The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-12
NUMBER 623.


Yesterday was as bleak, muddy, miserable and
cherries day as ever was experienced in New
Orleans. Nevertheless. there were persons cour.
sgeous enough to venture to the Fair, Drawing
the cutting northeaster and the misty ran some
from mere curiosity, but the large majority from
matter of interest. The doors of the buildings
were nearly all closed, and the horses and cattle
were wrapped in blankets, whilst the swine were
almost entirely concealed from view by the piles
of straw which had been heaped upon them. Ma
ture, animate and inanimate, seemed to have
Withdrawn herself into obscurity.
In making our way through the octagonsl
we were arrested by the magnificent display Of
G. II. zimmerman, the diamond prince Of Canal
els initiative of the following historical gems, of
which they are said to be exact copies:
The Great Mogul," weighing 279 carats. now
in possession of the Shah of Persia. The "Regent
of France" weighing 1864 carats, worn by the
Emperor Napoleon on great occasions. The
Kohl noor," weighing ls6 carats before being
cut by order of the English government, and now
weighs only LOG lie carats. The "Florentine,"
weighing 1884 carats, worn by the Emperor
Francis Joseph Of Austria. The Star Of the
SOUTH weighing rs carats, now in the possess
sion of q MIR. Hslphen. The 0rlow," weighing
l94l csrats, and forms the top Of the sceptsr of
tie Gear of Russia. The "Schah," weighing Sc
csrats, and is also In the possession Of Russia.
The Ssncy." weighing 53l carats. and was worn
by Louis XIV at his coronation. The "Pasha of
Egypt" weighing 40 carats. The "P.ggot,"
weighing s24 csrats, and now in the posr.ssion Of
the English government. The Nas.ack," weigh
ing S9l carats, formerly in the possession of the
East India Company. The Blue Diamond"
weighing 444 cara;s, and created great sensation
1.-THE Great London Exhibition in 1851.
These gems are really splendid, and although
OF course far from equal in value to the originals
are still exceedingly brilliant and costly. They
we're made expressly for exhibition at our present
Mr. m marmp mn tha
highest credit for his exertions and lberality in
this as well as In other respects.
The day was so unfavorable that but few ex-
hibitors were on hand to give any description Of
their articles in reply TO our inquiries. We had
therefore TO postpone any further account for this
mornings CREsCENT-a circumstance which was
exceedingly agreeable to our feelings, for our
fingers were so numb as barely to close upon the
pencil, and our feet were cold and wet and our
boots mudded to the ancle.
We understand that Mr.. Gustav vom Hofe, the
well known piano manufacturer on Magazine
street, bore of the gold medal for the best piano
offered at the fair. Mr.. Yom Hofe Is a rare mus-
cal mecbanician, aud we rejoice in his success.
There was no business of any importance trans.
acted on the grounds, yesterday, although nothing
was absolutely closed to visitors. The awards
due yesterday will be made tomorrow. To-day
the grounds and buildings will be open to visitors
ss usual.
The proceedings for tomorrow. Monday, are to
be as follows:
Exhibition halls and machinery in operation in
tie arena.
HoBsEs FOR ALL WORK OR GENERAL UTILITY.
(Size, FORM action, style and endurance to be
taken into consideration by the judges.)
Best stallion five years old aud over, SIS.
Best stallion, four years old and under five, $50.
Best stallion, three years old and under four,
$50.
Best stallion, two years old and under three. s35.
Best stallion, one year old and under two, $40.
Best mare, five years old and over, s75.
Best mare, four years old and under five, $50.
Best mare, three years old and under four, $50.
Best mare, two years old and under three, $35.
Best mare, one year old and under two, $40.
(Allthree years old and over to be exhibited in
harness.)
Best mare with foal at her side, $50.
ROCKAwAY HORSES.
Best gelding, $50.
ON MAIN TRACK.
l. Two mile heats, to harness, free for all