Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-05
NEW YORK CHRYsTAL PALACE"

NEW YORK "CHRYSTAL PALACE"
We take pleasure in laying before our readers
the following communication, and we invite to its
suggestions the attention Of felow-ctizens of
the State generally. We hope to the enlightened
and patriotic views presented by Mr.. McRae, fully
carried out. Who will respond to his eloquent
appeals Who will step forward and aid in ma
king the necessary arrangements to have the State
represented at the next Worlds Fair in New
York i? We repeat the language of Mr. McRae,
"by timely and concerted effort North Carolina
has it in her power to present, in that universal
assem6Iage, tokens of power, wealth. skill, and in
telligence, which will command for her an extern
sive fame and universal admiration" But to the
letter Of our Correspondent
WILMINGTON, January 81, 1853.
DEAR SIR: Having had many occasions COM
mend the - true North Carolina spirit which per-
vades your paper, and having always found in you a
devoted lover OF her reputation and character, have
ventured to address you, and through you fellow
citizens generally upon subject of interest to US ALL
is we'll known that the citizens of great COM
merciaI emporium, (New York; following the ex-
ample of his Royal Highness Prince Albert, have
determined in the ensuing Spring open in their city
Exhibition for the display of the industrial products
of the world. For the reception of such articles as
may be furnished for their exhibition there is now in
progress of building s. CLrystal Palace' destined
to vie with if not surPass in dimensions and magni-
cence Its famous predecessor which not long since
adorned the city OF London. Foreign nations
making preparations to send in their contributions.
Our sister States taking steps to be represen-
ted at this Wo1ld-show of science and enterprise
As the late Legislature made arrangements for the
representation of North Carolina on this occasion, it
is earnestly to be hoped that the people themselves
will take the matter in hand. 1t is high time that
North Carolina should make herself known. By
timely and concerted effort she has it in her power
OF
wealth, skill and intelligence which will command
for her an extensive fame and universal admiration
Her agrculturis:s offer for inspection samples
of corn, wheat, rice, cotton and tobacco equal to any
and superior to most that will be there on exhibition
Her turpentine of the purest virgin dip will be un
equalJed-her naval stores would not be excelIed
Her lofty pine will furnish shafts of timber that would
excite admiration; while her mineral DEVELOPMENTS
are worthy of exhibition at any worlds faii-pos-
sessng she does coal, iron, copper, silver, quick
silver and gold, black lead precious stones marble
granite, lime and mari. What State what people
could present varied, remarkable and extraordinary
specimens An article of furniture from the Leopard
marble near Charlotte, would attract observation and
amply repay the constructor The display of her re-
sources of mineral kind would disclose their excel
lence, Invite Vestlgaon and reward the of
lands by increase of their value, and add to the
prosperity of the State by increasing immigration.
And can the mechanic and manufacturing interests of
North Carolina show nothing-nothing of skilful
worknen? Is the water power bestowed by Provi-
dence the latter given but for the purpose of money
mdking and will not this class undertake something
for the honor of the State and may the former
elevate himself by exhibition of artistic skill and
enterprise Is there inventive genius in midst
to originate discovery which would transmit his
name posterity along with the beneactors Of their
age? Surely is the time for North CaIolinians
to bid their stagnant energies flow in freer cur
rent-to bid their dormant faculties wake up and
their sluggish spirits This is the age of
progress and improvement. North Carolina should
be up with the spirit of the age, but known
of men to be She has and is doing much
for the development of her resources. Railroads
we'll built thoroughly stocked and equipped, are in
full operation in her borders and doing profitable
business. The completion of the Central Railroad
to Charlotte will unlock the and open her pro-
ducons to the commerce of the world and when the
extension takes place from some point on that Road
still further west and again from Goldsborough to
communication with the rich valley OF the Mississip.
pi-with the mighty Norlh-west-with the luxuriant
South, and with possessions in Oregon and
the Pacific. 1t should be the desire of State
to anticipate these SURPRISING movements and to place
herself at once upon terms of acquantanceShip with
those In conneXon with whom she may be called
upon long to act such important part. Our citi
Zens should take into consideration the importance
of being present in force and with nGterieI at the
forthcoming exhibition. In order to do so credItabIy
an effort should be made at organization in the move
ment, articles worthy should be collected, placed in
suitable CHARGE and such steps taken will enable
ner worthy of herself. l have made these sugges-
tions with view elicit public action this mat
ter, leaving TO others skilled devise the plan
and arrangements.
Very Truly,
D. K. McRAE.