National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-10
III. Memorial 70 conRress.

The executive committe and board of finance
of the CtntenI ial commission have memorial
lied Congress for aid. An abstract of the me-
mortal received by telegraph has already been
laid before the readers OF this Journal, but there
are q few statements which are still new that
have been culIed from 1t and presented below.
Tho Centennial commission, formally organ
lied March 4, ls72 the board OF finance, May 10,
1873, and, guided by the six several acts Of Con.
gress and the proclamation and orders of the
Executive, they have diligently labored to pre-
pare an exhibition worthy Of the nation and the
occasion. TIE law requires them to report from
time to time. Two hundred and thirty acres
have been inclosed within the 1000 acres Of Fair
mount Park. Within tho inclosure will not be
less than $50 buildings. The exhibition buildings
proper will afford nearly 60 Of tiooring-the
largest covering 2l.47 acres. The machinery
hall, il acres admirable structure, Is finished
and there is no doubt whatever that all wiiI be
ready in time. Eight or nine foreign commits
sions will erect twelve or thirteen ornamental ed-
fees for Offices, receptIonrooms, etc. Sixteen or
seventeen States have engaged to put up similar
structures-in some cases large enough to hold
exhibits Of their resources and products. We
are obliged to treble the space intended for the
fine arts chiefly by reason of the contributions
from abroad. Though cur plans have all been
enlarged, applications In general are much In ex-
to choose the best and reject many. The trans
portAtIon Of men and goods to aud about the
grounds, lodging and feeding visitors, the fscil-
tiles Of travel about the city and every other i'm
imaginable problem, have received full attention.
The arrangements, having the benefit Of others
errors, are deemed the best ever made on such an
occasion. Tbirty.eight foreign Governments, for
themselves and their many provinces, colonies
and dependencies, have, in the spirit OF true
comfy, signihed in most friendly terms their
purpose 10 participate. They have appointed
commissioners Of high social and scientific rank,
and, as we know unofileially, have made very
liberal appropriations Of money. Several nations
n "a ~ m a md
more than once applied for additional space.
1.-THE National Imposed upon US the
honorable duty OF conducting this great work,
ard likewise Of procuring the money therefor
The appropriation for engraving and printing our
stock certificate is the only direct pecuniary aid
that the Exhibition should as far as possible, be
supported BY the people, Struggling against
remarkably prolonged financial depression, the
enterprise has arrived at q point whence we can
predict for It o splendid success. In beauty, ap-
propriateness and convenience Of situation; In
the number, variety, extent, grace and grandeur
dustry exhibited; in the universally Of foreign
participation; in the attendance from all parts Of
The country, the Exhibition will be greater than
its promoters dared to predict.
1--WE point to what has been done with Q con-
hdent hope OF your appreciation. The expendi-
lures have been made with economy and care;
not dollar Of debt remains due and unpaid, and
our estimates have never been excluded; where
fore We think our judgment Of future necessities
may De received WITH tT1s sno,criptons nave
time has arrived when Congress may justly and
wisely assist.
Wherefore, we pray your honorable body 10
appropriate 10 us one and half millions Of dol
lars, with which we can complete perfectly all
our preparations, and open the Exhibition on the
appointed 10th Of May, 1870, without debt, leav-
ing the current expenses thereafter TO be paid BY
receipts"
IByl Telegraph
The director general has received q design Of
the pavilion which is to inclose the space as
signed to Norway in the main exhibition building.
It is beautifully ornamented with arches, &C., and
will extend from the central aisle to one side. II
Is to be manufactured in Norway, and shipped
thence to this city.
The members OF Congress will make their visit
to this city on Friday Of next week, TO view the
Centennial buildings and grounds, instead Of next
Friday, as before stated.