The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-02
THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
Description of Articles.

Description Of Articles.
The rush OF vsiters to the Crystal Palace still con-
tinues. Every day new admirers bestow fresh encs-
mums upon the many specimens of art that decorate
the long naves OF the building. 1t is interesting to
notice the different expressions of pleasure or dis
pleasure by the new visiters they gaze upon the
different articles exhibited Here one Of taste and
refinement passes before the great Thorwaldsen
statues and in the excellent ;arving Of the Apostolic
group he perceives the fash Of genius from one Of
the great masters Another, more practical in his
views thinks great deal of work was bestowed
upon them but they occupy an insignificant position
in his Imagination 10 comparison with the ploughs,
tanning mills and patented broom handles, which he
has minutey examined, inspected, and criticised.
Still another, affected by the idea this group
embodies than by either their material utility or
artistic excellence nstinctvey feels, when he looks
upon them, +" that he stands on holy ground" and
in obedience to the silent monitor he raises his
hat and stops in mute and solemn admiration among
the almost speaking evangelsts. Now comes one
who is influenced neither by appreciation of the
mertorous statuary, by the progress of invention,
nor by instruction of Holy Writ. He saunters about
as if monarch of all he surveyed" and with per-
feet freedom kicks the satuary pulls down the vel
vets, and thumps the mosaic, to the great horror Of
the exhibitor and annoyance Of the policemen, and
finally comes to the conclusion that Marochettis
Washington and KISS Amazon are much olarge
to be true;" that he wouldn't carry home thea old
guns from the Tower to have Them and that the only
things he worth noticing were the cradle
that rocked by machinery and the different stands
of the matters and the wgmakers Thus each one has
his preferences and his opinions and thus is the
great artist set down drone the Tower q merely
receptacle for old iron, and the whole exhibition
aa scheme to make money.
But while each article is passed, more or less ad-
mired the musical piano especially attracts the atten-
ton Of all. There is almost continually crowd
around the music, and all are anxious to know how
the thing is done. We ad nit this is an instrument
somewhat curious, and probably destined to revola-
tonize the musical world Any one who can turn q
crank can make his own music, and almost any tune
can be played that is fancied. The different airs
are arranged with wire teeth upon fat board and
one can purchase, as now, what he wishes to play,
and grind the music with his own hands. We under
stand that this kind Of music might be purchased
according to the most general rules OF trade, by
yards feet and inches If we are to record the mu-
sic by English measure then we should say, that to-
day, while in the Palace, we heard yard of Yankee
ture to William Tell. Music teachers, no doubt con-
denim this invention
Several packages were received to-day from the
ship Centaur, which will Immediately be opened.
Among those received are several for the Italian
department, some OF them oeug groups Of statuary,
in which Italy particularly excels. fine portrait
Of Padre Gavazzi, by Giuseppe Fagnani, has been
added to the paintings Of Italy, and is much ad-
mired by the friends Of the reverend exile.
The admirers Of articles belonging to antiquity
will be pleased to learn that the armor from the
Tower has oil been handsomely arranged around the
foot OF the stairway OF the British department,
each piece labelled with its date and use. It is
peculiarly interesting to look upon these relics the
past, and reflect that many Of them, probably, have
done good service at the battle Of Poictiers, Barnet
or Catesby. The ponderous armor and coats of
mail, the immense helmets and vizors. impress one
with an idea OF the physical strength OF those steel
cad warriors whose history is made romantic by the
tales OF CGur de Lion, Wallace, and Warwick
In the Danish department piece Of statuary has
been added, called "Aoam ana Eve After Sinningn
lie artist is Professor Jefichau, who is said to be
one OF the most promising ARTISTS of the present day.
The group is much noticed.
AS matter OF course, thieves and pickpockets
would make the Crystal Palace their haunt as much
as possible. Yesterday al Ergllsh thief was spot
ted' through the vigilance of the police and locked
up for safe keeping. All Writer'S would do well to be
on their guard against these light fingered gentry.
Some contributions were received eesterday from
California, which will soon be displayed for public
examination Among the articles, we heard of some
specimens OF their natural productions and was told
that heads OF wheat will be shown measuring some
twenty inches in length, and containing over eighty
grains. All will examine with much satisfaction the
contributions indicative Of the natural powers of this
State, the latest addition to tile national family.
ADMISSIONS AND RECEIPTS YESTERDAY
Single tickets ........................ 1924
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Cash received It the door. Observation-Disclosures SLIT
GERMAN DEPARTMENT.
FINE ARTS.
At the head of the stairs in this department has