Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-05
THE EXPOSITION.
Large Attendance Yesterday and
Last Night.
The Grand Temple OF Art and Indus
try I'm Full Blast.
Is is Pronounced the Finest EXPOSE
lion Ever Seen in the South.
Contributions Still Coming In.

Large crowds attended our grand Exposi
ton yesterday and last night, and we noticed
| that the interest on the part Of our citizens
is increasing. Those who visited the build
| ing yesterday for the first time seemed tC
be astonished at the immense display, LhC
| extent and elegance of the decorations
| and the many contributions from Northern
States, not to say anything of the brilliant
array Of wares, goods, machinery, agricul.
tural implements, works of arts, articles ot
| general utility contributed by our home
artizans. One visit alone will not suffice
to satisfy those who take an interest in such
exhibitions. The attractions alone on the
galleries will require more time for inspec-
ton than could be devoted in one day,
while this is but a small part of the exhi-
bition.
THE HORTICULTURAL GARDEN.
On such day as yesterday an hour or
more could be pleasantly spent in this
blooming paradise, bountiful with trees and
plants of aromatic sweetness, and there fol.
low the avenues lined with the golden
orange and the fig tree with its azure fruit,
and then again snuff the cool fragrance of
the fountain which throws its waters far
into the sultry air, then spreading itself in
to sparkling shower and falling upon the
velvet and verdant cushions that encircle
the base. Of the fountain which constitutes
the centre ornament of the handsomely az
ranged garden under the auspices of the
Horticultural Society.
AN INVITATION.
Upon the columns of the galleries yester-
day morning, we noticed conspicuous
placard being posted by DIR. Thomas B.
Buchanan, "the only reliable bill poster in
the city," The placard read as follows
"Medical Museum, open daily free to visi-
tors, from to 6 p. m. during the Exposi-
ton. T. B. Buchanan, Secretary of the
Faculty" This museum, which is in a
spacious room of the University Buildings,
is one of the most elaborate and comprises
by far the most attactive collection to be
found in the country. Visitors generally
will find it agreeable to accept this invita-
ton.
COMING NEXT FRIDAY.
The Board of Managers were yesterday
apprised that The Female Seminary of
Chattanooga, one of the most tiourishing
institutions in the State, would visit the Ex-
position in body next Friday. They will
receive a cordial welcome here.
WARD' 5 SEMINARY PAINTINGS,
The array of Fine Arts on the upper gal
leTy is well worth many visits to the Expo
sition. Prominent among these is the fine
group Of paintings and drawings from
Wards Seminary. This is the work of
pupils, and certainly shows high degree of
proficiency. Many of these paintings would
do credit to any studio. We are glad to
know that such aesthetic culture is to be
in an institution in our city.
TIE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
have been arranged IN good order and are
on platforms, neatly arranged and
an attractive appearance. More
Of agricultural implements are displayed at |
The Exhibition than can be seen at every |
fall fair in the State. Planters, farmers and |
agriculturists would receive much informa- |
ton by visiting this department of the Ex-
position. The latest improvements and |
most practical inventions of the age are |
here and much that is desirable can be =,
gathered from an examination into the |
merits of these implements. The same
nay be said about
THE MACHINERY,
If which there is a great collection embrac-
ng features that are novel and interesting
o behold.
7The entire shafting apparatus and shaft
ngs are now ready for operation in
.. POWER HALL,
he din Of which has buoyant effect upon
he feelings, and arouses very naturally
pirit of inquiry as to the character and
merits of the various machinery.
The portable engines and steam saw mills
7hich are now running attract a great deal
I attention, and combine many new ad-
antages in their construction; durability.
ghtness, power, simplicity in parts, and
sduction of size seem now to be aimed at
| the manufacture of these engines, some
which being made, as samples, for ex-
ibition are very beautiful, highly finished
I'D eyince the skill of the maker.
A CONTRAST
etween large and a small engine is seen
the head column of Power Hall Under
reyer's 1OO-horse power double cylinder ]
critical engine is steam toy upright engine,
hich has little cylinder one Quarter of ]
J inch in diameter, with one inch stroke. !
his toy shows the difference betwee en- the |
rtical engines in use and that of Mr.. S
reyer. .." /
THE PRINTING PRESS '
the UNION AND AMERICAN is now in S
Ii operation, turning off daily edition v
the latest local news and all s
evious days accounts of the Exposition. t
good advertising medium is offered in this Il
spect, equalled by no other in the CITY. a
ne paper issued at the Exposition building v
II be an evening edition, and on that ac- c
unit will be acceptable to MANY readers. {,
J local character is quite replete with des- Y
ptions of the Exposition, the objects of il
crest and works of art, and such new d
.tures as may from time to time be intro. \
ced. The press is located next to the q
eyer engine, by which it is run, and a.
my will recognize "the Peoples" as a tc
0-honored guest, Oh