The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-02

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filled the north end Of the ransept also swept away
and in general terms much space as possible was
cleared towards the centre OF the building IN order mat
the attention OF spectators night be concentrated upon
that point AS the time appointed for commencing the
business OF the day approached the choir formed by The
Sacred Harmonic Society took up lis position IN The oouh
pied by and distinguished company, among
whom, and close TO the platform were Lord John hus'
sell, SIT Charles Wood. The Earl OF Carlisle or neoIgs
Grey. Mr. Labouchere. the Right Hon Fox Maule: ana
other members OF the government Several OF Tue upo
matte corps present, and among them the amer
can. Prussian and Belgian ministers Beyond The limits
OF the ansept The east and west Tor cohs"aoe
way was crowded with spectators, and the Kdiiees ON
manding view OF the central point almost as 'af as 'he
eye could reach. ),
Precisely al II O'Clock the royal commission headed
BY the executive committee. moved IN species o. pro
cession from their apartments 10 the p'alloIm lney
were accompanied by The Bishop OF Lond on m his robes
and their appearance the immense assembly rose ana
welcomed them with loud cheers. while the choir per-
formed the first verses OF the National Anthem.
Viscount Canning behalf OF the lures, read re.
port of their proceedings 1t is OF considerable length,
giving The details Of the constitution OF the Jares, the
plan of operations adopted, &c Each OF the thirty Tour
iures consisted of an equal number OF British subjects
and of foreigners The Brush Jurors were selected ny
her Maiesy's commissioners iron lists furnished by Tue
local committees of various towns, each town being m
ved to recommend persons OF skill and Information IN
the manufactures produce Tor which IS remafkablc
The foreign Jurors appointed by authorities in their
own countries such relative proportion among them
selves as was agreed upon by The foeign commission
here TO represent their respective governments
reply, stating the difficulties under which the royal com
missoners had abored, and responding in appropriate
terms to the assistance rendered them by the gentlemen
who had served upon the jures. We make a few ex-
tracts
." 1t would, perhaps, have been more interesting 10 the
public had the commissioners instructed the juries to fol-
low the practice which has usually prevailed in the exh
billions Of individual nations and to grant medals Of Diff
degrees TO mark the graaons OF excellence among
the exhbers but they feel that they have adopted the
safer course. and that which upon the whole most in
accordance with the feelings OF the majority OF the ex
| hibters, 10 directing that distinction should be made
between their merits il their productions 10 the
standard requisite 10 ente them prize, but that all
should, without exception, take The same rank and
ceive The medal
place the disposal of the council of chairmen peculiar
council medal in the to which your orlshp has
referred. Important discoveries in many branches OF
science and OF manufactures have in this exhibition been
brought under The notice OF the public and it seems just
that those who have rendered services OF this kind TO the
world should receive special mark OF acknowledgment
on occasion which has rendered conspicuous the
advantages which the many have derived from the dis
1 coveries of The few
not only the names OF those TO whom the junes have
awarded prizes, but also the valuable reports which they
have prepared on the state Of scienee art and manuiae
which the juries have been conversan The royal
missiones fully appreciate the zeal and talent displayed
by those Jurors who have accepted the aborious Office
reporters 10 the ues; and they doubt not that their
ports will form most interesting records of this Exhbi-
ton, and will afford important materials for ascertanins
another review OF its productions like the present. may
be determined on
" In now taking leave Of all those who have so ma
erialy aided in their respective characters of
and associates foreign and local commissioners members
and secretaries OF local and sectional committees
beers of the Society OF Arts and exhibitors cannot refrain
from remarkng with heartfelt pleasure the singular har-
mony which has prevailed among the eminent rep
resentpg so many national nteress-a harmony which
cannot end with the event which producedt Let us
ceve II suspicious omen for the future; and, while
we return our humble and hearty thanks to Almighty
God for the blessing He has vouchsaed to abors lei
us all earnestly pray that that Divine Providence which
has so bengnant!y watched and shielded this Illus.
traon of Natures productions, conceived BY human intel
ec and fashioned by human skill may protect us, and
may grant that this interchange OF knowledge ling
from the meeting OF enlightened people IN friendly
rivalry may be dispersed far and wide distant lands
and thus. by showing our mutual dependence each
other be happy means of promoting unity among
ons and peace and goodwill among the various races
OF mankind"
AT the close of the Princes reply the second Of
the National Anthem performed with great energy
after which the Bishop OF London offered up appTo-
pirate prayer of than ksgiving.
The hallelujah chorus formed effective termination
TO the proceedings OF the day. and the Prince and the
royal commissioners took their departure amid the hearty
the barriers removed, the and other tempo
Iay arrangements swept away, and the stroke of
hammers in every direction told that the work OF removal
and demolition had fairly commenced. The Grea, Ex-
hbition is now. therefore. fairly an end Its hee,ng
glories past and all that remains OF pageant which
has concentrated on this metropolis the curiosity Of the
whole world lies in the results which il leaves behind it,
and the gigantic building wherein found its temporary
home.
From the London Daily News.
LETTER FROM Hon. RoBERT J. WALKER-Throurh
the courtesy OF the mayor OF Southampton, correspond.
en has been enabled TO send a copy OF important
and interesting communication from Hon r. j. Walker,
the distinguished American, 10 Mr.. Deacon the town
clerk OF Southampton, who, in obedience TO the mayor
and corporation OF that town. had invited the honorable
gentleman TO the Kossuth banquet The opinions OF an
American OF talent, OF distinguish position in the Uni
ted States, and Of temperate political views the honos
about TO be paid TO the Hungarian in England, OF
great interest The belief of Mr.. Walker that America
would cordially Join England in resisting any crusade
against liberalism by the absoutists Of Europe is one
which was uttered short time since by the Daily News
Hon Mr.. Walker, when he visits Southampton, is to be
the guest OF George Borett, esq OF the liberal mags
trates OF the town oil Southampton who appointed
short time since by the present Lord Chancellor The
late Sir Robert Peel quoted the opinions OF Hon. X j.
Walker of great authority during the debates which
preceded the abrogaiion OF the corn laws;
LONDON, Friday, Oct 10, 1851
SIR have received your letter of yesterday inviting
me, on behalf OF the municipal authorities of South
10 his excellency Louis kossuh, late governor Of Hun
gary, on his arrival at your port.
Nothing could give me greater pleasure than TO be
present on an occasion so interesting and important
4 This iusrous exile is on his way TO my country,
being carried ihher under the American flag, and in
national vessel, Clearing the that dear to my
hearth despatched for him by the President OF the United
States, under the sanction OF resolution OF Congress
rejoice that this is English banquet that il is given
by Engishmen, and that the eminent patriot first
landing upon British soil is 10 be thus received and hon
ored As American thank you for the privilege af-
foded me this occasion The British cabinet, through
Lord Pamers'on, united with my own government in
nh IN he liner alton If and