -
An oil painting representing Christopher Columbus;
by Antonio Puccire lii from Florence.
An oil painting representing the ancient ets Of the
CaleLdf of May BY Fsidiuando Fochi.
j. marble statue representing child .sepnp or tho
sleep of innocepce by Profess or L Duprs.
Al marble IA figure representing boy by Louis Mas
grave Of Christ; by giuseppe Belucci
DAVID AZ peasing sauis anger; by the same.
marble mantle piece, statuary STYLE by Francisco
To- Co. Iepresentiog Aurora, painted by Guido Rent
collection of chalcedonian stones --Enrico Bosi,
Il, n sir |,
ROME.
mosaic table OF petra dura
Two large pillars Of orient tai granite.
chaptre and basis Of purple coored marble
Two vases and stands Of oriental alabas tsr,
Two large mai BILE liens, c,pies from Cav CAnoya
Two buhts OF yourg Augustus.
Ole bust OF ve.tal.
One bust of Sapho.
One marble passo relieve.
Mosaic ware.
Oriental alabsster ware
large marble cup, representing Triso5eeus slais
Two large Porto-Yenere marble tolum5 with THAR
bases. ~ 'A
The magnificent models Of our Saviour and the twelve
Apostles, by the great Danish sculptor Thor vald.sn
have all been laced upon their pedessls As works OF
art 1t is almost supeduous to state that they will stand
pre- eminent among ALL The figure Of Christ which il
three or four feet taller than any Of the others
is the most perfect that be conceived, and con.
veys truer idea of the personal attributes Of the
Saviour than any painting we have ever seen
He Is represented with outstretched hands a. in the
act OF befsing-the head lghtly ncnsi. IT is iupos
be to obtain true impression of the exquisite beauty
and perfection Of this work of art from passing glance
you must contemplate IT for quarter Of an hour at
least and recall to Jour mind the divine character and
mission Ct Christ before you fully realize the various
merits OF this great master piece. The apostles are
placed mailer pedesaIs are ranged in the form
of semi circle. The whole is surrounded by boarded
ferce the interior Of .hch, understand viii be lined
with black velvet sgaihst which the figures win appear
In hcu hA
The following woIks Of Thorwaldssn win also be ex
hibted -
Cupid awaking Psyche-e has relief.
Cupid and Bacchus--bas relief.
Christ Blessing the Little Chdren-bas relief.
The Blessed Virgin, the Infant Christ and St. John
bas relief.
st John Baptising Christ in the Jofdan-bas relief.
The Three Graces-statue.
Venus statue.
heIcury--statue.
All of there under the of Mr. Beck, who is a.
pupil Of Thorwaldssn, and who brought them koa.