New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-12
THE METROPOLITAN FAIR.
Sc CON d w Z E X
UNDIMINIsHED ATTENDANCE.
TOTAL RECEIPTS, S6O5,s22 13.

The cold rain-stOrm of yesterday deferred
hundreds Of people from visiting the Metropolitan Fair,
which las now entered upon its second week. still the
throng in the main building Fourteenth street was
very large and the ladies' in attendance were kept busy
FROM morning till night. A number Of excellent sales
were effected the visitors being afforded better OPP
portuny than preceding days Of inspecting the ar
tclcs exhibited on the various stands.
The ladies from Buffalo having sold ont all their fancy
articles last week found themselves yesterday morning
with only Indian goods on hand-bead work, baskets,
60 They therefore transferred their stand to the Fire
Department which has stock enough TO fill at least
dozen booths large tho they occupy. The
Buffalo ladies have labored assduousy and with true
patriotic feeling in aid Of SICK wounded and suffer
ing soldiers They have had already two fairs in their
vicinity. and now have made handsome donation to
the great Metropolitan Sanitary Fair.
The New-Jerscy Department with It's "Alhambra
and "Cockoft Summer House. attracts great deal of
attention and is continually beseged by the throng Of
visitors. The Summer House is well filed with me-
MORALS Of Washington Irving. which have been col
leotcd with great labor by Mr.. c. +. Putnam. There
are also exhibited in this place scarf worn by Rose
tandish in l620-swords from the battle Of Lexington
piece Of the cherry that Washington cut with his
hatchet and other curiosItics equally interesting.
Frank Leslie has given 200 original sketches Of battle
scenes In the South by his artists and e. f. Duran
of Jersey City has donated scientific Treatise on Sea
Weeds illustrated by specimens, the whole collections
being beautifully arranged The contributions Of fancy
articles from Paris by the Hon. Mrs. W. L. Dayton and
daughter are chasie and elegant.
A valuable lot Of French autographs contributed by
the Hon Mr. Dayton will be found at the literary stand
in the "Alhambra,' with other collections by Miss
Brownson. AL the appointments in the NewJersey
department are excellent aud add much 10 uc interest
Of the Fair
The Jcwelry Department contains. among other
beautiful articles heavy gold watch contributed b.
Rubeno Co 1t is valued at { 600 A silver epergne.
with champagne gobets gdcd aud salyor the counter
part Of the presented TO Miss Kate Chase by the
ladies Of Ohio has been given by Messrs Ball Black
Go. The same firm has also contributed magnificent
clock and many articles Of jewclry while Tiffany
Co.. beside their donation Of swords to the Depart
mcnt Of Arms and Trophies have given pair OF elc
CANT silver vases. made for the Paris Exhibition; also
solid silver toa-aot Tho yascs h.e been purchased by
Mr.. John Hoey at q 900 They still remain eIhbi
tion. however.
UEIoE-soUARE BUILDINGS.
The inoemenoy II the weather yesterday did not pre-
vent large attendance Of ladies and gentlemen at the
Fair buildings in Union square Since Saturday
change has been made in the decorations Of the several
departments. Although wagon loeds sf goods have
been sold and taken away. there seems to bo no va
cancy. The tabes counters and shelves arc covered
and heaped with all varieties 81 valuable articles for
housekeepers and those who have no houses 10 keep
The booths side shows fountain flower circle. and pic
galleries present 10 the spectator series Of Hnia
ture storcs-vhat may be called in the language q liz
erary men, the beauties Of Broadway skifully ooIn
piled and elegantly Illustrated; grand bazaar,
musc1m. a curiosity shop, all in one.
THE hartford TABLE
Tie Hartford Table is presided over by Hr. Colt her
sister, Miss Jarvis, Mrs and Miss omstead Miss Par
sons Mrs Governor Holly and Miss Holly Miss Taibtor
Miss Ely Miss Church, the Misses Bellknap and Miss
Howe. One Of the articles Of particular interest is the
elegant carved and polished Charter Oak piano valued
at : 800. Tho nutmcg.braceets. and the celebrated
election cake, with rifles reyoyers and great assot
ment OF fancy articles attract general notice.
LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS
An attractive feature of the Fair 10 which We have
already alluded is found In the literary contributions of
several popular authors who bring their special offer
ing in tie shape of valuable books prepared expressly
for the occasion Mr. II. r. TucEernan sends very
neat volume printed In Avords most artistic style en-.
titled Sheaf Of Verse bound for the Fair" contain
ing collection Of his fugitive productions various
themes which are treated with bis usual felicity Of
thought and illustration.
The favorito "Aunt Fanny" gives tender and pa
thetic little poem, founded fact which will attract
the large circle Of her juvenile admirers. Poems of
the Republic, is the title Of handsome brochure by
NJ. Wm. OlaHd Bourne. containing variety Of patri
otic efusions inspired by cordial love Of freedom and
the Union From his rict Of learning and wis
dom, DR.. Lieber presents amonograph on Washington
and Napoleon" presenting series OF striking and i'm
pressye views which cminenty deserve attention a
tho present moment not less for their wholesome sug
gestions than for the distinguished reputation Of the
author h
STALL 80. 2.
Stall No IL n perfect gem-thc admiration Of nj
who visit t. Exquisite taste has been displayed by Tho
fair ladies who have charge Of 1t in the arrangement
their goods. Every article offered for sale Is tho very
best of its kind the prices moderate under rather
than above the market value. Those who wsh to pur
chase paror ornaments fancy goods or presents can
not do better than patronzc the beautiful booth known
as No g. although il Is really No in point Of excel
lenco.
EICElPTs.
The receipts Of Yesterday announced by the Treas
urer at ?. NJ. were:
Sales 2.468 IL
Tickets IBB 81
s0,s7H