Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-05-17
INDUSTRIAL Observation-Disclosures DIVISION.
From Mr.. RIDDLE, agent of the american Com
mission, to Mr.. KENNEDY, the Secrefaru.

INDUSTRIAL EAHlblIiON-AMERICAND DIVISION
From Mr.. RIDDLE, agent of the american Com,
mission, to Mr.. KENNEDY, the Secretary.
i U. s. CoAsIssIox IsDusrRIAL ExHnrrros,
| LosDoS, APRIL %, 1851.
SIR have accomplished all had planned for the weel
that has passed since my last letter. Every dsy gangs
whom have hired distributed throughout our various
COMPARTMENTS andesch supentended by some American con
trbuor who feels pride in urging forward our
have worked early and late the thousand details that ente
into my idea Of completeness, until now am ahead of any
foreign nation here in readiness for the opening Of the
biton The thousand notions of our exhibitors. as ia
The In which their goods should be displayed and the
places they should occupy hinder than eysry thing
Each supposes processes suppose that the
article he brings is the most important Offering upon the altar
OF ndusty and to oppose his views wishes in regard 70
the most minute details Of the oblaion like sacreee in
the house OF his idol There is fitness in every thing and
above all else fitness the arrangement Of classes Of goods
10 such an exhibition as this is most essential.
It is with much satisfaction that inform you of the
sion Of that chef GGurre Of art to division first
statue of the Greek Slave. Hearing from Mr.. LAwaKscx
that this statue owned in London applied to Mr..
GRANT, whose studio has long adorned for his permission
to exhibit il work Of American in the Industrial Ex
hbiton. He has not only assened this but has kindly
taken the whole detail of building the pnh the pedestal the
rang and all the other accessories his own hands, and
seems much in earnest in making it tell in behalf of the
United States II he felow-countyman. may as
well say in this connexion, that the put upon the
Greek Slave in Europe far above what supposed in the
United States To say that il glorious work Of mas
ter is saying altogether little BY universal agreement
among the asdous connoisseurs and amateurs of
England, it the first work of of the age and though its
original cost five thousand pounds sterling Mr. Grant,
his Royal Highness Prince ALBEIT has twice offered him
three times that amount 10 part with it, Its conception and
execution coming from American, there all fitness and
appropriateness in its grazing the United States division of
the lndusr Exhibition and elevated upon proper Pc
desta standing in the great central heading more than
hundred works Of the chse and konng the main east en-
of the crystal palsce the first object greet the nco
ing spectator the last Of all to pass from his sight as he
leaves the glorious nave, the Greek Slave will be seem ap
preciated, and enjoyed it never has been before.
lii at last concluded by the Royal that the
holders Of tickets shall be admitted to the state opening
Of the Exhibition. Many Of the foreign divisions cannot be
in readiness. The French still month behind with all
their power Of making the most splendid show the world ever
saw If we are in readiness, fully believe we shall be-
three days before the LIST of May shall offer the services Of
my corps OF the Commission help them forward Between
US and foreign nation, between us and the British
there is the utmost harmony, and have reason to believe
that proposition Of this kind would be gladly received
The ceremony Of opening the Exhibition is
be grand beyond precedent The programme as was
issued this morning. shows be the intention of the ROYAL
Commissioners TO make the worthy the OCCASION
The Chair Of State will be placed upon elevated platform
beneath the arch Of the transep Advancing with all her
retnue into the building while all the organs play the ma
onal a the Queen, surrounded by the great officers of
State, the Royal Commissioners the foreign Ambassadors
the M Arcb Q;-l.-
will open the great exposition with imposing ceremony
Now that we the completion of this long pre-
paaton who have taken great interest in our part
Of the Exhibition, will naturally ask how are likely to
answer, oeA We have fairly represented our country
and we could not do We have done as well as we
might Even considering the three thousand miles of dis
lance, we have not done ourselves the justice that ought
We have not even equaed the expectations that had been
formed Of u.s. And yet we shall appear UcA Our contri-
buttons are national, CHARACTERISTIC and unique. They are
abundant enough give idea Of our resources pee
NOUS enough to show Skill and superior enough in
quality to prove capabilities We have better machine
any mechanic being the udge-han stands within the build
ing We have clearer conception of the graceful in vehi
ces than every other nation here. We greatly beyond
even England in agricultural implements. We can lay one
sample Of cutlery by the side Of Sheeds thousand spe
cimens, and carry of the PALM France has not sent
bushe Of wheat the Indies have furnished barrel of
rice London has not displayed papehangng or chem-
calls specimens Of bookbndery, dentists work. or hats
needle work. harness. that will compare with those we
display upon counters Oar pianos will be unsurpassed
We have Of barrels -four altogether unequaed We
have carpenters tools in abundant variety far before other
nations. And in the products Of SOIL 10 Indian corn
and cotton, and tobacco and all the finest grains we stand
where ought. Though might have done far more at
this exposition Of the worlds industry than we have done
though ought have surpassed many things where we
have fallen short, and in all things where we have only
equaed, have, nevertheless, done WELL and thus the
event will prove.
have not yet made any appointment Of jurors from the
United States though repeatedly solicited to do SO by the
Executive Committee prefer to leave this matter n the
hands of exhibitors who here and with Mr. Law
RENEE. France has her distinguished sayans to
represent her upon these ure and feel very DESTROYS to
delay the appointment Of proportion until some Of our
scientific men shall arrive.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
EDW'D RIDDLE.
Hon. J. c. G. KENNEDY, Secretary, &c.
The conductors Of the Pennsylvania railroad lately disco
vered when they arrived Harrisburg, two Ishmen asleep
seated each of the pieces of the brake under