The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-10-21
AN ASSURED SUCCESS,

The North, Central and South Ameri-
can Exposition, which is to open in New
Orleans, Nov. 10th, and continue five
months, has progressed steadily since the
work began. Splendid attractions have
been secured and substantial results at
tanned. The management composed of
able business men of the Crescent City,
have discarded all clap trap and sensa-
tionalism, in announcing the situation of
affairs and by this straightforward course,
have inspired confidence in their state
ments that has earned for them respectful
and close attention.
At first there was natural hesitation
on the part of the States and Territories
of the United States to re embark in an
other Exposition at New Orleans; the
colossal proportions assumed by the
Worlds Fair last year made it appear
doubtful that any set of men however
capable, could organize an exposition that
would In any way equal the original eff
fort, with it's National backing and all the
enthusiasm inspired by the initial open
ing of SO grand an enterprise. 1t was this
feeling of uncertainty which the new man.
agement bad to remove. They began their
self-imposed task bravely and Iosolutely,
by making the strongest possible argu-
ment to command the immediate atten-
tion of the leading men of the country
This was the presentation of the EXPOSE
ton as the medium through which bust
ness relations are to be established be-
countries bearing the name of America,
whose valuable trade is diverted to Euro.
pean channels, by reason of the lack of
III. IN (na I.n
country where it rightfully and geograph-
ically belongs. The announcement of the
management that ''every commercial in
terest of our country is closely Unidentified
with the result Of this pioneer movement
to establish hemispherical policy by
which Americans shall be induced to trade
with Americans" at once struck the chord
of popular feeling and responsive inter-
est was awakened that has resulted in
State after State appointing its Commits
sioner, and preparing its exhibit on a
grander scale than before, so that, at pres
ent, assurances are obtained that all the
States in the Union will be represented at
New Orleans this winter, either as States,
or by city collective exhibits.
The Spanish and Portuguese American
countries have likewise seized upon the
idea with avidity, and they will forcibly
illustrate the rich resources and possibili-
ties of their countries by valuable displays
Of artistic, as well as commercial import
ance.
The movement having thus been effec-
lively started, the management Of the
American Exposition have devoted time
and labor to giving the grand enterprise a
diversity of important attractions that
will commend 1t as the grandest Exposi-
ton of modern days.
In order to have it properly appreciated,
the comfort of visitors has been carefully
regarded, and the all important steps TAX
en- to secure rapid transit from the city to
the grounds. A steam railroad is being
built, which will be completed long be-
fore the opening day, to consist of dou-
BILE track road, laid with steel rails, from
Canal and Carondelet streets, to q 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 Of
fered. 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 music daily; while the
best soloists will play regular engage
ments. Foreign bands will also be en-
gagged. The acoustics of Music Hall have
been improved.
Special days covering interests of ma
tional, international and local Importance
have been arranged. Arrangements have
been perfected tor fine displays in the Art
and horticultural buildings. The venti-
lation of the Main and Government Build
ings has been secured.
In word, the gratifying announce
ment can be made that the American Elk
position is now an assured success.