The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-11-02
CORR ESPON DENCE.
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We'd Ciramic Manufactures in
the ErhibitiOn-the Musical iSeason-.Ju-
ien-Thc Opera-Sontag-- Conservation
Of too Episcopal BishOps-Return of COL
Lacy-Galueston, Houston and Henderson
Rdiiroad-Personal Inteliigcnce-Polittcs
The Marked
October, 2s, 1853.
] Mr.. EDITOR The Palace on Reservoir
Square admitted within its Crystal walls on
Saturday last, no less than 2S,37l visitors,
and tho receipts for the past week were up
wards of S27 900. Every one is taking ad-
vantage Of the presant 6ne weather and ge-
nial temperature to visit the Fair. The chill
ly breeze which wander through its barn.
like capacity, admonishing one that to all
but Hyperhoreans such visit will soon be
decidedly uncomfortable. ....
The Gobelin tapestries, which have been
the admired of all admirers, have been re-
moved from their accustomed places. The
Empress Of France needs them for one Of
her imperial chambers, and an order arrived
few weeks since for their recall
Among the many valuable contributions,
which England has made to the great exhi-
bition, there are few which combine the
uti!e with the dulce to such an extent M her
specimens Of pottery nor are there many,
that possess more interest for the scientific
man. England was not indeed the first
country to attain distinction in the de part
ment cf ceramic manufactures but in later
years it has excelled all other countries, as
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tent of its operations. At the present day,
it is computed that the United Kingdom
contains no less than lS6 estab lishments for
the manufacture Of the various ceramic
wares. Ofthese 1873 are in StafTordshire-
which afford employment 10 10000 persons
The annual production of the whole is es,i-
mated Mt Slo,O0o,ooO. one htlf of which is
exported to foreign lands.
The first pieces Of pottery known on the
continent Of Europe, We're brought to Pisa,
from Idajorica, by the Crusaders who took
that Island after n twelve months seige.-
The Italians, always more attached to the
fancy than the solid branches Of Industry
soon attempted to initiate these drabesaue
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adorn their churches, as the Moors had done
with considerable effect for :he embclishment
OF their mosques. They did not, however,
meet with much sacccss, until the time Of
Della Robia, who deserves to be chroncled
rs the first Of European Potters lie was
succeeded, at some interval, by Bernard Pal
lssey, whose earnest strivings, under the
greateat obsticles, to immortalize his name,
whose hnal success and subsequent death in
the Bastile, for his high-minded patriotism,
constitute romance in real life Of touching
interest. Palissy had a keen relish for
nature, and from her animal and vegetable
kingdoms nodded the ornaments Of his
wares. His enamel il hard aud his colors
peculiarly vivid some original articles eth
manufacture are still to be seen in Paris.
Next comes Wedgewood, whose name a.
more modern, is better known to us, and
whose ware, for the practical purposes of
life and the facility and cheapncss ofits man.
uiacture is superior TO any that had procee-
ded it. Wedgea ood was born in 1880 by
his own unaided industry and enterprise he
raised himself from an humble to an honor
able position, and acquired an immense for.
tuno He died at the ripe age Of ffty.five.
John Rose s. Co., Of Shropshire have con-
tributcd a great variety Of specimens OF
their manufacture, consisting Of not only fine
porcelain articles, but Of earthenware in tho
form Of vases, gardens seats, and dinner ssr-
vices, which appears to be extremely stronp
and durable, and is said to be capable Of re-
sisting the action Of fire. The colors are
not vivid enough to please our American eve
nor Is it probable that painter would be
captvated with the design of the ornaments
which too often and too shockingiy ignore
} perspective ; yet such faults may well be
, overlooked in the solid usefulDess Of these
wares. Ridgeway and Minton have also e,.
tensive c"llectionl In the fair. The latter
gentleman was the first who attempted to
manufacture hard porcelain in England. His
sncaustic tiles are worthy Of special exan,in-
alton. He has initiated the old wares and
colors ofRobia and Pallissy with great sue.
cess. A dark brown garden pot Of his, or.
namontsd with purple fox-gloyes, is vey
beautiful.
The musical season Is at its height JUL
liens career has been most triumphant. His
concerts have been crowded every night and
he has reaped golden harvest. Within
three days, he leaves Us for Boston. At
N'blo's, stcffanonc and Salvi appear every
night In some popular opera despite the
extravagant prices, Ia dollar and a half for
secured seats0 the saloon is crowded every
night
Madam Sontag, the accomplished Confess
kos'i, continues rs popular as ever She
gives occasional entertainments, the tickets
to which are 81 each. On Thursday even
ing next, she Is to give charitable concert.
Tor the benefit Of the Home for the desti.
tute Children Of Seamen." A serious acei.
oen' happened to this lady on Friday last,
when fefuFntaf m f-N.. L.