The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

other department was not sustained in this one.
The Canadians are not yet so great manufac-
turing as commercial and agricultural people.
The agricultural department was excellent;
grain and fruit were especially fine. Canadian
wheat always brings the highest prices in the
New York and London markets.
After having visited these departments of the
exhibition, the grand central cdfce became the
great place of attraction to the visitors The
colossal transparent structure upon, upon clo-
ser inspection, lost some of its magniiicence
Distance had ''lent enehantnient to the view -
But the external Ealing was fully compensated
for, by the order and excellence within. The
material Of the palace is glass and iron; the
form resembles that of a cross; and the roof
Is arcacd. From the top rises an imposing dome
with crimson ensigns unfarled to the breeze
Within, beautiful fountain adorned the CEN
tire of the palace, graccd with handsomely carv-
cd statues Of naiads. From this fountain,
aisles penetrated the different wings, where the
various branches were exhibited, such as flow
ers, prints, grain, and the mechanical arts The
scene presented inside was a very lively and
busy one; all eagerly seeking to crafty their
curiosity; and exhibitors Jealous in pointing
out the good qualities of their articles Here
was number of men discussing the principle
of model; there bevy Of ladies examining
a sewing machine. Here man describing the
nature of his wheat; there some ladies conyers-
| ing on the merits of some embroidery The
sounds arising from these, together with the
clicking Of models and the music Of pianos,
contributed to make great buzz, not far differ
ent from that of large swarm of bees:
There was but one tier, and upon this were
collected the more refined and elegant articles /;
ladies' fancy material, musical instruments, aud
specimens OF the fine arts, sculpture and paint
| ing The quality, taste and system displayed
in the arrangement and decoration Of this de-
partment contributed vastly to the grandeur Of
the whole, the enjoyment Of the vision, and the
success of the exhibition. The brightest rays
of the sun streaming through the lucid struc-
ture, thus adding lustrc TO every thing within,
the refreshing fountain with jets Of water play
ing from beautiful statues; the order and sys-
ten, which always lend beauty, shown in tie
arrangement Of the various departments; the
| flowers. statues and paintings; the melodies OF
those skilled in the charming art of music, who
SiS1medfca iiilS opportuhiry to sIiow ii.dir TAD
cnts, rs performers on the piano and other in
struments; the inspiring strains Of competing
brass bands, playing their liveliaat airs, in cr-
der TO obtain the prize, and the smiles of plea
sure depicted on the countenances of the delight
cd visitors, all conspired to make it very cheer
! full and brilliant scene. Among the illusrious
personagcs present were Lord Viscount Monk,
Governor General Of the province, Major Cen
eral Napier, and Other celebrities. AS far us
could learn, they were highly gratifed with the
exhibition, and came to the conclusion that the
natives were further advanced in civilization
! than they thought, whilst living in extremely
enlightened London. On the day that / was
| present, there were twenty thousand persons on
the grounds, certainly very large concourse.
The country cousins of the Torontonians un-
doubtodly had Il ''gay and happy" time. With
in the enclosure there were number of refresh
ment saloons, so that, besides gratifying their
curiosity, they were enabled to indulge their
appetites to safety. Without, were the re-
sorts for amusement: sparring matches, Chi.
nese twins, &C. The weather during the week
was delightful, the air being pure and bracing
All combined made it u glorious Fair Week.
AS far as l could observe the farmers wert
we'll satisfied, and returned home with the de-
termination of seeking the progress of the So
! ciety. From this exhibition as criterion, you
can form an idea of the internal qualities of the
soil of Canada, and the energy and enterprise
of the people The probabilities are that, in
future time, Canada will establish her indepcn-
dence, and become one of the great powers OF
this earth VIATOR.
A Noyu Gon corin+ion Tom