The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-06-05
G. J.. f..

Mr.. Leonard Lee, a much respected
citizen of our town, at our suggestion,
furnishes the readers of the TELE-
GRAPH with his observations on re-
cent southern tour.
The great exposition at New Orleans,
which had been opened six months,
closed on the 31st ult. Many thous.
ands from all parts of the country
awaited themselves of cheap excursion
rates to visit it, and more than twenty
five of our citizens among the number,
besides many more from the county
at large. 1t was a sudden transition
for those who went down in April
from this climate, where we had been
long and patiently awaiting the ap-
preaching springer rather the ea;-
pectdqat spring, for nature seemed to
have sustained hitch from some
cause into climate like our middle of
July, The markets were abundantly
supplied with garden vegetables and
small fruits, and the climate and tenn
perature were delightful. The yards
and gardens were filed with profn-
sion of flowers, while the stately mag
nolia was just ready to burst its lily
white blossoms in all their beauty.
The city was wearing It's holiday
flowers and presenting its best natural
aspect.
The exposition, though not quite
equal to the centennial of 1876, was,
nevertheless, a creditable affair. Very
few foreign nations were fully repre-
sented, except Mexico and the Central
American states.
We have hitherto looked upon Mex
leo as a state little more than half
civilized, and in regard to a certain
portion of her population were pro ba-
bly, correct, but her exhibit under pat
rOnage of the government. principally.
rather than by individuals, could not
fail to cast cloud over our national
egotism in thinking that what we do
not know is not worth knowing. Her
exhibit of manufactures was sur
prise to every one textile fabrics of
various kinds, cutlery, hardware, fire.
arms, military equipments, harness,
saddles valued at $500 to $500, great
variety Of furniture and other manu-
features too numerous to mention,
besides an extensive display of native
woods, including mahogany, rosewood,
lignumvitse, and large collection of
agricultural products. Her exhibit of
minerals, marbles and other useful
and ornamental stones exceeded any
thing in the exposition, and were dis
played in an elegant octagon building
erected by the Mexican government
for the purpose.
One novelty of her exhibit was
well-trained brass band, containing 20
instruments. The several concerts
which they gave each week never fail
ed to attract an immense crowd in the
extensive Music Hall in the main
building.
The several states of the Union were
we'll represented in manufactures and
agricultural and natural productions.
The u, S. government also added to
the interest of the occasion by an ex-
tensiye display from its various depart
ments, among which were boats, tents,
fur clothing, sleeping bags and runner
Gus other articles of the late Greedy
expeditions to the Arctic regions.
The grounds, which were located
five or six miles from the central part
Of the city, were easily and cheaply
accessible either by street railways or
by steamers on the river. Necessary
daily expenses were reasonable, and
little, if any, higher than in Chicago.
Hundreds of private houses, besides
boarding houses and hotels, afforded
excellent and ample accommod ations.
The crowds which were gathered
from day to day were composed large
ly of strangers from al parts of the
country. both North and South. It
has been undoubtedly great benefit