The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-04
THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
Progress OF the Exhibition OF
Al Iticles.


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Progress OF the Exhibiti0n-Descripti0n OF
Articles.
The clinking of hammers closing rivets up'
still continues at the Crystal Palace but with daily
increasing indication that their work will soon be
ended. The machine arcade will be ready for visi-
tiers in few days, and will add much to the other
attractions
Many Of the packages from the ship Centaur,
which we bave before noticed as being received in
the building, were opened yesterday, presenting new
gems Of art to associate with the already numerous
collection. A marble bust Of Pope Plus K., by
Tenerani among the new contributions and is much
admired, especially by the Catholic visiters. Also,
group called " The Lovers going to the Fountain
is work Of much merit which was yesterday placed
in the west nave BY no means the least interesting
object, added from the Centaur is a large marble
dish by Lazzarini. from Benvenuto Cellin Florence.
This artistic work is set upon pedestal four feet
high highly carved with clusters of grapes, &c. In
the centre of the dish is likeness Of Cosmos, one Of
the dukes of Florence, and around the centre
are numerous allegorical groups and landscapes.
The dish is about two feet in diameter, and may be
considered of the finest specimens Of the fine
arts on exhibition. These ARTICLES spoken of, all
belong to the Italian department, which excels oil
others in sculpture and painting. While all the
civilized nations of the world are represented in the
American Industrial Exhibition, at the same time
many isolated sects and principalities contribute
their mite to the great apotheosis of labor. The
Waldensians have sent some specimens OF silk,
which are worthy the attention ofal who sympathize
with these people in their struggles against ages of
persecution. The silk is in the skein, and is from
Gencourd, in the Protestant valley Of Piedmont,
somewhat celebrated for producing the most superior
silk, which forms great staple Of the country.
A group of statuary, representing an eagle carry
ing away child from its sleeping mother, has been
lately placed in the west nave, around which daily
gather crowds of admirers. This work has many
admirers although it is not entirely faultess. The
body Of the mother and her face upon which is the
calmness Of "balmy Sleep" is wrought with much
excellence. But the head of the child is dspropor
tionate with its body, and the eagle is not large
enough to impress one with belief of his power
to carry off his load. The claws of the bird
are firmly set in the flesh of the babe, and
the countenance of the child, indicating fear
and pain is eminently superior. The face Of the
crying infant powerfully exctes the sympathy Of the
spectator, who actually forgets, for WHILE that he
gazes only upon marble, and feels thrill of horror
in beholding the peril expressed. This work is by
Auguste Lechesne, of Paris, and was much broken
during its transit to this country; weeks have been
consumed in repairing it, and its appearance now is
free from any mutilation.
Another very beautiful contribution exhibited
during the last few days, is hose cart made in Phi
ladelphia, but owned, we understand, in New York.
In richness it far surpasses anything Of the kind
ever manufactured and with fremen in particular it
is theme Of praise. 1t is composed of great guam
titles of the precious metals, and it cost $3.50 The
side plates and boxes are massive silver, ornamented
with fine gilt edgng. All the iron work is silver
plated. On the front box, in gilt, on a groundwork
-s~;l-e- a Neptune and his sea coursers rising from
the ocean; on e."h side. in bas1elief, is repre-
sentation of Night and Morning, from is;nal by
Thorwaldsen. Upon this box, dolphins of gilt sup
port Neptune and Amphitrite, the two holding q
golden scroll, on which are the words "Neptune
Hose" The lanterns on either side are of pure sill.
ver supported by nereids in gilt Upon the rear box,
in large silver raised letters, is written "Nep-
tune" The inner part of the side plates is ele.
giant papier mache work, illustrative of va
rious ocean scenes. The outside Of the plates are
highly decorated with dolphins, shells, and imple-
ments of navigation. The support of the side beam
is an oval silver reflector in which is dancing
nymph, supported by two of the horses of Neptune
The speaking trumpet and two torch boxes are mas.
sive silver, beautifully embossed Two miniature
fremen's hats are hung upon two flag stats, and
all are placed in glass case in the north nave.
We were told that, in few days, in the agricul-
tura department, there will be shown plough, the
identical one which was used by Roger Sherman.
This will be very interesting relic.
ADMISSIONS AND RECEIPTS.
Number of single admissions ........... SO 2S2
Do. season tickets ............l 1927
Amount of cash received ed................l 1897
THE UNITED STATES COAST SURVEY.
THE ELECTROTYPING PROCESS.
Among the most valuable contributions in scien.
Hic point of view, are the instruments employed in