Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-23

The Exposition has now been open
Just one week, and can challenge the
critical scrutiny Of the most decided
ooaBOjsSelu. Its chTystal cabinets are
filed with the choicest fabrics Of two
continents. The wealth displayed with
I'm its walls, II measured either by the
labor which has been employed upon it,
tle skill which has directed that labor,
OF the taste and judgment which have
been expended IN the various prodUc-
tons exhibited, we cannot attempt to
estimate In dollars and cents. But is it
lot great advantage to our city to be
permitted % aggregate, under one vast
roof, these most attractive evidences Of
The enterprise Of our merchants, me-
elauics and manufacturers? There may
DE seen Al one view, a commercial
microc0sm, a manufacturing city, and
al that goes TO feed the arteries Of it,
vitality. What can be more attractive
and magnetic 10 q man Of intelligence
than TO come into these extensive halls
and spend an hour OF more daily in
Be surely survey Of the various
f41rios, wares and products which
here crowd upon the view.
IL the Oriental bazars were rsnsacked,
they could scarcely add anything more
charming than the display. We cannot
trust our pen to attempt even an imper-
feet catalogue Of the innumerable arti-
alas which meet our view. That must
Doe done by the statisticisn, who deliber-
ately and cOoly goes from space to space
and makes minute inquiry, jotting down
each answer he may receive from those
best posted in each particular depart
ment We suppose that Superintendent
Hsiuer Can furnish the requisite data for
such statistical information. or can give
Tie clue TO finding out all that is useful
-u know and 10 be cstslogued. We deem
B, but an act Of justice TO the Pu0lic-spiT-
tied exhibitors, and it certainly viii be
gratifying to the public at large to have
such a catalogue, faithfully and fair-
ly compiled by some skillfal and
experienced hand. Due prominence
should be given TO all who
have been liberal in their displays and
who have taken extraordinary measures /
20 make the Exposition successful.
Ample time viii be afforded 10 the COM
pileT 10 make this catalogue faithful
aud reliable, and il It shall be under
aiken by one competent to execute the
work satisfactorily 10 exhibitors, we
viii take pleasure in incorporating
some OF the most salient features Of such
statistical report, as they are made up,
Ia our columns. The whole catalogue
should be published in pamphlet or
book form, in the shape Of a Directory,
ike that Ct Cincinnati, with the addi-
ton Of suitable illustrations. II the ex-
hibitors are willing 10 incur the addi-
tiOn8l expense Of such an outlay, we
are satisfied that it viii well repay them
for such q work, and that IL viii be
memorial Of their enterprise
which viii handsomely remunerate |
each OF them. 1t will be a troll Of |
honor to which they may hereafter |
point with pride. We venture one re- |
mark in this connection with regard to /
the attendance at this recherche enter
iainment We have before point 1
ed out how comprehensive is the col
lection Of articles Of excellence, repre-
senting every branch Of trade and manu-
fscture. Our city and its commerce is
here compressed into comparatively
small space, and without glancing at
other accessiOns which make it de-
liehtful resort, we may say that the
curiosity OF public spirit OF every cih-
zen should tempt him to visit the great
lazar frequently. One visit should not
suffice. which will only whet the sppe-
lite for Others. No one can satisfy him.