Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-07-27

Gen. Nlnheld Scott, Win MS arm iiha Si1ei
and apparently yet suffering from his unlucky
fall. The army and navy were largely repre-
sented, and among the officers were Major Cen
eral Wool and staff Major Gen. Henderson, and
Commodore Sloat. Lord Ellesmere and suite,
the Representative of British Industry. was pre-
sent. Major General Quitman, of Mississippi,
was also present.
Bishop Wainwright was dressed in his Ca
nanicals, and made very venerable appearance.
The clergy of this city and surrounding country
of all denominations, were present in large
numbers.
After the opening prayer by the Rev. Bishop
Wainwright, the following anthem Composed
for the occasion) was sung by the New York
Sacred Harmonic Society, accompanied by the
National Guard Band, and members of other So-
cieties
Here, where all climes their offerings send,
Here. where all arts their tribute lay,
Before Thy presence, Lord, we bend,
And for thy smile and blessings pray.
For thou dost sway the tides of thought,
And hold the issues in thy hand,
Of all that human toll has wrought,
And all that human skill has plann'd.
Thou lead st the restless Power of Mind
O'er destny's untrodden mind,
And guidst him, wandering bold but blind,
To mighty ends not yet revealed.
Theodore Sedgwick, Esq, President of the
Association, then arose und remarked in sub
stance MS follows:
He first returned thanks to the President for
attending the Inauguration. He was glad that
the exhibition had secured the support and ap-
probation of our own government, though main-
iy relying on its own energies. He paid compIi-
ment to Daniel Websted, (poinling to his statue
near hm) who, among The first, had lent his in
fuence and name to this enterprise (Cheers.)
He then dwelt upon the Importance Of bringing
before the American people the genius and in
dusIry of the Old World, inasmurh as the en-
hibilon of them would diffuse like tastes among
our own people.
To this address President Pierce replied as
follows:
Mr. President and Gen,lemcn.-I return you
my most warm and cordial thanks for the honor
you have done ME. come to be present at the
inauguration Of this building, and to express the
respect entertain for this great and Industrial
Exhibition, designed and calculated to promote
all that belongs TO the interests of our country.
You, sir, and the gentlemen associated with you,
have laid claim in all that you have done to
thanks that will be enduring.
Whatever shortcomings you have spoken of,
may be, but can only say they appear not hero,
and so far. as have learned, they appear not at
ALL Every thing around us reminds us that this
ultilitarian age, and that science, instead of be-
ing locked up, appears before the admiration of
the world, and has begun to be tributary to the
arts, manufactures, agriculture, and all that pro-
notes social comfort. (Applause) Sir, if you
had achieved no object but that you have done
in bringing together citizens frrm all parts of
the Union, you would have fulfilled, perhaps,
one Of the most important missions that can be
imposed upon any Of us in the way of strength
ening the Union.
Sir you have done more. You have nobly
alluded to it. Your exhibition has brought
here men eminent in almost every walk Of life,
from every civilized country on the face of the
globe. And thus You have done more, perhaps,
than any of US in promoting that great object dear
TO you, dear to me, dear to my venerable friend
near me, (alludirgto Bishop Wainwright,) to
promote peace among men. (Great applause,)
Sir, have not the voice to address you and re-
turn you my thanks again for the honor you
have done me. must conclude.
The Presidents Address was in very good
taste and was well received. Three hearty
cheers were given him, when he closed his re-
marks He was dressed in black, with black
neckerchief, and spoke in black kid gloves.
His mode of delivery was effective, and he was
quite well heard all over the assembly.
A noteworthy incident Of the day was the
appearance of Archbishop Hughes and Bishop
Wainwright on the platform. They shook hands
with each other with q seeming cordia!ity that
challenged many remarks on the part Of the
lockers on. They were also introduced 10 Pre-
sident Pierce, as were likewise Lord EIlesmere
and number of other distinguished strangers.
The President Immediately after the ceremonies
returned TO his quarters at the Astor House.
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.-Presidcnt Pierce,
soon after leaving the building, was ovcrtakcn
by Gen. Scott, and the TWO had an interesting
interview, the crowd, in the meantime, cheering
them alternately.
The building, although not over 10000 per.
sons were present at the Inauguration, is capa-
Die of holding nearly 10000. During the day,
$50 81 was contributed for the Washington
National Monument
Thirteen nations are represented in the exhibit
tion, besides British Guiana and the British
North American colonies.