Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-11


ing the largest morning attendance to the
Exposition of any previous day. Among
the visitors present was
UNION UNIVERSITY,
numbering one hundred and forty-seVen.
The young gentlemen of this school were
of divers ages. The students were accom-
panied by the principal and teachers OF the
college and spent several hours both profit
ably and pleasantly in examining the large
collection of magnificent curiosities, works
of art, goods, wares and machinery con-
tanned in the vast building. The students
of Natural Philosophy saw much in me-
chanics and other inventions Illustrating
the principles and theories taught them
in books. For instance, the working
of the steam engine was to be viewed in
such a manner as to make it thoroughly
understood. The theory of pullies and
leverage could be easily understood by ex-
aiming the grand department Of Power
Hall, where there is great length of shaft
ings and betting by which the steam power
is communicated to machinery in distant
places from the engines. The hydraulic
principles of natural science were also apty
and naturally illustrated in different ways
and much knowledge of practical charac-
ter was derived from their visit TO the Ex
position. Various modes Of manufactur
ing were also presented to the
students and in few minutes
an idea as to the mOdoLS Operdndi of pro-
ducing various fabrics was instilled so as to
be retained and not easily Flost sight of.
Works of art, many of them grand pieces,
worthy place, we had almost said, in the
galleries of the Louvre, as it once was, met
the eye on every hand, showing the beauti-
ful in different types, whether in painting
with color and tremendously blended hues,
in statuary so life-like and polished in SYM
metry and CT &c of form, or In other pro-
auctions, all unique in design and consum-
mate in execution. Days icould be profit
ably, and why not pleasantly spent by pu-
pills and students, with an examination Of
the thousands of wonders, works, wares
and machinery of the Exposition.
What has required years to invent, with
hard study and incessant toll, is here pre-
sented to the visitor for his or her edifca-
ton or instruction. A picture, perhaps, on
which the artist has dwelt with untiring
genius for years till at last the beautiful
ideal is almost reached, for never, we are
told, is it realized, meets the gaze and at
once conveys to an admiring person its
beauty, its merit and its perfection. Scien-
tific inventions which have perplexed the
brain Of man for untold days, bringing only
repeated failures, as an ungrateful result TO
struggling thought, until the penetration of
| intellect reveals the once mys-
ferrous principles which give a
basis to its practical utility, are
displayed, and seem to be work Of magic,
so consistent with what might have been
expected or so easily thought OF do these
| constructions AMI intricate combinations
in machinery seem. Nature is doubtless
the greatest mine of knowledge known to
man, yet application and energy, science
| and skill, industry and genius are the in
strumeHts by which the world brings
| forth the precious intelligence from its con-
| cealment. These are but few suggestions
| arising in this connection, and the field is
| vet rich with the production of much that
would be of interest to express did our
time only afford an adequate opportunity.
Information valuable and almost priceless
can be derived from visit to
the Exposition, which dazzles by its
| wonders, and charms with its gorgeous
| magnifcence. No department Of industry,
| art, skill, or science has been ignored, but
| all are represented, and In many instances,
with varied contributions. After leaving
the buildings the students visited
THE CAPITOL,
the grand architectural beauty and library
of which afforded another pleasure to the
already more than delighted young ladies.
Upon entering the capitol the students and
instructors visited the State library, the
tower, court rooms, State officers, and were
II - Ha rrTbn ranaiunH
them in his usual pleasant manner.
Being unable to follow this fair page out
| farther save in thought of their smiling
faces, which long will haunt so pleasantly
the dreams of several young men who COM
posed a rear guard Of peripatetic admira-
| ton. we must return to the Exposition
| where we found
A LARGE ATTENDANCE,
mostly from a distance and adjoining States.
| Nearly all of the morning trains came
! crowded with visitors, among whom were
a large number of strangers-strangers to
the enterprise and greatness Of our city, but
not strangers in wishing success to the
great industrial show, and in admiration
| for the spirit inaugurating it.
WHAT THEY SAID.
Expressions of surprise were heard on all
sides and looks of wonder were plainly visi-
BILE in the face of the visitors, but few of
whom, to use their own language, had any
| idea of the magnitude of the Exposition.
Among the interested visitors gathered yes
| terday was a party from Bowling Green,
Ky, who had come to Nashville, not with
the expectation of seeing anything grand
in the Exposition, but only on pleasure
tour. Their surprise on entering the build
| ing can better be imagined than told, for
| they beheld every conceivable attraction it
! is possible to bring together. They tell us
that Bowling Green will be largely repre-
sented so soon as they return and tell their
| people what a visit here is worth. One
| of the gentlemen is so well pleased that he
has expressed a desire to remain until the
close, being satisfied that length of time is
| necessary in order to see everything. From
every indication the interest in the Expo
sition is daily increasing and every State in
the Union is represented here both by Wis
itors and contributions.
THE PRESS
is also alive to the importance of this great
movement and we believe are lending its
! powerful aid to further promote its objects
and diffuse a general feeling of enthusiasm
in its behalf. Memphis, Cincinnati, Louis
vile and various cities and towns in Ten
nessee have their press representatives in
attendance and a spirit of the kindliest in
terest is manifested by all. Our Southern
brethren are also kindly disposed and to-
day we will have a visit from the
GEORGIA PRESS ASSOCIATION,
who yesterday sent telegram to this effect
to President Parsons, of the Board of Man
ayers. A compliment from the editorial
fraternity and newspaper association is not
| an every day one, and has a significance
which should be duly appreciated. The
Board of Managers will, in the exercise Of
their usual courtesy, not be unmidful of
| the comfort and entertainment due these
distinguished visitors, and will make dis
play of the generous hospitality which is
proverbially characteristic Of them as indi-
viduals. The press of the city will be pleased
to meet our Georgia cOnfrereS, and take
pleasure in rendering, so far as they are
able, their visit pleasant and agreeablef
1t is desirable 10 have a good report o
our people, our city and Nsshvilie's enter
prise, and every opportunity both of a
necessary and pleasant character should be
afforded the Georgia Press Association to
enable the members to see, eat, drink,
sleep and Judge for themselves. Let there
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