The New York herald., 1878-06-02

oAc "a tAe AuoSt Interesting Portiohs Va euo
Exhibition. The Russian and Spanish
art collections are now open, and they are
both remarkable, the latter particularly SO.
THE AMERICAN DEPARTMENT..
am afraid you are tired of hearing me
say that the American section is nearly
complete, but this time will probably be
the last. Here, certainly, is q sign; the
United States sailors who rendered such
efficient aid in putting things in order have
returned to their ships at Havre.
Tax EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT.
The American collection OF educational
appliances is installed and embraces con-
tributions from $50 exhibitors, besides spec
linens Of oil the school and college books
used in the United States. 1t comprises
models of some Of the colleges and schools
themselves and illustrations of the works of
the pupils The exhibit is one of the most
complete and interesting in the whole de-
partment.
ATTRACTIVE AMERICAN EXHIBITS.
The handsome street cars exhibited by
John Stephenson, Of New York, are attract
ing much admiration. The curious ditch
ing machine sent by Senator Randolph. of
New Jersey, is also eagerly examined. The
fine display of iron work by Senator Bar
mum, Of Connecticut, is one of the most
attractive things for manufacturers in the
whole exhibition.
PACIFIC COAST ORES.
The mineral collection from the Pacific
coast has at last reached Paris. Commits
sioner Mccormick has made room for it in
the agricultural building. It will be classi-
fed and arranged by Professor Hanks, of
California.
AGRICULTURAL HALL.
Our agricultural products are fortunate
in their location. The American agricul-
tural exhibition is much larger and better
than that erected by the United States at
the exhibition of 1876. 1t occupies $4,000
square feet The entire space is filled with
exhibits Of the most interesting character
THE GOVERNMENT ExHIDIT.
In the centre stands the ornamental
structure sent from Washington by the
Agricultural Department. It is loaded
with agricultural products, attractively ar
ranged, while rows Of cases on each side,
also sent from Washington, are filed with
grains, fruits. specimens Of native wood
and grapes.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Among the exhibits in the Agricultural
Departments is great variety Of agricultural
implements from Mccormick, Of Chicago
Wood, of Hoosic Falls ; Osborn, Of Auburn (;
Adriance, Platt & Co., of New York the
Johnston Harvester Company, and the
Eagle Company.
MORE MONEY WANTED.
The agricultural building has cost $50. 900
and the curious facade to the American sec
ton in the Avenue of Nations 500 Ow-
ing to these unexpected but unavoidable
expenditures Commissioner Mccormick has
notified the State Department that an addi-
tional appropriation win be required.
KEEPING UP THE FUN.
The American colony, as usual, con-
tributes it's share to the general festivities,
which continue without sign of abatement.
Parties, dinners, receptions balls, private
theatricals are given with generosity and
attended with q pertinacity that is wonder
full.
GENERAL GRANT rroHTrSo IT OUT.
General Grant is the hardest worked man
I know Of. What between dinners, soirdes,
marriages and christenings, he is buster
than ever he was at the White House. He
is growing visibly thinner upon it, and un-
less he. goes away soon there will be moth
ing left. of him for third Presidential cam
paign.
TIE ELEcTnrC LIGHT.
Last night the Avenue de rOpera was
lit up entirely by the electric light. This
street is becoming the great American Gen.
tire. The New York Assurance Company
has just taken magnificent offices in it.
GETTING READY FOR THE FOURTH.
A meeting Of the leading Americans here
was held, by invitation, at the Legation. or
Friday, to consider the best means of cele-
brating the Fourth of July. After brief
discussion it was decided that the fete
should be given at the Pre- Catelan, on the
plan Of that given during Mr.. Bge-