The Republican journal., 1876-05-18

tents of the building. There are photographs
of all the fish of the country. with the appl-
ances for taking them, and many preparations
from the actual fish, like stuffed skins, with
| walrus. alligators, seals, sc. There is il stuff
ed specimen of every animal, from bear and
buffalo to the tiniest mice, with all forms of
traps and devices for the capture Of animals.
The mineral department is almost endless.
There are photographs Of explorations in the
wild west, with portraits of noted guides and
frontiersmen. There are specimens of all In
dian weapons, dresses and utensils. The de-
partment of Botany is endless = embracing
specimens Of all forest trees. The show of or
anthology has stuffed specimens of every bird
known to the country. The industries of the
nation in textiles are fully shown, by looms,
sewing machines, sc. Outside the building
standing like many threatening sentinels,
are huge naval guns. those immense affairs
that SO much resemble gigantic champagne
bottles, and explode with a good deal more of
noise and destruction.
Filled with images Of these dread instru-
| ments of combat and death, and desiring to re-
| place them by something of a more peaceful
| nature, | directed my steps to the Woman's
Department., which confronts grim vsaged
war with the things which conduce to domestic
peace and tranquility. \. B. Some misguid-
ed people don't subscribe to this doctrine in its
entirety.1 Approaching the handsome portal
of the Pavilion, was confronted by sign like
this-'Tobacco splitting is prohibited" Here
was the first edict OF womans law, saying TO
the tobacco stainer, 'thus far shalt thou go,
and no further''-the spirit of neatness exorcis-
ing the foul fiend tobacco. Whether there was
inside any specimen of domestic discipline with
a broomstick to apply to offenders. didn't dis
cover, not being a user Of the weed The
building is filled with specimens of women's
work - embroidery, artificial flowers, needle
WORK, paintings, sculpture, &c, much Of it
very handsome and creditable. 1t is adorned
with pictures of ladies prominent i'll the move
ments for the relief Of women. The depart
ment of art, though small, is very interesting.
There was life-siZe statue of Eve, plaster
cast, that was very fine, and gave to the sub
ject new treatment. Instead Of the fig leaf
apron, the usual idea the figure is spiralIy ell
crcled by 4 wreath of leaves, beginning at he
shoulder and terminating at the knee. The
right arm is raised and laid across the eyes, the
palm of the hand outward. as with feeling of
mingled sin, grief and wonanIy shame. The
nude figure is finely moulded, and the face ex-
quisiey beautiful. The statue had been brok-
ell at the feet, and sitting upon the floor, en-
gagged in mending it, was the lady sculptures
from whose brain it spruns-Blanche Neyin.
She wore close fitting head covering like a
smoking cap, from under which her curs es-
capped, while she deity handled the nipple
ments of art, aud chatte'i 10 HE of her work,
concerning which she was full Of enthusiasm.
1t was Il charming picture. this young sculp-
tress at her labor, and one appropriate TO the
place ana occasion. W. II. 5.