The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-11

At the conclusion of Bishop simpson'
prayer, the following centennial hymn
written by John @. Whittier, was then
sung:
our fathers God from out whose hand
The centuries fall like grains OF sand,
we meet to-day, united, free,
And loyal to our land and Thee.
To thank Thee for the era done,
And trust Thee for the opening one.
Here, where OF Old by Thy design,
The fathers spake that word OF Thine
Whose echo Is the glad refrain
OF rended bolt and falling chain
To grace our festal time from all
The zones Of earth our guests we call.
ID with us while the New World greets
The Old World, thronging all the streets,
Unwilling all the triumphs won
BY art or toll beneath the sun
And unto common good ordaln
This rivalship OF hand and brain.
Thou who hast here In concord furled
The war flags OF q gathered world,
Beneath our western skies fulfill
The orlent's mission Of good will,
And. freighted with Loves golden 1eeces,
Send back the ATgonauts of peace.
For art and labor met In truce,
For beauty made the bride OF use,
We thank Thee, while wlthal we crave
The austere virtues strong TO save,
The honor proof TO place or gold,
Tho manhood never bought or sold
Oh make Thou ia thrnuuh canturtao ionr
In peace secure, and justice strong
Around our gifts OF freedom draw
The safeguards OF Thy righteous law,
And, cast In some diylner mold.
Let the new cycle shame the old
PRESENTATION OF THE BUILDINGS.
Then followed the presentation of the
buildings to the United States centennial
by John Welsh, president of
the centennial board OF finance, in the fol-
lowing speech:
ADDRESS.
Mr. President and Gentlemen of the
United States Centennial Commission =
In the presence Of the government of the
United States and of the several datin-
guished bodies by whom we are surround
ed, and in behalf Of the centennial board
of finance, greet you. 10 readiness at
the appointed time, | have the honor to an
nounce to you that, under your supervision
aud in accordance with the plans fixed and
by you, we have erected build
ings belonging to us, and have made all ar
devolvng on us necessary for
the opening of the international exhibition
We hereby now formally appropriate them
for their intended occupation, and we hold
ready to make all further ar
rsDgcments that may be needed for carry
ing into full and complete effect all re-
quiroments OF the acts of congress relating
to the exhibition. For like purpose we
also appropriate the buildings belonging to
the state of Pennsylvania and the city Of
erected by the United States
at their bidding, to wit: Memorial hall,
hall and horticultural hall.
These, and other substantial offerings,
stand as evidence of their patriotic cooper
alton. To tho United States through con-
gress we are indebted for the aid which
crowned our success. In addition to thoec to
which have just referred there are other
beautiful and convenient edfices which
have been erected By the representatives OF
foreign nations, by state authorities and
by individuals, which arc also devoted to
the purposes of the exhibition.
Ladies and gentlemen, If in the past
we have met with disappointment, difi-
cultes and trials, they lave been overcome
by consciousness that no sacrifice can be
too great which is made to honor the men,
cries Of those who brought our nation into
being. This commemoration of the events
OF l77G eXelies our present gratitude. The
assemblage here to-day of SO many foreign
uniting with us in this rev.
erentlal tribute, is our reward. We con-
you ON the occurrence of this day.
Many of the nations have gathered here in
peaceful competition. Each may profit by
association. This exhibition is but school.
The more thoroughly its lessons areslearn-
cd the greater vii! be Tire gain, and when it
shall have closed, and in their study nations
engaged in it shall have learned respect for
each other, then it may lie hoped that ven
Grafton for him who rules on high will be-
come universal, and the angels song once
moro be heard, "Glory to God in the high
est, and on earth peace, good will toward
man."
The cantata by Sidney Lanicr of Georgia
was then sung, after which followed the
FORMAL PRESENTATION OF THE EXHIBITION
TO the president of the United States by
Joseph r. Hawley, president of the United
States centennial commission, as follows:
Mr. President; Five years ago the pre-.
sident OF the United States declared in
fitting terms that the completion of the
first century of our national independence
should be commemorated by an exhibition
of the natural resources of the country and
their development, and of it's progress in
those arts which benefit mankind, and
ordered that an exhibition OF American and
foreign art, the products and manufac.
lures, should be held under the auspices OF
the government of the United States in
Philadelphia in the year 1876. To put into
effect the several laws relating to the ex.
hibltion, the United States centennial com.
mission was constituted, composed of two
commissioners from each state and terri.
tory, nominated by their respective gov
errors and appointed by the president.
Congress also created our auxiliary and
associate corporation, the centennial board
OF finance, whose unexpectedly heavy
burdens have been nobly borne. The re-
markable and prolonged disturbance OF
finances and industries of the country has
greatly magniied the task, but we hope