Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-26
AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INDUS
TRIAL EXHIBITION.

The subjoined extracts from the letters of Mr..
RIDDLE, Agent Of the United States Central Com
mittee, to MI. KENNEDY, Secretary Of the Execu-
tive Committee, viii, we are confident possess IN
terest for all our readers: assltssf 5a5fl
UNITED STATES OrrrcE IsDusTRrAL EIHrBrrros, a4
y ~ yfsas5a. Fl ses b IA LoxDoS, APRIL /, 1851
SR The division Of the building assigned 10 the Uni
ted States is in the extreme east end spacious elsibs and
capable Of srdng place for the most admirable display Of
our products and manufactures Close by the side Of Russia,
Belgium, and the Zo-versn. and in proximity in the gal
sres with France the national pride all of whomis aroused
to appear during the continuance of this exhibition to the best
advantage cannot suffer the contributions of the United
States after all the efforts Of citizens, and with all the
capabilities these contributions possess to impress some idea
Of our upon the Of nations gstnered
here to be thrown the shade for the lack Of proper
paraon for their display The additional counters and tables
which win be needed have contracted to have bu and
that work will be commenced tomorrow. The decorations
of all the tables counters and fixtures the smblazonng Of
our national the several flags that must designate ne
and prominent points Of division the covering
the rough boards that have been set up BY the contractors
OF the work and the putting goods into the best position
and light and order, that possible, must then follow with
out days delay. p3 .ful5a U 8sa :
In all this am aided by the advice, and shall be aided
here upon the ground They feel deep interest in the
cess Of our country in this strife Of the peaceful ats they
have kindly expressed their confidence In what shall UNDER
take in the r,herancs Of their ews and they have
rouy engaged to be with through the whole work Of
paraon. George Peabody, Esq, banker Of large means
the city, has presented splendid flag to sumoun our
end Of the - Palace" The ne picture Of Washington, by
West has been sent to us during the Many
very beautiful fabrics. unauhentca.ed BY your committee, but
Of our own manufacture have been sent in by American
agents, 10 fill up spaces unoccuped And Mr. Lawrence
with an interest and pride in bis country that other foreign
Minister has shown, visits daily, and gives US his advice
and countenance in our undertaking.
feel the greatest confidence in We have
not the fine fabrics Of France display, nor the sauay Of
Italy, nor the stained glass carved ivory Of Germany but
we have machinery Of the most perfect kind edge TOOLS and
cutlery that Sheffield will find il hard to outve shaws Of
every variety Of Scotch agricultural and horticultural
implements the whi,es -four the sweetest Indian
mea the finest cotton and the most infinite variety Of India
rubber fabricsa marvel to all our British friends
the world has ever seen. We need only time and money to
do what we have ever done nation, better than friends
feared or than our rivals predicted and shall do now
have the honor to be, very respectfully, obedient
servant VI, 5a .tsiIa,.as s.s EDWARD RIDDLE.
is' Hon. J. G. g. KEssEDr."s III na. I
j h yrYfr5 U. s. 4OTrIcE IsDusrRIAL ExHIBfrIoS, M
ty.+ sgsf 4ssE a5g sasat LONDON, APRIL a, 1851.
enclose you copy Of revolutions transmitted yes
terday from the secretary public meeting Of contributors to
this Exhibition from the United States. After many conferences
with the advisory committee appointed this meeting, in all
Of which the views expressed have conceded with my own,
and after repeated and urgent solicitations from the Executive
Committee Of the Royal Commissioners that immediate action
should be taken by US 10 prepare division Of the Crystal
Palace for the opening of the exhibition to resign
cupancy of il in favor Of other nations, have negotiated
loan Of e 500 sterling upon my own personal responsibility
and that Of my secretary in the full belief that such
would meet the views Of those from whom my authority here
comes. This SUN, together with funds have with me,
though less by hreequaers than that which France will
pend upon her portion Of the Palace, WILL think under
udcous and economical dsbursement be ample to defay
the expenses attendant upon part Of the Exhibition Our
feow-clzsns have ccntrbued literally ards this great
expoiGo Of the worlds Industry many Of them. at great
sacrifice Of time and money have themselves personally brought
hither the products Of their bo ingenuity, and skill more
have sent oaentimss from thousand miles inland}
three thousand miles Of rich and varied specimens Of
material our manufactures, and machinery, and
seemed but justice them that they should be enabled 10
stand upon ooiing nowse inferior to the most favored ma
shall proceed In the discharge Of my duties with
doubled energy The chairman Of the Royal Executive
Committee reminds to-day that but twenty working
days left for be in readiness for the opening of the
Exhibition Short the time is do despair Of
pshing all that required In the four days tables
and counters will have been constructed fixtures put in
order arrangements for those goods that must be suspend
ed the galleries finished, and aotments to conbu
who desire to make cabinets for themselves given
out The working machinery have disposed Of tolday and
at the foundation and setting up Of his machine each con
butor here is At work. The cloth that to cover our
tables and counters have contracted for favorable TERMS
Twenty flags required Of US, to be displayed out
side. upon the top Of end Of the Palace One Of these
will be our national coors. the others Of cheap material
will bear the Of twenty six Of States Our nation
al arms will be embazoned in relief exposed at he end Of
great central avenue the prominent object Of oupa Of
the exhibition Displayed each side Of these will be two
flags making, and 70 be presented to Us BY Mr.
PEABoDr, while al the two extreme angles Of our space two
others will mark our lines Of division from the nations that
adoin Ia the centre Of division have gigantic
sauay like Italy, bronze lion like Prussis nor organ
like France, iron horse like Belgium to attract attention
and excite wonder; but have huge specimens Of rich
ore blocks Of closest grained MARBLE massive timber
from our forests choicest implements Of our husbandy and
samples Of products from the richest soils Of bottom lands
and prares With these Lpropose to pyramid, that
shall be- at the time agreeable to the spectator and
fair exponent ofhe Of our country After the con-
slant labor Of many days. catalogue is at last finished
l and has been sent 10 press this evening"