The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-22

general discussions on points susceptible of writ
ten proof. If you read the written record .!
the executive governments proceedings you will
be In order: Have you anything to contrsvene the
veracity Of the committee, Who are we'll in
formed on this subject
Mr.. sIAsssuRy-WoaId the committee state
upon what authority they say that MIR. Riddle is
the sole authorized commissioner?
Mr.. Brown, (of New York)-The committee
have satisfied themselves that Mr.. Stansbury had
commission to see the goods on board the ship st.
Lawrence, at New York, and again to see them at
Southampton, and afterwards when they arrived at
the Crystal Palace and then his duties ceased.
The CHAIRMAN-Did you read his commission!
from our Minister. have letter here from Mr..
Z. +. Stansbury, in which he acknowledges Mr.
Riddle to be the Commissioner. II Is addressed to
Mr.. J. 5. Gwynne, and dated "Regent street,
March 81" In il he says:-" Henceforth you will
apply to Mr.. Riddle, who has been appointed by tho
central committee at Washington.
Mr. STANsBuRy-I do not deny that, but I ven-
ture to assert that Mr.. G. +. Stansbury origin.
ally appointed with the intention Of his remaining
here to the close Of the exhibition, and that the
agency of Mr. Riddle is special one, confined to
the building and the goods in the building. Under
those circumstances, beg to convey Mr.. G. f.
Stansoury's protest against the first part of the
report.
The CHAIRMAN-Are you authorized to protest
Mr.. STANsBURY-l am authorized to appear here
ana to endeavOr to see Justice done.
The ChAiRAAN-Then il is question of yeracity
Mr.. STANsBURY-I will produce Mr.. G. f. SLAMS
bury's commission, if you will produce Mr.. Riddles
admit that the commissions of both these gentle
men have been worded in rather an indefinite man.
ner. MIR. G. F. Stanshury is reluctant to do any
thing that would contention, but he considers
himself the representative of certain parties who
have sent him here and that to give up his charge
at the door of the exhibition would be to submit to
an indgnty which he is convinced the executive
committee never intended to put upon him. In
fact, he was one of the members of the executive
committee who appointed Mr.. Riddle. All | ask
Is, that the American contributors, the executive
committee here, and the public, will suspend their
judgment on this matter until the next vessel ar
rives from America, when SHALL in all probabili-
ty, learn what the real intention of the American
executive committee was in appointing Mr.. Riddle.
Mr.. M DANIEL.-The commissions of both gen.
tlcmen speak of them "agents," not as "com-
mssioners," and their duties are distinctly defined
Now, the Royal Commissioners only recognise
one commissioner from each country. Ibeeve that
MIR. c. r. Stansbury's commission was read and re-
turned to him, and that Mr.. Riddles commission
was read by Colonel Reid, who ordered it to be
filed, and Mr.. Riddle to be acknowledged as the
American commissioner.
After some further conversation, in which Mr. p
Thompson, of Washington; Mr. Pincus, of Penn
syvania; Mr.. Ives and Mr. Stephens, of London;
and Mr.. Phinney, fNew York, took part,
Mr.. STANsBURY read MIR. c. +. Stansbury's COM
mission. IT. stated that that gentleman was ap-
pointed by the executive committee of the central
authority Of the uuited States an agent to take
charge of and proceed with the AIMEE contri-
buttons to the Industrial Exhibition, and it spoke
OF Mr.. Riddle as the special agent of the commit
tee"
Mr. DopoE, Of Massachusetts,, said he held a
copy Of Mr. Riddles commission in his hand, and
that he could assure the meeting it was uybatlm,
It punctnotiH. loud laughter.) 1t was
as follows :-"You are appointed an agent to pro-
coed to the Industrial Exhibition in London, and
the following instructions for your government
First you are specially charged with the care aud
display Of the goods tilted to the exhibition
under the direction Of the central authority of the
nited States secondly, you will at all times pay
the utmost respect to the rules and regulations Of
the Royal Commissioners for the arrangement of
the goods, and for the general manag cement of the
exhibition; thirdly, you will aid and advise the
Americans in the management and display of their
goods and, fourthly, at the close of the exhibition
you will make report Of your proceedings under
this appointment"
Mr.. STANsBuRY again contendcd that there was
an indefiniteness in the wording of both commits
sions, rendering it highly desirable to wait until
the real intentions of the American Executive
Committee could be ascertained and made known.
Mr.. DopGE, on the other hand, contended that it
was manifest from the documents that Mr. Riddles
commission commenced where Mr.. G. +. STAINS
bury's terminated
The amendment Of MIR. Stansbury was here put
and lost, and the report of the committee was
adopted by large majority
Upon the motion Of Mr.. TUcREAtaN, of New
York, it was agreed that all the American contri-
butors who had machinery to exhibit which they
desired 10 have worked by steam power, should be
requested to furnish particulars of the extent Of
the power and the number Of men they would re-
qurc.
An advisory committee. an auditing committee,
and five Jurors, were then appointed, and the pro-
ceedings terminated.
miscellaneous European Intelligence.
The Nepaulese Ambassador, Jung Bahadoor, has
been received with great state in his own country;
nc has already arranged for the construction of a
grand road from the capital to the frontier-the
irst fruits of his visit to Europe
The London -4h,ndum announces that il is Mr.
hackeTay's intention, during the coming season,
10 deliver course of biographical "reminiscences Of
'ome of the comic writers of England during the
eighteenth century. The course will commence
about the middle Of May.
A line Of packets between France and Brazil is
proposed to be established; they are to start from
Nantes, and sail to Pernambuco, Bahia, and Rio
laEeiro.
The court martial of Padua, on the sth inst.
sentenced the curate Of Ceregnano in the province
81 Poessinc, TO two years arrest in a fortress for
having, on the 18th of August, 1850, being the
birthday of the Emperor, neglected to read after
mass the prayer for the preservation and prosperity
Of his imperial majesty.
prospectus has been issued by European and
American steam packet company, Professionally
registered the object Of which will be to establish
\ line of first class steamships to ply between Gal
way and some port or ports Of America hereafter to
De determined. II i proposed, for the purpose of
.arrying out the project. 70 raise a capital Of
i25O,000, in 5000 shares Of ESQ each.
The rumor recently in circulation ~ to the bad
tate Of health Of Marshal Soult, appears 10 be un-
ounded, a letter had been received from him Of
| late date, which makes no mention of any indis-
position.
The two sons Of the late sir Robert Peel were
opposed to each other on the Papal Aggression
lill Sir Il. Peel voted in favor Of it, and Mr..
Frederick Peel against il.
The large room, Exeter Hall, has been taken by
iissentcrs tor Divine worship, and preaching in the
English language, on Saturdays, during the exhi-
Di,on in London, for the accommodation Of visitors
rom the provinces and from America.
Worlds Convention Of Mechanics and Work.
ng Men j. TO be held in London, during the Fair
4 1901, for the purpose of efecting interchange
IF opinions in relation TO the state OF labor ard the
condition Of the working classes in all parts Ct the
World.