The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-08
New YORK, Oct. Sd, 1870.

NEW ORk, Oct sd, Is ~.
Many of your readers are well acqusint
ed with the american Institute" and
know its scope, designs, and what it has &C
oompished. Others, perhaps, may be inter
estsd by brief reference to the institution.
1t is an old and able association, organized
for the improvement and development OF
agriculture, the mechanic arts, manufactures
the fine arts, education, etc. 1t stands alone
in its aim to be National in its character
and influence and its chief object is to
draw together from all quarters of the
Union, annually. specimens Of the best
work. the greatest skill and rsresIingenui ly,
and to test their comparative merits. 1t
affords unusual facilities for the display OF
new Inventions, and by its long continuance
gives all classes of visitors ample time to
satisfy themselves as to the actual value
aud merit OF any article they may desire IL
use, thus affording 10 manufacturer snd
purchaser, TO producer and consumer, q rare
opportunity.
The e1hlbtion is held in the great skat-
ing rink, on Third Avenue and 63d street.
where, under safe and commodious build
ings, thousands of visitors are delighted and
instructed. 1t was opened, this year, en-
the Eth Of September. aud will close on the
Sd of October. 1t embraces:
lst A department Of fine arts and edu
cation, in which are found paintings, en-
cravings, chromos, Autographs. photographs,
designs and drawings In relation to arcbi-
lecture, gardening, mechanical and civii
engineering; scul pture, canoes, bronze
castings, musical instruments, printing.
philosophical instruments, etc
I'd. a demartment of the dwelling, in
GLIDING everything necessary for furnishing
and keeping house.
Sd. A department of dress and handi
craft, including every possible article of ap-
Parel and adornment for ladies and gentle
men also hand machines used in manu-
featuring these articles; also medical and
surgical instruments, trunks, desks, pocket
cutlery, etc
4th. A department of chemistry and min
eraloyy.
9TH A department Of engines and ma
chinery, oil in motion and manufacturing
articles for sale and actual use, from wood
leather metals, etc, etc. This is an exhi
bition of the wonder of American mechan
is n and industry.
9th. A department of inter-communca
ton, including locomotives, carriages,
vessels, telegrsphs, fire engines, and every
article used for expediting trade and com
merce.
18th. A department of agriculture and
horticulture, including plants flowers, fruits,
vegetables, cereals, roots, seeds, butter.
cheese, etc., and every possible article OF
machine used IN their production.
From the above brief statement it will b.
seen that this is the grand annual National
American Fair and Show. 1t is deserving OF
the careful attention and liberal patronage
and support of every lover of progress, and
under Its very able management, for many
years, has acquired the confidence and the
admiration OF the country generally. Nery
much OF Its success Is due to the very able
and well-directed efforts of Col. John "
Chambers, the Secretary to Board of Mana
gers. This is the 39th annual exhibition
Let no western man who visits New York
fail to take a look at this magnificent exhi-
bition of the skIl industry, enterprise and
ingenuity of his countrvmen.
While strolling about the building exam
ming the articles on exhibition, | met com
msnder ID. l.. Braine of the United States
Navy, who WAS with me on the Nincennes
on the west coast of Africa. 1t was the
frat time mad seen him since, at Madeira,
in 1858, left for the United States. The
meeting was very cordial, and we had q
pleasant talk of old times and of the officers
then on the Vincennes. Commander Braine
Is now the chief of ordinance at the navy
yard near this city, and cordially invited me
to visit him, at his post. He resides with
In the navy yard
Inc telegraph, of course, has infor med
you OF the great funeral pageant to the late
Admiral ta.ragu,, on Friday last, under the
auspices OF Mayor Hall and our CITY author
tiles. The occasion was the removal q, the
dead Admiral from Portsmouth 10 WoodIa ",
Cemetery, near this city The dnv was ono
of the most rainy of the season, and vet Tho
procession was one of the most ;mno.;n.
aud impressive ever witnessed in hi,
country. II will be remembered that. Al
the funeral of the great Admiral. though be
was the greatest hero Of the war, living or
dead, neither the President nor any of his
cabinet, nor any high official, attended to
testify, by bis presence, the respect and
sorr"w OF our countrymen for the loss of
this distinguished patriot. These high
othcials coulA find plenty o time for junket
ing sprees, horse races, etc., at Long
Branch and elsewhere, but not . moment 10