New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-19

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fsctorily established. T. B. Stamps wal
confirmed "a candidate for the long term
and Henry Demas for the short term, made
vacant BY the death of Senator Cnao'
bonrna. An unfortunate difference is thus
amicably and generously settled, and the
| result will doubtless be the election OF both
of these faithful public servants.
Especial Correspondence Of the Republican
| CENTENNIAL NOTES.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July IA, 1876.
Don Carlos spent some time in Machinery
Hall yesterday morning. He is pretty gen.
orally known now from the many late de-
scriptiors of him, and was attentively
observed a. he wandered frcm one point OF
observation to another, displaying much
interest in the exhibits.
The Sixth Maryland Regiment, which ar
rived here last Monday, was yesterday
received at its encampment, near the Bel
mont Hotel, by Governor Carroll. Among
the prominent gentlemen present were Gen
eral Hawley, president of the centennial
commissions; General Bankson, commander
of the First Division of Pennsylvania mi
litia, General Bradley and Adjutant Gen
eral Bond. The evening dress parade was
given Immediately after the review. The
regiment presented very fine appearance,
and elected many complimentary express
sions by their fine marching. 1t numbered
300 men, commanded by Colonel Peter. 1t
remains one week longer, which time will
be devoted to the exhibition almost exclu-
sively.
A great many valuable additions have
been made in the Woman's Pavilion since
the opening day, when the Empress Of
Brazil performed the Introductory cere-
monies; and it is now one of the most At
tractive places within the inclosure. 1t is
the almost universal verdict that the women
of America have reason to be proud of their
part of the great exposition. Every article
exhibited is the production of woman's
hand. A young woman performing the
duties of engineer, shows US to what extent
they have carried out their intentions. OF
course, it was requisite that the foreign ele-
ment should be acceptable that its interna.
tional features might be preserved; and not
only have contributions been made by the
women of this country. but Queen Victoria
and her daughters, Chinese and Japanese
ladies have given their assistance. Norway
and Sweden contributes literally, their de-
partment being largely filled with plaster
groups, SO life-ike as to be easily mistaken
for the reality they represent. Large col
lections of embroideries, woolens, hose, and
many other articles Of use and ornament
are shown. Several cases are filed with
Belgian laces. Other specimens of Du-
chesse lace, five inches deep, with black
thread lace medallions, are very beautiful.
There are also lace overdresses, black
and white, Of great value, and the GEN.
tennial pin cushion, marked in white, and
valued at $3.50. A photograph shows the
process of making, and class of little
girls on their knees are constantly en-
ployed at the tedious occupation. The most
exquisite specimens Of needlework have
been contributed by many of the old Roman
Catholic converts, both Of the Old and New
Worlds. Canada makes the most interest
ing display in this line. prominent among
which are small models of the principal
converts and monasteries. The altar decora-
tions, linen surplices and church adorn-
ments are worked by the inmates Of these
converts. One of the most intricate, in
oc o1< koo
border of plated white straw and an edge
of different colored straws. There are ban.
ners of white silk, sewed with finely worked
pictrres which look like pen and ink
sketches only when closely examined, and
worked pin cushions. The nuns from the
converts in Italy send plated altar cloths
crimped or plated into different shapes; also
paintings of flowers and fruits executed on
linen, besides altar decorations. Other
specimens are shown, like those from Can
ada. The Philippine Islands send q number
of handsome embroideries, There are two
frames alike, one containing . blue satin
basket, embroidered in braid and filled
with worsted flowers. The other is much
like it, also filed with overs. They show
a number of pictures in tufted work, rep
resenting birds, chickens, etc. One picture
represents an old wharf, on which are the
fsherman's goods. On the left is large
basket filed with fish; on the right q couple
of old barrels, and in the centre, hanging
from a post, are strings of fish and a fish
ing pole. This picture, naturally executed,
excites great admiration. The Japanese
send screens worked with pictures of
their own country. These pictures are
made of pasteboard, cut into shape and
sewed on silk to match. Most prominent
among the exhibit is group of chickens.
Every feather is perfect, showing the pains
taken with all their work, even to the most
minute detail. Among the most curious of
the foreign displays are two little women
dressed in Moorish costumes, sent by the
Bey of Tunis, and representing the work
of the women of his domain. They are in
full Bloomer dress, with pantalettes and
loose dress, coming little below the waist.
The head dress is peaked bonnet. There
are also two slippers, embroidered by an
empress, in this contribution, besides, rugs,
praying carpets and cushions embroidered
on black velvet in gold, and covered with
Arabic inscriptions. A pair of red velvet
door curtains, most elaborately embroid
cred, is shown, and many other interesting
articles reserved for another letter.
AMICUS.
Tho Assistant Attorney Generalship.