The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-18

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by the highest functionaries of the Republic for
every legitimate popular interchangeable init
mate connexiOn between labor and honor-whiie
at the same time it is proper here to state most
distinctly and most emphatically, and especially
to those not so familiar with the framework Of
our system, that the Government of the Union is
not in tho most remote degree responsible for our
shortcomings in this matter, whatever they have
been, whatever they may be. With the general
objects OF our enterprise, sir, you are already
familiar-to bring before our countrymen the
choicest productions of the genius and skill of the
Old World-to make first exhibition on a ma
tonal scale of the trophies of the inventive spirit
lect Qn the poetical language of most distin-
guished stranger, this day for us unhappily not
here) full representation of 4
"'The arts for luxury, the arms for strife,
Inventions for delight of sight and sound
to bind together the two hemispheres-to extend
the area Of commerce and the fraternity of nations
These have been our aims. How far they have
been, or will be, attained, it would be most pre-
sumptuous for us to say. Recalling to mind the
gorgeous and gigantic pageant exhibited in Hyde
Park two short years ago-knowng what French
genius has undertaken to accomplish in the capital
of continental Europe, that centre of intellectual
life and of artistic luxury, is enough to say that
we have desired to do something for the art for the
architecture for the industry of our beloved coun-
try; and that if we shall be hereafter pronounced
by competent Judges, to have succeeded, our dear
est wishes will be answered. On some particu-
lars, however, may for moment be allowed
to dwell Incomplete as Exhibition yet is,
we have what are to us abundant proofs of the
interest which it has excited, and the results
which it will accomplish The flag Of Eng
land, borne by vessel commissioned by that
royal lady who commands the respect of foreign
nations as she does the affections of her own
boc
this peaceful Grand The national vessel of France
is on her way-that of Holland will almost inn
mediately follow Oldarmor, from the old Tower
of London, frowns here, as it did perhaps at
Cressy or Poictiers. Tapestry and porcelain from
the imperial manufactures of France, porcelain
and iron from the royal workshop of Prussia, are
here or actually on the water, bound hitherward
and cannot express too strongly our sense of the
kindness and courtesy with which our foreign
agents have been received abroad, no less than
our respect for that liberal and enlightened policy
in obedience to the dictates of which the sovereigns
Of Europe have We'd with each other in sending
offerings which, in other periods of the world,
would have been made to crowned heads alone.
LApplause.] Nor, sir, are our greetings or ac-
acknowledgements yet concluded | have still to ex-
press the extreme qualification which we feel in the
presence of SO many distinguished ndvduals-
distinguished by social position, by character, by
attainmcnts-from all parts of Europe, from all
parts of this continent. The jewellers on the
eastern shores of the Atlantic are here mingled
with the representatives of our own Empire on the
coast of the Pacific, and there are believe, here
to-day fifteen chiefmagistrates of as many States
of the confederacy-lights of that constellation
of which you, sir, are the central star. Zap
plause.] We are deeply sensible of this courtesy
and kindness, while, sir, we are not so blind or
the honor is done not to us, but to you, renewed
applause, and that the homage of their respect
is above all paid to the growing power and ma
jesty of the Republic. May that power and ma
jesty-and ] say it with the profoundest rever-
cncc-be ever united to and governed by that
spirit of peace end goodwill which is our direct
command from on High, and to contribute to which,
in the great family Of man, is the best and purest
and wisest motive that can bring us together in
this temple of industry--in this palace of labor
But sir, detain my hearers from the pleasure
that awaits them. Hereafter may take some
more fitting occasion to state in detail what we
have done, and what we desire to do-the diff
cultes VIC have encountered and the obstacles we
have surmounted. To-day my voice is of little
moment, except for the echo and the response,
which it is fortunately destined to awaken Per-
nit me here, sir, to ask you to let your voice be
heard beneath our dome, and to request that you
will by words, as we'll as by your presence, inau-
gurate this Exhibition of the Industry of all Ma
tons.
with loud applause. After this had somewhat
subsidized, he spoke as follows:
"MR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE As
ISOLATION: In behalf of the gentlemen. who are
with me, as well us on my own account, / return
you my most warm and cordial thanks for the
kind expressions with which you have been pleased
to receive me. have come here, sir, to testify
the interest feel and the respect entertain for
this great Industrial Exhibition, designed and cal
culated to promote all that belongs to the interest
of our country. You, sir, and the gentlemen as
sociated with you, have laid claim upon all Of
us for thanks that will be enduring. Whatever
may be the shortcomings of which you have
spoken, can only say that they appear not here;
and, SO far as ! have been able to learn, do not
appear at all. [Applausc.l
"Every thing around us reminds us that we are
in utilitarian age--an age where science, instead
of being locked up from the admiration of the
world, has become tributary to the arts the man
ufactures, agriculture, and all that goes to pro-
mote our socialcomfort [Applausc.] Sir, if you
had achieved no other good than that which you
have done in bringing together citizens from all
parts of this Union, you would have fulfilled one
of the most important missions that can be inn
posed upon any one of us--that of strengthening
the bonds of our Union. Great applause. Sir,
you have done more, and you have already alluded
to Your Exhibition has brought together men
eminent in almost all the walks of lfc from every
civilized country on the face of the globe. Jap
plause.l And thus you have done more than
could have been done in any other mode to pro-
mote that great object, dear to you, dear to me,
and dear to my venerable friend near me, Bishop
Wainwright, peace and good will among men.
[ Applause.l But, sir, have not the voice to adj
dress you more. Returning you again my thanks
giving you my heart s best wishes for your enter
prise, must conclude" [Great applause.
The President during his remarks was once or
twice interrupted by applause, and on resuming
his seat was greeted with six tremendous cheers.
Three eli GERS were also given for Theodore Sedg-
wick. asa F.un as