Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-06-15

We Yesterday had an interesting in
terview with Major Mccoy relative to
Centennial matters. The Major takes
a deep interest in everything connect
ed with the coming exhibition, and hav-
ing but recently returned from a general
meeting Of the Commission at Phila-
delphia, is thoroughly advised on
every branch of the subject. He tells
US that the mammoth Centennial build
ings are all in an advanced state of con-
struction, and that the Commissioners,
one and all, were we'll pleased with the
progress that had been made since
their last meeting. The art gallery,
which is an elegant structure of cut
stone, is about ready to receive the
roof. This building is being erected
by the city of Philadelphia at its own
expense. 1t is to be a permanent in
stitution, though under the exclusive
supervision of the Centennial Commits
sion during the Fair. The Commits
sioners separated after the transaction
of the business of the last meeting,
we'll satisfied, not only of the entire
success of the undertaking, but that it
will rebound to the honor and patriot
ism of the American people. The peo-
pie East highly commend the liberale
ity of Nevada, and all expect some
thing a little extra from this State at
the great exposition. 1t is to be sin
cerely hoped that they will not be dis
appointed.
Major Mccoy has some propositions
with reference to Nevada's appear
ance at the Centennial, which we
think are good and worthy of the espe-
cial attention of our people. To begin
with, he thinks Nevada should have a
commodious building on the grounds
for the convenience and accommoda-
ton of her citizens. There will be a
world of people there, and, instead OF
Sagebrushers wandering about listless-
ly through the surging throng, they
ought to have a kind of rendezvous,
Or headquarters, where they can meet
and exchange greetings and impart to
each other such information as may be
desirable. The building should be
provided with an elegant drawing
room for Nevada ladies', as well as
suitable accommodations for the gen.
tlemen. The structure might be un-
der the control of some competent
person from this State, who would also
make it his business to ascertain
and direct visitors to al parts of the
grounds, including the most desirable
places for board, lodging, etc. These
will be in demand, and the course sug-
gested would doubtless add very ma
terially to the pleasure and comfort OF
those of our citizens who may visit the
exhibition.
Major Mccoy intends writing letters
to Hon. G.. G. Stevenson, President OF
the State Board of Examiners, and
Alternate Commissioner j. w. Haines,
urging on them the importance of con
structing such a building as will be
suitable for the purpose we have indi-
Gated. Our Legislature, last Winter,
appropriated $4,000, in coin, for Cen
tennial purposes. The Major thinks
this sum might be converted into
greenbacks and the difference, say
about $4,000, could then be devoted to
the erection of a suitable headquarters
at Philadelphia. An architect ought
to be sent on some months in advance
to get the building in readiness. He
should also be instructed to put it up
in a manner to admit of it's being
taken down, i'll order that it may be
sold for something which can be
applied as a credit on the original cost.
We think Major Mccoy is eminently
correct on these various propositions,
and we hope to see his views adopted
and carried out. Nevada will of course
have a place for her products in the
grand pavilion, but we ought also to
have headquarters on the ground,
where we can all meet and shake hands
and make things generally agreeable
and pleasant for each other. Above
and beyond all this, it would be graft
flying to the pride of the 'Battle-born
State" to outshine, just a little, the
older stars of the constellation. In
conclusion we may remark that Major
Mccoy has requested us to call the at
tention of the press of the State to the
matters set forth in the foregoing ar.
ticle. He desires the question agitatedr
as in that way the views of the people
Of Nevada may be ascertained.
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