Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-09
THE ETPOSITION.
.sThe cry Is stElI They OOme.''q q
The Attendance I'm Excess Of Any Day
since the Opening.
The Praise Bestowed ON Our Grand
Temple Of Art and Industry.

/ The Attendance IN EXcSeB Oh any LAY
Since the Opening.
The Praise Bestowed ON Our Grand
Temple Of Art and Industry.
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The attendance Yesterday morning was
larger than on any previous morning, the
visitors being mostly from the county. As
a consequence there were many bright faces
smiling with youthful loneliness and natu-
raj sweetness. We were glad to see SO
many from the country, and it is evident
the interest abroad is increasing to such an
extent that our hotels will be taxed to their
utmost to accommodate the large crowds
that are coming from every quarter. The
attractions are daily increasing and new
entries being constantly made, The
| UNION AND AMERICAN stand at the Ex-
position was yesterday presented by w. III.
Cotton with one of Lovejoy's improved
metallic
WEATHER HOUSE
which is perfect barometer, and is said to
work as well as any Aneroid Barometer.
The instrument is in the shape of house.
! The glass tube holding the mercury is
placed in the center of the front, running
from the tip of the roof half way down. In
of which is Dolly Warden and a Jim
Limbo. If storm is approaching the man
appears outside of the door, but when it is
fair weather the woman walks out and takes
her stand in front of the door. From this
we see that both a thermometer and barom-
eter are combined in one. The fact of the
lady's coming out without asking the con-
sent of any one, save the clerk of the wea-
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meant when he said, somewhat in this style,
''But totber young maiden looked slyly at me,
And from her seat she risn,
Let you and me go our own way,
And let she 60 shisn."
BRIDGE MODEL.
On the left gallery near the head of the
stairway is model of suspension truss
bridge, representing the railroad bridges
now being made after this pattern in Louis
vile. The model is of iron and has a rail
road track, showing the manner in which it
is laid, and illustrating the principle of the
patent, which is that the bridge becomes
stronger in proportion to the increased
weight placed on it. Its construction is
such as to satisfy one of this fact, and
causes much attention from visitors. The
bridge rests on two pillars, and presents a
fine appearance, being finely wrought,
evenly adjusted in its various parts and
nicely painted.
A PEN SKETCH.
Near the steps to the gallery on The left,
hangs fine map of Humphreys county,
drawn with a pen by 81. G. Lockhart, Esq,
of Waverly. AID the devious ways of
creeks, rivers, the local habitations which
have name, and other typographical items
pertaining to the land of peanuts are there
in clearly set down.
A GRAND PICTURE.
Probably the finest study of art now on
exhibition is the copy of GuidO's night after
the birth of the
which certainly is creditable reproduction
of that great masters conception as well as
his execution. The leg and arm Of Joseph
are equal in richness Of color to that of
famed ST. Antonio. The central figure is
that of the newborn infant, Jesus, tiny
bit of humanity, naturally struggling out of
its swaddling clothes. From the infants
head emanates halo of light which gloriies
the mothers face, bent tenderly over it,
dazzles the eyes of the maid, giving an ex-
preston of calm surprise and delight,
strikes Joseph with wonder, revealing the
homely surroundings of the manger and
the dark hills of Judea beyond. The air
above is radiant with rejoicing cherubims,
and even they take silver tint from the
holy efulgence of the babe-a light that to
the hearts Of man is still as bright.
"And centuries came and ran their course,
And unspent all that time;
Stil, still went forth that child's dear face,
And still was at its prime"
We mentally glance from that sweet
face of innocence, to
rThat wan naild Form with head dropped low,
Upon the bitter tree"
Aud find that we cannot measure the in
finite worth of that babe to humanity.
This is but one of the multitude of sugges-
tiOns of this admirable picture. The pic
ture was purchased several years ago in
Dresden, by Mr.. Bissick, of this city, to
whom it now belongs.
THE AFTERNOON ATTENDANCE
was quite large, and was also, like that of
the morning, composed, principally of Wis
itors from a distance. Among the new
features in
POWER HALL
was sewing machine Iun by steam power.
The young lady in charge of this machine
rendered it very attractive. There is an
other machine on the gallery run by a min
iature engine, the fuel for the production
Of the steam being oil. This engine is simple
in its construction, and the practicability Of
running sewing machines by engines at a
small expense and with much saving Of
labor is to be tested by this one.
RARE PLANT.
Several shoots of the Italian chestnut
were yesterday placed on exhibition by
George Klelser. These plants, which are
about seven inches in height, are only six
weeks old and were propagated from the
chestnut itself, which is on an average four
times the size of the chestnuts grown in
this country. The trees commence bearing
fruit the third year after being planted.
A HANDSOME SIGN.
VIM. Hearn, the well known painter,
contributed an ornamental sign yesterday,
painted on glass, which, Notwithstanding
the reputation he has already acquired in
that art, eclipses all former efforts. 1t is
executed and finished in the most artistic
manner, and will bear the closest inspec-
ton.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.
Mrs. Chadwick contributes pyramid of
artificial flowers to the gallery, which will
not fail to be noticed, and favorably COM
mented on.
TEXTILE FABRICS.
The large collection of goods from the
Eagle and Phoenix Mills, Columbus, Ga,
attract the attention of all visitors, and
such display is highly creditable to the
enterprise of the Empire State of the South.
The Langley Manufacturing Company Of
Augusta, Ga, also make handsome dis
play in sheetines and drillings. Among the
fabrics on exhibition we notice sheetings
from Shoal Mills, Lawrenceburg, and sheet
ings from the Annis Mills, McMinnyille.
Hugh McCrea & Co., proprietors of the
Eagle Cotton Mills, Lawrence county, con-
tribute cotton rope, carpet warp, batting
and cotton yarns. We also notice packing
Irvine from the rope and twine manufacto-
riy of G. Payne, Louisville.
LAST NIGHT.
The attendance at night was also large |
and consisted mostly of visitors from dis |
lance. The galleries were thronged and |
every department visited. The scene was |
one of brilliancy and beauty. Many of our |
citizens were present, and the evening was !
most pleasantly enjoyed by all.
TIE TOILETTES
worn were divers and too numerous TO |
mention. The prevailing styles were Dol |
ly Vardens, bluffs, marseilles and white |