The New York herald., 1850-09-17
The London Exposition of Industry.


We translate from the Journal des DSbats, of
August 10, the ANNEXED article
An additional motive has Just been added to the
numerous ones already combined TO induce France
to send the products OF her industry to the univer-
sal exposition of London, where they are to be
transported by the government, free of charge.
The exposition Of London will, il seems, have a
splendid progress. The idea which pervades this
universal exposition, IL in such absolute conform-
~ with the spirit OF the times that no sooner has
It been proclaimed, than other nations hasten to
lake up. The United States, whose enterprisng
people are determined TO keep pace with Europe,
who would place the result of their industry before
the public eye. In lieu Of asking that all the arti-
cles sent TO their exhibition be manufactured ex-
pressly with tins view, the Americans are content
20 make selection from those that shall have been
sent 20 London, believing, and rightly thai this is
the best method for collecting together articles Of
the greatest value, as far as the interest they may
create is concened. This project, though eman-
ating from mere private individual, Mr.. John Jay
Smith, nevertheless may be considered as a ma
tional one, for this gentleman in the very outset
Of his undertaking, is sustained by recommenda-
tons 80 numerous, and coming from such high
sources, that there can be no doubt with re-
gard TO sympathy and interest. The Secretary
Of Foreign Affairs in the United States, the Co
vernon Of the State Of New York, the Mayor
Of the city OF New York, and various other
persons Of high Standing give II their most cordial
approval. The American exposition is 10 take
place in 1852. The place where il will be held
has not yet been definitely hI.d upon, the choice
will fail upon the city which will offer the greatest
advantages. The question is between New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore; but this matter ia Of
little consequence, aud the precise place will he
known in due time. All the costs Of transporta-
tion te end from America, Mr.. John Jay Smith is
TO ray. Whether the price paid by the public to
witness the exposition, will suffice, or not, to in
demnny him for this, concerns, oi course, but him
seh Acting with that truly commercial spirit
that chsracterizes bis nation, he offers in each
European State, a security which will answer to
every one who sends any thing through him, that
whatever article he does send will be in no way
deteriorated, and will be returned unharmed as
soon as the exhibition is over Il will suffice to
cay that, in England, the Messrs. Barring are TO
be security; we do MOI know who is TO perform
this duty il France.
But Mr.. Smith goes still further than this. He
undertakes, II il be The desire Of the exhibitors,
10 cell the articles for their account. Mr Smith
viii coniine himself n the limits which they may
prescribe. With the addition TO the original plan,
The Amtileaa exhibition viii greatly resemble
bazaar; but II this addition has any convenience
attached to 1t, II 10 not for those who eth Bat to
complain; we think, on the contrary, that the ar
rangemeni will please them exceedingly.
As many Of our products are marked with such
| excellence, that they want bu, to be known TO be
appreciated, this opportunity is one which our
manufactures, We doubt not, will gladly improve.
With guarantee offered, which rrecludes all
fear, anxiety or disrust, Il cannot bot please them
20 show what they can do, and that, too. to ma.
ton fond of comfort and posse ssing the means OF
acquiring IL. The Americans have strong pen.
chdrf for the elegance Of life "a Ffanedus hence
Paris is the city which wealthy Americans prefer
to any in the world. The exhibitions Of our pro-
ducts transported 10 London, will suggest to the
population ~ the United States the idea Of trans
porting at home part of the naftrici Of Partisan
French existence. L appears. then, impossible TO
suppose, that the exhibitions in the United States
will not be followed by numerous orders here.
And Heaven knows our wOrksheps need themi
It's curious movement, that which at present
causes the most enlightened nations 70 oOfnmuni.
cate 70 another their ideas. and to seek by mutual
visits, 10 derive fropn each other elements of com
fert and welfare. The railroads that cover the
continents in every possible direction, the nu-
merous ste that cross the seas, the eHhibi-
TORS where nations call their neigl bors %
struggle profitable TO oil, ell unite IN beautiful
srsertc OF signs that point out the true spirit OF
our epoch. Since men have become more free,
nations have begun 10 feel the nece ssity OF ep-
preaching each other more closely, of enlght-
ening one another. Of sctinQ like members OF a
single family. This tie Of relationship, easy 10 be
traced, that exists between liberal nstitutons and
the facts OF the kind Of this universal exhibition,
are net one Of the minor reasons which must en-.
gage the enlightened men TO eacourr &c this ooe,
whether u IS 10 teke place in Isondor, or TO be
Transported from there to New York or Phila-
delphia. AZ connected with;tLis maitcr, Mr. John
Jay Smith must be welcomed among US.
MEXicsK VKws RELATIVE TO CunI-A Senior
Cuevas wrote long article on Cuban affairs, in
which he says that the Cubsns have nc right 10 he