The Republican journal., 1876-05-18

The principal officers Of the Exposition were
gathered there, evidently expecting some one.
1t was to this point that the immense military
procession escorting the President aimed. The
city was gay with decorations, and the escort
marched through double rows of the flags of all
nations, and between houses gaily decorated.
The first troops TO come in view were those of
Massachusetts,, the Lancers being conspicuous
by their scarlet coats, helmets and pennons.
They escorted GOV. Rice. Shortly after a body
OF regular troops marched to the door. and
formed TO permit the carriage containing the
PRESIDENT and party to pass through. There
stepped out four gentlemen, one of whom, con-
splcuous Tor his close cut Whiskers, square jaw
and firm grip Of the lips, was recognized as him
whom Mrs. Grant has characterized as ''very
obstinate man." Received by Messrs. Hawlev,
Goshorn and WEIGH, the party proceeded
through the building to the platform. Conspic-
uous among those at the front was the Emperor
Dom Pedro, of Brazil, who shook the President
warmly by the hand - whereupon deafening
shouts and cheers arose from the crowd. Then
the ceremonies of the Gay were carried out as
reported in the Journal of last week. Genera
Grant read his speech from prepared Sheets
The President is not happy speaker, and this
occasion was no exception to those gone before,
as his voice could not be heard two wards away.
He said -
"MY COUNTEYMEN! 1t has been thought ap-
proprlate upon this Centennial occasion TO bring
together i'll Phi adel pima for the popular inspec-
ton specimens of our attainments in the indus
trial and fine arts, and in literature science and
DiliuDtlrOpY. rs well a. in the org hu IF
agriculture and of commerce, that we may the
more thoroughly appreciate the eXcellencies and
deficiencies of our achievements, and also give
emphatic expression to our earnest desire to
cultivate the friendship Of our fellow-nembers
Of the great family of nations.
1he enlightened agricultural, commercial and
manufacturing people OF the world have been
invited to send hitber CORES onding specimens
OF their Skill to exhibit on equal terms in friend
ly competition with their own. To this invita-
tlon they have generously responded for so do
ing we render them our hearty thanks. The
beauty and utility of the contributions will this
day be submitted to your inspection by the man
ayers of this exhibition. We are glad 10 know
that view Of specimens of the skill Of all ma
tons will afford TO you unaoved pleasure as
we'll as yield to yon valuable practical knowl-
edge of SO many Of the remarkable results of the
wonderful skill existing i'll enlightened comlnu-
mites
One hundred years ago our country was new
and partially settled. Our necessities have COM
PEELED us to chiefly eXpend our means and time in
telling forests ,subduing praries building dwell
ings. factories, ships, docks, warehouses; roads
canals, machinery, etc, etc Most of our schools
churches AMI asvlums have been established
within hundred years. Burthened by these
great primal works of necessity, which could
not be delayed, we yet have done what this eX-
hibition VIII show in the direction of revealing
older and more advanced nations.
In law, medicine and theology in science lit
6fatufe, DlIOSODlV and the whilst
proud OF what we have done we regret that we
have not done more. Our achievements have
been great enough. however, to make it easy
tor our people to acknowledge superior merits
whenever found; and now telloW-citizens, !
hope a careful examination of what Is about to
be exhibited TO you, will not only inspire YOU
with Il profound respect for the skill and taste
OF our friends from other nations. but also sat
lsfy you with the attainments made by our own
people during the last one hundred years.
Invite your generous cooperation with the
worthy commissioners 10 procure brilliant
success to this International Exhibition, and to
make the stay OF our foreign visitors, to whom
we extend hearty welcome, both profitable and
pleasant to them. l declare the international
Exhibition open.'
procession Of the invited guests was then
formed, and entering the main building, moved
down one side and lack on the other Gen
Grant escorted the Empress Of Brazil. She is
middle aged, stout lady, with an amiabe ex-
preston of countenancc, and is lame, walking
with limp. Mrs Grant walked arm in arm
with the Emperor Of Brazil. He is a large
man, with heavy gray beard, and is exceed
lngly aflabe anl pleasant. Then followed the
other invited guests, making a brilliant assem-
blage of beautiful ladies, and men distinguished
IN all walks Of life, and in every department of
human achleNcment-men Of military and ma
val fame, men Of literature, art, science diplo-
macy, politics and philanthropy-suc an as
sembly as Is rarely seen. The great organs
struck up eXaltns strains. The spectators
formed in lines, and respectfully uncovered
their heads AS the procession passed. As the
department of each foreign nation was reach
ed, the President stopped to greet It's minister
who then joined the procession. Entering Ma
chinery Hall, the President approached the
huge CorIi>s engine i'll the centre and having
his hand upon the lever, assisted to start the
immense power, and with it all the connecting
machinery of the building. That concluded
the opening ceremonies. The President after
wards held A reception in the judges Pavilion,
where many persons We're presented.
nv NiNNh VIZ IitlStN uDbuL lllc GROUNDS ana
buildings, bent on sightseeing and dining at
the numerous restaurants. Late in the after
noon threatening clouds rolled up in the west
and by o'clock rain fell hcayily-tlc sun hay
ing shone just the time needed for the eyer-
cises of the day.
The New York Herald to-day inauguruted
novelty in the line Of newspaper enterprise, as
the Herald Is always doing. 1t has had for
some time two Of its Bullock steam presses in
Machinery Hall, and to-day, to the surprise of
every body one of themwas at work throwing OF
with lightning rapidlty copies of its current IS
sue. These were handed to the crowd as fast as
printed, and eagerly received as souvenirs. 1t
was sight 10 set the mind of a thoughtful man
drifting back hundred years to the DAYS when
Ben. Franklin worked his hand-press down in
the city, and the mail crawled over the country
on slow coaches. The world is moving now.
an" pretty iisl too. ". II. s.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 11th.
There Is vi course a great falling off to-day
from the no Of ba