Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-25

NASHVILLE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION
| whose magnitude far surpasses the expectation Q
both ourown people and strangers from 9tne
/ States. Never in the history of modern ciYlltza
ton has the power and influence of any city o.
| Nashvilles size succeeded in accomplishing pro
ject equal to this. 1t has given Nashville a RAM
never before accorded and placed her IN position
more prominent TO the view OF the world THAI
| could have been attained by any other means
| Men of experience and means who have conn
here from abroad express their astonishment
while thew give vent to feelings Of admiration enC
satisfaction. Farmers and planters docking IRON
every part of the country say that they see ant
learn more by their visit to the Exposition tnaI
they have from all other State and county affairs
an argument which shows how important it il
| to accomplish what we have so often urged, viz
that we make the Exposition
PERMANENT INSTITUTION.
While we are advocates of annual county fairs
which assist so much in promoting the mechani-
cal and agricultural resources, the latter espe-
ciaily, of our State, we are not unconscious OF
the fact that the interest in these county organi-
cations has within the last few years decreased,
a fact, which, however lamentable, may be as
cribed to the want Of novelty il the character OF
the exhibitions which are now more social than
otherwise, feature pleasant yet detrimental TO
the continued success Of such enterprises. III
view OF this it behooves us as the citizens OF a
city which it is desirable If not necessary, IN
order to maintain our place among the proml-
nent cities of the Union, should receive the ben
efits of mechanical and manufacturing establlsh
ments, and also as the children of proud old
State so diyersifiedin its wealth and well adapted
TO agricultural and mining pursuits, TO make
one effort whereby we may secure constant
interest in the exhibition Of our resources
in these respects and promote their ends
in accordance with those means Afforded US
by recent improvement and invention III macnln-
cry, art and the relative sciences and trades.
Based on this foundation our argument, though
different from previous ones In form, yet the
same in principle, bears perhaps more directly
on the point and meets a responsive echo from
every one who is willing and who is able to lend
their cooperation. We have heard II often SAID
that the Nashville Industrial enterprise is already
a permanent institution. If by this it is meant
to be said the success and character of the EX-
position are permanent as tribute to tennessee
enterprise and energy it is right; but II 1t be
meant that the Exposition Will be annual, then IL
is unWarrantable Many changes will have to be
made and more attention be given, it is possible
more interest than has been devoted by the Board
of Managers, can be given this enterprise Kadi-
cal changes must be made in its government, Tor
however willing they be, can not afford to devote
their time to an institution of this kind unless
some compensation be made unless they are re-
tired capitalists, in which event they are I'M
worthy, because unfit TO be placed among the
Board of Managers. 1t takes active, ener-
getic men, who have some object in
view and are DESTROYS of attaining it, there
to successfully manage the affairs of great in
dustTial exposition. We say this, not as a rebuke
to those of idle capital and luXUriOusy lazy for
tunes who have in no way assisted the EXPOSE
what we Are pleased TO term principle of pOliti-
cal economy, that man who has nothing TO &C
cOmplish for himself in business sense, can
accomplish nothing tor the community-in other
words the in dependence an individual enjoys fl
nancially does not give him sufficient interest in
the affairs Of the community to render him use
full. 1t is fact that not one of the wealthy ctti-
Zens of Nashville, those who have property that
receives its benefit and money that Is idle, has in
any manner aided the Exposition. 1t has been
the merchant and the mechanic who have done
Il - :. l.r~Hnv- 4H,aw
have not been interested in this undertaking
cannot be explained except on the above ground
In the future we must devise some means where
by the man of retired wealth can be induced to
lend his influence and invest his capital in an
organization having SO many benefits.
SCHOOLS.
Among the many visitors were ten schools,
two being Sunday-schOOs. These schools ar
rived early in the morning, and some of them
viewed the sights around the city and dined be-
fore visiting the Exposition.
THE COLUMBIA ATHENRUM,
numbering fifty-one young ladies, under charge
of Prof. Robert ID. Smith, visited the Exposition
yesterday morning. The young ladies were
dressed in white marseilles and buff, wearing
unique hats and smiling faces. The whole
school, accompanied by several of their teachers,
dned at
THE BATTLE HOUSE.
The large dining hall presented an attractive ap
pearance, fillei as it was by so many beautiful
young creatures, whose names adorn the pages
OF the "regIster," much to the delight OF the
genial Battle House scribes.
THE MURFREBSBORO METHODIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL
embracing one hundred and ninety-one scholars
and teachers, Un der charge of Felix r. Hill and
John A. Crockett, also attended the Exposition
with which they were much delighted In this
school we noticed a large number of "small
folks who seemed to enjoy their visit as much
as the larger ones. This school also partOOk OF
Gen. Battles munificent hospitality, the well
spread good things of the table rapidly dsap-
pearing under their appreciative appetites.
PROF. TONEY's wARTRACR SCHOOL
numbering seventy-five students, male and fe-
male, came down on the accommodation train
from MurfreesbOrO. Under the guidance of their
learned professor the students visited the various
departments of the Exposition gathering nR1ch
useful information and receiving great pleasure
in the examination of the various Objects on ex-
hibitiOn. The party dined atthe Maxwell, going
there before attending the Exposition.
BELL BUCKLE ACADEMY
numbering about one hundred students and
teachers arrived on the morning train and at
tended the Exposition. This school enjoys much
prestige Their professor, Mr. Crawford, was
unceasing in his efforts to impart whatever of
useful knowledge and practical instruction con-
venientE obtained during their short visit to the
Exposition.
BEECH HILL ACADEMY
sent forty delegates 10 the Exposition, all Of
whom were deeply interestered in the magnif-
cence greeting them on every hand. This school
spent the greater part of the day in the buildings
and never seemed to tire in looking at the varied
temple.
AN EPISCOPAL SUNDAY SCHOOL,
of the Church of the Redeemer, of Shelbyville,
visited the Exposition yesterday. The scholars
saw much that reminded them of the beautiful
teaching of their school, and received ideas that
are beneficial and elevating. The school was ac-
by several of the teachers, and num-
bered thirty-two persons.
MRS. wAGNER's DAY SCHOOL
sent delegation of twenty-seYen pupils to be
entertained by our wonderful exhibition This
Il
trust improved the occasion in cleaning useful
of practical character, bearing in
mind what is daily read and taught them by their
polished and estimable instructress. Thirty
students of
PROF. JOEL FUCKERS ACADEMY,
located near Christiana, were also among the
school visitors to he Exposition. The young
aides and gentlemen of this school shared the |
pleasure and evinced the interest generally felt
BY the other schools. This party dined at the st.
Cloud hotel. All of the schools, except the |
Columbia Athenaeum, came in on the Nashville |
md Chattanooga railroad, the accommodation |
rain of which had seven OF eight cars all well |
backed and containing about
FIVE HUNDRED EXCURsIoNIsTs,
Who returned in the afternoon and last night. |
Nearly every, if not all of the first class schools
n Middle Tennessee have attended the EXPOSE |
ion, which merits a visit from those who can /
its worth.
MISS DUNN's SCHOOL,
f this city, sent delegation Of fifteen pupils. /
They were accompanied by Miss Dunn, who was |
luite valuable in explaining the various objects
f interest in the Exposition. Pupils visiting the
3 Exposition should always be accompanied with |
heir instructors who can instill much useful
andimpart practical information not
eadiIy obtained elsewhere.
MRS. WEBER'S FEMALE SEMINARY,
II Edgefeld, Yesterday arrived by special street |
,ars There were between fifty and sixty young |
aides in this party, and upon entering the build
ng, they were cOmplimented by a welcome piece
rom the band. In accordance with a previous
eduest by the committee of amusement, the |
,oung ladies of this school made a display of |
heir thorough musical culture. A number Of
pieces were executed on the piano
With remarkable ease, and also several beautiful |
,hOruses most gracefully sung by several of these
charming young ladies. The Juveniles, too, |
hardly large enough to be seen through a tele-
cope, favored visitors with what they knew
lbout performing on the piano. and it was mat
er of establishment to see with what ease the lit
lie ones fingered the keys Prof. Weber was
present, and after witnessing the finished touches
rom his music classes, presided awhile at Hahn's
Drgan, where the scholars surrounded him and
oined in some very pretty choruses. The visit
o the grand temple of art and industry by this
ch0ol was very much enjoyed
THR AFTERNOON ATTENDANCE
vas quite large, the majority of the visitors be-
ng from the country and of the excursion parties
n attendance. That we can claim for Nashville |
prestige of no trivial character is known when |
We say that on yesterday the following |
MEMPHIS DELEGATION,
ent here by the Board of Managers of the Mem |
his Industrial Exposition to note the yarious |
eatures which are most desirable for that of
heir own city, whicle purposes opening its en-