The New York herald., 1876-09-16

achievement OF Stanley IN solving the problem OF the
Nile is universally acknowledged there is no abate-
young explorer Tho OF Cameron from his trans
continental exploration lends additional interest TO the
subject OF The development and civilization oil tne vast
and comparatively unknown regions oil the great eoht
ncnt Hence 1t Is not strange that the people throng
the southeastern corner OF Agricultural hai
where lifesized painting OF native African
indicates the location of the Liberan Department
The Liberian exhibit shows what Africa can do even
In her present weak and inefficient condition. and Is
prophecy OF future reinforced with the adJuncs Oh
civilization The story is told by large placard sur
rounded by framework Of native wood beautiful IN
color and grain 1t reads as follows:-
Liberia offers coffee, palm oils palm kernels palm
Liberia win take school books agricultural %psmsns
kettles, hollow ware. tobacco Everything but rum.
WINDOWS FOR THE Sxw YORK CATHEDRAL
New Workers may naturally take more than or
binary interest IN the four splendid windows OF painted
glass that are now 10 DO seen in an oulof-the way
corner in the Exposition grounds, and which, one OF
these days VIII let the glory of The morning sun into
the sanctuary OF the Cathedral IN Filth avenue They
are worth particular examination, and to be
In a little pavilion constructed especially to exhibit
them. This pavilion is situated between the vienna
bakery ana tho arr annex and ND rh,ns ndlS,ns
of the French Department. Of Public Works.
Although tse influence OF mcdiaval thought has
associated the "storied windows richly dighr' with
the poctical and solemn moods OF the fancy; and,
although in the brilliant yet chaste effect OF color ana
design, as here exhibited, one might suppose there
would be an especial cenre for public attention, yet
the truth Is that this exhibit is passed by thousands
of persons in q day, either altogether unnoticed
last degree commonplace. Perhaps this Is due
10 its position. People are Affected by the frames
OF pictures In little wooden shany erected appa-
rcny for the sale OF plaster images, they cannot con-
ceve that the windows can be OF especial consequence
II these windows had been set up in the French de-
partment tho Main Building as some OF the large
mirrors are or as tho Aubusson tapestries are, they
would have been shown to far greater advantage Al
though doubt point gained in showing them at
their proper elevation and with the full blaze OF da,
outside this is more than balanced by the disadvan-
tags Of their mean surroundings.
Financial measurements are gOod ones Tor the many
ana would secure perhaps. more pubic attention 10
these works OF art III understood that cost to
put them here Is. 600 francs wipdo1--say $1,000
or for the four windows upward of Sl4 600. For the
finest picture on canvas to command a prce like this
it needs that artist shall have great name but
here piece OF work that Will be cassed Ss manufac
and the painters OF which unknown commands
terms that artists who have not become famous can
reach. IL is that the famous name OF Lorn
goes with these windows but 1t cannot be presumed
that they arc due In any degree to Lorin's touch.
NJ. Lorin employees at Chartres, In France, forty
artists OF the first class and his establishment there IS
perhaps the most important in the world engaged in
Europe have been produced by him. II is to the nge
nuty aud inventive faculty developed in his acliers
that the art indebted for much OF its present excel
lence for 1t had been abandoned for many years and
the methods employed by the artists OF the Middle
Ages lost Fifty years ago they no longer painted
on glass IN Europe Now there modern windows
which rival tho productions oil the twelfth thlr
tcenth and fourteenth centuries NJ. Lorin has master
pieces at the Vatican, at jerusalem and in the princ
pal cathedrals OF France and Belgium.
Every subject to be done on glass Is hrst composed
ordinary picture. From that hrst picture it is
drawn crayon heavy paper IN the proportions re-
qued and from that paper transferred TO the sheets
glass placed the order IN which they to stand
in The window Then follows the painting But the
final difficult, perious step of all is the app
cation IN an oven OF the heat which 'burns IN" tho
colors.
The subjects OF the windows for the New York Ca
thedral c-'SL Bernard Preaching the Second Cru
sadc, "The Marlyrdom OF ST. Lawrence at Rome"
'srho Brothers The Christian Doctrine Submitting the
Statute OF their Order TO Pope Benoist XIl "and The
Conversion Of Prince Henry OF Germany the Battle
HEIDI Each of these windows is in three compart
ments. and consequently OF grand proportions, and
the composition is displayed with great effect
Indeed, seen from their elevation the many figures
being the size Of le That crowded, confused, in
definite effect which is characteristic of church win
dows generally and which makes them commonly PIC.
toral puzzles that the behodcr endeavors to unravel,
does not exist IN these works For the picture OF ST.
Benolst we have scene OF our own period almost in
the history OF the church, tor the dresses are not dit
erent from those worn In similar circumstances at the
present time and the paraphernaa exhibited is
that of a sacred festival In the richness
OF the color, in the fine tone and elect
OF this picture and especially in Its contrasts, u 10
splendid memorial Of u notable event. The 'Maryr.
dom OF ST. LAWRENCE and the picture Of ST Bernard
will perhaps find most admirers In the first the Saint
IL shown fastened upon great grdiron IN the presence
fierce Goals beneath. In the dense white vapor that
rises from the points where the flesh touches the hot
iron there is n fearful realism
The Conversion OF Prince Henry is piece Of the
first order-a grand group OF figures In armor In the
energy OF the struggle with the dead ana uy ing under
ioot and angels floating In the air above.
This is the most Important exposition OF pictured
windows that has ever been made. and the metropolis
will debt of gratitude to Cardinal McClosky Tor
his provision while in Europe for splendid
decoration OF that cathedral, which VIII ITSELF no
doubt, be OF the greatest ornaments OF the city.
Every effort is being put forth 10 make New York
day-the 2lst inst.-one OF the most memorable
events OF the Exhibition The railroads will run their
trains as to accommodate the greatest possible
amount of travel ana have reduced tho rates OF pas
sage a very low figure to accommodate all who wish
take part 1t is stated that Governor Tilden and
staff and number OF distinguished citizens will be
present. and during the afternoon will hold recep-
tion at their State building.
Today's cash admissions are estimated ms foows:-