, 1874-09-13
THE EXPOSITION.
& ReVieW Of the Situation Yesterday.
Increasing Attractireness Of All the
Departments.
Continuation Of the Criticism Of the
Paintings.
The Figure Pieces
IN GENERAL

IN GENERAL
On to yesterday tho public mind had been 1nl
of uisgivinEs and more than ordinarily soIicitoof
about the success OF ChcaGos second Industrial
Exposition. This came of tho fact that intended
exhibitors wero slow, not only in claiming poei-
tions, but also in presenting their wares. The
kol;citude, not only of the management bus OF
the public, Was materially eased yesterday by
TIE UNEXPECTED INFLUX
Of articles for exhibition from almost every sec-
ton of the country, and Of almost every conceiV-
able character. Before tho opening of tho doors
of tho building 4 large quantity Of the products
of the skill and industry Of Western manufac-
turc1s were in waiting to be placed in position,
aud to share in tho app1orah OF the
thousands who flock hither to see and
be seen. No words eau portray the delight OF
the management ut every new accession to the
Exposition. During the entire day smile fol-
lowed sm,lo as room WAS made for the new at
fractions that came pouring in. While every
nrtice has an intrinsic value to the exhibitor it
hss an increased value to the Managers who
hcvo their thousands invested in catering to the
public appetite, and doing an honor to the heart
Of tho Great West-our OVID Chicago!
But the delight at the growth of the exhibit
ton wns by no means confined to tho managers.
Tho employees tako equal p1ido in tho growth,
es the probability OF the Exposition being con-
tinued two months instead Of ono is heightened
By ever: addition to the collection. Some OF
them veTs 80 pleased yesterday afternoon that
they we're actually civil TO inquiIers, and eaner-
ally respe ctful to all visitors.
Among the departments to which interest was
added yesterday, mono improved on the previous
days at greater ratio than the
AoR1cULrCRA1 MACHINERY AND IMcLEAEsT DE-
pAnTMEST.
This dep artment VAS, for the first time, present
able and creditablo. Although it is as yet far be-
hind what it was year ago m extent, it enjoys
several features that canDot fail to please. The
articles on exhibition nre gathered from wider
rsnge cf territory than last year, which is ccr-
tainly ycry favorable to the permanency Of tho
Exposition. Another feature ia the competition
OF exhibitors. It matters not What is the gen-
eral reputation Of the manufacturers for their
products, each seems to be par excellence, at
least in tho finish Of tie machines presented
Especially is this the case in
TIE REAPER AND MOWER DEPARTMENTS,
in which New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa,
Michigan, Wisconsin, aud our own State ARC
fully represented. The most astuto Granger
would find himself puzzledif called to pass upon
this movement or that Here is one that reaps
only. uldle beside it is another that both reaps
nnd mous. Hear is another that reaPs and
rakes, while beside it is An equally simple ms
chino that zeaps, 1akes, and binds! From the
lazvesters, you turn to tho threshera, the n
vslry is almost equal-at least sufficient
things exist without his knowledge. And turn
ing to the plow, in imitation Of tho thousands
of bankrupt politicians now scattered over tho
pra,rios OF the Vest but with an entirc!y differ
eut purpose one is III an instant almost con-
vinced that the swords of the late rebellion have
MI been transformed into plowshares. Tho va
rietr OF p1ows is beyond count, aud the peculiar
virtues claimed for each would make a happy
nppendage to last years almanac All the aver
ago 1ooker-on knows about 3 plow is that it
plows, and with this limited information most
Of the visitors Yesterday seomed content.
But the agricultural department is far from
being full. 4 great dea1 Of vacant space yet re-
mains-eyery article On exhibition might be
duplicated without ovetcrowding the department.
Iuch that is already in tue building is boxed up
or layinE around in unlnvlting shape By the
middle of the coming week it is anticipated that
this department will present its best appearance.
TIE attractheness OF
THE MACHINE DEPARTMENT,
which is not purely agricultural, WAS also great
lv enhanced during the day. Local mnnufac-
tnrers, as well as many from abroad, were busy
Ill day in getting their products in shape. With
out doubt this department is second only in
completeness to the art-GhllerT. Almost every
imaginable machine is already on the ground, and
the ekin Of the country at large is we'll repre-
tented. This department Is regarded as ahead
Of what it was last year now, but it will not be
complete for several days Without enumorut-
ing any Of the special attractions, it is eafe to
fsy that this department alone is worth visit to
the Exposition.
THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS
arc steadily improving. Large aud important
additions weto mndo to the Art-Gallery later in
the afternoon. A box waB received. from G. P.
A. Healey. Paris. containing three portraits and
five fgure-pieces. 1t may DO day or two before
these pictures will be ready for exhibition,
tho frames we're damaged in transportation. It
is certain that they cannot be seen on Monday.
Workmeu are engaged day ana night in making
needed improvements. and in contributing to tho
polish, ncatuese, and newness Of the Exhibition.
On the whole, tho Exhibition yesterday md
last night WAS great improvement over tho
preceding days. The crowd in attendance, too.
was is-ger, and the indications were on all
hands that the Exposition Of 1874 will prove
alike profitable aud pleasing to the public and its
managers. So far, the attendance has increased I
With the attraction which is very natural. The |
,s determined to do all in its power
to crafty the public expectation.