The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-02


Tycoon of Japan. Prince Won Teck, and his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, Field Marshal
and Commander-in- Chief Of the British army.
| Napoleon took his seat on the throne in the
centre of the group, having the Sultan on his right
and the Empress Eugene on his left hand.
The Empress was dressed in a robe of white
SATIN trimmed with silver, and wore heavy dia-
mond necklace.
As the imperial corteyc entered the Exhibition
building the orchestra. full chorus gave
the Rossini Hymn to the L iperor. The accom-
paniments were sent forth from cannon and JOY
bells. The effect was exceedingly thrilling and
the music magnificent.
The Minister Of State then read to the Emperor
the report Of the juries on the successful exhibit
ors and the productions and objects exhibited by
them.
At its conclusion Napoleon rose from his throne
and. in loud and clear voice, said
GKrLExxN-Afte an interval of twelve years
come for the second time to distribute rewards to
those who have most distinguished themselves in
those works which enrich the nations, embellish
life and soften the manners. The poets Of anti
guilty. sung the praises of the great games in
which the various nations assembled 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 of the earth contend by force of intellect
alone, and seem to launch themselves forth stimuli
taneously on an infinite career Of progress towards
an ideal, which has been necessarily approached
without ever being able to be attained. From all
parts of the earth have come representatives of
science, arts and industry, who have fastened to
vie with each other--and we may say that peoples
and kings have both to do honor to the efforts
of labor and crown them by their presence with
great assemblies, which appear to have no other
object than material interests, moral sentiment,
always disengages itself from the competition of
intelligence, q sentiment Of concord and civlza.
ton; and the nations in thus drawing near learn
| to know and esteem each other. Hatreds are ex.
| tinguished. and the truth becomes more evident
that the prosperity of each country contributes to
the prosperity Of all. The Exhibition of 1867
may Justly be termed universal . for it unites the
elements of all the riches of the globe. Side
| BY side with the latest improvements in
modern art appear the products of the
remotest ages, SO that they represent at
one and the same time the genius of
all ages and nations. 1t is universal, for in ad-
dition to the marvels which luxury brings for the
few, it displays also that demanded by their neces.
| stiles for the many. The interests of the laborng
| Glasses never aroused more lively solicitude.
tions of life at cheap rate Of living, by the most
productive combinations of association, have been
the objects Of patient inquiries and serious study
Thus oil improvements march forward. II science
by turning matter to account liberates labor. the
cultivation OF the mind by subdung vices prevails
| over the vulgar passions and liberates humanity.
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having received among us the majority Of the sove.
reigns and princes Of Europe, and so many other
| distinguished visitors. Let us be proud Of
having shown that France, as she is great, 10
prosperous and free. One must be destitute Of
all patriotic faith who doubts her greatness, and
must close his eyes to the evidence who denies
her prosperity. He must misunderstood our insti.
tutions-tolerant even to license-not to behold in
them liberty. Foreigners have been able 70 appre.
ciate this. France formerly disquieted and casting
out her uneasness beyond her frontiers Is laborious
and calm Always fertile in generous ideas. she is
turning her genius to the most diverse marvels,
allowing herself to be enervated by material
enjoyment. Attentive minds will have OWNED
that, Notwithstanding the development Of its
wealth. Notwithstanding the enticements towards
prosperity, the fibre of she nation is always ready
to vibrate as soon as q question of honor Of the
country arises; but this noble susceptibility
could not be subject for alarm, for re-.
pose would let those who lived a short
time among rs, carry home just opinions Of the
country. l feel persuaded that the sentiments Of
esteem and sympathy we n'ertain toward foreign
nations. and our sincere desire to live at peace
with them, will be reciprocated. thank the
imperial commissioners. members of the jury and
the different committees for their intelligent zeal
in the accomplishment of their tasks. I thank
| aIao nv mama the pr;pra yrnusr;ol wbo rotvw;tb-
standing his tender age, l have been happy to
associate with me in this great undertaking, OF
which he will ever retain the remembrance.