Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-03
THE EXPOSITION.
Second Day Of the Great Enterprise.
Contributions Pouring in from an
Sections.

The second day opened cool and beaati-
full, and the weather in every respect favor-
able for our Exposition. During the morn
ing, the attendance at the building was
rather slim, but in The afternoon, the differ
ent avenues leading to tile grand temple of
industry were well crowded, and the amount
realized from the sale of tickets was as
much as could be expected, so early after
the opening.
The interior of the building yesterday
presented much more attractive appear
ance, inasmuch as the articles on exhibit
ton are arranged in better order. There
are but few vacant places now, and the dis
play is unus ally attractive. From every
section of the country contributions are
pouring in. Inventive genius displays its
achievements in much that is novel, inter
estiDg and useful. The fairest wreath OF
art is bound round the brow of science,
while industry and energy realize their de-
servel efforts. Within the Exposition is
garnered much that is desirable to know,
interesting to study, and useful to practice.
The advantages of such exhibitions have
been tested and the benefits realized in
other States and countries. Cincinnati
has for two years inaugurated the expert
ment, and being satisfied with the results
has repeated the trial, which has ended in
the enrichment, comparatively speak
ing, of the city. Encouragement
is thereby given to the mechanical indus
tries of the country, resulting in the i'm
proYement of machinery, and the enlarge
ment of scientific facilities for the better
accompl ishment of those ends so desirable
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riculture derives also untold benefits from
these charlottesville inventions and i'm
proyements by which time is saved, and
what has been hitherto useless expense
abridged, and labor economical. Every
branch of trade is given new channels, and
every department of commerce receives a
corresponding enlargement. Friendly rela-
tons are established with other cities, the
people are brought. in contact with each
other, new ties are formed, and severed
links Of trade again cemented-art is ex-
banded, its beauties displayed, its graces
recognized, and taste for its culture en-
gendered. Society itself is not .unleft in
the distributiye results, SO highly advanta-
geous, of these exhibitions. People con-
gregate here from every section of the
country, and each party is illustrative more
or less of the characteristic manners, Gus
toms and social institutions of that portion
of the country from which they hail. So
cial intercourse does much to soothe the
prejudices and allay the political
passions arising from sectional ami
mostly. In this respect commerce has
been conducive fmore harmony than any
other means. There are other benefits to be
derived from Expeditions. Our city can
reap untold advantages and has oppOrtuni-
ties of gaining material additions to an al
ready large commercial connection. The
enterprise, skill and prosperity of Nashville
are displayed in attractive features to the
thousands of visitors who seek pleasure
from the grand entertainment or are in
quest of information as to the resources of
society and State. The benefits resulting
to the agricultural character of the State
of Tennessee are of vast importance;j the
new inventions in this department are
worthy of notice and deserve enquiry. The
machinery, so indispensable in working the
productions of the soil and giving an i'm
petus of rivalry to the new born spirit of
should commend a careful
study to the hands of our citizens. The
specimens of the various minerals, ores and
soils, to say nothing Of the agricultural pro-
ducts of orr land, commend themselves to
the attention of capitalists, planters and
agents of immigration. Every department
of -cience, art and handiwork, agriculture
and minerolOgy, commerce and trade, is
APPLY illustrated and most largely represen-
ted.
POWER HALL.
This grand mechanical department will
be under full Roadway to-day; the betting,
which is almost 400 feet in length, was
placed in position yesterday, and the steam
pump which supplies the fountain and cas-
cade commences operation to-day. This
pump supplies about 1000 gallons of water
per minute, and has a supply of pipe of two
inch diameter. The shutting machines
will create much interest, to say nothing Of
the portable engines ard saw mills that
commence running this evening. When
all the machinery is in full Roadway, this
will be one of great interest to
the thousands in attendance.
CHURN RUN by GOAT POWER.
On a raised platform, enclosed with
wooden railing, is a power on the tread
mill order attached to a churn. a large
crowd is constantly around this somewhat
novel machine, which is run by a spotted
goat, OcCasiOning many remarks as to his
strength, relative merits, etc, the wit Of
which is unfortunately lost upon the unap-
preciatlVe tympanum of the animal.
DISPLAY OF WARES.
On the ground floor, under the galleries,
around the sides and in the open space, are
many collections Of merchandise, fine work,
trunks, saddleTy, liquors, wines, boots and
shoes, tObaccos, cbina-ware, and other col
lections too numerous to mention in this
THE STONES RIVER UTILITY WORKS
have a stand of cedar-ware, embracing 60
specimens of tubs, buckets and churns,
highly finished and ornamented with hoops
Of polished brass.
THE FURNITURE DISPLAY
is not large, yet well selected and of elegant
EXQUISITE PIECE OF WORKMANSHIP.
One OF the most unique pieces of mosaic
work is TO be seen in walnut desk, made
by a German CT Louisville, formerly citi-
zen Of Nashville. 1t has been admired by
every one, and the owner to whom it was
presented, his been offered $1,000 to part
with it, but mas not made sale. The ex-
quisite Workmanship displayed in this desk
is most wonderful. The main part is of
walnut, inlaid with various kinds of wood,
forming diamonds and other figures. The
dOye-taiiing is in many parts made with
particles Of wood one eight of an inch in
size. The maker was occupied four
years, aud has displayed genius, as well
as taste, eldom equalled and hardly ex-
celled.
A HANDSOME CASE.
The china case Of Hicks, Houston & Co.,
gilded ware, plates of gold fret
ed edging, English glass ware, Berlin COB.
cts, cut glass, etc, is one of the most orna-
mental in the building, and bespeaks much
Or this branch Of NashYilla's trade.
A DOLLY WARDEN.
Hart & Hensley, the well known dealers |
n hog flesh, lard and sugar cured hams, |
make an epicsrean display of a dolly |
arden" hog, exhibited standing ina glass |
,ase seven feet high. a wreath of artificial |
towers ornaments the brow, a lemon ia |
he mouth, and a blue ribon forms the |
fashionable appendage to the pOSteriori. |
The bottom Of the case is covered with |
blue velvet, and the contrast made by the |
various gilded "CCC" hams, silver cased |
beef tongues and vases of "snow flake" |