Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE GRAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION OF 1851.

The United States have already manifested their
desire to aid in promoting that exhibition.
As the time of receiving articles in London is
limited to the period between the LIST of January
and the lst of March next, it is evident that an
early movement on the part of those who intend 10
forward objects for the exhibition is highly desirable.
The Department of State has done all in its
power to further the movement, and with commend
able promptude has provided the means of COM
plying with that requirement in the London pro-
gramme which relates to Central Authority"
certified by the Government of the country from
which articles are sent.
The following proceedings and correspondence
will make known the medium which has been pro-
vided for communicating with the Commissioners
on the Exhibition in London. A reference to their
circular to foreign exhibitors will show the neces-
sity for such Central authority in this country
We understand that the cooperation of all parts
of the country will be invoked to give character
and interest to the American portion Of the exhi-
bition.
We shall be disappointed if steamers and packet
ships going eastward in the early part of next year
have not full lists of passengers. We have already
heard many persons express their intention of
being present at the exhibition.
NJ As this is subject of general interest edi-
tors of papers throughout the country will confer
favor on the public by inserting the subjoned pro-
ceedngs. .......@
Meeting of the Central Committee for the United
States.
Pursuant to notice given, the Central Committee at
the of the National Institute in the Patent Office, on
Thursday evening, the 18th instant at O'Clock.
The meeting called to order by Professor WALTER r.
JoHssos whose motion COL PETER FoRcE called to
the chair and CHAs srAsBURr chosen secretary Of the
meeting. .....
This temporary organization having been effected the
proceeded organize permanently by the appointment
Of the Hon. MILLAnD FILLMORE, Vice President OF the Uni
led States chairman, and Prof. WALTER r. JOHNSON Sec
rotary.
A, the request of the chairman, (Co Force) the follow
ing papers read by Prof Johnson explanation of the
appointment and duties of the committee:
STATE DEPARTMENT.,
.'''| WASHINGTON, MAY IT. 1850.
To TIE President Of the National Institute
for the Promotion of Science.
SIR have the honor herewith transmit copies of
correspondence which has taken place between the Minister
plenpotentaIy her Majesty the Queen OF Great Britain
and this Department relative the proposed Industrial Ex-
hbiion to be held in London in the year 1851
From, the circular of the Royal Commissioners of Great
hereto annexed, be all
intended be introduced from foreign countries and entered
exhibition required have been first submitted to
and approved by central authority commission Of the
country from which they shall be brought and that other
will be recognised central authority except such shall
been certified by the Government of the country in
which it exists ..-.. ......
That American industry and may be enabled TO appear
IN the place allotted to hem it will be indispensable that
recognised central authority should be constituted and
under the impression that the National Institute having been
regularly incorporated by act of Congress- and being habu
ally engaged pertaining the arts and Sciences is
the proper body for taking the initiative in constituting such
central authority. III" .....
therefore beg leave to submit to its consideration the in
,eresng and important which has been brought the
attention Of this Department by the distinguished Envoy of
her Majesty Government and request such action
gestons may necessary in order that the natural pro-
ducions, the ingenuity, industry, and Of the United
may be fully and suitably represented the interest,"
ing occasion herein referred to. ..,.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully, yours,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
This communication was laid before the National Institute
and BY referred select committee, which brought in
:he following report
Report Of the Committee Of the National Institute.
The special committee, which referred the
nicaon from Hon. JoHS NJ CLAYTON, Secretary Of State
relative the formation of central authority for transmitting
articles to Industrial Exhibition be held in London in
1851 offers the following report
The committee impressed with the importance of the sub
iect commended to the Institute have to their earnest
and careful attention. ~.
The resources the ingenuity, the industry, and Of the
United States conceived merit the best endeavors to
procure for them opportunities Of being adequately represent
ed in the great Industrial Exhibition at London
Agreeably to the programme adopted ny the Royal Com
mission no articles be received from Foreign Exhib-
,ors except huse which shall have been approved by
a authority recognised such by the Government Of the
country from which they sent.
This Institute being the only Society for the Promotion OF
Science and the Arts, directly incorporated by the Govern
men the Secretary Of State has deemed the appropriate
body take make suggestions relative to the fulfil
men, Of the wishes the Royal Commissioners by the eab
ishnent Of such central authority the seems to
require. at..... ..E 1...
To this voluntary proposal the part OF the Secretary Of
State the committee consider the National Institute in duty
bound TO respond.
In accordance with this the committee respectfully
commend the following resolutions: y *. ~.....
l. Resolved, That the Institute will take action on the sub
Ject submitted to by the Department of State.
. Resolved, Tha, the Institute DO proceed to cons
:lte committee suitable be recognised by the Government
central body hold correspondence with the British
Commissioners and the reception Of American pro
ducons the proposed Industrial Exhibition in London.
PETER FORCE, !
JOSEPH HENRY,
WALTER R. JOHNSON, COMMITTEE
III. GREENOUGH,
CHARLES WILKES.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE,
d.. WASHINGTON, MAY 81, 1880
SIR have the honor to make known the Department
of action which this Institute has taken the sub
rect of your OF the 18th instant That action
If comprised following resolutions unanimously adopt
ed after full discussion the meeting held this evening