Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-19
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representing various sections of Tennessee
and other States. The southern train
came in full Of people, many of whom foun
it difficult to obtain desirable
SLEEPING APARTMENTS.
Notwithstanding it was the last day of th
week, the people seemed in no way de
TERED from visiting the Exposition, th
great character of whose varied display
richly merits the appreciative attendance
that has been so literally bestowed. Anon!
the visitors yesterday were
FIVE SCHOOLS
numbering many pupils both male and fe
male. Several of the most substantial
| schools in the State have attended the Elk
| position, and this fact is a recommendation
for these schools. We imagine there arr
few schools Of first class character within
one or two hundred miles of this city but
what are able to visit the Exposition wher,
so many benefits are derived. All schools
conveniently located if in prosperous con
dition would willingly contribute such use
full advantages to their pupils. The presi
dent and teachers should have sufficient en-
terprise in the cause of education to bestoW
a visit with their pupils. Middle Tennes-
see has many inducements OF an education
al character not found elsewhere. Yaster
day twenty-four young ladies of Rev. DR.
Beckett's
COLUMBIA INSTITUTE
arrived here by a special train and visited
the Exposition. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Beckett, wife of the President, and
Mrs. Martin, whose graceful management
of such prOtegie of female loVeliness was
the general theme Of much praiseworthy
comment. Another bevy of beautiful
young ladies was present from the
TENNESSEE FEMALE COLLEGE,
located at Franklin, Williamson county,
and under charge of tine Rev. DR.. r. Z,
Hargrove, who accompanied his pupils on
their visit. There were about twenty
three young ladies in this delegation, a
number from this college having attended
last week.
BEECH HILL ACADEMY
was again represented yesterday by large
number of its pupils under charge Of Mr..
NJ r. Elliott. This is the second visit
made from this school, as well as from the
HERMITAGE SCHOOL,
which also sent several pupils to the Expo
sition yesterday. They were accompanied
by one of their teachers, Prof. Griffith, who
has cause to feel proud of the quiet and
orderly behaviour OF his students when ap-
pearing in public.
HENDERsoNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
yesterday contributed its quota Of youthful
visitors to the Exposition. The pupils of
this school were attended by G. W. Callen-
der and Capt. Chas. Douglas, principals.
All of the school visitors enjoyed themselves
very much, and took a great deal of interest
in the wonders and objects Of interest eY-
erywhere seen in
THE GREAT INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE,
in relation to which becoming a permanent
institution as museum for the exhibition
of invention, Improvements, ETC., etc, we
yesterday alluded, and that, too, in q
serious manner, and not for any SEN
sational purpose. Why this cannot
be achieved no argument showing benef-
cial objection, can be urged. It were use
less to present more argument than those
already given concerning the grand results
which must necessarily attend yearly in
dustrial exposition Of this character.
Manufacturers capitalists, merchants, rail
roads, steamboats, aud hotels are deeply in
terested in this project which should at
least receive q consideration from our
people. From present indications We think,
and in fact are confident that the present
Exposition viii defray all of its expenses
from the actual amount of funds received
from visitors and exhibitors. There is not
to speak in a pecuniaTy manner, any per-
son in the city of Nashville who has contri-
buted to this enterprise but what would
willingly give one half the amount
subscribed by him for the benefit re-
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such benefits without paying
a small consideration, principle which I'M
derlies our very ideas of social, political
and commercial justice and which is even
made the basis of legal jurisprudence itself,
the latter exemplifying the consistency of
our argument on this point. Yet while we
may not expect to receive more than one
half or two thirds of the subscribed amount,
it is, we think, most probable that all will
be refunded. At any rate the buildings,
with the money derived from visitors and
exhibitors will be ample to reimburse every
subscriber. Should the subscribers to the
fund not receive one third of
return or actual repayment, still in nine
out of ten they would make money.
Possibly not in a manner so direct as to be
appreciated, certainly in beneficial results
of an indirect character, that must sooner
or later be acknowledged. A merchant
from Kentucky, who has been attending
the Exposition, was, while here, induced |
TO visit several of our wholesale houses. |
He ascertained by comparing the price lists |
Of Nashville and the Eastern cities that |
most of goods used in his line could be |
purchased at cost not exceeding that of |
hose cities, the difference of the actual |
statement being only in the freight and car
iage. lie at once purchased a stock of |
foods from Nashville merchants, and the |
is that $1,000 which has been
in Philadelphia, New York and |
,ther large cities east will find an outlay in |
Nashville merchandise. This is but one in
lance as to the means by which industrial
xpositions benefit cities. The banker
With whom the account, as is usual, has to
e made viii receive corresponding bene-
it, as do others. The productive skill of
ountry receives announcement lead
lg to desired attainmentS. The
gricultural interests are elevated
) practical advantages and the
nmunities derived are countless almost
s they are incredible to the minimizing
mind, and to the one who has not consid-
red the history nor looked to the results
f such exhibitions. IT'S for these, and
Many other reasons already presented,
nat we advocate the plan, so feasible, CT
laking the Nashville Exposition a per-
lanent institution. The exposition of last
ear, like the one now under progress, has
eceived but little assistance from the
-ealthiest of our citizens, who owning
sal estate are receiving as good benefits as
nv other of our community. Should this
lggestion meet ready acceptance with
ar citizens, active steps should be at once
ken to accomplish its objects. To carry
ut the plan successfully, as has been done
Cincinnati, requires the organization of
managing board, the members of which
lust be enabled to devote their time and
lergy, and bestow undivided attention to
le duties connected with the enterprise.
Te will speak more of this at future
me.
POWER HALL
certainly a grand featJre-the hum Of
Iachinery, the scene of mechanical activity,
I'D the regular order Ia which every part
this grand department is conducted, at
acts people from every part of the build
lg and exerts a thrilling interest in its
aried characteristics. Machinery is here |
ON all parts of the United States, emEJfac- {
g the latest improvements and most use {
Il inventions which are exhibited now for {
he first time. This grand array of mech {