The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-25
yoR THE UNION AND JOURNAL.

FoR TIE UNION AND JOURNAL
The action of Congress in delaying to make
the appropriations necessary in order that
American productions may be properly repre-
scented ut tho Worlds Fair in Paris. meets
with universal condemnation throughout the
country. The whole matter is well discussed
in the following articles, one from the Mis-
souri, Democrat, written by Commissioners
Butler from that State, and the other from the
National Republican, both of which should be
copied by the Press everywhere. Read them,
cut them out and send them to your Repre-.
sentative or Senator in Congress with letter
urging the importance Of speedy and liberal
action in the matter.
From the Missouri Democrail
As Congress still delays action in Perfecting
and passing the necessary appropriations for
this great exposition, perhaps few words
from the West may not at this time prove ont
of place. The people of this country just
emerging from our civil war, turn their atten-
ton towards the industry and development of
our products of the earth, and labor with re.
newed energy; aud look forward to the OPP
portunity afforded by this "Congress of the
Nations us fit one to display their progress
and show to the vast iurics there to be assem-
bled, what we have done and can accomplish.
America in this new field may fairly COM
pete with her sister nations of tho earth.
What she may exhibit there may not have all
the exquisite finish or tasto displayed by the
artisans of the Old World. but she will no
doubt exhibit much that will challenge their
attention, and excel in those branches of art
and inventions that go far to reduce manual
labor, and improve the condition Of mon.
Congress should deal with n liberal hand
and give Our exhibitors every facility to com
pete successfully with the world. II the sum
of half million of dollars was appropriated
for this exhibition, and the sum judciously
applied in faithfully carrying out the objects of
our display ut this fair, the people would say
amen most heartily. This country would he
immensely benefited, and in more ways than
one we should reap our reward.
The interest taken in this exposition in the
Western States shows how deeply their peo-
pic are aroused. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin, aud Missouri, have oil appointed
Commissioners To gather their products, and
all are busily engaged in hunting up and col.
Letting whatever is of rare interest and worthy
of n place. Some Of these Commissioners
represent their respective States as Agents for
immigration to the rast Hest, and much good
may be looked for in the presentation of facts
and documents to induce the drawing hitllcr
of the people of the Old World.
(rRoM THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
As an illustration of the interest taken in
this subject by the people, il may bo stated
that over 10000 copies of the eloquent and
national speech of Mr.. Banks, in the House
of Representatives, have been called for by
the public. The closing wor,ls-"ln the wise
economy of nations ideas are better than
blows, and brains are better than blood"-
should be accepted as the motto oftlis great
industrial cru.
In the debates on the 18th, Mr.. Raymond
spoke to the point on the necessity oftlie sci
enttic inquiry, and made some capital Obser-
vations OH the object and meaning ofthe Ex-
hibtion. lie touched on some important
truths i'm few words, perhaps too few. I'M
doubleday "labor and liberty" are coming to
govern this earth, and they are making enor-
nous strides to power. The industrial move
mcnts of the age are silently lifting the people
to power in all directions. Indeed, the COM
binaiion of science and labor is n new power
in the world stronger than armies, and it will
surely rule.
Wages arc rising every day everywhere, in
spite OF the combinations Of capital, laws or
rulers To keep them down, and wages are
wealth, knowledge and power 10 the people |;
poverty is ignorance and servitude.
America, ofall countries, should lend a
hand to al these great industrial movements.
They are working peaceful and permanent
revolution, and il we have mission on earth
outside of our borders, il is to aid in elevating
industry to consideration, knowledge and dig
nifty, for that alone can give freedom to man.
Rulers who lend themselves to this exhibi-
ton show that they know how to retain au.
tlIority, but to suppose they originated it to
honor themselves would be an error. In
their hearts they do not like it; they fear it
but quick minds make haste to fall in with
these great Industrial movements and cndcav.
our to lead them, because they perceive in
them the premonition of tho coming power of
labor which cannot be successfully resisted.
Many events which continue to the pro.
gross of civilization originate in the designs Of
men and submit to their guidance, but others
cannot be SO readily traced to that origin; yet
they come sweeping on with q ponderous
force, regardless Of obstacles, and finally
change the form and structure Of society.
These we ascribe to Providence.
Will Congress ignore the true nature and
importance of these great industrial move
ments, and count out few dollars stingily in
aid of them, Us If doubtful and half ashamed
to be there, and half ashamed to be absent
Is this sort Of action proper expression of
the true interests of the United States, or is it
n correct measure ofthe intelligence of the
American people of to-day? lfso, the pub
lie must revise its opinion, for ut present the
world estimates us by higher standard.
Let us not be deferred by recolIections of
of the contumely which OF late has been show
cred upon us in our affection; that would be
yielding to the enemy; but rather let us be
stimulated by the reflection that prosperity
cxctes jealousy, hnd rising greatness awakcns
fear. Il is for us to disregard inferior and
transient considerations ofthis kind, and to
present OH this important occasion with the
evidences and elements Of our future. Let
the world sec us us we are and judge us US it
may.
We have much to gain, hut nothing to fear
except the vanity which shrinks from investi-
CATION, and the concet which refilsestO learn.
When two ought to meet nnd the mountain
cannot move, is it not wise to go to it.
REMovALs.-The process of removing Rad.
icals from office to make way for pure John
sonians does not seem TO be beyond the in.
reference of human fallibility. The Prcsi-
dent has just nominated one 8. +. Cary, a |
well.known temperance orator, Of Ohio, to be
Collector of Internal Revenue for the second
district Of that State; but, after the nomina
ton was sent to the Senate, His Excellency
was informed, that, in recent speech at Della