New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-05

Ino people OF NoWJcrSfy; 10 our glnnf lreneh. To
the loyal Americans abroad in many foreign ands, 10
the many distant cities and towns that have organized
their charity into generous gifts; and, more than all
thus fail 70 offer special tribute Of thanksgiving
the poor, who, from every quarter ana
in q, every possible form, have gcered
their grateful incense call down Heavens best bless
ing upon them and u.s. Applause. And now may K
not venture without fear or suspicion Of envy 10
say that the ladies indebted more than 10 any other
body Of our feowczens TO the noble artists OF New
York for the unriyaed zeal aud enthusiasm with which
they have given themselves 10 this work. Other men
transfers his very fblood the canvas and presents
with the very child Of his BRAIN They have put the
cap TO the magnificent column which the managers bad
erected and have given that noble gallery which
sdorns and elevaes the Fair and gives 10 IL dignity
and beatty that no other FAX ever had. And now
what remains but that, we should with all our
might second the noble eNertions OF tho man
agersi And when the record Of this Fair is
written end the grand result is known. as our gallant
armies shall march forth TO strike another gigantic
blow. which will we hope, send TINS foql Rsb'hon
reeling its last retreat lappause, shau bear TO
them the glad tidngs that they carry WIN ocm the
hearts and the hopes aud the prayers OF more thsh
twenty millions Of loyal Americans; and that FOR IS
many faint and fall by the way all the strong arms
in the lard shall hold out TO them ana all is lar
hands TO heal their wounds soothe their dying hours
Loud epplauseI
The ceremonies were concluded by sing ny oia
Hundred the audience joining in.
Theinauguraton over let follow the crowd 10 tier
wanderings through the corridors halls alcoves gal
eries and reecorcs OF this rambling yet coherent col
lection of curioses. The first building entered lie the
structure covering the sidewalk, which ia devoted Ia
Arms and Trophies" "a Police Station" and the "In-
dian Department" Passing on we come to the Lin
carrie Library Statuary Department" "Cqmmittee
Rooms" Sewing Machines" and Curiosity Shop
divided between the first and second stories. Thence
Az In, bon With he Picture GALLERY
and gallery of Engrayings" the left, 'Ons, Soaps
and Perfmery" and the Refreshmen Hall on the right.
Passing still further on enter the hall on llteentn
street, set apart for the display Of Machinery.
DEPARTMENT or ARMS AND TROPHIES.
This department, which Is under the charge Of Col
Rush c. Hawkins, and an efficient corps OF assistants.
is one Of unusual interest and aractiveness and mere
will the visitor linger an hour examining tho
relics of bygone days Of
"The days that tried mems souls."
Here may be seen trophies OF past wars. ancient
armor relics of the Revolution and of the War OF 1872
and Of the present contest and the visitor may feast hs
eyes upon the flag of Perry, inscribed with the immor
tai words Of Lawrence when be fell the Chesapeake
crying Don't give up the ship" Entwined with this
venerable relic Is the flag which the British frigats
Guerriere surrendered,i when In sinking condition.
to the Old Ironsdes.
The Army and Navy each take their allotted space,
covering the walls and ceilings with curositiss. 10
the center Of the hall is immense 10Opounder Par
rott riAed gun mounted, while specimens OF smaller
ordnance are grouped around it. In this department.
nav be seen the uniform which the lamented Ellsworth
wore when he was pierced by bullet by the Rebel
jackson at Alexandria; q model brig used by she
Rebels send letters TO each other across river In
South Carolina; Lafayetes looking glass; relics Of tie
rator Arnold mementoes of Washington, his uniform
and camp ,qupage; group Of Rebel flags 10 in num-
Der, captured at Lookout Mountain and other places.
There are British guns, Rebel guns. pirate guns, and
profuson Of trophies OF almost every description. A
number of large Whitworth guns from England are
among the curiosities Also cannon.wheel that vent
through the Mexican War" which bears upon its nm
the names of the battles where IL used including
Chapultepec, Moino del Rey, Palo Alto, Vera Cruz,
Mexico, Cherubusco. and Cerro Gordo. ball from a
6pounder passed between two Of the spokes and bent
them in semicIcu.ar FORM without breaking them
The skull Of Union soldier used by the Rebels as
drinking.cup and a flag Of the White Swamp (reHso
Guard are also to be seen together with links and
portion Of the great chain stretched across the Hudson
at West Point to prevent British vessels from passing
up the river during the Revolution and the first Bowie
knife ever used Uhe identical weapon with which tho
inventor Bowie killed DR.. Wright at Natohez, Aiss).
The articles sent from MajorGen. Buffers Depart
ment are saber bayoneis, pistols swords, and bowie
knives. taken from the enemy.
Among the articles on exhibition in this Department
Of especial interest the flags of all the ~ " State
Regiments, which, having met and passed through tho
Of battle. and become taered and torn
keeping of the State whose representatives they
upon tie field. These flags have been through the fol-
lowing actions: Blackburn's Ford. Siege Of York
town, Hanover Court House. Ganes's HILL SAv.
age Station, White Oak Swamp Malvern
Hill. Second Bull Run. Fredericksburg, Antctam.
Charlottesville South Mountain Get
tysburg, Seven Pines and most Of the Western and
Southern battles.
Among other relics views OF the Prison yard at
Salisbury, " c. interior of the Libby Prison, Rich
nond and other Southern als for soldiers together
with sketch of the Union War Prisoners Association.
One very attractive feature is model Of Washing
ons Headquarters, Newburgh, made by John Little
Il is % inches in length % in width. and 10 inches IN
light being half inch the foot and is made -
he same kind of material the original and CORE
ponds in every respect With it. II contains the
lumber Of stones. corresponding in shape kind and
,olor-the same number Of layers exhibiting all their
Irregularities in mortar and plastering.work. Tho
loors and windows are in perfect keeping and taste
With the original. Tho interior Is partitioned of,
iibitng the different apartments and rooms in perec-
ion.
There will aSo.be shown here elaborate model Of
Fort Wagner as it appeared while in possession OF the
nemy recently constructed by order Of General
J fillmore, in the Office of Major Aibent Chief Engineer
# the Department under the immediate supervision Of
lieut.. N N. Edwards. N. Y. V. Engineers Sergt VIZ.
aubbers Corps c. j. Mueller and Phil Hennert Of the
ame regiment The miniature fort, which is an exact
reduction on a small scale of that formidable earth