Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-10

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consist of graceful and spreading palms,
beautiful evergreens, fuschias, roses, pc
tanias, eersniums, cactus, ferns, lilie',
and an endless variety OF rich blossoms,
luxuriant plants and rare exotics. We
noticed also several varieties of delicious
strawberries temptingly displayed. The
floral beauties, arranged within and about
the central space and relieved by the
laughing and sparkling fountains, which
impart to them joyous and unvarying
freshness forms charming and delight
| full feature of the Exposition. co. VI
MECHANISM AND IMPLEMENTS AGAIN.
The various species of mechanism, ag-
ricultural implements, inventions, ETC.,
are extensive and embrace a wide range
of skill and diversity of articles. To
these there have been very many acces-
sions since Monday. Among these we
cannot refrain from mentioning the ele-
CANT and superb buggies of Messrs. Pow
ers and Hunt. They consist Of 'tMagic
Buggy" a light "Bols Buggy" that
looks like a thing of air, ''Monitor
Trotting Sulkie," etc., all of which are
of superior workmanship and finish.
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proved bee hive, in charge of T. B. Ham
lin, President of the Tennessee Apiarian
Society at Edgedeld Junction. 1t is one
of the completest hives we have seen, and
the bees are plainly seen busily engaged
in their delicate work. The large Italian
queen bees are seen to advantage and are
quite curiosity TO those who have not
seen them.
Csyce's combination spring power oper-
stes satisfactorily and continues to create
very great and increasing interest.
ONeil's Automatic gate operating apa-
rstus is regarded as a highly important
and convenient arrangement This is the
invention of Patrick O'Nei, of Murfrees-
boro, and receives much attention from
farmer.
The work of FROM & Porter's knitting
machine is much admired.
The automatic or self-acting farm gate,
made by G. P. Shaurer at 81 South Vine
street, is also regarded as very excellent
and useful invention. 1t is claimed that
it can be opened and closed without dis
mounting from a horse or getting out of
buggy, and that it can be made with
but little more cost than the common gate.
1t is certainly very great convenience
and useful continuance for farm purposes,
and is highly praised.
In this connection we must also men,
ton Besrden's portable fence, which is
easily adjusted and receives the award of
possessing superior merit. Nor must we
omit the Southern wheel aud handle fac
tory, so well represented by Messrs. F. II.
French & Co. Their specimens of work.
manship in this line we have never seen
surpassed, if equaled. Among the nume-
rous articles is patent buggy wheel,
which, for excellence of material, sub
stsntial construction and beauty of finish,
cannot be excelled. As a complete wheel
it possesses intrinsic advantages over any
vehicular motion we have seen. The
MAGNIFICENT bedding and mattresses from
the establishment of G. Lea
sher are very generally admired.
The exhibitions of stoves, tin
ware, copper of Messrs. T. NJ. Buck &
Son are very superior. Messrs. Mcclure,
Buck & Co. have also large and general
assortment of unsurpassed workmanship.
Among the noticeable articles of these
gentlemen on exhibition are the galvan-
lied iron caps made expressly for the
First Presbyterian Church. They are to
be placed upon Egyptian columns and
weigh 800 pounds each, are AZ feet in
diameter and five feet high, and are of
very elaborate workmanship and finish.
A number of magnificent plows, of home
manufacture and especially adapted to
our lands and mode of cultivation have been
added by Messrs. ]. Nicholson of Gallstin,
W. J. Akin, of Carriers creek, Msury
county, and J. L Wills, of Trenton, with
q number of other useful implements.
Messrs. Weakley & Warren have guam
titles of furniture of every de-
scription of the most superb fir
ish and design, which is rich, elaborate
and elegant. Other establishments are
similarly represented, of which more de-
tailed mention will be made.
WORKS OF ART, PAINTINGS, ETC.
At this time we cannot even briefly re-
fer to all the rich and varied attractions
in this line. To the left of the main en-
trance, in grand and imposing promi-
nence, is the elegant display of stuccO
work, busts, ETC., of William Stocked *
Son, who, in their line, have no superiOrs
ia this or ally other country.
The tall white Corinthian Capital, sur
mounted by our cUuntry's proud eagle,
and ornamented with every cunning de-
vice, and classic ststuary, with groups Of
figures most ingeniously and delicately
carved, the whole enclosed in neat iron
fence, is one of the real ornaments of the
Exposition. 1t is surrounded within the
enclosure by busts of Webster, Clay,
jackson and Stephen A. Douglas, on
beautiful pedestsls. So natural they
look, that the dumb lips of the dead
statesmen seem almost to speak out, as
erst they did, to laundering applause OF
listening Senates and forums There are
also, statues of a classical character
finished after the highest style Of the
sculptor's art. The paintings of our
artist Dury are numerous, and so per-
feet are many of them that the painter
seems to have invested his canvass with
the mimicry of breathing life, and to
have caused them to glow with the ami
nation of the soul. Directly over the
entrance, there is q life-like portrait of
General Andrew Jackson painted by the
famous artist Healy. This is one of the
best pictures painted of Tennessee's IA
vorite son and hero, and bears it upon the
| strong lineaments and bold outlines of his
mind aud his character. This is folded
with the nautical flag of Capt. Driver,
who has for years past planted 1t in our
midst on Fourth of July and other extra
ordinary occasions. Another prominent
attraction is afforded by w. Freeman Il
Co., on College street. Their picture
frames, mouldings, ETC., are unsurpassed.
Those enclosing the grand picture of Gen.
Lee, and large French mirror, are Of
exquisite finish and workmanship. This
display of this firm is alike creditable to
them and to the Exposition.
THE SEWING MACHINES.
This great and increasing branch of in
dustry and enterprise is well represented.
The Wheeler & Wilson, through the eff
Gent general agents, Messrs. Howard X
Soule, have their machines on hand, and
exhibit some surprising fine work in
most skillful and ingenious variety. The
Grover & Baker machine is also repre-
sented in its excellence and fine speci.
mems of workmanship. The Singer and
the Howe machines, both justly famous
for their superior merits and worldwide
celebrity, are also there, surprising the
most incredulOus with their specimens of
work.
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION.
Among the interesting articles we will
mention three splendid and magnificent
dresses, by those enterprisiug College
street merchants, Messrs. G. Rice Il Co.
They are indeed exquisltely beautiful and
tasteful. One is of fine edging, putting,
ETC., and another of fine piqua, while the
third is of the most elegant Victoria lawn.
They are much admired. An exhibition
of natural mineral paint from Lawrence
county, by MesSrs. Richards ard Gordon,
is also on exhibition, which is very beau
tiful, and which will no doubt be much
used. Messrs. Richards and WaldhalTch
have put in some lead ore from
| Williamson county, which Is DrOs