The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-20

the Centennial beiug mere ititiea in COM
parlsou with the maiachite and lApis lAIuli
here found 10 lovely forms Of art.
AMERICAN ART DHPLAY.
And speaking Of art, painting, &C., |
did almost wish we had made no attempt
at this department. OF the 100 or 126
pictures here, there are but few that do
Us much credit, and they are not distinct.
lively American. True, Il lsa great dis
lance TO transport articles Of that kind,
and doubtless the Committee sent the best
Of such as were offered. There are speci-
mems Of Church, Bridgman, Dana, De.
Has, Eaton Johnson, Weir, Clifford, &c.
Those by Winslow Homer always had a
large number around, attracted by their
peculiarities. "a Country schoolroom;"
Gsnapping the Whip" Sunday Morning
in Virginia" and aold Missus' visit,h
were es pecially noticed, whilst Eastman
Johnsons "corn Huskiug" was another
Of the same kind; as also Thompson's
"schoolhouse on The Hill.n You will
remember bust al the Centennial, in
butter, Of much beauty. An American
eagls and Chester hog, 10 lard, Of very
perfect execution, attract fully "a much
attention here, In the American depart
ment. But did not intend saying any
thing Of the Exposition, and here | am
chatting Of one thing and another until i
shall do what did not intend.
PARIS TO TURIN.
From Paris to Turin, without stop, is
good long ride-from eight one night
until six OF the next; but it 10 through 4
lovely scope Of country, embracing noun.
tain and valley, producing the 6uest Of
the French wines-both red and white,
the former the Burgundy, especially.
Some little idea may be formed Of the
quantity when you remember there are
over 100000 acres OF grapes, yielding a
product Of over ten millions Of dollars.
The wine il Of the light kind, not con-
tanning so much Of brandy or spirits as
others, aud Is generally in use. You
will find II at all the stations, sold cheap,
and dealt out 10 no sungy manner; so
contrary is the custom to dealing In
everything else here. You may buy
quart bottle for frank, and, as you get
no water, every one has his bottle, II
only to queuch his thirst; and for which !
found It most excellent. The vines are
grown in the low method, on stakes, about
four feet high, differing from what it is
further south. Some OF these wines never
go outof France, and are OF most perfect
aroma and delicate favor, depending on
some unknown quality Of the soil and
climate. We pass through Dijori and
macon. At the latter, passengers take
of TO Geneva, through Montmelian
(long the defence Of Savoy from France)
through Aquebelle, so noted on account
OF every other person having goitre.
From the marshes and then TO ,g'
MT. GEMS TUNNEL.
You asked me to note particularly my
pdssaSe through this Tunnel. As en-.
tered closed all windows, thinking |
would, Of course, be ANNOYED from the
smoke. After few minutes, three or
four, yeu,ured TO get my head out, and
strange to say, everything went 10 the
top, smoke and dust, away above the car;
and after eight minutes the air was rs
pure and fresh as spring day, without
annoyance OF any kind. 1t Is we'll light
ed, quite dry and apparently splendid
masonry. The lines Of cement were per-
fectly distinct, even with our rapid mo-
ton. 1t took exactly twenty.eight min.
utes to make the passage, the length be.
ing some six and fourth miles. The
cost Of the tunnel was In round numbers
some SlS,0000O0; the contract between
Italy and France allowing the former
twenty yearsfor completion, and for every
year saved or shortened in time, Italy
was to receive 100000 and per cent
intereAt on the annual expenditure. II
was completed inside Of II years, thus
making for Italy, including interest, over
one million, In addition to the original
four million France had paid. A very
nice little speculation one would say.
The scenery here is grand, diversified by
mountain tops covered with snow, whilst
the sides are carefully cultivated. faD
#- THE GURGIs AND CHAsAs a.
are wild and terrible, and exceed by far
anything to be seen on the Cheat Noun.
tain. You emerge from one tunnel only
10 enter another, getting for little time
a glance at the valleys below. The en-.
cheering on these high Italian railroads
l. wonderful, aud you are astounded at the
vast amount Of masonry built up the
mountain sides 10 prevent any slipping.
You Involuntary shudder as you are
whirled around the curves when you
think Of your dangers. Skirting along
the Pc You enter Turin, and find il a
very bright, clean and handsome city.
The dwellings arc large and airy, and Of
modern Style resembling Paris In many
respt cts, and somewhat the suburbs Of
Cleveland. Light colored and broad
verandas and bay windows, mansard
roofs, wide streets, drives and parks give
to Turin modern appearance. The wo-
men wear no bonnets, but elegantly drape
dark lace veil around the head with
fue effect. There are not many public |
buildings Of note Externally in fact
none, but -.a.Ii
THE KTso's PALACE
Internally Ia rs fine, IL not superior, to |
any you will find in Europe. Itis at
present occupied by the Princess Clotilda.
The throne room 10 crimson tapestry and |
gold, the reception room in purple velvet,
with carpets, ceilings, and hangings Of
the same and gold. In the private room
the hangiugs, chairs, carpets, and tables
are Of the most exquisite Chinese work.
A grand dining room. the sides Of which
are entirely Of mirrors on which are
painted some foe pictures, is lit up by
i've venetian chandeliers, whilst all the
caiiinvs ara of the choicest freAnnea A
room adjoining, mirrored both 10 wall
and ceiling, contains the miniature like
ness Of all the. Savoy family set in the
glass. Here, in window, ia an elevator,
for the use Of the Queens mother, ian in.
valid) the landing place Of which 10 a
fairy spot looking into the grand garden.
Then you see pages rooms, foOtman's
guard rooms, all ftted up in equal mag.
niicenee. sl..t Igsa
THE BALL ROOM ,s..
contains Is columns Of Piedmont marble,
D.. a l.. II.