New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-30
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
ENGLISH EXHIBITORS AT THE CRYSTAL
pALACE.

( account taken from The London Times Mhy ~ o'
the proceedings Of meeting Of English Contributors,
convened at No. 10 Carlisle ST. SOho-square, " to
.bear a statement of the affairs of the Exhibition
Association, and consider measures for the recovery
" Of hitherto unreturned property
Ihave before me Mr. w. G.. Rogers's the Chair
mans Circular to the Exhibitors who met at his
Office in pursuance Of his cal as well as the article
copied by you from The Times. There being two
sides to every question the question considered at
Mr. Rogers Office does not with my knowledge upon
the subject form exception To the general rule.
| desire to present through the columns Of THE
TRIBUNE few facts regarding this matter for the con-
sideraton Of the English Contributors, and trust
Won will afford me for that purpose as much space IN
your columns Is occupied by the article from TIE
Times.
In TIE frst place, viii state the flcts connected
with the articles sent 10 the Crystal Palace by those
who took part in the discussion az said meeting.
Mr.. RoGERs, originator Of the meeting, CHAIRMAN
thereof and first speaker stated among other things
that the articles he sent, TO wit magnificent look.
ing-gass worth $3.50 was smashed and the carving of
the frame broken 10 pieces, and other things accom-
panying il were broken 10 pieces.
have taken some trouble TO ascertain the facts re-
spocng Mr. Rogers article. He sent TO the Exhibi-
ton n magnificent carved frame with looking-glass,
and il without doubt one of the most ornate spe-
o.mcns OF carving put upon exhibition; but in conse-
Queuce Of when twas put up for eNpOfta-
ton to this country found opening the case
at the Palace that the glass ras " smashed, and the
beautiful carving more or less injured When the
case was taken off the vessel the broken Decs 81 glass
RATED in the Dor. have certificate Of these facts
from the persons who assisted in removing the case
from the vessel, well from those who ASSISTED ~
opening it at the Palace II was not the fault OF the
Association that the glass smashed and the cary-
ing Injured but the faut of Mr. Ragcrss packers.
may add Mr.. Rogers notified of the damage
which his case had sustained Immediately after the fact
NJ further
received bin of EiJ IS lOd for dock charges rom
Mr.. Mejor the Shipping broker appointed bythe Nen-
York dssociGf0n,' and which Of course The addsl he
declined 70 ray." Now assert that no such charges
were ever imposed by the Association did the AS
socation ever authorize Mr.. Major 20 impose them
and would like to receive from Mr. Rogers some fur
Their explanation respecting this matter.
Mr. ArrOwsmith next addressed the meeting. " lie
sent very handsome carved cabinet, and other ar
ticos 20 the Exhibition TO the amount of $3.50, 6Hf
had no idea 10 rhere they may be at the present
'fsme.' | can assure Mr.. Auowsmith that his cabi-
net is now in the Palace, aud in good order ms is
the first intimation ever had that he desired 10 have
bis cabinet returned, and can say TO bum that Il VIII
afford me pleasure TO furnish him all facilities IN my
power to enable him either 10 reshp the article or Win
draw il for sale in this country.
Tho next speaker, Mr.. Penny, inquired whether
9 the President of the United States had been written
ito. SC. Mr.. Penny exhibits three small specimen
metal chasipgs, very beautiful, and one design that,
for mounting to harness for the President Of the
United States, the only articles OF any consderaDe
valuable can assure him that, at or about the time
he making his inquiry his agent IN this city Mr.
DOue, presented an authority from Mr.. i. TO with
draw said articles and according 10 my recollection
Mr. u note care all the articles TO Mr. Dorrell ex-
cept the small frame containing the designs ior the
Presidents harness. His articles are IN the custody oil
bis authorized agent, 10 whom refer him.
Tie next speaker Mr.. Loft, made a statement about
The estimated value Of the property now in the Palace,
aud added hoarsay statement respecting two yaua'
be carriages sent By Dublin gentleman. Inc car
rages ief rrcd to sent by Mcsss. Hutton sons
Of Dublin; they were beautiful IN design ana work
nanshp, and a credit TO the house that sent them.
Some nionihsdgo they were ordered back they Were
safely packed and taken to ship then IN por Tor ihe
pun ose of being returned. On reaching the vessel
was found the matches were too narrow 10 aunt the
cases: the captain of the vessel declined 10 permit the
package TO u main deck, and from the necessity Oh
tie they were taken back to the falaee "here
they remained for several weeks, and eferWaId unoef
the direction of Mr.. Huitons agent IN this olty, were
sent home. Urdoubtedly the Association was guilt
ofllcLes in this particular, and have no apology 10
offer exCoI that the urgency OF the matter was over
looked the cases being returned to the Palace As
tie value Of the property now in the Palnce can
Gssue Mr. L. that his statement Is not much ont Oh the
WAY. have doub, the property now IN he falace
is worth al least haf million 81 dollars some OF IL
belongs 10 he Also iaOn. some to American exhibit
ors ZONE to foreign exhibitors WHO have sent II here
t. be sold; bnt Of it that am aware oil belongs
20 MIR Loft.
Mr.. Proven, tie next speaker, stated that he was
painted windows living under counter TO the value oil
EsC0 AID lie had painted window he could not get
back. Mr.. F. failed to state Row these windows came
brokeI-wi ether they broken al the Palace, or
by Touson OF careless packing the part OF the ex-
hlbiior aud whether the Association had not IN all
cases settled for breaknge done by employees at the
Palcce Any article he has at the Palace awaits ms
order and deny that he ever refused possession
Of any article be clamed His statement about broken
glass Is 20 indefinite that L lacks potency for want OF
particulars.
Mr. Jenrers said his firm had articles of papier mache
to tie amount Of Goo. He lad Forwarded instrnc-
tons 10 have them packed, but had asccrtaned tlGt
they were generally spt lied. Mr.. Jennerss firm did
send several specimens OF paper miche, all OF Whch
wee received in good order, and regret 10 add hgVe
more or les deerolated in value in the Crystal Pal
ace, but net to tie extent represented by MN, inc
wood and Iapier miche work are still IN good ORDER
but the upholstery and trimming have been more or
lees soiled An easy chair trimmed with crimson slk
velvet has been s0iied somewhat by being handled
.t uIOn. sc. Such deterioration, however, "a Incl
dent TO al similar articles put upon exhibition, ana
the exhibitor who sends elegant furniture with costly
trimmings Gun hardly expect to have II examined by
Thousands Of visitors without being somewhat soled
end Hereby detoIOraied in value. Whatever dam
ages the MCssrs. Jcnners have sustained, and which
the Association ought TO allow, am prepared to id
ust al Gny time.
have thus far gone over the ground occupied by
the different exhibitors at this meeting, and have
given fqcts connected with the different articles
hibiied by them.
know full well that in many instances exhibitors
have good ground for complaint but think IN some
instances their grievances have been maglliied, while
in OF er he Association has been and IS the real
Darty YrODeed. Tie Association offered to pay all
the expenses attending shipment and re-Shipment OF
goods sent for exhibition and remaining unsotd.
Latierly tie return freight has not IN all cases been
paid by The Association. and herein exhibitors can say
the Association has broken faith. In poalion, how
ever, may add that in December last when the TACT
was aeCelaiIed that felgh and charges on goods to