Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE GRAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION OF 1881


industry, and artistic talent to which the world has
been invited in London during the next year.
Several of the industrial and other institutions OF
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 highly desirable.
The Department Of State has done all in its
power to further the movement, and with commend
able prompdtude 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. 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-
biion.
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.
~ As this is subject Of general interest, edi-
tors of papers throug hout the country will confer a
favor on the public by inserting the subjoined pro-
ceedings.
Meeting Of the Central Committee for the United
States.
Pursuant notice given, the Central Committee at
the of the National Institute in the Patent Office,
Thursday evening, the 18th instant, at O'clock.
The meeting called to order by Professor WALTER r.
JOHNSON, whose motion COL PETER FoRcE called
the chair and CHAs F. SrASBURr chosen secretary of
meeting. .s
This temporary organization having been effected, the
ee Proceeded TO organize permanently by the appointment
Of the Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE Vice President Of the Uni
led States chairman, and Prof. WALTER r. JOHNSON Sec
rotary. %.... ,...
At 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 II, 1850.
To tie President of the National Institute
for the Promotion of Science. r.~
SIR: have the honor herewith to transmit copies of
correspondence which has taken place between the Minister
Plenpoen,iary Of her Majesty the Queen Of Great Britain
and this Department relative the proposed Industrial Ex
hibiton to be held in London in the year 1851 wa.
From the circular of the Royal Commissioners of Great
Britain, hereto annexed, will be observed that all objects
intended to be introduced from foreign countries and entered
Tor that exhibition required to 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 appear
in the place allotted them, will be indispensable that
recognised central authority should be constituted and
under the impression that the National institute having been
regularly incorporated of Congress- and being habtu
ally engaged pertaining the arts and Sciences
the proper body for taking the initiative in constituting such
o central authority ...
therefore beg leave submit its consideration the in
resting and important subject which has been brought
attention Of this Department by the distinguished Envoy of
her Nsesys Government and request such action
gestons necessary order that the natural pro-
ducons the ingenuity, industry, and arts of the United
be fully and suitably represented the interest,"
INC occasion herein referred to.
! have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
This communication laid before the National Institute,
and by referred select committee which brought in
The following report
Report of the Committee fthe National Institute.
The special committee, which referred the
nlcau0n from the HON. JOHN NJ CLAYT0N Secretary olate,
relative TO the Of central authority for transmitting
articles to the Industrial Exhibition be held in London
1851, offers the following report .. E.."
The committee impressed with the Importance of the sub
ect commended The Institute have given their earnest
and careful attention.
The resources the ingenuity the industry, and arts the
United States conceived merit the best endeavors
procure for them opportunities of being adequately represent
ed in The great Industrial Exhibition at London
Agreeaby to the programme adopted ny the Royal Com
mission, articles be received from Foreign Exhib-
tors except hoe which shall have been approved by
ts authority, recognised such by the Government OF the
county from which they are sent.
This Institute being the only Society for the Promotion Of
Science and the A directly incorporated by the Govern
en the Secretary Of State has deemed the appropriate
body take make suggestions relative to the fulfil
o the wishes OF the Royal Commissioners by the eab-
shent Of such central authority the seems to
require. u.
To this voluntary proposal the part Of the Secretary of
Stale, the consider the National Institute in duty
bound TO respond .~
10 accordance with this the committee respectfully
commend the following resolutions:
i. Resolved Tia, Institute will take action the sub
ec; submitted to it by the Department Of State.
.. Resolved That the Institute 10 proceed cons
central body hold correspondence with the British
Commissioners and the reception Of American pro
d1c:oas the proposed Industrial Exhibition in London.
PETER FORCE,
JOSEPH HENRY,
WALTER r. JOHNSON, COMMITTEE
Ill GREENoUGH,
CHARLES WILKES.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE