The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-03

Hambert of Italy, Princess Mathilde,
Prince Napoleon. Princess -Ctotilde,
Duchess D'Oste brother oe she Ty-
coon, Prince Won Teck. ard the Duke
of Cambridge
4 Napoleon took his seat on the
throne, in the center of the group,
having the. Sultan on, the right and
the Empress on the left. The En-
press was dressed in a robe of white
satin, trimmed with silver. and wore
heavy diamond necklace. As the
Imperial cortege entered the building,
they were receiyed by fun chorus,
who gave Rossin;'s Hymn o The En-
Iperor, with accompaniments sent forth
from cannon and Joy bells The ex-
ceedingly7thrilling music was magnifi- :
cent. ssis = ~ =.
The Minister of State read to the
Emperor the report of the juries on
the successful exhibitors and the pro-
ductions and objects exhibited by
them. At itsrf conclusion, Napoleon
rose from the throne, and in loud,
clear voice. said: . "'s~ ~ =
s. Gentlemen = After an interval
of twelve years, | come for second
time to distribute rewards to those
who most Distinguished themselyesin
those works which enrich nations
and embellish life in so many man.
ners. The poets of antiquity sang
praises of great games, in which4na-
tionss as-embled to contend with
Greece for prizes, in. the race and
other sports. What would they say
to-day, were they present at these
Olympic games of the whole world, in
which the nations earth contend by
force of intellect alone, and seem to
launch themselves forth Simultaneous
ly on an infinite career of progress to-
wards an ideal which has been in
cessantly approached, without lever
being attained. From all parts of the
earth have come representatives of
Sciences. arts and industry, who have
hastened to vie with each other We
may say peers and kings have come to
do honor toseffortsl of labor, and crown
them by their presence with ideas of
Cancellation and peace Indeed,
these great. assemblies, which appear
to have other objects than material
interests and moral sentiments, al
ways disengages itself from competi-
ton of intelligence and sentiment of
accord, and the nations in drawing
near learn to know and esteem each
other; hatreds are extlnguished, and
the truth becomes more evident that
the prosperity of each country con-
tributes to the prosperity of all.
The exhibition of 1867 may Justly be
termed universal, for itunites elements
of all that enriches side by side
With latest Improvements. IN modern
art, appear the products Of remotest
ages. So they represent at one and
the same time the genius of all ages
and nations 1t is universal, for in
addition to the marvels which luxury
brings for the few, it displays also
that which is demanded by
necessities for the many. The
interests of the laboring class
es never aroused more" lively
solicitude. Their moral and material
wants and conditions of life, cheap
rate of living by the most productive
combinations of association, have been
objects of patient inquiries and seri-
Gus study. Thus all improvements
march forward of science by turning
the matter to account, liberties, la
Dor, the cultivation of mind; subdu-
ing vices, prevail over vulgar pas
sions and illiberal humanity. Let us
congratulate ourselves Gentlemen,
on having received nc 1g us
majority of the So, ere, ,gns and
Princes of Europe, and SO many other
distinguished visitors. Let US be
she is great,isprosperousand.free One.
ho 3c-tftn4a = ofi c,.aT
ing who doubts her greatness. and must
close his eyes 70 the evidence. Who
denies her prosperity? He must mis-
understand our institutions, tolerant
even to license, not to be held in
their liberty. Foreigners have been
able to appreciate this France, for
merly disquieted and casting her un-
easiness beyond her frontiers. is
serene and calm. Always fertile in
generous deeds, she is turning her
genius to most diverse manners,
never allowing herself to be enervated
by material enjoyment, attentive
minds with love derived, notwith-
standing the developments of wealth
and the enticements toward prosper
ity, the nation is always ready to vi
brate as soon as the question of hon
or arises; but this noble susceptible
bility could not be subject for alarm,
for repose would let those who lived
short time among US, carry
home just opinions of country. [ feel
persuaded the sentiments of esteem
we entertain towards foreign nations,
and our sincere desire to live at peace,
will be reciprocated. | thank the
Imperial Commissioners, members of
juries and different commissions. for
their intelligent zeal in the ACCOM-