Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-19

have been, whatever they maybe. With the gem
eral objects ofour enterprise, sir, your already
cest productions of the genius and skill of the Old
World-to makea first exhibition on anational
scale!of the trophies of the inventive spirit aad
restless energy OF omr countrymen--to collect lin
the poetical language of distinguished stranger,
this day, unhappily not here) a full representa-
lion of
Inventions for delight OF sight and sound, -
TO bind together the two hemspheres-to extend
the area oil commerce and the fraternity of ma
tons. These have been our aims. How far they
have been, orwill be, attained, it would be most
presumptuous for us to say. Recalling 10 mind
the gorgeous and gigantic pageant exhibited in
Hyde Park two short years ago-knowing what
French genius has undertaken to accomplish in the
capital of continental Europe, that centre of in-
tellectua life and of artistic luxury, tits enough TO
say, that we have desired to do something 70. the
art for the architecture, for the industry OF our be-
loved country; and that if it shall hereafter be
pronounced, by competent judges, TO have succeed
ed, our dearest WISHES will be answered. On some
particulars, however, may for moment be al
Lived to dwell. Incomplete as our Exhibition yet
is, WI have, what are TO us abundant proofs the
interest which it has excited, aud the results
which it will accomplish.
The flag of England, borne by vessel comm:s.
stoned by that royal lady who commands the
Spect OF foreign nations as she does The affections
of her own peope--[applapsel- has waved in our
waters on this peaceful errand. The national YES
sci of France is IN her way-that of Holland will
almost Immediately fLllow. Old armor, from the
old tower of London, frowns here, as 1t did, per-
haps, at CreSSay or Po!ctierS. Tapestry and por-
celaln from the imperial manufactures of France,
porcelain and iron from the royal workshops of
Prussia, are here or actually on the water, bound
hitheward; and cannot express too strongly our
sense of the kindness and courtesy with which
our foreign agents have been received abroad, no
less than respect for that liberal and enlighen
ed policy, in obedience to the dictates of which,
the sovereigns of Europe have We'd with each 9TH
er in sending offerings which. in other periods OF
the world, would have been made to crowned
heads alone. [Applause.l Nor, sir. are our greet
ings acknowledgements yet concluded. have
still TO express the extreme grathcat on which we
feel in the presence OF so many distinguished ind-
viluaIS-distinguished by social position, by char
acter, by administration all parts of Europe,
from all parts of this Continent. The jewellers
on the Eastern shores of the Alta ntc are here
mingled with the representatives of our own En-
prize on the coast of the Pacific, md there are,
believe, here day, fifteen chef magistrates of as
many States OF the confederacy-lights of that
constellation of which you, SIR, aIe the central
star. Applause
We are deeply sensible ofthis courtesy and kind
ness, while, sir, we are not so blind or so vain
glorious not fully to understand that the honor
is done not 10 us, but TO you, (renewed applause)
and that the homage of their respect is above all
paid TO the growing power and majesty OF the Re-
public. May that power and maiesty-and say
II with the proloundest revesence-be ever united
10 AMI governed by that spirit of peace and good
will 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 wSest motive that
can bring us together in this temple OF industry
in this palace of labor But, sir, Cetain my hear
erS f;om the pleasure that awaits them. Hereaf-
ter, Imay take some more fitting occasion To state
in detail what we have done, and what we desire
20 do-the difficulties we have encountered and
the obstacles we, have surmounted. To-day my
voice is OF little moment, except for the echo and
the responsef which it is fortunately destined 10
awaken. Permit me here, sir, 10 ask you to let
your voice be heard beneath our dome, and to re-
quest that you will by words, as well as by your
presence, inaugurate this Exhibition of the in
dustry of all Nations
The President arose to reply, and was received
with loud applause. After this hau somewh hat sub
sided, he spoke as follows:
'Sr, return you, on behalf of those of my
constitutional advisers who are with me, and on
my own account, my warm and cordial thanks for
the reception you have been pleased to extend to
us. have come, Sir, 10 te tify the interest feel
in, anu the respect entertain Tor, this great indus
\ trial exhibition-deslgned and calculated to pro-
mote all that belongs to the interest Of our country.
| You, Sir, aad the gentlemen who have been and
| are associated with YOU, have imposed upon all Of
us deep debt of gratitude for your energy and
perseverance in this great enterprise. Whatever
the shortcomings OF which you have spoken may
| be, can only remark that they do not appear
here; and SO ia as have be able to perceive,
they are lost in your complete and transcendunt
success Loud and continued applauSe.l
Everything ABOUND US reminds US that we live in
an utitnrian age, where science, instead of BEN,
locked up for the admiration OF the world, has be-
come tributary to the arts, manufactures, agrcul-
| lure, and all that goes 10 promote domestic
comforts and cur universal prosperity. Sir, tyou
had achieved no other good but that whi3h you
have i'll bringing together in this metropolis, ctt-
zcils from ali parts of the Union, you would have
fulfilled, perhaps, one Of the most important of
mSSlonS--that OF Strengthening and perpetuating
that blessed Union. Great appiause.l But You
have done more, and yoa have molly alluded 10 it.
Your Exhibition has been tie means of bringing
here from all the civilized counties the face
the globe, men most eminent in all The walks of
HE; and thus you have done more than could be
done IN almost any other manner 10 promote that
greit object dear 10 you, dear 10 me, and dear 10
| my venerable friend near me, (Bishop Wannght,)
peace and good will among men. Applause I
have not the voice at this time to address you at
any greater length, and conclude by again return
ing 10 you my thanks for your generous reception
and rendering my hearts best wishes for the sue
cess oil rprasewcrlhy enterprise" [Applause.l
The President during his remarks, was once or
twice interrupted by applause, and on resulning
his seat, was greeted with six Tremendous cheers.
IhTee' cheers were also given for Theodore Sedg-
wick.
Then the organ again pealed forth the Hullelu-
jail Chorus, from HandePs messiah, "-followe ed
| by The Triumphal March, by Ferd Rirs, and Cho-
rus from Haydn's Creation.
The ceremonies concluded, those on the Mat
form threw off all official formallty, and conversed
together IN groups on the great event of The day,
while those IN the galleries and naves wandered
around the building 10 feast their eyes upoI such
stores as were yet visible.
The President retired to one of the offices in
company with Mr. Sedgwick Being informed
that General Scott was in the Palace, the Pres-
dent sent his respectful regards 10 him, and re-
quested to see him. General Scott INST, ntly called
npon the President. aud very pleasant interview
took place between the dstingti shed gentlemen.
~ de Sartiges, Minister from France, Senior AL
monte, Munster from Mexico, Baron Girolt, Min
lister from Prussia, and Senior Molina, Minister
from Costa RIGA. also called upon the President at
the T alace and paid ther respects. c&
thus waned the day in the interior of the Crys-
tai Palace. "A day hallowed in American History
as connected with an event of rare importance 10