The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1876-08-25
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TURKISH, PORTUGUESE AND SWISS PERSON

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TURKISH, PORTUGUESE AND SWISS PERSON
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Baltazzi Effendi, Premier, secretaire de |
! legation imperial de Turquie Aux Etats Uni
was the text OF the card of the courteou
Turkish commissioner as he handed it to nae
| with that salaam so peculiarly oriental. TIL
| different countries of the old world seem t.
have had happy faculty in sending accom-
plished gentlemen on their mission. Mon
Baltazzi Effen6i is polite with marked orr
entail bearing, rich with eastern expression
and, vet, with vigorous manner and quicl
perception, had not anticipated in the rep
| resentative of a nation who seem to misun
derstand, for if they recline in ease and in
dolence at home / wonder what American
would not, if he could this late hot spell
No, the Turks are certainly not comprehen end
ed. They are good fighters, good merchants
accomplished scholars, and after becomins
acquainted with gentlemen who are as intel
ligent as Baltazzi Efendi, the American citi
zen will realize that the Crescent has no
waned to that extent, that writer's on Turkey
would lead outside barbarians to believe
The Turkish exhibits have not that air o.
utility, that the practical American sees il
the production of colder climes, but, they
are nevertheless attractive, valuable and
possessed of the merit due to their superior
genius evolved in the manufacture of certain
articles sof luxury, with many stable and
useful.
THE PORTUGUESE COMMISSION.
While I am candid to confess little van.
ity in the belief that no gentleman ranks the
genuine American of polished exterior, with
a generous heart beating beneath his fault
less shirt front, vet the more see of tn e
members of the foreign commissions, the
more grati6ed | am to state that as a rule,
they a. polite, of gentlemanly bearing, and
seem to evince a friendly disposition. The
Portuguese members of the commission are
genial, companionabie gentlemen. The one
we have met personally, J. c. Berkeley Cot
ton, has that suavity SO necessary in inter-
national cOmmingling, and is quite in telli-
gent thoroughly versed in the polity of his
government, her economies, and educational
system. In company with commissioner
Cotton had the pleasure of an introduction
to commissioner c. o. Revere, one of the
most elegant looking of the many handsome
commissioners. / asked the latter gentle
man how it was Portugal seemed so great.
her people SO tranquil, her commercial in
terests so unagitated, while the world was
ever at war generally or incidentally. His
reply was that of a modest gentleman. al
do not know sir. / presume it is our isO-
lated geographical position. Prior to 1851,
we have had some trouble, but since all
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the readers of this ever consider how wonder
full it is, the uniform quiet and happy con-
ditioH of Portugal. L am indebted to Messrs.
Cotton and Revere. for valuable informa-
ton. Mr.. Cotton says, that for nine months
in the year, the sky is blue, and the Psrtu-
guese weary of it. So you see we cannot be
contented. Their rainy season lasts three
and is an agl eeable change from the
of the blue skies above them. The
human heart cannot be satisfied. The Hot
tentOt looks for future of cold. The Es-
quimaux is charmed with one of heat. All
are dissatisfied, and properly so, for if not,
life would be robbed of half its enioyments
in the contemplation of future of change.
The Portuguese, whose exhibits l have
spoken of at length, are among the most
agreeable of the foreign commission. They
are amiable, hearty in manner, and of the
very highest order of culture.
THEODORE CRIB.
A pleasant interview with this gentleman,
he personifcatiOn of the urbane in man,
vas gratifying. The Swiss are a great peo+
ole. Educationally they have few superiOrs.
As zealots, the world bears record i'll vol
INES of Swiss devotion. As soldiers they
lave died at their post, under which ever
lag they held allegiance. As mechanics,
hey have no superiors, imbued with energy,
in the field of manufacture and
Inc DtODlt VI CNIlLcIldHu OC-
upy proud position il. the first rank of in
ustry at the exhibition. The commission
S composed of the most intelligent of Swiss
itizens, among the most prominent being |
'heodOre Gribbi. The exhibits of Switzer- |
and have been enlarged on.
ART.
Did you see mind and matter by T. Henry |
mith. one of Americas most distinguished |
rtiS &C No ubara JS If 2'' WhV if : the |
rt gallery" and his lite-like portrait of Mrs.
ames Harrison, his drinker, "drinker,
rinker," Mrs. Harrison. Let me see No!
III be dOg-Oned, if | can remember that
Rembrandt? where did
leet him ?'' counfound it man-at the cafe
where we saw Rubens, and Nandyke, Yer
ct, and those other rOOsters." Oh yes,
ell, Pm not much on these foreign names,
eOrge. Mo- you are correct, and we are
list wasting our time-fooling around-leps
ike drink. These things will do for the
Idies. This may be true, but place this
on-artistic spirit in his appropriate sphere,
~ in the agricultural department., on the
ne hand, or the mechanical, and he will ex-
lain to the nOn-plussed friend, who laughed
/ his ignorance in a strange field, to his
its to comprehend the most trifling detail
machinery or production, the entire struc-
Tres, or grOwthS of which his art ignorant
lend, is perfectly familiar with. So it is
he uldn. VINO Is nOI Will LIlS VI |
lat science, the one or the other branch OF
It, or industry is not ignorant: he is SIM
ly unfamiliarized teach him, and he sOOu
ecOmes an expert. Some men never learn
nythlng, how ever.
MISCELLANY.
Pittsburg, Pa, sends diamond circular
one saving machine, which cuts in ordina-
: sandstone one hundred and fifty square
l. 10Th cfI nff fhao
aving the stone perfectly in line, finished
lady for the builder, doing more than can
e accomplished by one hundred men in the
lme space of time. Philadelphia has an i'm
act brick machine, which makes a brick
18th blow. An important scientific exhib-
from Philadelphia Isl coal and ore sepa-
ltor. This machine separates all solid sub
ances that differ in specific gravity, and
ON the smallest particles to four inches in
re. From Peru, Illinois, is Il well boring
ld prospecting machine with which a man
nd a horse can bore twenty feet per hour.
Philadelphia has a chromotype cylinder
rinting press that prints five cOlOrs at once.
alse exhibits a paper collar
achine which cuts, stamps, buttOnhOles
nd finishes $4,000 collars day. Lawrence,
massachusetts,, exhibits portable steam en-
mes sized to one hundred horse power, au-
matic variable cutoff giving uniform
,eed. These engines require only twenty
thirty pounds OF iced water, and three to |
lree and one fourth pounds of coal per
Drse power per hour. No entries for the dog
low will be received after the 10Th Of Au-
1st; those studying dogology or canism,
ill be pleased to know that at least one
nndred and fifty settlers will compete for
ne prize alone; all entries are free of
large The Scottish team has been selected, |
le rihemen from Australia are en- route, the |
.ish and American rifle teams are practic-
10. the Canadian team has not been made
D, but will participate in the competitive
ternational rifle struggle on the 18th and
Ith of September.
The beautiful frames and bands with or
lments inlaid on massive ground and gilt
ith FURNISHED washing gold are the inven-
on of Alois Scheidt; the merit of the in
ention consists in the ornaments not falling
+ because they are preserved massive.
ustralia exhibits some very delicately |
rought lace covers for paraSOls. The most
egantly cut opals are from Dubnik near
peries in Hungary. This place is famous I
r its work in opal cutting. From Prague,
ohemia, are garnet articles in handsome
tting Vienna sends an unexceptional
election as regards taste in formation and
lriety of design, in mother of pearl bnttons
Jenna competes with France in her display ,
calf-skins, which are worth delivered at
! Austrian seaport, French calf skins, made
Austria, per dozen, $50 forms, or S247,
tino, the form at fOrty-fiye cents gold !