Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-30

an admlr1ng people and an appreclat1Ve public
crowded the halls Of NashviHe's great temple Of
art, science and industry. Every section of the
State has sent its thousands of visitors to our
grand Exposition, and we have cause to feel
proud of the grand achievement won by this en-
terprise. We are glad to see that the interest so
generally felt throughout the State for the Nash
vile Industrial Exposition still continues and
brings untold numbers to our city. In every
thing that is grand and novel IN art, our EXPOSE
ton possesses, From the far Eastern cities, men
of practical experience and means have come to
see what we have, and in viewing our display,
they have judged of our character as people OF
energy and enterprise. The opinion entertained
is, we feel assured, most favorable. Every one,
it matter not from whence he comes, must be
impressed with the great display and magnif-
cence of our Exposition. Expressions of this
kind we have heard made by gentlemen who
had attended the Cincinnati Exposition.
So far as ExpositiOns are concerned,
Nashville and Cincinnati have taken the iniatory
step, and are justly entitled to the front rank.
After witnessing the splendid triumphs attend
ing ths efforts Of Nashville and Cincinnati, Louis
vile now realizes the Importance of such an en-
terprise, and has taken active measures to attain
the objects held in view, However far the efforts
of this last named city may surpass Nashville we
have at least the consolation of knowing that our
splendid success and bold energy in this respect
have been an inducement for Louisville to engage
in the same enterprise. The active demand now
being made for labor and machinery in every in
dustral vocation, render exhibitions of this kind
a necessity that cannot be well dispensed with.
We honestly believe that within the next five
years every important city in the United States
win have its annual exposition of industrial art
science and trade. Such is most desirable, and
in this age of unprecedented progress, cannot be
well dispensed with by any city that wishes to re-
tain its place among the prosperous ones Of
America. We know of no city whose condition,
in any respect save its social character so badly
needs or would more prottably enjoy the benefits
of
AN ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION
than our own city. Our citizens should be arous-
ed to a sense of its power, and be made to appre-
ciate the true advantages derived from such
permanent enterprise. We have repeatedly urged
argument in behalf of this and do sincerely trust
our efforts will not be unattended with good re-
suits. 1t is known fact that there is too much
idle capital in Nashville. 1t does not benefit even
the individual owners, and certainly assists in no
way to advance the interests Of the community.
The great object first to be attained in the
endeaVOr 10 make our Exposition permanent is to
enlist the interest of wealthy men, and secure an
investment Of dormant capital. Certainly good
and persuasive arguments can be urged in behalf
of this move, and then why may not those who
possess capital be induced TO invest it. We do
not know what steps the Board OF Managers have
taken in relation to this, and would advise them
to lose no time in beginning. There is every rea-
son for an immediate effort being made in this iii
reGtiOn. While every one is interested, yet no one
considers himselfauthOriZed to make the attempt
Hence il Is the duty of the Board Of Managers Obe
gin at the most convenient and earliest mo-
ment practicable. We have seen that the inter
and through distant places like the wild fire of
the distant prairies. People from every section
of the United States have cOngregated here in
vast numbers None have been disappointed
vet all have been filed with wonder and struck
with asst enlistment at the magnitude and ma
tiOnal character of NashYille'S Industrial Expo
sitiOn. Every department of art, industrial
science and the mechanical trades are fully rep
resented. While we speak of other cities and
see much that is beautiful, useful and novel in
machinery and other manufactured articles from
Eastern cities, we are glad TO know that Nash
vile is inferior to nCne. Her citizens, merchants
and mechanics have no need % feel ashamed of
their
HOME DISPLAYS.
Of every city in the United States Cincinnati has,
next to Nashville, contributed most largely
Machinery of many kinds and inventions in
great number have been entered by Cincinnati,
whose representatives have displayed magnan-
mOus enterprise worthy of imitation by other
cities, and especially by that one termed the
has contributed nothing whatever to our great
industrial show. While on this subject we will
mention as it deserves to be, the display of
wEARLEY & WARREE's FURNITURE,
which may be seen on the left hand angular nave
after entering from Vine street. The parlOr
display consists of two sets of furniture, one |
square set covered with silk brOcatelle, crimson
n color; the other is a medallion set, covered |
With silk brocatelle OF gold and silver the taste
Ind elegance of which render this one of the |
Tgeat attractions in the fine features of the Ex-
POSITION. The center table and reception chairs |
% match this set are made in the same STYLE and |
Ire most rich in their appearance. The bed |
Dom set consists of three pieces made of Iennes-
zee walnut; the bedstead itself is a large-sized /
me, heavily and uniquely carved q la FrdHcdiSe. |
What is most noticeable in this bedstead is the /
Elegance of its carving, the natural appearance |
# which is most striking to the eye of every be-
lolder. The bureau accompanying this set is |
made so as to be a large drawer-case bureau. |
is carving is most handsome, besides having |
fnfin of nlaNa
he dining-rOOm set consists of one extension 1
able and q large fine side table, both being |
made of Tennessee ash, wood that is I
usceptible of high polish and mu CHI beauty when |
lightly treated, as has been done in this case,
which is due TO I. A. Carl, the proficient carver
Employed as foreman in Warren & Weakley's |
actory, corner Broad and High streets. Another
feature in this display is the school /
grniture, consisting principally of teachers /
nd pupils desk and benches, which being of the /
atest pattern and most desirable improvements, |
snnot be surpassed in neatness, durability and
OmfOrt. There are other carvings, such as deer
leads and other wild animals to be seen on ex-
ibitiOn in the collection. The warehouse of the
rm, No. North College street, contains large
mount of furniture which is worth being seen
" visitors in the city.
Another evidence of our city's prosperity is
he display made by Messrs. Rich a. Kreig of the
NASHVILLE CHAIR AND FURNITURE FACTORY.
his collection, located at the landing of the |
light gallery stairway, consists of cane-seat
Irecian chairs, brace arm rocking chair, and =,
ne large hotel chair These chairs are well
lade, nicely finished, ..and have given satisfac-
ion to all parties who have either examined them
ere, or used similar ones at their homes. This
actory is among the evidences we have of the
act that Nashville is destined to appreciate the
alue of manufactures sufficiently well to en-
ourage their growth in our midst. Messsrs
itch & Kreig have on exhibition in Power Hall
DOVE TAXING MACHINE
sed in their factory for making bureaus, wash
lands, etc. This machine, which is operated by
team power, is a wonderful piece of scientific
kill. The manner in which it accOmplishes its
FORK 50 easily, smoothly and regularly is quite
and proves great attraction to num-
ers who crowd constantly around it. The ma
hine is of the latest pattern and most improved
ind, as is in fact all the machinery used by this
rm for the manufacture of chairs and bedroom
lrniture at their factory, the capacity of which
mploys always fifty or sixty men.
THE COTTON LOOM
rom the Nashville Cotton Mills still continues an
biect of interest to visitors. This loom is run
y steam power and weaves tiVe yards of cloth
er hour One of the chief attractions yesterday
the loom was beautiful factory girl. In this
aspect the loom has won great favor and had an
lterested crowd collected around it daily.
FINE SAVING.
Yesterday quite number of lumber men col
,cted in the yard to witness the saving by steam
0 wer of Mr. Frank COnklin, Of the firm of
andall, COnklin & Co. of No. lO3 Church
rect. Mr. COnklin accomplished what is said to
ave never been previously done in this respect, |
? the saving of poplar lumber, twelve feet long
nd thirty-thTee inches wide, into strips of from
16 to y of an inch. This was done with cir
liar saw fifty six inches in diameter assisted by
top saw thirty inches in diameter. These strips |
ere cut for samples to show what an expert |
lced sawyer can accomplish. Lumber men say
lis is something never before accomplished by
cam power.
THR PRINTING PRESS
the UNION AND AMERICAN exhibited at the
xposition furnishes many an opportunity of |
eng the process of printing by steam. We |
ave issued daily edition at the Exposition for
,arly a month and offered liberal terms to par |
IS having machinery and other articles which
ey wanted advertised. Persons having notices |
ade OF articles or goods on exhibition have the l
Vantage of such being published in four differ
& editions of our paper. After Sunday we can
, longer offer such terms, and all WHO desire to
we notices made should do so before the close
the Exposition Saturday night, '
BoILBRs, MOTIVE POWER, ETC.
In our consideration Of the large n4mber of ar I
lies exhibited, we now come to one branch of c
e manufacturing interest in which Nashville s
ands prominently ahead Of all other South '
n citieS-Nge mean the manufacture of boilers | 5