New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
THE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL.
THE CHIEF CITIES NOT RIVALS.

THE CHIEF CITIES NOT RIVALS.
RECEPTION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE BY THE
CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE-C0BDIAL EXPRESSIONS
OF C9-oPERATIoN EXCHANGED.
The members of the New York Chamber of
Commerce gathered at No. G3 WilliaIn-st yesterday
afternoon meet delegation from Philadelphia con-
nected with the Centennial Board OF Finance. The
President Wm. L. Dodge. in the chair and briefly
stated the object OF the meeting.
IL was 10 enlist he said, the interest and support OF
the people OF NewYOrk in the great Centennial Exposi
in Philadelphia iu 1876. This is different from all
oner erpOstions propose to celebrate birthday,
aud 10 celebrate 1t that we can see the way through
fancy. We will show to the world oru vast
resources-the M neral wealth winch lies bedded IN
made in the arts and industries. l beneve whole
country will be astonished when We see how vast that
should be held in Philadelphia, was decided in the
IL NewIork; We feel that this ia the great commercial
city OF the natOD but the celebration Is for
except TO which city take the greatest interest
IN and do the most to insure IT, 1t has been
said thar this is Philadelphia mattera Pennsylvauia
matter This If not so II Is o national matter.
The Chairman then introduced the members OF the
delegation, consisting OF Messrs. Welsh Patterson,
sbortridge, Mexican, and Wetheren, who were pre-
sented BY Mr.. Marshall, the Centennial Commissioner
for the state Of New-York, with the words
! Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN have the honor to
present " you delegation OF gentlemen 0f the highest
sa1dng and s6clsl position rePresenting the Conten
| nial Board OF Finance corporation created by the
United States Government, and under the authority OF
the Feiera Executive it's mission TO carry to.s
successful issue far az the finances arc concerned
! the great work OF the Commission OF which l AIN
| a member TO this Board is ntrusted the economical
srson of the International Exhibition which is
/ designed 10 commemorate the anniversary OF our
national independence OF 1876 and to illustrate by
acts Industries and products The history OF the nation
These gentlemen come to their views ana wishes
to capitalists the men Of business, aud the men Of
public spirit OF sister ETY. They come to solicit liberal
till they have done their DUTY at home. They will tell
you better than eau what Phlladephla and Pennsyl
vsnia have done 10 show their earnestness and zeal
before there was request FOR assistance and
is not enterprise belonging 70 any state IL Is not
| local or sectional III 10 rather the work
os svtfy Il should BE- shared 1y the Shols country
think that NewlOrk the metropolis, the abode
OF merchants who are princes IN wealth ana more than
this great National undertaking TO languish for Of
reputation forbid it, her interests must prevent her fol-
lowing such an unwise and apatbetic course To the
al cimes England with her manufactures, France
articles OF luxury and taste Italy with her art
sentative Industries the East with her wonderful aud
gorgeous produetsall will be there This CITY, which
sits beside the and cradles the Of the
world in her arms. will be the hating place for the
many who will shores TO witness the spec
where the world may see what liberal institutions and
beniceDt Government, founded on the anections
Uo, sppeaI 10 selfish motives or considerations. sp-
neal rather the enlightened patriotism the taste. aud
the earnest desire for national advancement which pre-
vall among must not however. anticipate the
statement winch sure will be precise and 70 the
polnt out Will discharge my duty member OF the
Tn., states Centennial Commission and citizen OF
SewYork by Introducing friends from distance to
your KIND and consi iderate attention .
The Chairman called for remarks from the visitors,
and Nj Marshall said that he had for long time felt
very nneh embarrassed by The thoughtless rumOrs OF
,hs dsy Because Philadelphia selected o. the
ac, for holding the Centennial celebration 1t had been
! Ia that IL was exclusively TOR their interest.
TINS he added is not the thought did not origi.
-, Min M, but with Mr. Campbell OF Wabash College
40 T,dinna When the idea had gained ground. Phila.
anhi, naturally was selected, the place where the
eaIaraton of Independence was drawn up aud signed
/ The movement In Congress was u spontaneous one.
mere soe opposition at FIRST but TINS soon diod away
and We feel tbat We shall have the cooperation OF all
There are two acts OF the National Congress In reference
10 this Exposon Tue first Was that prOvaihg Tor tho
appointment OF "A Commission, consisting OF member
aud alternate each State spa Iesory snd the
second wss thai proyaing fOr Contonhist hostd Of
Finance. t9 RAISE tho uoaey n,cosssy Tor oArryiug Gus