New-York tribune., 1873-07-05

-, "A oroclaim that there VIII DO neiu' aV 'ho Ci'y
80 Pbiaaephs the state OF fenhsyivani" an in,ol'
Ol @ tvhbition OF Arts Manufactures and Pro
,h sou and Mine, be opened on the 18Th day
I Anno Domni 1876, and 10 be closed on the lsth
S.v Of october, IN the same year.
uS' n the interest OF peace civilization, and domes
md international friendship and intercourse, com
d the celebration and exhibition to the people OF the
80, states. and in behalf OF this Government and
,eope cordially commend them 10 al NATIONS WHO
NAV bo pleased 10 take part therein
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal OF the United states to be affixed
DoDe AZ the CityOf Washington this third day Of
July one thousand eight hundred and seventy
or, al three and OF the Independence of the United
States the ninety-seyenth. I U. s. GRANT.
BY the President;
HAMILTON FISH. Secretary Of State.
The following regulations were also read governing
the international Exhibition
FTrsf. The international Exhibition Of 1876 will be
beld I'M FairmOuut Park, in the city Of Phladephla IN
The year eighteen hundred and seyenty-siX.
Stcond The date Of opening the exhibition will be
April l9 1876. and Of closing will be october 10, 1876
third a cordial invitation IS hereby extended to
industries progress aud development.
FoIrth formal acceptance Of this invitation is re-
Tty1 Each nation accepting this invitation IL re-
luesed appoint commission. through which all mat
FoT he purpose Of convenient intercourse and satsiao
tory supervision, IL is especially desired that
her OF each such commission be designated TO reside az
philadelphia until the close OF the exposition.
Sah The privileges Of exhibitors can be granted only
20 citizens OF countries whose governments have for
ay accepted the invitation 70 be represented and have
appointed the aforementioned commission and all com,
rluuicatOns must bo made through the governmental
commissions.
buildings or M the adaceht Ouldngs anu GROUNDS u-
der the control OF the Centennial Commission, must be
rnsdo proyi-us 10 MoTch4, 1875.
Eigkth: Full diagrams OF the buildings and grounds
will be furnished the Commissioners OF the different
nations which shall accept the invitation to participate.
KinM All articles intended for exhibition in order 10
secure proper position and classification, must DO III
.Pmladep phia on or before January !, 1876.
Tenh: Acts of Congress pertaining to Custom house
regulations, duties &C. togeIReT Win an special regu-
euce transportation, allotment OF space classification,
novo % ms PoV I, and SHI DSSr ~
materials, will be promptly communicated TO the
accredited representatives Of the several Governments
cooperating in the Exposition.
The public ceremonies here closed and the First
Division Of the National Guard Of the State of
Pennsylvania passed in review before the Governor,
making fine display.
THE BANQUET.
After the public ceremonies at the stand were con-
cluded the Commissioners with the city authorities
and all invited guests adjourned to the Belmont
Cottage adjoining the site Of the Exposition and in
che Park grounds, where arrangements had been
made on an extensive scale for a banquet in honor
OF tho occasion. Among the guests present were
vice-President Wilson, Secretaries WIN. A. Richard
Bon, W. w. Belknap, Geo. NJ RObesOn and Columbus
Oelanoi Attorney General Geo. II. Williams; J. W.
Douglass Commissioner OF Internal Revenue; Frederick
Watts, Commissioner OF Agriculture; Cows. D. 2.
lewis OF Alabama, Newton Booth of California, Chas.
Ingers0l Of Connecticut James Ponder OF Delaware,
W b. Boxham OF Florida, r. G. Powers Of Mississippi.
Joel Parker Of NewJerey, John f. Hartanft of Penn
consu, and John J. Jacob OF West Virginia eX-GOvs.
va1ia, NJ, s. ouav, secfetarv Of state Of PeDnsyI.
vauia James ". Lata, Adult tlnt-General OF Pennsyl
vania Benjamin H. Brewster, ex-AttOrney-G General OF
pennsylvania United states Distrct-Attorney William
McMichaei Mayor sokeley; Postmaster George W. Far
man, the Mayor OF Camden, n J.; Gen. L. c. EastOn OF
tho Quartermsster's Department, u 5. A. Commodore
MnIaney, Commaudant U. 8. Naval station at Phila-
1epha Prof BENJAMIN Pelrce, Superintendent U. 8
Coast Survey; Gen. Berdan Chief OF the Diplomatic Blu
reau; Senators Simon Cameron and John Scott
Kepresenatyes Henry L. Dawes OF Massachusetts,
Of Connecticut VIM. d. Kelley OF Pennsylvsnia,
and g. s. Marshall Of illinois; Delegate r. G. Mccormick
Judge Asa Packer aud Col John w Forney OF Pennsyl-
ysnia Gen. o. L. BabcOck Gen. GlendennlDg Of South
y l.; Walter W Wood OF Virginia, Alex. H. Boleter Of
West Virginia, Henry Preant, W. w. Harding, Charles
ONei John II. Rodney Of Delaware. and A. Wilson
Norris
Tho following letters and telegrams were read
from persons unable to attend;
PROM President GRANT.
LONG BRANCH, N j., June %, 1873
Nj DEAR Mr.. BORE: Your favor lDclOsIug a letter
addressed by NJ John Welsh to You was received last
evening. 10 my intention comply with your and
ms request: bat just now in receipt OF dispatch
caying that my father is sinking very rapidly, and
cannot survive many hours start hence therefore at
once ami Will remain after Fourth II my father
should live that long. and cannot Of course attend the
celebration IN Philadel phla should not live hope
and trust that the Centennial will receive on the Attn
proKimo such 20 OFF, will attract the attention
tho nation 20 II, aud awaken determination the
part Of The people 10 make II grand success also that
Foreign nations may have awakened III them spirit OF
biiOu thtee years hence. Yours truly U. 5. GRANT.
FROM SECRETARY FISH.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHISGTON, June q. 1873 :
II IA with regret that am compelled to deny myself
The pleasure Of participating in the interesting 6eEe
monies to which you invite me An engagement OF long
at
lary on the Anniversary OF American independence 10
lshed by It's founders, who the officers OF the
American Army OF the Revolution, will require my
presence elsewhere I shall however be with Won In
The desire by every effort and TO advance the
objects OF the occasion which you viii inaugurate and
shall look with confident hope to the fun realization OF
success which every patriotic American viii desire for
e'snr exhibition l have the honor to be- gentlemen.
3OU ODedicnt servant HAMILTON FISH.
IRON PO5TMAsTER-GENERAL CREswELL
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. July g. 1873.
regret that shall not be 70 fulnl my promise TO
attend the ceremonies Of your Commission tomorrow
Philadelphia. Ny public duties prevent my depart
ure from Washington IN time nevertheless desire TO
convey 90 yOu my hearty approval Of your stupendOus
undertaking. and Of my confident nope that 1t will not
OF our country the wonderful growth and achievements
OF our people, but wiz also prove grand National jub
Ice from wnch shall be dated the perfect restoration Of
Che most fri;eruaI and patriotic sentiments in every
American heart JSO. a. j. CREsWELL-
PROM GOV. DIX.
ALBANY, June 49, 1873.
-. II would Cye me the greatest pleasure TO com
ply With tho request OF the commission II " We're pos
recently adjourned has left my hands business OF
psnc urgent nature which will fully occupy my time
during the whole OF the present month and part OF the
u8tt No reason Of less imperiOus nature should pre-
vent me from acceptiDg "a service 40 interesting and
thus indicating the earnest ~lrh that entertain
tIst the centennial celebration In july, 1876, may be
worthy Of the great state in which II is TO take place.
sud Oi Che whole country. Be pleased TO present my
fiuCero tliuk8 the Commission fOr the h0nOr they
i1Ye joue tue. and believe me,
Very respectfully and truly yours,
JOIN a. DIX.
FROM EXSPEAKER BLAINE,
AUGUSTA, Ne, July 5. 1873.
Tregrct exceedingly that It is impossible for me to be
yrsept al your interesting and Impressive ceremonies
] stn with you however, IN spirit and shall at an ulnes