National Republican., 1878-08-07

England. In fact The display IN some Of
the sections Of agriculture produce pro-
woke smile when compared with the
United States.
The wines Of the United Statrs have un-
dergonc m examination by the jury. They
attract in this country, where the growth
OF tho vino forms one Of the great sources
of prosperity, more than ordinary attention.
Al the first blush, II would appear that the
average Frenchman docs not believe in the
growth of tho vine on the other side of the
Atlantic. But for tho last four or five
years thousands of acres have been ravaged
In France by the phyloxera; hence the
anxiety to learn what can be done in other
countries with regard to the supply Of an
article which, to q Frenchman, is one Of
first necessity. The verdict of the Jury has
not as yet been rendered, and is looked for
with much interest. II is intimated that
the sempling can hardly be regarded as q
fair criterion. A few bottles should have
been cellarcd so rs to bring them before the
jury in proper condition. Wine tested
while under the heat of the sun is scarcely
fit for sampling. However. experts have
pronounced the average product Of Ameri-
can vineyards in general terms to be fully
equal to anything grown in Europe.
Not less attractive Is the collection of
sugar samples The varieties displayed
comprise types Of the cane, the maple tree,
sorghum, and the stalk of maize. The pro-
duct Of the latter is more OF less novelty
here, and creates all the more interest as II
isexhibited in connection with process not
generally known. The sugar obtained by
means Of this process Is considered to be
of fair average quality.
Specimens Of every variety of wool grown
in the United States are shown by the de-
partmcnt Among other heeces there are
exhibited merinos from HYATT BROTHERS,
Of Chester Hill, Ohio; of Gil. BELL, wes,
Virginia; and NJ. WILKINS, Lane county
Oregon. There are feeces weighing up
wards Of twonty-cight pounds those from
Oregon are twenty mine pounds each.
Tobacco is represented by exhibits from,
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Connecticut
making altogether very rich and interest
ing display.
| OF the great American staple, cotton, the
different gndes, representing all the cotton
growing States, samples are shown. There
are not only types varying from the Lowest
grades of uplands to the highest class o
Louisiana and Sea Island cotton. but like
wise specimens of textile fabrics produced
In various parts OF the Union.
Carefully prepared models in plaster o
every conceivable variety of fruit are seer
+ In the glass cases Of the agricultural ex
hibit. These specimens have been special,
prepared by the department, and in addition
thereto We have on view splendid set o
fruit, moulded in WAX, furnished by tn,
Horticultural Society Of the State OF Iowa
The entire collection is exhibited in
well-timbeed editice sent from Washing
ton, which serves at once M showcase ant
an office for the Commissioners The direc
ton aud superintendent is ntrusted to tn,
care of DR.. WILLIAM MCMuRrGIE
/, Under the same roof with the agriculture
department are displayed the marvclsa apper
: tanning to the Pacific coast-California Ari
zona, Nevada, &c.-making a show whicl
delights the geologist.
, The whole Of tho American section ha
now assumed n completeness which place
it on o par with the most favored nation.
A "UNIoN SOLDIER" aud all Others must re
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