The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-10-08
An Assured success.

in New Orleans Nov. 10th, and con-
tinue five months, has progressed
steadily since the work began. Splen-
did attractions have been secured and
substantial results attained. The
management composed of able busi-
ness men of the Crescent City, have
discarded all clap trap and sensation
alism, in announcing the situation of
affairs and by this straightforward
course, have inspired confidence in
their statements that has earned for
them respectful and close attention.
AT first there was a natural hesita-
ton on the part of the States and Ter
ritories of the United States to re-em-
bark in another Exposition at New
Orleans; the colossal proportions as
sumed by the Worlds Fair last year
made it appear doubtful that any set
of men however capable, could organ
ize an exposition that would in any
way equal the original effort, with its
National backing and all the enthusi-
asm inspired by the initial opening of
so grand and enterprise. 1t was this
feeling of uncertainty that the new
management had to remove They
began their self-imposed task bravely
and resolutely, by making the strong
est possible argument to command
the immediate attention of the lead
ing men of the country. This was the
presentation of the Exposition as the
medium through which business re-
lations are to be established between
the United States and those other
countries bearing the name Of Ameri-
ca, whose valuable trade is diverted to
European Channels, by reasons Of the
lack of any serious effort to secure it
for the country where it rightfully and
geographically belongs. The an
. nouncement of the management that
"every commercial interest of our
country is closely identified with the
result of this pioneer movement to es-
tablish hemispherical policy by
2 which Americans shall be induced to
!, trade with Americans" at once struck
S the chord of popular feeling, and a
3 responsive interest was awakened that
0 has resulted in State after State APP
pointing its Commissioner, and pre-
!. pairing its exhibit in a larger scale
:, than before, SO that, at present, assur-
V ances are obtained that all the States
r in the Union will be represented at
G New Orleans this winter, either as
/ States, or by city collective exhibits.
d The Spanish and Portuguese Ameri-
car countries have likewise seized up
g on the idler with avidity, and they will
l forcibly illustrate the rich resources
l. and possibilities of their countries by
e valuable displays Of artistic, as well as
e commercial, Importance.
The movement having thus beer
n effectively started, the management
3, of the American Exposition have de
o voted time and labor to giving thu
er grand enterprise diversity of i'm
A. portant attractions that will commend
a it as the grandest Exposition Of mod
ern days.
r In order to have it properly appre
,e ciated, the comfort Of visitors has beer
le carefully regarded, and the all import
Of ant step taken to secure rapid transi
from the city tothe grounds. A steam
k railroad is being built, which will b
ed completed long before the openin
d. day, to consist of double track roaC
laid with steel rails, from Canal an
d. Carondelet streets to point insid
the grounds. A five mile drive O
ed st. Charles street, now paved wit
asphalt, is another means of reacl
'e- ing the grounds, while street cars an
steamboats, complete the transport;
OIL tion facilities offered. There will ais
be beautiful drive in the grounds.
nd A band Of talented musicians 81
IT. lected from the best Northern artist
under the leadership of brillial
young musician, will furnish the mi
ad sic daily; while the best soloists wi
lat play regular engagements. Foreig
lst bands will also be engaged The a
lie coustics of Music Hall have been in
proved. -
he Special days covering interests
er- national, international and local il
portance have been arranged. A
lis, rangements have been perfected t
let fine displays in the Art and Hoi
he cultural buildings. The ventilation
the Main and Government Buildin
has been secured.
In word, the gratifying announc
- ment can be made that the Americi
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