Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-25

ADDRESS OF THE HON. ]. P. KENNEDY
OF BALTIMORE,
.7t the opening ofthe Fair of the Maryland Lnsti.
fute on Tuesday evening last.
On Tuesday night as we learn from the Balt.
more American, the concourse of persons who
visited The Hall of the Institute was immense,
every part of the vast interior being densey hrong
ed, whilst many who sought admittance were ana
BILE to make their way In.
Ats o'clock JOSHUA VAssAST, Esq, accompanied by the
Orator Of the occasion, and followed by bis eKceiency Gov
LowE the officers honorary members Of the Ins
tute the Mayor and members Of the City Council the Off
the Agricultural and Horticultural Societies. and other
gentlemen who had been specially invited to be present, pro-
ceeded from the ecepon-room to the rorum which had
been prepared the lower end Of the saloon After the
performance Of an air by the band
Mr. VASsAsr introduced to the audience Mr.. KENNEDY,
who proceeded to deliver the opening address, the aPprop
and excellence of which, delivered it with
suitable animation and eloquence, drew forth continued evil
dences of appreciation and pleasure The following is
copy Of the Address
Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Institute-Ladies
and Gentlemen This occasion which presents itself TO
regard attended with many circumstances Of congrau-
lation.
The founders Of an Association which has been hap
PLY conceived and poperousy brought into the full exeion
of its practical usefulness here witness the triumph Of
their labors This large assembage Of citizens and their
friends gathered together enjoy that triumph, and to
do honor to the intelligence and perseverance which have
wrought this benefcent result.
brilliant collection of the products Of mechanical art,
compehendng in their scope great variety Of the nven-
TONS works. and fabrics which minister TO the wants Of man.
which multiply and cheaper his comforts, and which also
embesh his life with the luxures that render elegant
fned and gentle, here arranged in beautiful order In
looking upon these naturally blend with admiration
all this panorama of rich and cestioHs Is the offspring
Of the genius and industry of country Our
plause seasoned and refreshed by wholesome patriotism
Last and least felcious in the circumstances that solicit
notice. here to witness the installation OF the
Institute in this grand and spacious temple Of art which has
sprung into existence, one might say, almost IN ngh-he
machess achievement Of that magician which resides
the wand of the mechanics Of Baltimore whose enchant
potent enough the beautiful visions Of
the architect into solid and perdube brick and mortar
with speed 50 swift and deIerous as to fling over the reality
the illusion Of Dream
These the conditions of our meeting tonight We
here to celebrate and distinguish the opening Of the Fourth
Annual Exhibition of the Maryland Institute for the promo
tion Of the Mechanic Ashe first in this hall, which we
hope destined become the theatre of long and honor
able career OF usefulness to the Society.
The prominent objsc contemplated in the organz on of
this Institute the patronage which has been hitherto bes.ow
ed upon BY the authorities of the city, and which every
citizen himself is to be extended il in future the
presence of chief unctonares amongst this moments
and the intimate relation which the whole scheme Of the In
will excuse, if they do suggest the popey Of it,
short review Of past history, which, | sure will
furnish pleasant reminscence many who hear me- who
like myself may look personal witness over very
spectacle fragment OF century, and especially il, like me,
they confess to the trick of induging quiet pride
in the chronicles of this their birth-place.
The rapid growth of Baltimore to its present emnence isa
fact which noted with less compiacency by
habiants than with congatuaon and surprise by the State
Of which it the metropolitan ornament and by the Union
OF which Is becoming In many respects both politically and
commercially It already geographically an important
centre 1t entitled to be regarded Of the chief
cities OF this continents powerful and enterprsng
ny surrounded by all the comforts which necessary
make this their home, most pleasant abiding place. by all
the arts which make it rich, and by all The of inteec
tua cultivation which ought make and does make
it, virtuous and wise.
No town in the domain of "the old Thirteen" has grown
with such speedy growth that ripe power and usefulness
which welordered cities into ortresses of national
strength town. within that circle, has bound itself to
the Unon in so short space by many ties that may
claim to call pre-emineny and dstnctivey national
Its position in the very heart the Confederacy It's
population is drawn, in almost equal amount from the North
the South the East, and the West Il has always been in
timaey connected with agriculture, principal Of
the two great staples of -four and tobacco I. has always
been in the degree q manufacturing town. And in
equal distribution with these, has been ON early period
the seat OF active commerce. II would be harc say
which Of these three interests have preponderaed in the
position Of the city. Certainly, may affirm, neither has
held such show seabove the others either
IN the direction Of affairs the character of the
ny II thus stands somewhat conspicuousy the Union
the representative OF the leading national interests and
may be said TO be eptome of the nation ITSELF This cha
racer is still further shown 10 the equal division of e
gou denominations, presenting equilibrium Of opinion in
that particular which may be eckoned type Of whole
country We live n border which separates the slave
holding States from those which prohibit slavery, and
population is perhaps the only Of the gathered
within the confines Of city who have the opportunity and
the temper TO weigh the important questions which this
refers with cam PRACTICAL and trustworthy judgmen-in
this again presenting truly national aspect eminent
and distintve trait Of our community.
The whole history of Baltimore a space Of
hundred and twenty two years. Just that time has elspsed
since, in 729 few gentlemen who lived in this neghbo
hood obtained act Of Assembly for erecting
the north side of Paapsco in Baltimore county" You have
this project Of town first talked Of The projectors bad
eye a of land Of his-Moales Point-vhch looks
10 upon Spring Gardens. That worthy gentleman had
iron bis farm, and seized with such the
idea OF having town built it that he repaired, it is
said in extraordinary haste the Legislature of which he
member feat the bill then actually under consid
Grafton to place the town upon bis anda very notable
effort Of parliamentary skill, has turned Baltimore
was, in consequence, saved from nconvenen Location
Moales Point and established where it is II laid
with space Of sixty lying pretty nearly within the in
terval comprehend between Liberty and Gay streets
MIR. William Fell, ship carpenter, about the time
bought the farm including the pre- Feps Point and there
built dwelling house and In the year 1882 he pro-
cured the privilege lay Of this farm,
and commissioners appointed to superinend it.
called Joness Town, and equenty at different pc
rods enlarged until reached tie Falls also,
years teore these events laid Whetstcne Point
but this came TO nothing These the beginnings Of Bal
imoie There was little trade with this region in those