The Osceola times., 1876-07-01
OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
The Argentine Rcpubiic-Free Anaerica
The Originator Of the Centennial
Ideal IN nj bitors AdvertistnE.-
The Tunisiams -JnO. welsh
Miscellany.
TILE ARGENTINE REPupLIC.
From Our Special Correspondent.

THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
PHILADELPHIA, June, 24.-The interest
taken by this progressive South American
republic in our exhibition, justiies me in
giving synopsis of the condition OF the re-
public. The Argentine republic sends us
minerals, ores, crystal rock gypsum, cements,
artificial marble, lead, mineral waters, also
wool and hides, and the products, salt, beef,
and tallow. Few of our people take notice
of the condition of our sister republic, hence
brief note Of this interesting country may
be instructive.
The Argentine republic-the confedera-
ton of the Rio de la Plata, or River of Silver,
South Americas a federal union Of four
teen provinces and three large territories,
covering an almost unbroken plain Of one
million two hundred thousand square miles,
with population of about two million in
habitants. II extends from twenty-five de.
grees south latitude TO the straits Of Magel-
Ian, and from fifty-nine degrees west longi-
tude to the Andes.
Each province has its own legislature,
courts Of Justice, and political government;
but civil, penal and commercial laws are
common to all the provinces, codes Of such
laws having been issued by the congress OF
the confederatioa.
The president of the republic is elected for
a term OF six years by the representatives Of
the provinces, and is not eligible for re-elec-
ten. The vice-president, elected in the
same manner, fills the Office Of chairman of
the senate but has otherwise no political
power. The presidents commander-in chief
Of the troops, and appoints 10 all civil, mill
tary, and ju uiicial Offices but he and his
ministers are responsible for their acts, and
liable TO impeachment before the senate by
accusation Of the house of representatives.
Legislative power is vested in senate, OF
members elected by the provincial legisla-
lures, two from each province, and house
of representatives, elected bv the people,
and apportioned to each province according
to population. The senators hold their Of
flee for nine years, and the representatives
for three.
FREE AMERICA.
No one will question the liberation Of
Americans and the freedom Of action ex-
tended TO ALL when examining the beauties
of the Spanish department, TO see Spanish
soldiers on guard, not apparently under any
rigorous discipline, yet, sauntering about
the precincts OF their commission and eye
ing with Argusan optics the valuable exhib-
its. All this with their side arms on, and in
full uniform. II this is not liberty, and the
extension Of national courtesy to foreigners,
| don't understand the term.
THE ORIGINATOR OF THE CENTENNIAL IDEA
is the secretary, Hon. John l.. Campbell, who
in suggestions followed up by stirring, epis-
tolary appeals formed the srst original
thoughts to the grand project, that is now
one Of the wonders of the world. The hon
orable secretary is a man Of quick percep-
tive faculties and sound judgment, and a
man every way worthy to receive the praise
due him for his sagacity in presenting the
world with one of its most startling beauties,
and certainly one Of its most instructive
| thoughts.
THE TUSIsIASs.
The authorities closed the Tunisian pa,il.
| ion for two DAYS owing 10 the exactions oil
| the gentlemen from the Barbary states, for
it seems that of Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and
| Tripoli none seen so Turkish-like ia their
speculative propensities rs the Tunisians
| The fact is these gentlemen labor under the
impression that this being free country
they can do as they please. This error IN
| judgment the management have unclouded
and from henceforth you can enter the Tuni
sian pavilion and go out without the com
pulsory process of You no buye coffee, you
no stage here"
| JNO. WELSH.
Since writing relative to the trouble be
tween the commissioners and the board o
finance, John Welsh, the president of tn,
board, has written a satisfactory letter whicl
assures the country that all difficulties shal
be made subservient TO the interests of th'
centennial. He closes by saying:
"Ths centennial celebration must be glori
Gus in all its features. Not one OF then
will be marred by the action Of its man
ayers"
Mr.. Welsh is one of the master spirits o
the movement, and is as patriotic as he Il
conc 1iatory and honest.
MISCELLANY.
The formal dedication Of the site OF th'
monument to the memory of Bishop Allen
tho first colored bishop OF America, occurred
last week. II is located north Of the ives
end of machinery hall. The base has beef
laid for the monument. The monumen
itself will be placed in position this week
II was carved in Italy. The colossal statu
Of Washington will be placed In front OF tn
judges pavilion. II is supposed that ther