Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-23

countrie5, but will undoubtedly be hailed az a
proper recognition of the PRACTICAL patriotism oil
our German adopted citizens, and a response 10
J the ardent sympathy in our country's cause.
cherished among their friends in the Father.
land.
But just one month now remains for us to prc-
pare aud send forward our contributions. The
time, however, Is ample. II immediate action ia
taken on the subject. The Agricultural Soce
Ties, or the Executive authority of each of the
States In which delegates have not been appoint
ed, are earnestly requested to make selection of
suitable representatives to the exhibition This
Is hignly important to the interests Of the sew
efal States, In view Of the extensive informa.
tion to be obtained 10 all matters pertaining TO
agriculture, 10 the exchange of seeds and plants.
and in the printed records Of the several State
societies, and also 10 reference to the encourages
ment OF German immigration.
Provision for space and accommodation Of the
Exhibition will be made OF once for all Amerl-
can contributions, without charge to contribu.
tors, and aricles for exhibition will bs received
until the llth day Of June next, though chip.
ments which can be made as early as the 2Sih
OF May should be sent at thattime.
The committee at Hamburg have decided to
receive articles used for ordinary domestic pur.
poses, such ae Churns, Washing Machines, Pals,
brooms, etc, OF which we anticipate large
variety.
Our Carriages and Wagons will command
eepechal attention, as the American style OF We.
hicles is held in high estimation
Samples of Provisions, Lard, Flsur. Maizena,.
etc., will be duly appreciated by the co mttee.
An especial interest Ia felt In Germany In re-
gard TO the part We shall take in this Exhibition,
and we are assured that the invitation to the
dinerent countries in Europe to unite In this
projees has met with warm response. The
English manufacturers Of Agricultural imple-
ments and machinery have made arrangements
Tor large display. The French Minister of
tne Interior has issued a circular calling upon
the citizens Of the empire to give il countenance
and support. The Swedish Government has
voted money in its aid. Orders have been re.
ceived from Russia for the purchase Of Ameri-
Can implements and machinery at the Fair; and
probably every European nation will have It's
representatives there. The unfortunate effect,
therefore, OF q meager show on our part may be |
easily conceived, and we do ourselves great in |
iustlce If we neglect this favorable opportunity
OF giving ample evidence of the spirit and re-
sources Of the /" Great Republic"
- Messra. Austin Baldwin & Co. Of the city of
New York, are the duly authorized agents of
the Hamburg committee, to whom all eonsign-
ments for the Exhibition must be made, and |
who will pay all expenses Of transportation
from any part of the United States to the city
OF Hamburg, to the extent OF the funds con-
ttiDuted, which are presumed to be sufficient for
that purpose.
Messrs. James R. Mcdonald & Co. Of Ham
burg, have been appointed to receive and take
special charge Of all articles Sent from the
United States to the Exhibition, and, In the ab- |
sence OF the owner, will see that these are prop.
erly exhibited, and sold If desired, In which
case prompt remittances will be made through
the agency in New York.
Inc extensive grounds In the vicinity of
Hamburg, covering eighty acres, have been
laid out for the Exhibition, plans of which, to-
gether With any further information, may be
had tn application to Messre. Austin Baldwin
& Co.
First class steamers will sail from New York
direct for Hamburg on May 80 aud on June IS
aud ". IL Ia my purpose to sail on the first
date named. would recommend that dele
gates should leave as early as June -, though
the following steamer will probably arrive In
lime for the opening of the Exhibition, which 10
on July ID. The passage to delegates will be re.
iuced Twenty-Five per cent. from the regular
ates. ,..,.5.. ..... .,..,--l -
Letters and communications addressed TO me
'houid he sent to the care Of Msssrs. Austin
Baldwin Is Co., No. 70 Broadway, New York.
o il. JOSEPH A, WRIGHT,
U. s. Commissioner.
New York, May Ia, 1868.