Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-09

and gaunt famine. We have seen nov
erty and distress. We have seen uncul
tlVated fields and desolated homes. These
were the accompaniments of the plorie,
OF war. The glories which we present tc
you here have none Of these as familiar at
tendants. The glories here presented are
the triumphs of peace, the triumphs ot
industry unstained with blood and nm.
touched by the tear of misery
Ihese are the triumphs which we poin
10 with pride. These are the splendors
which we have invited you to behold. Ex-
anime tnese minerals from our mines, the
marble from our quarries, the textile fab
TICS from our looms, the beautiful speci-
mems OF the handiwork of our wives. our
daughters, or it may be or sweethearts:
our manufactures in wood and iron and
leather; our machinery and motive power;
our furniture and upholstery, our fine arts
and the evidences of our inventive genius
Go again and again through these halls
and corridors. Examine, if Won please
with critics eye, all that has been gath.
cred mere from the three grand geographi-
cal divisions OF our State, and return to
TINS point; then standing here in this pre-
sence, with these surroundings, I
ask, may not each feel a lust
pride In exclaiming 81 ana a Ten
nessean?' To those citizens from other
States who may be here, we present these
specimen bricks of the great industrial
temple which Tennessee has erected. If
tnere be any who are seeking healthful
climate, a fertile soil, land rich with
mineral ores, land free from the extremes
OF heat and cold, land upon which na-
ture and natures God seems forever to
smile, land where patient industry al
ways receives its rich reward, to all such
we say, Come to Us, love US and share all
the rich blessings which are SO profusely
showered upon US. Again and finally, to
each and all, We extend a heartfelt,
whOle-souled, Tennessee welcomel
TEXTILE FABRICS.
The different mills in Tennessee are
well represented at the Exposition, and
the display in this particular shows that
the use Of the great staple in a manufac-
ing point of ew.
The Richland Manufacturing Company
of Pulaski, have on exhibition standard
sheetings, shirtings, cotton yarns and
wooden jeans.
The Annis Mills, McMinnville, of which
Asa Faulkner is owner, has contributed
handsome specimens OF "A brown sheet
ings.
Peaoher's Mills, in Montgomery county,
have on exhibition specimens of woolen
jeans, plain and plaid hnseys, wooden
blankets, and woolsn yarns.
S. L. Graham & Son, Pinewood, have
urNo rk 4 A -,
The Eagle Mills, Gallatin, have samples
of wooden jeans, wooden doeskins, white
hnssys and bed blankets.
Hugh McCres & Co. have on exhibition
cotton rope, cotton yarns and carpet walk.
A. Holt exhibits cotton batting and
wooden yarns.
From the Hurricane Woollen Mills, of
which Hillman, Goodrich & Co., are the
proprietors, we have woolleu jeans, white
linseys, bed blankets and woollen yarns.
The Sylvan Mills of Shelbyville, con-
tribute specimens of fine "A sheetiDgs.
From the Crescent Mills, of Lawrence
county, we have samples of A brown
sheetings and cotton yarns.
The Embryo Cotton Mills, Paris, Oakley,
Whites Il Co. proprieto1s, exhibit cotton
yarns, twine, carpet chain, seamless bags
and batting.
In addition to the above standard goods,
there are large number Of quilts, en-
broideries, afghans, etc. etc. on exhibit
ton. Among the list we noticed a fancy
bed quilt made by Elizabeth A. Dell, lit
tie girl twelve years of age.
MINERAL AND GEOLOGICAL DISPLAY.
The large pyramid of ores, coke and
coal attracts great attention. This depart
ment is superintended by DR.. J. NJ. SAT-
ford, our we'll known geologist, who is the
right man in the right place. The stand
Tennessee.
l. Brown uematites, large specimens
from the ore banks of Middle Tennessee.
Among the contributors are Woods, Yeat-
man & Co., W. B. Bryan, Hillmsn Broth
eTs, Trigg Furnace and J. 7. Berry.
2. Red iron ores from East Tennessee.
Large specimens OF Red Hematite, or Dye
stone, from lockwood Furnace, Roane
county. and from DR.. Ssfford's collection
and the State Cabinet, together with Red
Hematite from Sullivan county.
3. Black Iron OIes.-Magnetic ore from
Carter county and DR.. Saffords collection.
There are also the copper ores from
DucktoWn, DR.. Safford's collection, and
State cabinet.
We notice also zinc ores from Mossey
Greek, lead ores from Middle and East
Tennessee, black oxide of manganese, gyp.
sum, alum, barite, etc, etc.
Included il the variety to be seen upon
the stand is an assortment of Tennessee
marble, mainly from DIR. Safford's collec-
tions.
Of coal, there are specimens in variety.
We noticed Sewanee block, labeled 1000
lbs, fine specimens from Battle Greek,
lockwood, Wheeler's bank, Campbell
county. The pyramid is crowned with
coke from the Etna mines.
There are also specimens of Tennessee
pigments from Lawrence and Wayne
counties, hydraulic limestones from Nc
Minnville and Clifton, with specimens Of
cement.
An attractive feature Of the geological
display is a series of fossils, shells, corals,
trilobites, etc, We noticed among other
curiosities a group of mastodon bones,
including huge jaw found in Wilson
county.
On the same table is group of blocks
and balls of artificial fuel manufactured
by E. NJ Loiseau & Go.
In addition to the coal mentioned there
are several blocks in the exhibition ON
tho st. Bernard Cosi Company,
Minerals and allied articles continue to
pour iu, and We will have occasion to refer
TO this department again.
MECHANICS HALL.
The Mechanics Hall was receiving the
fiaishiog touches last night, and is per-
feet little palace. With the magnificent
fresco decoration paper of Hill q Co.,
Gauthier's tile floor, the handsome chan
delier contributed by Grewar d Hender-
son. and the handsome fountain con-
structed By the same firm, Weakley q
Warren's gorgeous parlor set of furniture,
etc., it presents very attractive appear
ance, and is visited by all who find them
selves under the roof of the spacious build
ing.
SWEET SOUNDS OF MUSIC.
In addition to the charming music BY
the Post Band, Eahn's fine organ was
fully tested yesterday, and heard dis.
tinctly throughout the building. We TO-
tiee that Mcclure has contributed, not for
exhibition, but for musical purposes, the
Steinway piano used BY Mile Nilsson, the
powerful tones of which yielded to the
touch of numerous visitors.
THE FINE ARTS.
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