The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-11

the several laws relating to the Exhibition the United
States Centennial Commission constituted, com.
posed OF two Commissioners from each state and
Territory nominated by their respective Governors
and appointed by the President The Congress also
Inc Centennial Board Finance, whose
unexpectedly heavy burdens have been nobly
borne. remarkable and prolonged as
country has greatly magnlhed the task; but We nope
Tor favorable judgment OF the degree q success az
tanned July 1873 this ground was dedicated 20 ~
present uses. Twentyone months ago this Memorial
Hall was begun. All the other $50 buildings within inc
enclosure have been erected within twelve months All
the buildings embraced the plans Of the commission
iiseli are finished. The demands Q! appiicantS eA-
ceeded the space and continuous Efforts
have been made to get exhibit ready IN Tine
by general the Exhibition Is appropriately
held in the civ Of Broih erly Love- Yonder almost
within your view venefated ednce wherein
occurred the event this work designed 10 conmem-
crate and the hall IN which tho nrst Continental Con-
gress assembled. Within the present limits OF this
great park the homes OF eminent patriots or that
era where Washington and his associates received gen.
erous hospitality and able counsel You have observed
the surprising beauty of the situation placed at
disposal In harmony with all this fitness Is the liberal
support given the enterprise by the STATE the city, and
the people individually.
In the name OF the United States you extended
respectful and cordial invitation To the governments of
other nations to be represented and to participate in
this Exhibition. You know the very acceptable forms
IN which they responded, from even the most distant
regions. Their commissioners are here, and you viii
see with what energy and brilliancy they have
entered upon this friendly competition in the arts of
peace IL has been the erven hope OF the commission
that, during this festival year, the people from all
States and sections, of all creeds and chu ches,
all parties and classes, burying all resentmenis,
liberties, To study the evidence of rcsources
10 measure the progress Of hundred years. and TO
examine TO our profit the wonderful products OF other
lands; but especially JOIN in perfect fraternity
aud promise tho God OF our fathers that the
fury shall surpass the old IN the gores OF ciyza
ton And, furthermore, that from the ASSOCIATION
here OF welcome visitors from all nations there may
result not alone great benefits to invention, manu-
factures agriculture trade and commerce, but also
stronger International friendships and more lasting
peace.
Thus reporting to you Mr. President under the laws
OF the govornmen and the usage OF similar occasions,
In the name OF the United States Centennial Commits
SION, present 70 your view the International Exhlb-
ton Of lS7d.
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
When the President arose, holding in his hands the
copy ofhis address, the enthusiasm which had greeted
his nrst appearance renewed. 1t a minute or
Two before he could speak, and when he did it
clear low which could be heard twenty feet
away. He SAID
Ny CorSrGYnsS-It has been thought appropriate
uron this Centennial occasion, TO bring together In
Philadelphia Tor popular Inspection specimens of
attachments In the industrial and line arts, and
literature, science and philosophy, us well IN the
great business Of agriculture and OF commerce
ihAt We may the more thoroughly appreciate the
ceences and deficiencies OF our achievements and also
- gs. emphatic expression To desire to
cultivate the friendship OF fellow members OF this
great iamiy Of nations the enlightened agricultural
commercial aud manufacturing people OF the world
mems ~ their skill 10 exhibit equal in friendly
competition with our To this invitation they
have generously responded Tor doing render
thcm our hearty thanks.
The beauty and utility OF the contributions will this
day ee submitted to your inspection by the Managers
o. lhis Exhibition We are glad TO know that
81 specimens OF the skin of all nations will afford to
you unasoyed pleasure well yield to you valua-
he practica knowledge of many of the remarkable
re-eits OF ihe wonderful skill existing IN enlightened
communities
one hundred years ago our country was new and but
partially settled. our necessities have compelled US
~ chleny cxpend time Telling forests
sutduing prairles, building dwellings, factories SHIPS
docks, warehouses, roads, canals, machinery, SC,
&c Most VI our schools, churches, libraries
and aSyiams have been established within an hun
dred years Bardened ~ these great primal
works ~ necessity, which could not be delayed We
yci have done what this Exhibition viii show in the
direction .! rivailing older ana more advanced ma
uone IN laa medicine and theology IN science Itera
ture philosophy and the lne arts. Whilst proud Of
~hAi - have done NC regret iaai we have done
more Our achievements have been great enough,
however, 20 make n easy for people to acknowi-
edge superior merit wherever found.
Ana nos, ieiiow cltixcns, hope careful examlna-
ton 81 What - about 20 be exhibited to you viii not
oniy nsplrc you With profound respect fer the skil
anI taste ~ our friends from other nations, also
satisfy you with the astalnments made by our own
leope during tho past one hundred years invoke
sionefs ~ secure ordlant success TO this lutcr-
national Exhibition, and 10 make the stay OF for
s'sn ssisors--'o whom We extend hearty welcome
buta profitable and pleasant 20 them.
declare TIN international Exhibition now open
- he sai down The orchestra sung chorus OF re-
Before the last words OF the Presidents speech were
A. an ead the foreign legations the members OF the
Scaaie and 81 the house llcd out IN long procession
through an avenue that had been made for them by
Wy q Memorial Hail. Tho chief master ofceremon,es
took his position and announced the OF the dis
singushcd guests ihey came FIRST was the prcsi-
DENT the Empress o. Brazil leaning upon his arm
Then came i.s Majesty tic Emperor Of Erazi accom-
panyEe NrS Grant, the Presidents wife. Immediately
behind HIS Majesty were the members OF tho Cabinet
Secretary Fish leading and Secretary Robson bring.
ing ~ the rear. Each escorlng some lady men,
her q the suite The foreign Ambassadors had gone
ahead and taken Their places opposite the sections OF
Their respective countries 10 the imperial
republican coriegc when arrived Amer the Cabnc;
cane General Sheridan accompanied by his brother:
the Governors 81 thc States with their STATS march.
la Two ~ i've until they entered the side portal OF
the main bsdinc Here the organ burst forth into
welcome as the PROCESSION entered, the President
being escorted ~ guard or honor or the Philadelphia
City Troop military organization which has existed
since the tine u the Revolution u was noted that
within l~entyt cur hours wonders had been
accomplished IA ,hc preparation Of the different de-
rarmsnts Even poor Turkey. wAlcn vas utterly lost
and deserted, Nth none Of her articles on exhibition
had zone 10 The trouble u suspoDdng vast Turkey
carpet - hoe the nakedncss 81 her poor display In
front ~ which zoe Turkish Minister and his suite
swsted the rregidents coming. Director General
ccshorn accompanied The rrcslacnt and paused
from time % time 10 introduce him TO
the foreign Commissioners To some there was
ssmrie uoa Or two o. courtesy bow; 70 others
longer Interchange oi rrecsingA when Hls Excelency
came 70 ~ section of B~xa. however there was a
pause Tie President aud the Emporor ana TIE ladies
entered within ana spent Tea minuses Ms Majesty
took especial pleasure showing the President aud
Nrk Grani ne sesturcs - Lis ,ogptys sxhlbl,-the
to~sFs naae irom icAshcra nc flra quaint woods
grated
~ iron eenntry - eouniry abe corassc passed the
rfesaent uciax treated w1th abe greatest fespsci ~
ths sxhatnew aad auendanis sbe prucesslen becom.
iuf mofe go mere asarsrea whea ths senators and
efftsenaases ana Goserusrs - 49, states raused