New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-14
Aespalprk daily Tribane
FROM BOSTON,.
ANTI-SLAyERY FAIR-OPENING OF THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Co,-o.c,,dance of Ths n Y Tribune.

must have made this unnecessary. Inc ar Is ater
all. his province he il at home there, aud can give
YOU information beyond the reach of an outsider Ike
myself. Iwi therefore, only speak of 1t "a colec-
ton Of pretty things, and of men and women whose
lives are full of interest to all and who are rarely
seen together in any other place.
Mrs. l.. Maria Child is always there, exceedingly
good at selling and not less successful in entertaining
those whose bargains are completed. Mrs Chapman
divides table with Mrs. Foen-the brilliant exterior
of the lady first named contrasting well with the black
dress, the quiet manner, and pure white locks of the
second. Both are figures that could not be spared
from the busy background of the Fair. Modesty-
theirs not mne-forbds me TO call the roll of the
younger ladies. will only cay that they are advan-
tageousy posted, and that good looks aud good spirits
are udicio,sly distributed throughout the hal. Ihe
service Of both elder and younger no snecure; inc
Fair lasts at least ten days; the saeswomen are there
every day, and all day. There arc.sdoubtless' mo-
ments when they disappear aud dine but these ao-
seuces are so short as to be imperceptbIe and the
good work must needs bring them some weary mo-
ments.
Purchasers at Fairs not always easy to SUIT, ana
those tiresOme individuals who ask the price OF every
thing and give the price of nothing, are bOh enough
70 venture even on this sacred ground. Think too,
of those feminine brains disturbed with the ntrcacie
of change, and the responsibilities OF bank bills ana
YOU will see that these pleasant faces must occasionally
conceal an aching head. Still be assured tha' 'h'y
have their reward. Beside the appreciation Of their
own COINCIDENCE which is doubtless overlooking, these
fair saints are visited and encouraged by host of
sympathizng brethren, including all the cham
pions of Freedom. The great Theodore
comes and goes-he buys books, of course,
although his great library has already over
flowed every room in his house, and now threat
ems to invade those of his neighbors and to be COM
planned of IA a nuisance. He is here, without lis
thunders and there many trembling sinners who
prefer 10 meet him thus Invested. Senator Sumner
makes passing visits stately tower, whose outward
beauty is unscathed, and whose inward defenses are
hope, rapidly tending to restoration. Never fear
my friends but that shall hear its gallant artillery
open again in good time Meanwhile, We must be pa
tent or such al imminent deadly breach is neces-
sarly tedious in repairing.
Senator Wilson also visits the Fair Wendell Phillips
dispors himself therein, and Byles il there continually
As the wife Of Byles is also there we may be sure
that his purse undergoes the wholesome phlebotomy
which is the peculiar province of woman to admin
ister If | mention Garrison last, it is because |
him least, and yet doubt not that he was faithful in
his attendance. Nor must forget to speak Of Mrs.
Stowe, who was ever present with two fair daughters
for her ministers L. not this an imposing array OF
names? Add to il large proportion of the best and
pleasantest people in Boston and its vicinity and you
will easily understand that the Fair q very desra-
bic place OF resort and that those who stayed away
from encomCa conscientious scruples, really per-
formed an act Of sefdenial.
The Fair closed with the old year, and the Lii
brary opened with the new year. The occasion, though
one Of public interest was not intended TO be one of
public entertainment. limited number of ticket.
was issued for the galleries, and ike proportion Of
invitations for the body of the house. At , o'clock
P. crowd of ladies besicged the outer door of the
Library, anxious TO secure the best seats. They were
admitted, with few good-natured admOntioas from
the usher not to push each other quite hard there
wes time enough and room enough for all Of them.
Scoring such interference, they broke into the house
and tramped up the star, at the head of
which they found various ornamental individuals
Of the other sex, with batons and cock
AIDES. waiting to receive them. These young
gentlemen distributed the ladies according to the color
Of their tickets Whte, ma am the gallery before
you--red and yellow. up yOnder." The blue tickets
admit to the alcoves where books TO be- and where
volumes will be spoken, between the present hour Of ?
and two hours lats when the ceremonies are TO begin
Tire time is little long, certainly, and the occupation
Of killing Il little tedious. Some have brought books
with them and fortunately, have left their tongues
at home. lowered on the skirts OF this noble army
of matters, and from what heard should think that
complaints neghbors, husbands and even the dresses
a. the last assembly had received ample discussion at
all hands before The arrival of the procession Per-
haps this would be good moment to take survey Of
tie hall. 1t is lofty, handsome and substantial there
are two row' Of galleries supported b. futed
columns. The light and ventilation excellent and
the ornamental tnting and 20 on, in the best taste
1t is indeed place worthy of the people and Of the
great men who have lived TO instruct them. A
staging has been erected al the end opposite the
trance from which thiee great to address the
audience Of to-day. These are Mr.. Winthrop
Mr.. Everett, and Mayor Rice, and 10! it n
4 o'clock, and with sound Of trombones, comets
keyed bugles, French horns, and other horns, here
they come, heading brief procession of the select
men Of Boston. Ii is Mr. Winthrop's turn to speak
irst-tba advantage has been accorded 10 him. He
employs in giving good business statement of the
history Of the Library, from its endowment by Mr..
Bates Of London, to the present moment. He gives
the names Of the architect, naserbuilder painters,
glagers gespipers and on accidentally forgetting
to mention the hod-carers and the Irish women,
goot-loOking we hope who must, theoretically, have
scrubbed the floors. He goes through the laying
of the cornerstone the issuing Of sealed proposals
for the raw material, and indeed the whole plan
and progress of the building. This being well got
through with he proceeds to asperse with lavish euO
gy oil who have been concerned in the LbSary-the
founder, workmen, Committee on Building, Alder
man Bonney, future Librarian, and others. To Mr..
Everett he gave such shower of chromium that
% ked TO see him TRANSPORTED like god or puei up
ard destroyed lie Herod. No such thing; the great