Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-10-29
The Count de Sartiges 10 Mr.. Marcy,

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LEGATION OF FRANCE IN THE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 1853.
ooJ as - mas been decided by decree issued the
a Of last June that Universal Exhibition of the Fine
Ars snail take place in Paris in 1856 at the same time
as the universal Industrial Exhibition
.nr. Of the Emperor. by - Ing
spirit o fraternity which actuaes fh hrtiss OF al coun
tles and in opening spss;. u competition among for
egn schools hrI ndp os to itself above ALL to offer
vate the arts and to awaken among them that laudable
spirit of emulation which is the stimulus TO the produc
ton of masterpieces The simultaneousness of the two
exhibtionsthe Industrial and that of the Fine Arts
WILL moreover have the advantage Of supplying industry
with the of becoming inspired by studying the
best models Of the art of design.
In order accomplish this result and that the Exh
bton Of the Fine Arts may be rendered complete as
possible and that it's organization may be combined
to satisfy the legitimate wants of each nationality
the Government of the Emperor has already adopted the
following measures
1t has decided that the works of foreign artists
bled the frontier at such points and within such pc
RODS of time will be designated hereafter shall be
forwarded gratis to Paris and further, that the reno
val and disposal of works delivered in Paris shall not in
volye any expenses for the artists exhibiting the same
1t has determined on the other side that the French
committee having charge Of deciding and settling those
difficulties which may arise the OCCASION when the
works that have been sent be admitted and located
shall be assisted by delegates from foreign Govern
ments called upon to give their advice the best
method to be adoped for the admission rejection of
the works of their Countrymen These delegates who
will besides have nothing whatever do with what con-
wise with the exclusive committee only all that relates
to the artists of their respective countries and it will be
their province to decide in accordance with said commit
tee such international questions may happen pre-
sent themselves.
In inviting to communicate these various measures
well the decree of the 22d of June to the Cabinet of
Washington, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has likewise
directed sir to express you the wish Of the Govern
ment of the Emperor that the American Government will
have the kindness to designate soon as possible the
person who is TO represent the latter the committees
OF the Universal Exhibition of the Fine Arts and
ticpate in its preliminary labors. have doubt but
that the American Government will parake of the liberal
sentiments which actuate the Government Of the Empe
ror and that justly anxious to for its citizens in
the competition which is about to be opened Paris
representation worthy Of the progress that has been made
III the United States in the cultivation of the Fine Arts
will employ all the at its disposal under such
circumstances, in order to accomplish that object and,
among Others that of giving the most extensive publicity
to the announcement of the projected Exhibition
BE pleased to accept sir the Of my high
sideration. SARTIGES
Hon. Mr. MARCY, Secretary of State sc.