The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-07-03
THE PARIS EXPOSITION
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
SPEECH OF NAPOLEON.


SPEECH OF NAPOLEON.
New YORK, July 2.-The Herald's
Cable, Paris |, special says: AT the grand
distribution of prizes to-day, IL
600 persons, including representa-
tives from every nation, were present.
On the first throne were the members OF
the diplomatic corps dressed Ill uni
form, and the galleries were filled. In
the East end of the building was placed
an orchestra of 1900 musicians, an organ
and musical bells. The roof of the
buildings were bright with streamers
of every color. The galleries weIe HING
M with flags, showing the nations that
contributed 10 the Exhibition. ln the
centre on pedestals were shown the
best specimens of ten groups, IN which
all articles were divided. Tie French
Minister OF State was present with the
Legislative Chambers, seated near the
throne. The Lord Mayor ofLondon and
several aldermen were present. Napo-
Icons throne was guarded by detach-
ment of guards.
At ten minutes before two IN the al
ternoon, a roll of drums announced the
approach of the Emperor and Imperial
PARTY preceded by squadTons OF dra-
goons, cent guards and trumpeters.
The Imperial party were conveyed IN
six carriages each drawn by four horses.
The royal OutTiders came On IN advance
of the carriages i'll which the Emperor
was seated. This carriage was drawn
by eight horses and contained the En-
peror, Empress, Prince Imperial, Prince
Napoleon and one of his sons.
Thousands were gathered around the
Exhibition building, and the royal party
were loudly cheeTed.
The Sultan Of Turkey was present.
His cOrtege was heralded 10y three car
riaces containing Turkish officials of
great distinction. His carriage was
drawn by eight horse, each led by Il
servant in livery. All the carriages
were literally covered with gold, hav-
ing been brought in from the palace at
Versailles, where they had been since
the time of Louis XIV.
On the Sultan's right hand sat his
nephew, and heir to the throne, in front
of His Majesty sat his son and second
nephew. The Sultan saluted the peO-
pie by passing his hand from his mouth
to his leg.
The ladies attached to the French
Court, dressed in magnificent costumes,
and the officers of NapOleon's house
hold, in full uniform. entered the build
ing and took their places behind the
throne. Next came Napoleon, having
the Sultan OH his right. The Empress
Eugene came next, followed by the
Prince of Wales. the Prince Imperial OF
France, Prince Royal of Prussia Prince
Humberr, of Italy, Princess Mathilda,
Princess Napoleon, Princess ClOtilde,
Duchess DoSte, brother of the Tycoon,
Prince Won Teak, and the Duke of Cam
bridge.
Napoleon took his seat Oh the throne
in the centre of the group, having the
Sultan on his right and the Empress on
his left. The Empress was dressed III
a robe of white satin, trimmed III silver,
and wore heavy diamond necklace.
AS the Imperial curtegc entered the
building, the orchestra, with a full
chorus, gave the R0ssina hymn TO the
Emperor. The effect was exceedingly
thrilling. The music was magnificent.
The Minister of STATE read To the En-
peror the report of iuries on successful
exhibitors and the products and objects
exhibited by them. AT the conclusion
Napoleon rose from the throne and III u
loud clear voice said: Gentlemen, after
an interval Of twelve years, come for
the second time to distribute rewards to
those who most distinguished them
selves in those works which enrich the
nations, embeIlish life, and soften the
manners. The poets of antiquity
sung praises vi the great games i'll
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 ut these
olympic games of the whole world, and
which nations of the earth contend 10y
force of intellect alone aud seem 10
launch themselves forth simultaneously
on an infinite career Of progress towards
an ideal which has been necessarily APP
preached without ever Oeiug attained.
From all parts Of the earth have
come representatives of science and IN
dustry, who have FASTENED to vie with
the vices which pervades over vul-
gar passion and liberal humanity. Let
us congratulate ourselves, gentlemen.
on having received among us Il majority
of the Sovereigns OF Europe aud SO
many other distinguished visitors. Let
us be proud of having shown France as
she is-great, prosperous and free. One
must be destitute Of al patriotic facts
who doubts her greatness, and must
close his eyes To evidence who denies
her prosperity; he must understand our
institI ions 10 license, not T., behold
in then liberty. Foreign countries have
been able 10 approach this. France
formerly diSquIetod ana casting out her
measlue>s because her frontiers are la
bOriunS aud calm, is always for. e in gen
eTOus ideas She Is turning her
genius 10 the most direct measures,
never allowing herself tn he cnervated
by maltrratCd justice. Attentive minds
will have discovered that, notwith-
standing developments, wealth and
enticements to prosperity, the nation
is always ready to vibrate Us SoOu as
the question Of honor arises, but this
noble susceptibility conld not be sub
ject for alarm, for we would let those
who have lived short time among us
carry home just opinions of our country.
lccl peTSuaueu IudJ the SENTIMENTS Oh
esteem We entertain towards foreign
nations, and our sincere desire to live at
peace will he reciprocated.
thank the Imperial Commissioners,
members of the jury and different CON-
mittees for their Intelligent zeal and
accomplishment of tasks. We NAV say
that people and Kings have both come
TO do honor to the efforts of labor
and crown them by their presence
with ideas of Cancellation and peace.
Indeed, in these great assemblies, which
appear to have no other object than
that of material interest. A moral SEN
timent always diseugages itself from
competition of intelligence, and the ma
rIomS thus drawing near learn Ia know
and esteem each other; batreds are ex-
t,ngnished, and the truth becomes more
evident that the proceeds of each conn
try contributes to the prosperity of all.
Tine Exhibition of 1887 may justly be
termed universal, for it contains the
elements Of all riches. Side BY side
with the latest improvements in mod