The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-12


tunes designed for social and private worship in the lee
ture room and family. The most familiar hymns. with
others original have been adapted to the most acceptable
sacred melodies and the musical notes precede the text
The work is handsomely executed. and fail to
be very popular,
Minisry Of the Bsastt4l BY H. j. ssLAoK esq, r o s.
70 & lano., PIP. 300! A. HART, phiadsIph pea fts
Avery agreeable little production. consisting of CONVEX
stations subjects of much interest. 1t is work the
merits of which much easily enjoyed than de-
scribed We understand that it has been well received
by our transatlantic brethren.
We are indebted 10 Messrs. Taylor Maury for the
preceding works tdsgo ayatal at4 14G.. .a
In addition the works just noticed, others are on our
table. to which we will soon pay our respects
The Industrial Exhibitiou.
Csrtral Authority of the United States asral Erh
#4sa bition-In Erseuius COMMITTEE.
The following statements respectfully submitted for the
consideration of the President of the United States.
On the 9th OF March, 1850. the Minister Penipolentiary
of her Majesty the Queen OF Great Britain the United
States addressed letter the Secretary State enclosing
copy of a commission which her Majesty had been
pleased issue TOR the purpose of promoting exhibition
in England for The works Of all nations, and the
conviction the part other Msjes,ys government, the
United States government would be well disposed pro-
mote the OF the undertaking.
On the l7th of May, the Secretary Of State transmitted
the National Institute copies of correspondence between
the British Minister and the State Department relative
appeared that without the approval by recognised
authority the United States, nothing from this country
would be received al the exhibition. 4#..
On the 9th Of May letter from the National Institute
the Secretary Of State informed him OF the appointment
of central commit to hold correspondence with the
British and the pon OF Ame
predictions at the proposed Industrial Exhibition in
London" "
On 9th of June the Secretary of State addressed
the National Institute in approval of their proceed
ngs and enclosing copy of letter, dated June l. from
the State Department the British Minister in this city, in
forming him OF the Organization OF committee consr
the central authority required by the regulations OF the
royal commission the proposed Industrial Exhibi-
ton, ,&c. FL ,1.e4 r@...rg.. I'D. ID. f.ra.4
The committee constituting the central authority i'm
dately its organization, addressed letter govern
OF the several Sate requesting EACH in his respective
State appoint committee to correspond with the
tra committee and to select from such articles might be
submitted by the citizens of the State those suitable
for the exhibition, for the final approval OF the
mee In pliance with this request State committees
have been appointed by the governors of Masach
Mississippi, New York. Vermont, Ohio, Missouri Indiana
Maryland, Illinois, Mane New Hampshire Rhode Island,
New Jersey, South Carolina, Alabama, Delaware North
Carons Connecticut Pennsy vana, Virginia. Tennessee
Florida, Louisiana. Kentucky, Michigan, Georgia
Through these State committees, tie citizens OF the Uni
ted States have responded promptly to the invitation
place specimens OF their natural productions ingenuity
and sk by the side Of those Of the nations of the Old
World From the reports made from the to the
Anne contributors in the exhibition will be
CURED for the reception of articles from this country.
For the transmission of these articles coastwise and
the Atlantic, the Secretaries OF the Treasury and the
Navy have afforded every facility within their control and
inconsistent with their duty The public ship ordered
by the Navy Department for the conveyance of articles for
the exhibition from the United States will take them
Eng and free of expense but when landed in England
no there take charge of them, and the duty
the officers and of tho ship that conveys them there
will be at an end ,aas4a Ha #ea=r~-
Some ofthe exhibitors may be present themselves, OF
may agents there but many, especially from the in
terror OF our county, will, when landed, be without
or claimant For the of all these provision ha,
been made has agent been appointed to repre-
properly the interests of American citizens at the
hibition, and during its continuance. q.
Some authorized persons should be on the spot to
in end the arrangement and display of the articles
Besides prizes be awarded, and iures appointed
from various nations to decide upon the comparative
of articles exhibited. In these decisions the honor
the pride Of country Interested The fairness
what may be done all this is questioned But the
ofthe citizens OF other nations will be represented
there by appointed for the purpose the
representation of the American interests be other
wise than injurious. E7i ts Ih 7#9I s."a = aaasE
The members OF the committee have cheerfnly met all
the expenses of time and OF money necessarily incurred
carrying effect the wishes OF the government,
pressed the letter of the Secretary Of State Of the 7h OF
May last; but il be expected of them that they
should also the OF agents or commissioners
represent the interests Of the country the exhibition
The committee is not a self created body, did il
from any association OF private cityens 1t
formed in compliance with request OF the Secretary OF
Stale OF the United States made the suggestion the
British Minister, speaking in the OF his government
The committee have no plan nor objects of their own to
accomplish They were appointed TO carry into effect,
far possible, the wishes of the two governments only
Beyond this they desire 60 In their progress
they have met with what appears to them serious OBJ
nscle 10 satisfactory completion OF their labors They
for the productions OF the United States
position favorable that which has been secured for
the productions of other nations and which only be
cured by the appointment OF suitable persons the
exhibition.
Believing such an appointment be ndispen.aby NO.
cesary the and honor OF the country ui-
designed submit for the consideration the President
the necessity of providing the expense
tending IL.
PETER FORCE,
JOSEPH HENRY,
CHARLES WILKES,
WALTER R. JOHNSON,
JOS, G, @. KENNEDY.
Executive Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1850.
sl.#. WASHINGTON Jan. Q, 1861. +
Sra have the honor acknowledge the receipt of The
letter Of the Executive Committee of the 3ls ult stating
what has been done by tho committee of which you
chairman make the necessary arrangements and pro
vide the necessary enable the citizens OF this
county exhibit their articles AT the Worlds Fair in Lon
don and also whit the executive government bs. prom
,sd do In aid OF that object. and informing me ha
there viii still be deficiency OF means The committed
generously devoted their time and money th
rprse, without the hope Of ration
evidently with other motive than advance the Interest
and sustain the honor OF country. The executive au
horiy has to the full extent of its power in aid OF the