New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-13
Especial Correspondence Of the Republican,
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

PHILADELPHIA, August z, 1876.
The number Of visitors to the centennial
Is still on the increase, Fridays attendance
numbering upward of $4,000. This is part
" accounted for by the cooler weather and
the unusual attractions outside Of the ex'
hibition itself. Of course, the ascension Of
the mammoth balloon attracted many
of the visitors and the great number OF
volunteer soldiers from all sections of the
State will help to draw.
One interesting feature of the exhibition
is large space devoted entirely to Indian
exhibits. Among these are specimens Of
the women's handiwork. Samples of very
legibls writing prove what the Indian il
capable of when under circumstances ia
vorable to the Development of his intellect
There are also drawings which for natural
execution can hardly be excelled. Among
these are landscape drawings and animal
sketches 80 Efe-ike a. to lead ne to enter.
tain a very high opinion Of the artistic
ability of the Indian. They really strike
the observer as the delineation Of q master
hand, instead Of the production Of poor
undisciplined, untutored son of the forest.
A very interesting exhibit is furnished in
newspaper, printed by the Indians, emit
tied the Cherokee Advocate. Terms, 81 q
year, in advance. The publication has q
very large circulation, and is said to furnish
much interesting matter, and to be gener-
ally quite ably conducted, comparing favor
ably with many country papers not so re-
mote from the centres Of literature and
culture. There are also photographs OF In
dian school houses, dwelling houses, Indians
running saw mills and farming on the diff.
ferent reservations. There are also por-
traits OF celebrated chiefs. Much greater
interest has been shown in the civilization
of the Indian than ever before. The gov
eminent maintains schools on the frontier,
and teachers are appointed by religious and
benevolent societies. The good that has
resulted is everywhere evident, decry and
ridlcu.e the peace policy as We will.
Agricultural Hall received large invoice
of trui. last Friday, to add to its many fine
displays. Some specimens among the red
cherries were the finest ever saw. Forty.
eight Of them weighed pound. Tie black
cherries were also magnificent specimens.
They were all perfectly ripe and as fresh,
seemingly, as though just plucked from the
tree. The finest varities of these are the
Hueliing seedlings and the Begarrean
favo-ite. The Centennial Postofice in the
government building is still in active opera
ton, illustrating the postal facilities Of the
United States. A large force is required to
do this work perfectly and satisfactorily.
month of May the branch office distributed
1874 letters and 36,589 papers. During
the same time there were collected TIT
letters, Of which some were sent to the
other offices for distribution, with 2l,3S7
papers During June l37 1888 letters and
76,lS6 papers we're delivered, and 152, lS7 let
ters and 81 1857 papers were collected. July's
deliveries amounted to 1876 letters and
IS, 0lS papers, and l67 ,5S7 letters and 5O,97O
papers were collected. The Office is COM
plete in the smallest detail and everything
is done with systematic regularity; for in
stance, 6 letter sent from the ground to
any address in West Philadelphia will reach
its destination two hours after mailing.
Letters to Schuylkill are delivered in three
hours. The Centennial Postof6ce only de.
ivers matters addressed to persons on the
grounds. All letters or papers for the city
ore sent to station B, West Philadelphia, or
to the regular city Office.
The envelope machine adopted by the