New-York tribune., 1873-07-05


good in the future.
Inal theIapes OF which accessible records been
preserved century has been distinguished by events
radical in themselves and 50 stupendous in their con
sequences as that which dates from the Declaration OF
Indcpendence Science, art, literature. philosophy, re-
gon the economies OF peace the waste OF war; the re-
Iation OF rulers to the ruled-everyhng in the realms
OF matter or mind that the outer and the
inner life of individuals and communicative under.
gone wider changes this than In any period OF equal
duration. And, surely, without any imputaton OF ma
ona vanity it may be asserted that, among the occur
reuces of this amazing era, none are more
amazing than the growth aud progress OF the
United States. Three millions OF population
increased to forty millions-a narrow belt of
territory enlarged Overspreads "a continent and
dominates the margins of two oceans manufacturing
industry limited ito the simplest products, expanded
and diversified that it embraces, small things and
in great, all that the brain of can devise and the
hand of man. aided 10y force nature and the ap
panccs OF machinery, execute-a feeble nationality,
beseechlng recognition, admitted by universal consent
to be the peer Of the most formidable Powers OF the
earth-these part Of the results which career
has accomplished II il be fttng-and for one, believe
s;o celebrate with pOmp and pride the centennial
anniversaries of the births OF men who have been
tamousEn their Egeneration, and have left their
impress on the generations which followed them,
how much more lGtting to celebrate the Cen
tennial Anniversary Of the birth OF Republic which,
Notwithstanding its alleged extravaganza aud short
comngs, stands and must continue to stand in the fore
front Of the nations This conceded 1t be assumed
that no mode of cOmmemOTatiOn could be adopted at
suitable ana impressive grand exposition OF
It's and Developments in which all civilized
peoples shall be invited to participate friendly com
pettOr and welcome pctatOrs. Wisely, therefore, has
National Government determined upon such an EX-
posOn-wisey has il selected the place where 1t is
70 be held, the vicinity in which performed the
acts it is especially designed To commemorate
II it be thepecular good fortune Of Philadelphia that
within her borders the Bepubc had its origin be-
yond the advantage of such locality she asks no
preference In any matter connected with the forhcOm
ING Exhibition She desires that in the broadest sense
it ,shall be the expression OF the American people,
whether they dwell in the South or IN the North ID the
East or in West In this spirit she has entered upon
this undertahug-in this spirit so ar as she may prop
ery exercise control it's her purpose that 1t shall
be prosecuted Whatever she has 10 that pro-
mote its success she has given ana VIII give
without stint or hesitation; whatever OF honor or
recompense it may bring she hopes 10 share, ana
only to share in just with all her associates In
part fulhmen of this design, her corporate authorities
have come here this consecraed day. always memor-
able in our annals and hencefOrth to be invested with
fresh claims regard transfer TO the Commissioners
Of the Centennial Exposition the grounds which nave
been set apart the site Of the buildings they expect to
erect. and which for other purposes they propose TO
In our vast domain more appropriate grounds could
have been chosen Central to all sections Of the country
and easier general approach than any extraordinarily
ADAPTED both geographically and geographically
buing ample space with picturesque beauty-bountfuly
supplied with the needfu aries OF pure water gena
air and grateful shadethey have moreover, intimate
associations with the occasion which the Exposition is
meant 10 illustrate Within sight OF the spot where we
are now assembled the fathers Of the Republic met in
freGuent consultation and resolved upon the principles
which they subsequently, embodied In the great charter
OF our liberties. In the hOspitabc mansion which once
adorned the estate. portion Of whose acres we are
about to dedicate, the of the Revolution, both
native and foreign, constant guests; and every
road passed by the imposing corege which entered
the Park this afternoon has been pressed by the foot
steps Of Washington and his cOmpatriots.
Gen Hawley: To you, Sir, as the representative Of
the Centennial Commission Of the United States In the
constructive presence OF the Chief Magistrate Of the
Nation and the actual presence OF his Constitutional
advsers-in the presence of the Governor Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania and his official staf-in the
presence OF the Mayor and the Councils OF Philadelphia
in the presence Of these dgnitares gathered from all
parts OF the Union TO mark the national character of
the ceremonyn the presence Of this multitude of my
fellowcitizens who here 20 sanction and approve
the actin behalf Of the Commissioners OF FarmOunt
Park TO whom its legal custody has been cOnded nOw
publicly and formally, transfer to your keeping all
the land designated and described in the maps
and papers herewith presented. And IN the
same behalf hereby confer the Cen
tennial Commission full power TO hold and possess
ana employ this land long and in such manner
the needs OF the International Exposition instant aud
prospective nav require. And Sir this transfer which
fl1lls An essential provision Of the law creating your
Commission being thus made, who shall doubt that
stirred by memories Of the turbulent past, urged by
knowledge the AOurishng present, inspired by antci-
patous Of the promising fnturethe people OF the sew
eraI States and the States themselves their sovereign
capacities as well the Congress Of the United States,
and all the branches OF the Federal Government will so
assist your endeayOrs that in 1876 you will be enabled TO
present to the world spectacle which while typical OF
the skill and culture and ingenuity OF the older nations,
will conspicuousIy demonstrate what the thrift inte
geuce enterprise, and energy OF own, under the
beucfcent rule OF institutions and with due sc nse
Of reverence for Almighty God have achieved III single
century of existence.
Gov Hawley replied as follows:
GIN HAwLEY's SPEECH.
The United states Centennial Commission accept from
the Commissioners OF Paramount PARK the ground upon
which we stand to occupied the site Of the Inter
By its conveniency OF access from all points Of the
Union by its beauty and most eminently by It's histor
cal associations, specially adapted 20 the use 20
which It Is now dedicated In the Of tne Commits
sion and Of the good work IN which we are engaged
must heartily thank you Sir your Association, Comms
sioners and the authorities OF the noble Oty Of Pha
delphia, for your patriotic action, and the
generous words that accompany 1t. The day,
the distinguished audience, aud tlr multitu-
duous historical associations of the region,
,d afout ne anor1 more than ordinary temptauon TO