The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-17

transmitted through long line Of illuslrous statesmen
90 yoor bands IRroewea Appliance II hiss fallen and
will fall 10 tho 10, ot oth<si s welcome you "a other
p.ess hny duty e. :, The sss.'diss essi Of The
,oo, cordially mol respectfully. for The honor you have
ib,s day done We s, Il deeply. IL perceived by
us the very outset OF our enterprise that Il was essen
ta 10 our compee 10 obtain the APPRECIATION and
secure The condolences oi our own Eovernment-lhat
while We were Of mainly 10 rely ener-
ges.it was al The same tine Indispensable to create
gsnetal conviction that our Objects public, and
aims national. The work OF mpressinx on this under
taking the seal OF national appreciation, as lar that
DC done under he restrictions Of our form OF gov
enmenl--and recall the circumstance with gratitude
mingled with pain--was begun by illuslrous states
now no mora son. cir, OF your own State
lie bad mind large enough and bear! broad enough
10 perceive, even in lis infancy, The development Of
which this undertaking capable. How much OF in:
ieresl his presence would have added 10 this occasion
need NOT cay Alas bis image osly 10 among us Ge-
MUS Knows no country The monument OF Daniel
Webster hewn OF French stone by English hands.
rises here most appropriately 10 contemplate me work
10 which he gave The first great impulse What he COM
msnced was continued by the eminent gentleman who sue
cssJsd him the last Office which he hleda gentle
man OF whom may be permitted to say that the country
is still fortunate in commanding 10 another department
his experience and abily-and. finally you, SIR, nave
this day cohsamnaed the work, BY permitting US TO
greet the Chief Magistrate OF the republic withIn our
walls We once thank you, Tor The honor you
have done us. Applause Your presence here to-day
proves the close and friendly lies between the govern.
ent Of The United States and The happy people whom It's
power applause 1.-THE cordial sympathy enter
tanned by the highest funconses OF the republic Tor
every legitimate popular undertak 1.-The intimate
nexon between labor and honor; while al the tune
Il Il proprr here to state distinctly and emphali
caly, and especially TO those not SO familiar with The
frame wask OF our SYSTEM that the government, OF the
Union no, the most remote degree responsible Tor
our short comings in this matter. whatever they have
BEEN whatever they may be With the general object,
of enterprise. SIR, you are already tamiaIo bring
before our counrymen the choicest productions OF The
genius and skill Of The Old Word-,o make first ex-
Rbilon on a national scale, OF the trophies OF the IN
venve spirit and restless erergy Of our country
collect On the poelica language of most distinguished
stranger this day, for unhappy not hcre) fui rep
Tesentation OF
"The arts Tor luxury, The arms Tor strife,
Iaven,iens for delight, and sight. and sound
to bind together The hemspheres,o extend the
Of commerce. and the fraternity OF nahons. These have
been our aims How far they Lave been. or wl be, at
tanned would be most presumpuous fort 10 say Re-
calling TO mind the gorgeous and gigantic pageant exhb-
tied in Hyde Park two short years ago-knowing what
French genus has undertaken 10 accomplish the cap
i,sl OF continental Europe that centre Of intellectual lie
and Of artistic uxury-i is enough to Say, that we have
desired TO do something for the art. for the architecture,
for the industry OF our beloved country and that If
shall be hereafter pronounced by competent judges 10
have succeeded, our dearest wishes will be answered.
On some particulars, however, may for moment be al
lowed to dwell. Incomplete as our exhibition yet il, we
have what are 10 abundant proofs OF the interest
which has excited and me tssul.s which ! WI accom-
stoned by that royal lady who commands the respect OF
foreign nations. she does The affections OF her pso
te.lH DDlau6csl
Grand The naiionsl vessel OF France is on her way
that az Holland will almost Immediately follow Old ar.
NOR from the old Tower Of LondoD rownug here as
did, perhaps, at CIessy or Pociiers tapestry and por
ceain from the imperial Of France and por
ceain and iron from the royal workshops OF Prussia,
here actually the water bound hlherward ana
express too strongly our sense OF the kindness
and courtesy with which foreign agents have
ceyed abroad less than our respect for that liberal
and enlightened policy, n obedience 10 the dictates OF
which the soveTegns of Europe have Wed with each
other in sending offerings which, in other periods OF the
world would have been made 10 crowned heads alone
lApplause.l Nor. sir, are our greetings or ackDow
edsmenis yet concluded. have still 10 express the
extreme sastacon which feel IN the presence OF
SO many dsng ushed Observation-Disclosures by So
cia position, by character. b. alsainments-rom all
parts OF Europe, from all paris of this continent
The dwellers the eastern shores OF the Atlantic
here ming led with the representatives OF our
en,ire The coast OF the Pacific, and there be-
leve, here odsy fifteen Chief magistrates OF many
States oil the coniederacyghis OF that constellation OF
which you, Fir, are the central STAR lAppausel We
deeply sensible OF this courtesy and kindness. while
sir, not blind or vain GLORIOUS not fully
10 understand that the honor Is done, US, bu, 10
you, tteneweJ appsuse and tina, The homage OF their
resrect 10 above all paid 10 The governing power and
majesty OF the republic. May that power aud ma
jesiy--and say il With the prooundest TeveTerce-be
united To- and governed by that spirit OF peace and
good will which ~ our direct command from on high and
to contribute 10 which 10 the family OF man is The
best. and pures and wises motive that can bring Us to
gelher in This temple ot ndusy-n this place OF labor
But air. dealn my hearers from the pleasure that awaits
them Hereafter may take some fitting occasion
state in detail what have done. and what desire
10 do, the diicu have encountered and the OBJ
s,acles have sormouned To-day my voice is oil lit
lie moment except for the echo and response which IL is
fortunately destined 10 awaken. Permit me, then, sir 10
AK you let Jour voice be heard beneath dome and
to request that you will by words, well as by your
pesence, naugufsc this exhibition OF the industry OF all
nations Tremendous s?plause.l
The rising OF the PRssIDESr 10 respond greeted
with almost deaieDing cheers Alter The applause had
subsidized, lie spoke as follows;
Sir return you on behalf of those OF my oon.titu.
uonsl advisers who with me, and on my own &C.
count, my warm and cordial thanks for the reception
you have been pleased extend 10 us. have come,
SIR 10 testify the interest feel in. and the respect
ctlain lo this great Industrial exhibition, 6esis ned and
calculated TO promote all that belongs the o,eres, OF
our country. You, SIR, and the gentlemen who have
been and associated with you have imposed upon all
OF usa deep debt OF gratitude for your energy and pe,e
veranoe IN this great enterprise Whatever the .shou
COMING OF which you have spoken may be- 4 can only
remark That they do not appear here and tar a |
have been able 10 perceive, they lost your com
pete and irsnsceDdant success Loud and continued
APplsuse Everything around us reminds U. tina, we
locked up Ter the admiration OF the world has become
tributary 10 the aris manufactures, agriculture and all
that goes 10 promote domestic comforts and our uni
ver'a prosperity. SIR. II you bad achieved other good
but that which you have in bringing iogeiher in this
metropolis citizens from all paris OF The Union, Won
would have iolhled perhaps ore Of The most import.
AMI o rn'sion.iha, of strengthening ard perpetua ing
maj bessed Usion. IGfeat app su,e But you have
oone more, and yo1 have nobIy alluded to Il. Your
exhibition has been the OF bringing here from all
the CIVILIZED countries The lace OF The globe men mos.
eminent IN all the walks OF life and thus you have
done more Than could he done amos, any Other man
het promote hat object dear YOU dear IN me
and dear TO my venerable friend near me (Bshop Vain