Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-08

bfR; BY two DEGREES, dated June ~ and
the LIST Of last month, the Emperor has or
dered that . universal exhibition Of tho
productions OF agriculture, manufacture,
aud the iue arts should be opened OF Paris,
May 1, 1867. Another decree, also issued
February 1, Of this year, aud Published In
the AonitsHr, the 2lst OF the same month I,
has placed this grand internatlonsl solemlty
under the direction and supervision of
commission, tho presidency OF which has
been conadod TO hIs Serene Highness Prince
Napoleon.
Such selection bears too high test.
mony to the Importance which the Empe-
ror attaches 10 the success Of thls Uniyer.
sal Exhibl Ion TO leave any need 10 dwell
upon it. As 10 the commission, II lie CON-
posed OF several OF his MSJesty's Ministers,
Of high functlonsrles Of State, as we'll as
ofthe most competent OF notable IndlyId.
uals.
The Government OF his Majesty charges
me TO give notice offisially Of these afore-
said DEGREES 10 the Cabinet OF Washington,
70 invite lie valuable concurrence, and 10
designate an authority with which the In
perial Commission could have direct un-
derstsndlng. {
Il would also be Of advantage, 10 avoid
all loss Of time, that the Government Of
the Unlte1 States should make choice at
Paris Of an agent who would be specially
delegated to be near his Serene Hlghness
the Prince Napoleon.
This mode OF procedure is the most suit
able channel, and the speedlest 10 convey
to the knowledge Of the Imperial Commits
I slon the wishes Of the exhibitors from
abroad.
The Government OF his Majesty would
attach high value TO being informed as
carly AZ possible Of the result Of the steps
am charged TO take, which have an excep-
uonal character Of urgency.
The objects sent 10 the exhibition will DO
received, In effect, In . palace constructed
for the occasion OF this solemnity, and the
size Of which should meet the actual need
Of the exhibitors Of all nations. Bat that
the general arrangements and plans which
shAll be adopted may be In relation with the
claims for space, which will DO preferred, Il
wiliSenecessary that the Imperial CommIs.
slons hould know with the least delay wha,
States will take part In the exhibition, aud
how much space each would desire 10 oh.
tain.
In ending the letter he has written TO
me on the subject, the Minister for Foreign
Affairs adds that he Is gratiasd 10 hope
that the Government Of the United States
will show a disposition TO facilitate, so far
AZ 1t Is concerned, the success Of the work
connded to the Imperial Commission; It ID
too enlightened not 10 appreciate the I'D
vantages Of these solemnlties,. at which
nations contract new ties, collect useful
and mutual lessons, and thus Assure tho
development Of their prosperity.
Accept, sir, the assurances Of my high
consideration, l.. On GRoTRor.
Hon. WILLIAM II. SEWARD, &c., &C., &c
Mr.. SEWARD TO Mr.. BIGBLow.
No. Io6. DEPARTMENT or STATE
WAsHIHsroH, April Q, 1855. I
BTR; / give you for your information
copy OF note which have recently re
celvsd from Mr.. Geofroy, charge d'sffAIrc
Of tho Emperor, concerning . projecte,
Universal Exhibition Of productions o
agriculture, manufactures, aud the I'm
arts, 70 be opened at Paris, on the first dA,
Of May, 1867, under the direction and SD
peryision Of q commission In which BIZ
Serene Hlghness the Prince Napoleon viii
preside.
You win inform Mr.. Drouyn de Lhuy
that the President Of the United States re
CARDS the project thus described with greH
favor, as well because Of tho beneheent In
fluence IL may be expected 10 exert upol
the prosperity Of the nations Is Of its ten
dency TO preserve peace and mutual friend
ship among them.
The Prince Napoleon Is most favorabl
known on this side Of the Atlantic, and hi
connection with the exhibition will inereas
ita proper prestige In the eyes Of the Gov
ernwent and people Of the United States
What the Executive Governments can
BY way OF concurrence In the noble puI
pose Of bis hhjssty, will, therefore, be YER
eheerfally done. The design and Arrapg,
msnts viii be promptly promulgated. 70
the present. you win confer With Mr.
Drouyn do Lhuys, as q special agent
this Government, and will bring yourse
into nOar relations with the Prince.
This 10 a. far, however, a. the Presidel
is able TO proceed, without special IegIsl
tive authority. Application for that .,
thohty will be made to cougrsSs when
shall have convened. In the meantim
thia Department will receive and give d.
attention 10 any suggestions which u
Government Of France may desire 70 ole
with view to q complete success OF u
contemplated exhibition. ...
I am, air, your obedlsnt servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
JoHH BIOELoW, Esq.
Mr.. SEWARD TO n. IN 0RoERoT.
DAPAATAEMI o. srATE, /
AMI a. y