The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-28

Oxford, all England pities her; but she has lost her
influence, and she viii soon be reckoned among the
glories that were
The second edition of the Crystal Palace, revised,
improved and enlarged, at Sydenham, is assuming
such grandeur and importance, that, although yet
quite unfinished and not to be opened till the merry
month OF May next year. it is already exciting great
attention, and is q conspicuous object all round
London. Some idea Of it's size may be conceived
from the statement that it is nearly 5000 feet in
length, and that in the central nave, when complet
ed, the monument OF London may stand erect and
covered bv its roof without the ,essty of stopping
its tall head Works of art casts from classical models
acsimies of ancient architecture &C.. &C.. are being
constantly added; and by the courtesy of several
among the continental powers, ouruntravelled coun-
trymen will have an opportunity of becoming ac-
quaned with models Of beauty before witnessed
by them and which cannot fail vastly to elevate the
public taste for the higher department of the fine
arts. Above ALL they will learn the history Of art in
a very complete manner from the chronological ar
rangement that has been adopted with reference to
ancient sculpture and architecture. Thus, for in
stance, the spectator will commence with Egypt,
finding himself in the midst OF palace like Luxor,
with its lotus pillars, lilyshaped capitals, &C., and
will be able to contemplate MemnOn and the en0r-
nous specimens of Egyptian sculptures after which
he can visit the palaces and marbles Of Nineveh-
thence passing into the classical times OF Greece,
which will be admirably illustrated by model Of the
ParheIon, and admirable collection Of casts from
all the extant marbles OF the unequalled models of
Greece Thence, again, he may pass into the arched
halls of the Byzantine era examine the gothic archi-
lecture Of all ages and countries change the scene
once more for the magic halls Of the Alhambra-the
Court of Ambassadors, &c.-and come finally to our
own times so beautifully illustrated by the works Of
Canova Thorwalsden, and Schwanthaler, not to
mention the Chantreys, Baileys, Foeys, and Mar
shas, Of our own country. The gardens, too are in
a very forward state; nor will it be long ere the
fountains will begin to send aoft their beautiful
Jets d'sau in proud rivalry of those at Versailles On
the whole therefore whether we regard the horticul
tural beauties OF the outside the glorious lessons
of taste and science that may he learned in the
interior Of this new Crystal Palace, we look with ex-
IRENE interest to its completion, az being an under
taking of vast practical utility and one which will
be powerfully instrumental in elictng much Of the
national talent, which, but for its establishment
might long have remained buried and useless.
Never was the "Toyshop of Europe Brmng
bam-known to be 80 busy as at present, or to have
received large influx Of business whether In the
number or amount OF orders within the last three
or four months especially in the general hardware
trade. Upwards Of millions worth Of metallic
nufactured goods have been exported within the last
twelvemonth more than in that previous; and while
in 1S4S the whole quantity OF hardware exported
amounted to 81 $50 900, upwards OF one millions
worth have been sent abroad within the last foul
nla.l1. A,ain, The tyYGTte - Ma- ,iat ycaT vc-s
. Gully $4,000, whilo this year they amounted !,