Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-03-16

But I'll try not to envy you among the hills
and away from the "grit" of the hour.
Yours, COMMENT.
Universal Exposition at Paris i'm 1867.
The French Universal Exposition is announc-
ed to open April lst and close October 3lst,
1867. Preparations were commenced for it
more than year ago. In February, 1860, an
imperial decree of Napoleon III proposed, and
far as France is concerned established, an
"Universal Exposition of the Products of In
dustry and Art of all Nations A copy of this
decree was sent to foreign governments; that
addressed TO the United SAai4e, sCsr earnestly
inviting our government to concur ana unite
in this "grand international solemnity," eX-
pressed the hope "that the United States will
show a disposition to facilitate, 50 far as it is
concerned, the progress Of the work." and the
belief, 'that its government is too enlightened
not to appreciate the advantages OF these sol.
emnities, at which nations contract new ties,
collect useful and mutual lessons. aud thus as
sure the development OF their prosperity"
The aim of the Exposition is to exhibit the
progress of art and manufactures, to show the
applications of the mathematical physical and
natural sciences, as well as the advance made
| by moral and physical science in supplying the
necessities of society. 1t is therefore intended
to be more than Worlds Fair for the exhibit
ton, exchange and sale of commodities it is
to be grand and general exposition OF the
sources of national wealth and greatness. and
a demonstration OF the peculiar effects OF the
forms of government, and structure Of society,
in the nations of the world.
In accordance with plan so comprehensive,
the invitation to unite in the exposition has not
] H., ,no1o,nI ;p1;,;lnals btt tn
ments and no communication is to be held
with the representatives of individuals, corpor-
alions or States, but with the General Govern
ment alone.
France erects in the oentre of the Champ de
MOrs--n spacious park of about $50 acres-a
"palace,' at an expense of twenty million oi
francs; this building is 1the form OF an ell
lipsc, 1900 feet long and I,ano fa~d, and COZ
er- an of 30 acres. The fcentre of this
building is to be an open court, around which
are galleries allotted to "groups' of'objects tC
be exhibited. Provision is also made for the
exhibition of other groups, embracing living
products of agriculture and horticulture ami
: mails, models of villages, and other articles
which could not be exhibited to advantage il
the palace. Compartments have been alottet
by the imperial commission, not only to tn,
Christian governments Of Europe and America
but also to the Mohammedan and Pagan ma
,ions Of Turkey, Persia and Central Asia, China
Japan and Southern Asia, Africa and Oceanca
Provision is also made for the display of differ
Y ent races of savages at work in their rude in
dustry. France has made every endeavor tc
facilitate the transmission reception and advan
tareous arrangement of the contributions o
\ foreign nations, and the details OF the who'll
I gigantic plan have been worked out with
, nicety and skill for which the French natiol
are pre-. eminent.
. Upon the 9th of April last the governmen
' of the United States, by the direction of Presi
: dent Lincoln, accepted the invitation OF tn
government of France, and our Minister a
Paris was instructed to assure that government
that all the Executive government could do b.
= vay of concurrence in the noble purpose of hi
l. Majesty would be very cheerfuly done, an
:, that application would be made to Congress 70
:, further Legislative authority when 1t shoul
" convene.
i Annlication has been ~aade 10 Congress fc
s the necessary provision in money and othel
wise for properly exhibiting our nation and il
products at the great Exposition in which the
ID have deliberately agreed to unite
rs The Chamber of Commerce Of the State
al New York, the oldest commercial corporate
y in the United States, (having been legally e
- tablished twenty years before the America
oil government inviting all Chambers of Cor
l. merce, Boards of Trade, and Academies of A
IN to cooperate in carrying out its grand desig
- appointed committee, OF which the Hon.
- b. Ruggles is chairman, 10 prepare and prese
y such a report respecting the coming Expositit
4 os should awaken the American people, al
er especially the inhabitants of the State and m
tropolis of New York, to the peculiar nation
' Importance, both political and financial, of c
e. hhiling to the governments and representatiy
re of Europe and the world the natural and ndu
be trial resources of the American Union.
-, Mr. Ruggles mas presented a learned, al
y" and discriminating report to the Chamb,
n which has been printed for circulation.
So discusses the commercial, scientific and poll
he cal influence of the Universal Exposition up
ho this country, the opportunities which il will
w ford for the better regulation of trade harmc
ne ization of the monetary standard of the wor
ne and the development of agriculture and ind,
TO try; as well as the advantages which will
70 suit, in moral and intellectual point of vie
from the assembling and intercourse of mu
M tudes OF the most useful intelligent and phil.
Ter thropic men of all nations; aud closes "
lst this pregnant suggestion of one effect VIII
ed a thorough and extended exhibition of our
sources will have upon mankind. "Above
Inc this great Exposition will unfold to assemb
'n- Europe, the all-important truth, that OF
nd outspread and fertile continent committed
of our care, the seat Of a iuture development
gigantic, at least one. halt is still in i,> vir
'"' state, broadly and liberally open To the ov
no. worked, and overcrowded millions in the oil
lei world, seeking to better their condition; I
can where with Gods good providence, they n
a,o find resting place and refuge from Grl
ave poverty or want" Congress has not We, m
nee the requisite appropriations Tor transmit
oe- articles to Paris, and for preparing the Am
ries can department IN the Exposition, but III
ana will doubtless soon be made. The governm
'p' has, however, appointed commission for
on nation, at Paris, Mr.. N. NJ. Beckwi,h, and
pen agent Nt New York, Mr. j. C. Delbyj
MIS- pamphlets containing all necessary informal
orL respecting the Exposition have been prir
~ and circulated, besides a liberal use of the n
up lie journals for the dissemination of inlor
and ton. Already the applications for the 81