Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
THE CENTENNIAL.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY AT FAIR
MONT PARK-A BANQUET, ToAsTs'
ETC.

PHILADELPHIA, December 1S.-This
morning the guests of the Centennial Com
mission left the Continental Hotel for Fair
mont Park. At Eighteenth and Walnut
streets President Grant Joined the COM
pany, which arrived at the Centennial
grounds, about 11:30. After drive Of
over an hour the party entered Horticul-
tural Hall, which was tastefuily decorated,
Secretary Chandler escorted the President
and Gen. Childs, Mrs, Grant, Secretaries
Bristow and Robson following. The
beautiful hall inspected, the company en-
tered Banquet Call, and after prayer by
Bishop Simpson, partook OF delightful de-
ieuner, made more enjoyable by music OF a
fine orchestra. Jno. c. Bulli.t presided.
The report Of Mr.. Bullitt explained the
dimensions OF the Centennial buildings.
He said they would cover more ground
than those of any exhibition of modern
times. Already more than one half OF
the space has been occupied by foreign
Governments. Speaking of the cost, he
said it would be SG,714, $50. What was
needed to complete the work was 81, ,53l,-
140. The speaker urged upon the repre-
sentatiyes of the Government to consider
the importance of the Exhibition and 10
afford the means necessary TO finish the
work. Whatever prestige may result from
its success will inure TO the credit OF the
entire country.
To the toast 1.-THE President oi the Uni
ted States.'' President Grant bowed his
acknowledgements. Chief Justice Waite
responded to the toast 1.-The Supreme Court
of the United States" and thanked the
people of Philadelphia for the handsome
reception, ,and trusted the great event would
prove a success. The "Senate of the Uni
ted States was responded TO by Senator
Morton, who said that Philadelphia and
Pennsylvania had done all they could, aud
he believed that the other States wonld
con,a forworl- the Exposition was
carried out, and he had no doubt but that
it would, the generations yet 10 come would
cherish our memories as we do those OF our
ancestors of one hundred years ago. Hon.
John Hancock, OF Texas, responded to the
toast "The House Of Representatives.
lie said the difference Of opinion between
the two sections had passed away in great
desire TO help the patriotic movement
whic h would take place the next year. lie
expressed astonishment at the great pro-
gress made on the buildings. Governor
Bedle, Of New Jersey, responded to the
toast 1.-THE Governors Of the several
States" lie said the Government was
right in leaving the people to do the work
at first, but now was the time for Congress
to take part in the great Exposition.
Agriculture, the basis of the prosperity oi
the nation" was responded TO by Hon. &.
Henry Harrison, of Illinois. and he spoke
frequently in favor Of the great exposition.
Commerce the haDdmaid of all other in.
dustries in exchanging commodities among
our own people and with foreign nations, y
was responded to by James G. Blain, who
made a witty address, closing with compli
mentary remarks to Pennsylvania and
what she had done during the century now
drawing TO an end. Governor Hawly,
Geo. bancroft and Jno. Welsh made briei
addresses, and the reception was brought
TO a close.
In the evening Horticultural Hall was
Illuminated. Most of the gentlemen from
Washington returned in the evening train
The President, however, with other dis
tinguished officials, remained for the re-
ception of the Saturday Night Club.