The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-02

never aroused more lively solicitude. Their
moral and material wants, education, oondi-
lions 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 all improvements march
forw ard. II science by turning matter to
account nberates labor, the cultivation OF the
ynlSoy py s9ip11ing gces preyais over tne
Let us congratulate ourselves, gen ptlemen, upon
having received among us the majority Of the
other distinguished visitors Let as be proud
of having shown that France as she is great, is
all patriotic faith who doubts her greatness, and
must close his eyes TO the evidence who denies
her tn prosperity, He He must misu,nderstand our
behold In them liberty. Foreigners have been
able TO appreciate this France, formerly dis
her frontiers, is laborious and calm. Always
fertile in generous IDEAS she is turning her
genius to the most diverse marvels, never allow
Ing herself TO be enervated by material enjoy
ment. Attentive minds will have OWNED
that Notwithstanding the development Of It's
towards prosperity, the fibre of the nation is
always ready to vibrate as soon as q question
susceptibility could not be subject for alarm.
for repose would let those who lived short
time among us carry home just opinions of
the country. I feel persuaded that the senti-
mentB of esteem and sympathy we entertain
towards foreign nations, and our sincere desire
to live at peace with them, will be reciprocated
! hank the Imperial Commissioners. men,
bers OF the jury, and the different commit
sCcompiishment Of their tasks. Ks ! i thank
also by name the Prince Imperial, who, not
wtthstanding his tender age, have been happy
10 associate with me in this great undertaking.
Of which he Will ever retain the remembrance
Ihope the Exhibition OF 1867 will mark a new
era of harmony and progress, assured that Pro-
vtdence blesses the efforts Of all who, like us,
desire TO do good. ! believe In the dednitive
justice. which, while satisfying all Legitimate
desires, are alone able to consolidate thrones,
elevate nations, and ennoble humanity. cloud
After the speech, the exhibitors who were to
receive grand prizes marched to the front of
the throne, each group separately, the first
being flne arts. AS each name was called, the
recipient assembled the steps OF the throne
bowing to the Emperor and Empress, receiving
from Napoleon's hand the gold medals. These
were passed one by one to Napoleon, by Mar
snal valiant, until all the medals were given.
Many of the recipients were called up again
and received the decorations of the Legion of
Honor, the same ceremony being gone through
with as in the case of delivering the medals.
The gold medals only were distributed by the
Emperor. Altogether there will be 1880 re-
compenses to 10000 exhibitors. There ale sixty
grand prizes, nine thousand gold, three thou.
sand six hundred silver, and five thousand
bronzesmedals, and nine thousand honorable
In group eight the Emperor of Russia was
awarded gold medal for fine horses. ~
a gold medal for amodel lodging house. Mar
shall valiant was about handing 1t to him
when the Emperor beckoned to the Prince Inn
perial, who came forward, took it from the
MarshaPs hand and placed 1t In Napoleon's
amid loud cheers. The only one with whom
the Emperor shook hands was Hughes, the in
ventor Of the printing telegraph.
When all the medals and decorations were
distributed, the recipients resumed their seats
in the nave. The imperial cortege then left the
throne and walked around the entire building
passing various groups. and occasionally stop
ping to examine the trophies.
The Empress Eugente evidently expected
tha he Sultan would offer her his arm. but he
did not. li. . '.ri
There were no loud cheers until the Imperial
party reached the American department. when
three loud American hurrahs. There was also
much cheering when the English department
was reached.
The Sultan wore his fez during the ceremony.
He seemed confused. The Empress appeared
delighted. The Imperial cortege left the Ex-
hibit.on grounds in the same manner in which
1t arrived, with the exception that the Sultans
ever witnessed.