Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

ceive in what light the proposed pacific Of nations
which has its object demonstrate their respective capa-
blss Of contributing to the general wsares regarded BY
the American Central Committee.
Il will also be observed that few classes of objects
have been particularly pointed worthy to engage the at
tention Of American exhibitors.
The accompanying copy Of circular letter addressed to
thy-fve Governors of States and Territories will Indicate
the taken enlist the cooperation of competent
local committees in the examination and selection OF such
objects may suitably represent natural resources and
industrial pursuits In considerable number Of the States
committees have already been appointed and indulge the
hope that all may due time be prepared to afford the de-
sired assistance in carrying out the purposes expressed in the
circular above referred to.
II is possible that may have to crave indulgence for
want of puncuay the part Of those States and Terrific
res on both sides of the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific
in which the facilities for transmission yet few and
frequent owing the fact that large proportions of their po
pulaon have become established in their homes subse
ouent to the first Of the intended Exhibition
in London
In respect to agencies and the liberal offers Of public spirit
ed individuals take charge of goods forwarded for e1h
ton well to the regulations under which they will be
received and cared for while exhibition the accompanying
ton by repnng the circulars relating to those subjects Mr.
j. James Greenough American citizen, and member Of
this committee who be in London for months
before and during the exhibition, has kindly offered take
charge Of such objects may be committed to his by
American exhibitors His proposition has been approved by
the Central Committee with the express understanding that
does not interfere with the employment of other agencies
if preferred by the parties Immediately concerned.
The plan which this committee has proposed that Of esab
fishing in several Atlantic seapos temporary depots Of
articles intended for the Exhibition has had for its object the
sending Of them in large consgnments at the proper me to
be delivered arrival into the charge of the Royal
Commissioners, without the delay and expense Of storage
the place of entry
The regulations of the Board of Customs have already
been made known through all Of State committees and
will of be cheerly complied with by those who in
tend to become exhibitors.
In conclusion desired you that the arrange
mens referred to in the communication which have the
honor to acknowledge meet the full concurrence Of the Ame
rican Central Committee
Be pleased, sir to accept the assurances Of the dstn
guished consideration with which have the honor to sub
scribe myself your obedisnt servant,
WALTER r. JOHNSON,
Secretary Of the Central Committee Of the United States
LAAdCt Vi q ACstCA iIOu NcCT6tdIlcS OI TIC
Royal Commission in London to Professor w. r.
JOHNSON, the Secretary of the Central Committee
for the United States, under date of October 10:
We take the earliest opportunity of informing you that
addition the gross amount Of area space already com
muncated you, her Maesys Commissioners will be pre-
pared to set apart net wall hanging space about forty
thousand square feet for the exhibition Of articles the produce
Of the industry of the United States.
of lie
he of the high consideration and esteem with
which we have the honor to sign ourselves" &c.
At meeting Of the Executive Committee on the London
Industrial Exhibition, held the residence Of COL PETER
FoRcE: Present, Col PETER FoRcE, chairman JOSEPH
HENRY, LID, Capt. CHARLEs Wilkes, u. s. Navy,
Prof. WALTER r. JOHNSON, and JosErH G. G. KENNEDY,
members and, invitation, Commodores WARRISeTor
md SKINNER, Of the United States Navy.
After full and free expression Of opinion with reference
the letter Of the Secretary Of the Navy the President Of
he United States copy Of which had been communicated
the committee, and in which the President acquesce in
he tender Of the Of American ship convey American
PRODUCTS to London, and with reference to the suggestion Of
be Secretary Of the Navy that the Executive Committee
hould indicate early possible the kind Of vessel deemed
necessary for the purpose, it was, on motion,
ResoUed That the thanks of the committee be rendered to
he President of the United States and Secretary of the Navy
the prompt and satisfactory with which they have
eonded to the request of the committee for the use Of
hip Of the national marine transport the products of Ame-
ican industry to London.
Resolpe That the Executive Committee beg leave to de-
gnate the sore-shp Fredona suitable for the pur
pose and acceptable to the committee.
Resoued That in view Of the advantages anticipated there
rom TO citizens, and nasmuch it desirable that the
greatest possible facilities be granted Americans desiring
visit the exhibition the of the several steamboat
passage to and from England those desiring attend the
exhibition. PETER FORCE, Chairman Ex Com.
Jos. G. G. KENNEDY, Secretary.
October 90, 1850.
FUGrTIvE SLAVE LAW AMONG THE OLD PURITANs.
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