New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-07

Ny boy Is in America; you muy have him there,
You know him by his mountain tone and oy ms golden
His voice Is Ike an Alpine horn 20 clear its crystal notes.
II was like ths music Of song 70 hear him cal his soa~
The boy gentle hid. and yet ss full of hrc,
And dsunte'' tina, royal bid tho Alpine ammerseer'
l. .pt much Her Con'u that saeh a; can bring
swzer wine cup fragrant st with all the sweet perfumes
50 take the cup Herr Consul and take tho Alpine flowers.
For they may mind SwIer lad Of happy bygonc houi
fl up ihe itle swiller cup with .PerAins swzcr '''
A high health 10 Amenca-tbe country Of the Tree!
." WIZ the Swist peasants woid foT - wlne.'
The magnificent specimens Of gold orc collected from
the various leading mines upon the Pacific coast and
presented by Mr. Lewis Leland OF the Occidental Hotel,
California have arrived and will be placed on eIhib-
tion in n day or two.
Contributions continue to bo received daily at the
Receiving Department that acccssons OF articles
both useful and Ornamental continually being made
" the exhibition. e.,
The Art Gallery the Grand Bazaar, with It's fora
temple and other magnificent displays, the Machinery
Department bodybuilding Department Sewing
Machines Carriages and Agricultural Implements,
Library, Indian Department Arms and Trophies,
Curiosity Shop Lingarc, House Furnishing Goods
Minerals and other departments all receive duo "tten
ton and notice from the immense throng of visitors
The Fair in the evening was cnvened by some fine
music from the Metropolitan Fair Band.
| Tho crowd in the evening was much greater than
during the day. and it was with great difficulty that the
visitors could move about from place to place
The cask receipts for the day. including the sale OF
goods and tickets were s77 6ge Total cash receipts
from all sources and in the hands Of the Treasurer last
night. 100000.
Contribution or GAS.
The Manhattan Gas Company has agreed to iurnsh
.I..f. .lgao ttgv q. fh.
cause.
WORK By THE POLICE
Detectives Radfcrd, Bennett, Kelso and MoDougai
Yesterday arrested three notorious pickpockots who
gave their names as Ellen Reilley Caharine sweeny
and Mary Kelley The former ia an old thief, but
having been for some months absent In Europe sup
posed that her countenance forgotten. The trio
were taken TO the Police Station, placards supended
from Their necks announcing their character, when
they were marched through tho building at variors
times during the day. escorted by four policemen the
band playing the rogue's march.
A large number OF articles found daily by the
Police and taken TO the subsation. where descrip
ton " the article Is Immediately entered In book
kept for the purpose. Either Inspector Leonard or
Scrgcants Wilson and Garland always in the station
to give information to those seeking lost articles
OPENING or THE UNION SQUARE BUILDING.
Yesterday morning the ladies in charge of the
rnion square exhibition eXertcd the utmost Of their IN
deavors TO complete their departments FOR the reception
and accommodation Of visitors considerable nun.
Der Of persons holding cards permitted by courtesy
10 enter the building daring the day and examine the
rich and varied assortment Of goods Skilfal and IN.
dustrous fingers worked from morning until evening
bringing order and beauty 81 chaos and making
most magnificent display Of the abundant materials
within reach; 80 that when the gas lighted the ar
stic finish and perfect grouping presented splendid
and charming picture.
The building was formally opened last evening In the
presence Of vast number Of spectators Every foot Of
available space Wa ocoupod with loyal ladies Snd gem
temen who manifested great delight during tho e1er
cisos. The eoQuence and music Afforded happy en-
nnent and the rich display OF useful and crna
mental articles attracted special notice. Tho building
was brilliantly illuminated in all the departments. and
the pictures statues fancy goods. toys hanging pasA
cts Of flowers fountain n full play. and tasteful draPery
of red white and blue bunting and banners appeared
TO the best advantage in the blaze Of light from the
wheels Of fame depending from tho ceiling and tie
globes In front Of the stalls.
Large numbers Of persons clustered about the booths
and tables and the fair managers had little leisure at
their disposal, but they were equal TO the scfmpoScd
pertment great numbers Of guests compmented the
cooks by eating heartily and drinking cheerully the
good things provided for them Some heads Of families
and some single pcrtpys expressed willingness 10
board permanently in the Dutch Kitchen provided the
same cooks and walters would agree 10 serve them at
the tables.
At the appointed hour for opening the Fair the vener
able President of Columbia College Charles King.
called TO the chair, on taking which he said:
/ Inasmuch as VIC are assembled In one Of the holest
causes would commence the exercises 10y asking
praye from the Rev. DR.. Dix Divine blessing having
been invoked upon the services President King said
I now have the pleasure Of calling upon the Hon.
Sam T. Ruggles Met, as are. In Union Square
a word that thrills every loyal hcart-we could not
more tly begin this occasion, than By introducing to
you acquainted with the square from lis beginning
who has contributed morally AID intellectually 10 all
the blessed objects of our Union j, therefore.
present 10 you the Hon. SamuelP. Rnggles.
SPEECH or MR.. RUGGLEs
Shortly before the death Of the Emperor Nichoa' OF
Russia he addressed an autograph letter on various
subjects b. Victoria Queen Of England IN which aitor
Gppoang 10 hor Majesty Sovereign, he begged leave
20 appeal 10 her Ia nobler character. as woman In
struocd by example elevated !et me tender To the
noble minded of Now York for the honor they
have showed this most interesting occasion. The
great Metropolitan Fair the splendid offspring Of their
perseverance, has already been inauguatod aud FORM
aly ushercd into The world aud IL now only remains
10 ma briefly and .mportectly the reasons
which led them t. select the present locality on Union
square Ii may not be fully known 10 all in this vast
assemblago that now stand ground prominently
classical and hisiorcMi sacred by sonm OF tho
most cyebtfnl scenes In our Revolutionary and Ma
tiOna history. Immediately at our feet nearly biscct
INK the present ellpca incosuIe Of Union Square. an
antiqu may ind the lines OF the venerable highway
leading from the Bowcry 10 Bloomingdac and Harlem.
II was along this road that the early inhabitants OF the
Ltch has bren IeufOduccd nthAt unslrUnsal