Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
VOL. v.
The Crystal Palace Exhibition.

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kind that has heretofore been seen in
this country. and will be grand expo.
si,ion Of the industrial resources of the
United Staies--saying nothing of for
eign countries. Goods are coming in in
great abundance, keeping several person
constantly occupied in registering them
and makind the necessary papers. En-.
gland. France, Germany and Prussia are
largely represented, and the main floor
Ct the Crystal Palace is a, present prin-
cipally filed with goods from those
countries, still undisplayed, and remain
ing in their original packages. No lesz
than 1900 foreign packages are already
registered. exclusive Of many others We.
in the Custom House, some OF which
are of large bulk. There has been grea,
delay in forwarding American goods, and
the collection will be quite incomplete
al the opening on the 18th inst, unless
more promptness Is observed. But a
small proportion Of the space allotted 10
them has yet been partiiioned off. A.
'merican goods are coming in, within a
few days, in greater abundance. Should
the space ALREADY engaged no, be soon
taken up, il will be assigned 10 other ap-
phcants.
The building may now said TO be CON-
ple.e, as very little remains 10 be done
except the finishing touches of the dec
orators. The dome still lacks q small
surface Of tin on the exterior. Inside
il will be richly ornamenied with fresco
painting on canvass. Its completion
adds greatly to the general appearance
of the building. Ii is an immense ssruc-
ture, and very perfect piece of me-
chanism. The scaffolding and tiny men
swung high up in the lofty concave, are
scarcely noticeable in the distance. A
great number of men are engaged on the
main floor in arranging tables and erect
ing sialls for the exhibitors. The ne
cessity is 10 be regretted, as The tall
board partitions not only de,ract from
the symmetry of the structure, and in
teffere with the view, but the ventilation
is rendered defective by the obstruction
Of the circulation of the air. Some of
the exhibitors are expanding large sums
on ornamental showcases, which, in
many instances, will be very beauti.
full. ..s.a .-. .. :. ....
On entering the Palace, confused
collection Of boxes, extending over a
large surface, bearing the names of al.
most oil countries, is first TO attract the
eye. There are soon noticed, near the
centre Of the building. several prominent
objects; one, an immense statute Of an
Amazonian on horseback, attacked by
an enfuria,ed tiger, which is burying it's
fangs deep in the horses neck. The
rider, in CONSERVATION, is abou, to strike
the tiger with an upraised ;svelin. The
representation is exceedingly spirited,
and is greatly admired. The horses
head is very fine. The flashing eye and
dissended veins and nosirils, indicite the
desperation Of the encounter. The fig
ure is Of zinc. IN imitation of bronze, by
Kiss, of Berlin. There is also colos-
sal equestrian statue of Washington, on
high pedestal, which is scarcely, if
any, inferior TO the above. Washington
si.s in calm dignity. with his military
chapeau in one hand, and a sword and
scab5ard slung a, his side. The arts.
ia Baron Marochesu. The figure is of
plssser but apparently of bronze. Near
by is plaster statue of Daniel Webster,
of large proportions, but il can scarce
ly be said TO be graceful. The artist is
Carew, an Englishman. In another
part Of the building, and carefully pro-
tec,ed from the public gaze. is repre-
senta,ion of Christ and the twelve Apos-
ties, which will attract large share OF
> attention. All are apparently of the
pursst white marble, though executed in
plaster. and considerably above the life
size. The figure Of Christ is much lar.
ger. than the Others. and in more prom.
inent position. The apostles are ar
ranged in sem;circle. 10 the RICH: and
left, and present mos. striking array.
the artist is Jhorwalsden. A valuable
painting representing the opening Of the
London Exhibition, has just been re
ceived from Queen Victoria. Captain
Ericsson will have in operation very
beautiful Caloric engine, of email size.
A shoyel-full of coal is sufficient TO drive
,he piston at the rate Of $50 strokes per
minute. The mos, prominent objects,
at present, in the American department,
10 field battery Of cannon, made al the
government arsenal, az Watervleit. The
pieces are Of large calibre, aud OF ex.
quisiie workmanship. In the French
department, there are displayed one OF
two iolerably handsome cases. filed with
wooden goods. Also cases Of surgical
instruments, from the mos, celebrated
makers.
In few days many goods viii be pre-.
pared for exhibition, and the Palace pre-.
seEt greatly improved appearance; bu'
ii seems hardly possible for any consid.
cradle proportion to be in readiness by
the 18th inst. Enough will be ready,
however. to render the exhibition attract.
i've in high degree. and subsequent to
that date j, will improve rapidly.
The presence of the President and o
large portion Of his Cabinet, will add
greatly TO the interest of the inaugural
ceremonies on the l4.h.