Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-02-19

THE APPROACHING EXHIBITION.

THE APPROACHING EXHIBITION
GEsrLEmEs AS was passing along Seventh street
last evening observed that the entire upper story Of
the wing Of the Patent Oce appeared to be brilliant
with lights What, said to myself is Il possible that
the great exhibition Of the Mechancs Insttute is op
already? thought il was not to open till the 24h hut
III 90 and what 1t On climbing the long pofK
way found on arriving the door, that the sxhhi6
any thing but open however after GONE dificulx
obtained entrance, but it by grace and fsvss, M
On exhibitor" |" and was told that but
hbiters would have the the hall during The pre-
sent week. which had been set apart exusivsly fcr the
reception Of goods for exhibition. The lighting of the
hail. soon learned, but experiment. 70 determine
whether The present gas arrangement would shord suf
cisnt light and the result the determination 70 f
crease largely the number of burners SdH, however,
the hall was very respectfully lighted and The eoap S
presented fom the music gallery at ~ northern exte
mity) WAS striking snd beautiful 1hs kaa. - >s4 -
= \ noSle apartmcnG extending de Am1ho loQ>M W
1Miidng, - n6espsizS z7b fes< o. IsulQ1 Z AVA
RbFsadth It IL divided into nays and two sfd8 el
by row Of snare columns II forget the srchitsctnrd
term OF the Dorc order with their heavy entabaurss
giving il rather crowded appearance. But suppose
the large number Of these nterpong obstacles to the
unity and effect Of grand hall necessary to
port the roof Nothing but sheer necessity be
ceived sufficient apology for result which 1t
pleasantly strikes the eye entering the apartment
The space between these two rows Of columns is left
free for ths promenade Of vsiters the exhibson while
at each side between the pillars and the walls has
judicously divided for the OF exh
biters and favorable display Of thergoods Tables
furnished by the Insttute but the subordnsae decora
lion Of the space engaged by each exhibitor is left to his
taste The tables covered the top with white
md on the sides with blue cotton Some pyrsmida
others oblong others covered with glass eases hori
.onta and vertical as may best suit the disposition Of
the articles for display Withoat the buding and on
The inside of the great quadrangle has been erected
temporary enclosure eighty feet BY forty ox moving
,hnery be moved by steam power furnished free Of
cost by Institute To this there is b door
way from the hail. Nothing to have been omitted
within the means at the disposal Of the Committee Of
tofurnsh every facility for the exhi
biton of such productions u industry, ingenuity, and
skin the occasion may call forth and much credit is
certainly due for the and udcoas plan projected
the conduct Of the whole affair They have enjoyed,
is true the benefit Of the experience Of other similar
exhibitions in great ctes but Of this they appear to
made wise use by selecting such arrangements
peculiarly adapted the large space and compare
lively slender means placed at their control. Il
The goods begin to in already in numbers which
promise highly gratifying spectacle when the entire
display shall be complete. There specimens Of
tuary Of painting of ornamental worsted work. Of quilts
and Of chntz goods which taking the places
assigned to them among which noticed two sleeping
lions busts Of Indian warriors with the statue life
sze OF Indian girl about take her fatal plunge from
the trappers marriage !" the hard J" and the " dis
position for foul picking "a pair Of boys with Easter
eggs Also escape of Indians during fog There is
ship fully rugged, the work Of old salt The works
in worsted exhibited very pretty raised Of
BIRDS fruits and flowers besides heads landscapes &C.
These under glass, safe from all injury fact that
should be mentioned because idea has rene FORTH
understand among the ladies' that the deli produc
tons Of the needle the pencil would be exposed ILL
usage and rough handling and possibly beir stolen
less the in attendance to watch
them. Such apprehensions entirely groandess The
fair patrons of this mertorous enterprise may
tire security that whatever they may commit the
of the Committee Of Arrangements win be suitably cared
for and proteced and though the Institute cannot be
expected become the insurers Of all goods deposited
yet from the fact that large body police has been en-
gagged who viii be the ground during all the hours In
which the hall viii be opened well from the pub
cy Of the place and the obvious risk Of exposure little
fear need be felt for the safekeeping Of all articles
hibted Nor let by any forget to mention that
ample provision will be made to furnish the guests who
attend with ample store Of good things The southern
extremity Of the hall is occupied with large stand for
confectionery and refreshments item Of which, already
in process Of decoration is pyramid Of black cake weigh
ing four thousand pounds surmountsd with temple and
various ornaments Of elaborate ingenuity.
On the whole it is very gratifying to observe the indi
cations thus early of such Exhibition as, while II
- nd thos~ L.
planned this enterprise, will afford high grat6cation to
all who love land and rejoice in its advances i'm
provement. 8.
IMPORTANT RAILROAD CorsnxroH.--A letter from Pha-
delphia, published in the Baltimore Sun, says:
can important movement has recently been effected by
the Baltimore Railroad Company, in the purchase Of
extensive property the river Delaware at the foot OF
Washington street. Southwark, upon which depot Is to
be built The Camden and Amboy road have also de-
termned to extend their track the Jersey side Of the
river TO Kaghns Point directly opposite the site Of the
new Baltimore depot that, by means Of ferry boats,