The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-24

The North, Central anl South American Ex-
positiou. which Is to open in New Orleans No
yember 10Th, and continue five months, has pro-
crossed steadily since the work began. Splen
did attractions have been secured and substan-
tial results attained The management, COM
posed of able business men of the Crescent City,
have discarded all clap trap and scusationalism.
in announcing the situation of affairs and by this
straightforward course have inspired conf
dence in their statements that has earned for
them respectful and clese attention.
At first there was natural hesitation on the
part of the States and Territories Of the United
States to re embark in another Exposition at
New Orleans the colossal proportions assumed
by the Worlds Fair last year made I! appear
doubtful that any set of men, however capable,
could organize an exposition that would in any
way equal the original effort, with its national
backing and all the enthusiasm inspired by the
initial opening of so grand an enterprise. II
was this feeling of uncertainty which The new
management mad TO remove They began their
self imposed task bravely and resolutely by
making the strongest possible argument To com
mand the immediate attention of the leading
men of the country. This was the presentation
Of the Exposition as the medium through which
business relations arc 10 be established between
the United States and those other countries bear
ing the name Of America, whose valuable trade
is diverted to European channels by reason of
the lack of any serious effort to secure it for the
country where it rightfully and geographically
belongs. The announcement of the management
that every commercial interest Of our country
is closely identified with the result of this pio-
neer movement TO establish hemispherical pol
icy by which Americans shall be induced 10 trade
with Americans" at once struck the chord OF
popular feeling, and a responsive interest was
awakened that has resulted in State after State
appointing its Commissioner, and preparing its
exhibit ON a grander scale than before, 81 that,
at present assurances are obtained that all the
States in the Union will be represented al New
Orleans this winter either as States or by city
| collective exhibits.
The Spanish and Portuguese American coun
tries have likewise seized upon the idea with
avdiy, and they will forcby illustrate the rich
resources and possibilities of THEFT countries by
| valuable displays Of artistic, well as CONNER
cial, Importance.
The movement having thus been effectively
| started the management of the American Expo
| siton have devoted time and labor 10 giving the
| grand enterprise diversity of important atirac-
| tons that will commend it as the grandcSt Expo
| sitOn OF modern days.
In order TO have 1t properly appreciated, tue
| comfort OF visitors has been carefully regarded,
and the all important step taken to secure rapid
| transit from the city TO the grounds. steam
| railroad is being built, which will be completed
long before the opening day, I" consist of double
track road, laid with steel rails. from Canal and
| Carondelet streets to point inside the grounds.
| A five mile drive on st. Charles street, now paved
| with sheet asphalt, is another means OF reaching
| the grounds, while street cars and steamboats,
| complete the transportation facilities offered.
There will also be beautiful drive in the
| grounds
| A band Of talented musicians selected from
the best Northern artists, under the leadership OF
a brilliant young musician, will furnish the mu-
sic daily while the best soloiss will play regu.
lar engagements. Foreign bands will also be
engaged The acoustics of Music Hall have
been improved.
Special days covering interests of national, in
ternational and local importance have been ar
ranged Arrangements have been perfected for
| fine displays in the Art and Horticultural build
| ings. The ventilation of the Main and Govern
| ment Buildings has been secured
| In word the gratifying announcement--can
be made that the American Exposition is now
| an assured success