The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-17

WcaIlh AhAts IEoOuECSS lsAuc Hooukuss
FIR It originated among the citizens OF
Louisville as ;athei u local affair, but
it has rapidly assumed proportions
which are far more gratifying than
the most sanguine OF its uriginators
ever hoped for. TIE interest in it,
which is all absorbing here, has radi-
ated to the utt. .rinost parts of the
South, and indeed. it is now an affair
of International Importance for the
Directors nave already received offi
cial notifi..ation from the representa-.
tives Of foreign nations expressing All
Intention OF taking q part in it. Cot
ton. of course, will be king. but to.
bacco and manufacturing, as we'll as
she agricultural Interests generally.
of the South, will receive dae atten~
ton. .-.
The Exposition is a striking illus
tratlon OF the energy ami push OFT the
people of this city, for the entire
amount, $500, 600, which has been
subscribed for the undertaking,
came voluntarily and easily from
citizens OF Louisville alone. uat-
,iders were not solicised-there was
not even State or municipal appro-
priation. Louisville deserves.and will
meet with success proportionate to
;he magnificent energy and enter
prise Of her people. Already 667,.
900 square feet of flooring has been
put down, more than three times as
much as at Atlanta, aud tWice AS
much as at either the Paris, Berlin,
Oh Vienna Expo sitlons ant yet, so
great has been the demand Tor space.
that already preparations are being
lnade to enlarge the present capacity
ut least half as much again.
i, intended that the occasion
-hall not only he one of interest IN
All Industrial point of view, but that
It shall also be 80 conducted as to
make the time spent in attendance
ny visitors as pleasant and agreeable
as possible. The exhibitions will be
made the subjects of a series Of lec-
lures by distinguished inventors, ex-
:,erts. and scientific men, which will
lbesgiven free every night during the
continuance of the Exposition.
The musical features of the occa.
-lon will prove also treat OF the
iirst magnitude, for the famous 7Jh
Regiment Band of New York, as
we'll as Gilmore's Orchestra (als, of
The same city, has been secured at
4 cost of $4,000. In addition to
this an immense organ, the largest
IN this country. is in process OF con,
truction at j cost Of $4,000, which
3 to be used in connection with a
series Of proposed concerts to be
ivsn by a selection Of 600 voices
+ ON the several 81. gig Societies OF
his city.
Fine stock is so prominent a. fea-
ture in this country that though
learn TO definite information on the
subject, yet. from several hints which
nave escaped. | should say there
will be some race sport for all lovers
IF the turf during the continuance VI
5he Exposition. In fact everything
which can possibly add to the inter
est and pleasure OF Louisville's visi
ors, will be done. Already FIVE new
notels are in process of construction
and .'s;ili tiele's nole to foilCw,
sor the people here kno" full vel
how decidedly hurtful and huinlliat
ng it would be, after having inyitet
he world to come and see them, t.
ind they couldn't take care Of ~thei
uests. There is no s.,ch danger
owever, for Major Wright, the ;,upt,
as issued circular which has beer
distributed throughout the city, ask
ing all who will take boarders to re
port at headqnar: -rs. thereby sytem
ttizng this matter. which is usual,
'uch fruitful source of trouble ant
annoyance. In this, as in all othe
matters connected with his duties q
superintendent. Maj. Wright la
s,own himself to be capable an,
efficient officer. 1t was throu, III hi
linstl umcntality that the. railroal.
we're male to view the matter in sucl
!: ! light as to reduce the fare to thle
'ents u T.iles each way-;hat is t
say. p:Jple coming from North Caro
llna.. which is about $50 miles dis
11nt by '1e route which will b, ope'
! Nay through the mountains. VII
4 Ash1ville and Knoxville, Tenn, ca'
San come for $3.50, and t;is j
round trip price. 1t seems 70 IN