The Osceola times., 1876-06-10
PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
at----COtton----Exhibits Arriving
Will the Exhibition Pay---Mis-
ccIlnny.
From Our Special Correspondent.

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Prom Our Special Correspondent.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-In my peregri-
nations in, and around the grounds, hear
but one expression, which is, that the exhi-
bition fully comes up to the standard con-
ceived of, and carried into faithful execu-
ton by its projectors. In area, architectural
display, comforts, varied exhibits, man
agement, the exhibition of our centennial
year is grand success, without any qualif-
cations. So varied are the attractions that
the most cynical can't fail In being led into
enthusiasm, and the most careless will he
charmed at some speciality, that strikes the
right key, vibrating the human chords with
charming effect. heard one o. beyy Of
sprightly girls, exclaim, Emma, let's 20 to
machinery hail." What do women know
about machinery" Yet the same NINA was
ecstacized over a Berlin vase. Thus il is there
il something for all and each. "Did you see
the women's paviionY said a fragile blonde
to two hundred pound avoirdupois belle.
"Phew! bless me knaw. II wasn't much,
was it? "Nol some little things. ! don't
think much Of il anyway" "But wasn't that
soda fountain just splendid" And so it is.
All tastes are catered to, and as a whole, the
exhibition furnishes dainties for the most
cosmopolitan taste.
The being with the most intense Diogenic
instincts, will he drawn out Of his tub of con
ceit and will be skeptcal no longer, but, will
cheerfully concede that virtue to our kind
that is developed in the industrial forces and
art Examinations than dazzle the beholder
who IN sensible to works of economical effort
for the general good and whose sensitive
ness accepts the higher and nobler results of
a nervous organization in the sphere OF as
thetic thought.
COTTON.
The staple is creditably displayed, and
Justly so, as the extraordinary influences ex-
erted in our manufacturing circles, and its
Importance in our exchange syGtem, renders
all matters pertaining TO its culture OF signif-
icant interest. The foreign exhibit shows
cotton from Brazil, Egypt, Peru, Australia,
Asia Minor (Smyrna), Bengal, East Indies,
West Indies, China, Africa. Domestic-Mo-
bile aud Memphis uplauds. The two prize
samples in the show cases, one from Mem
phis, the other from New Orleans, seemed to
bear off the palm. There is cotton pa,il.
ion of foreign staples arranged in decidedly
good taste which will be detailed in another
letter.
EXHIBITS ARRIVING.
To-day we noticed train with stuff ID ami.
mails representing the wilds OF Colorado and
Kansas, lifc-size. Bufialoes, deer, elk, and
smaller game. One entire train was unload
ing French goods. In the agricultural hall,
scores Of boxes are heing unpacked with ev.
cry conceivable character Of articles fer that
department Boxes containing rare works
OF art, had been placed upon the walks pre-
paratory to opening, and from all countries,
and vast quantities from home are constant
ly being wheeled in to the respective apart.
ments, all of which proves that the exhibi.
ton is still, The Grand Unfinished.
WILL THE EXPOSITION PAY.
Yes! as soon as the agricultural interests
are attended to, the farmers OF the middle
states will come en-masSe, and from the west
ern states they will Cock TO the grandest fail
the world has ever seen. Many will come
from the south. The general impression pre-
yailing throughout the country, that the rail
road fares will he reduced, is holding many
back; the great rush from the south will be
gin in July, and continue throughout the
summer and fall In the city OF Philadelphia
but few Of the citizens attend regularly, ~
| like all things near home, the many will post
pone, and then they are aware of the unfin
ishxo condition Of 'lrs work aud await IL