New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-11

Error, Terror, Ragc ana tTlIt,
All in windy night of time
CIicd 10 me from land aud sea,
MOI Thou shalt lot bel
Tarki
Hrguenots whispering yea in the dark,
IuTItans answering yea IN the dark!
Yea like an arrow shot true 70 his mark,
Darts through tie yrarnoins heart Of T E,n
Patience ard Labor and Solclnn-SOucd llidl,
Fooled, still beginning.
Soiled. but not shining,
Toll through the stertorous death Of the Night,
Toll, when wild brothcr-wars new dark me Light
Toll and forgive, and kiss Ger, and replieht.
Now Praise TO Gods oft-rranted grace,
Now Praise 10 Mans undauntcd face,
Despite the land, despite the sea,
was: ! am: and | shall be
How long. Good Angel. u how l"ng'
Sing me from Heaven a mans own songl
"Ionc as thine Art shall love true love.
Long rs thy Science truth shall knt
Long as thine Eagle harms no Dove
Long IS thy Law by law shall grow,
Long Is thy God is God above
Thy brother every man below.
So long dear Land Of all my love, 80
Thy name shall shine, thy fame shall glow!"
o Music, from This hight OF time my Word unfold:
In thy large Signals all mems hearts Mans Heart
behold .
Md-heaycn unroll thy chords as friendly flags un-
furled, -,
And wave the worlds best lovers welcome to the
world.
Every word Of tho basso solo, by Myron y. Whit
Of the guests platform. The assembage maintained
excellent order throughout, and loudly applauded
Mr.. whitney, who Acknowledged the compliment
by repeating portion of the clniata. At The close
the members o. tic cboras called for Mr. Buck. the
composer Of the music who made his appearance
and bowed an acknowledgment Of the compliment
PRESENTATION TO TIE PRESIDENT.
At 1l:iS began the presentation speech by Gcn.
Uawlev. turning the Exhibition Buildings over 20
the President OF the United states. Gen. Hawley
said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: Five years nco the President 81
tho limited States declared II fitting that the com
tiou of the first century az our nat irual existence
elIpuli lee COMMUNICATED Nv an exhibition of tA'
natural resources of the country ana lrlr hcVeoN
ucnf and of IL progress in those arts which hrnehi
mankind and ordered that an exhibition Of amer
rear and FOREIGN arts, pl0lucis ami MANN lctur'H
should be held under tho auspice' 81 ne Govern
Inen' cf the United STATES in the tty II Phiiaicl-
uhia in the year $40. 10 pat into ELECT ~" sew.
cTal laws relating 20 the Exhibition, the United
States Centennial Commission vas consumed.
composed of two Commissioner from e1ch Sta.e
and Territory, nominated by ihrir respective GOV
ernors and appointed 10y the President. TIC Con-
errSe also created oar AUXILIARY and a,-oc,air cor
rorati1n. the Centennial Board - Finance. whose
upes pcrtctlv heavy burdens have been Eohiy borne"
remarkable and prolonged disturbance 81 the
finances end Industries Of the country ms greatly
u,apuitild che task: Gut hop" for favorable
Judgment Of the degree % success attained. July a.
1S73 this ground Was de.iictrd to rs present uses
Hui.flif ago l4it~ htiNiEb nan NaS W
gun All the other 50 bindings within the lncio-
sure have been erected within ~ months. Al the
buildings embraced ia The plans Of the Commission
itself are finished Tho demands OF applicants -
ccetcd the space, and strenuous and coatlnnol s
efforts have been made to get every exhibit ready IN
tire. .-..,-
held in the City Of BiOthcry Love. lond"r, almost
within your view. stand the vencratr'i edih.e
wherein occurred the event ihis work - deigne1 10
commemorate, and the hail IN which the FIRST Con,
tinentoI Congress assembled. Within Tho present
limits of lhis great pai ~ were the homes OF eminent
patriots Of that era, where Washington ana MS asso-
ciates received generous hospitality and able conn
sci You have observed the surprising beauty oil
the situation placed at our disposal, In harmony
With All this fitness is the liberal support gwen the
enterprise 10y the State, tho city, and the people IN
diyidually. VT, CIT. ,,., .,..,,,,od =,
respectful and cordial invitation to the Governments
OF other nations to be represented and To participate
| in This Exhibition. You know the very acceptable
terms in which they responded, from even the most
| distant regions Their Commissioners are here, and
Won will soon with what energy ana brilllancy
they have entered upon this friendly competition IN
! the arts of peace.
| II has been the fervent hope Of the Commission
that during this festival year. the people from all
States and sections of all creeds and churches an
parties and classes, burying all reseDtmcns, would
come UP together to this birthplace OF our Liberties,
TO study the evidence of resources to measure
the progress Of a hundred years and To examine
To onr profit the wonderful products of other lands
but especially TO join hands in perfect fraternity
and promise the God of our fathers that the new
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civilization. And Furthermore, that from the aSsO-
cation here Of welcome visitors from all nations,
there may result not alone great benefits To nyen-
/ tion manufactures. agriculture, trade and com
merce but also stronger international friendships
! and moro lasting peace - .
| Thus reporting TO you, Mr.. President, under tho
laws Of the government and the usage of similar
occasions IN the of the United States Centen-
| NAL Commission. present TO your view the Inter-
| national Exhibition OF 1876.
GEN. GRANT DECLARES THE FAIR oPEN.
d.. H., ~
Grant accepted the trust confdod to him by tho
authorities of the Centennial In the following
speech:
My CoUSTRYMEv: 1t has been thought appro-
pirate upon this Centennial occasion, to bring to-
gether in Philadelphia for popular inspection speci-
mems OF our aitainmcnts IN the industrial and hne
arts. and in literature science and philosophy. a.
we'll az in the great business of agriculture and Of
commerce.
excellenccs and Deficiencies OF our achievements,
and also give emphatic expression 10 our earnest
desire To cultivate the friendship of fellow MEM
bers of this great family OF nations the enlightened
agricultural, commercial and manufacturing people
OF the world have been invited 10 send bthor cor
responding specimens of their skill Ia exhibit on
qua terms in friendly competition with our own.
To this invitation they have generously responded !;
for so doing We tender them our hearty thanks.
The beauty and utility of the contributions viii
| this day be submitted Ia yOur inspection by the
managers of this Exhibition. We are glad 10
know that view Of specimens of the skill of all
nations will afford to you unalioyed pleasure, rs
| well rs yield Ia You valuable practical know
edge Of 50 many Ut the remarkable results OF the
wonderful skill existing in enlightened communi-
| ties.
| One hundred years ago cur country was new
| and but partially settled Our necessities have
| compelled US 10 chiefly expeud means and