Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-07-26
Our Centennial Letter.

he Michigan state building was
formally accepted aud grand recep-
tion was held in it on the 9th of July
from II IN. to 3 p IN. Many have
wondered at and complained OF the
delay In completing this beautiful
work; but it must be understood thar
everything was prepared in due time,
but one car load of the goods was sent
in sections and los, ia transportation
compelling their reproduction from
rough lumber here Notwlthstan .,ug
these draw backs, everything has been
promptly aud we'll doue; aud Mr..
Jules Hess. of Detroit, the architect,
aud Mr. + s. Moore, the builder, de-
serve especial credit for their lnde-
iatiguabse Efforts to bring the work &c
an early complexion. The renowned
woods of the Michigan forests are ex-
hiblted here. and the walls ana CELL
,ngs aie covered with many sreci mens
iel!ow aud white pine, ash, walnut,
cherry, butternut and walfewood are
harmonlousy blended aud arranged
luto paneitngs and land in tiles. a
pei feet network oi walnut carviu. aud
scrolIlng is formed lntu wiuduw
brackets and door trimmings. A
painting OF the Rev George Dufieid,
d. ID Chaplain of the FIRST Cputlnen-
tal Congress. boru in Plgua, Lancaster
county Pennsylvania, Oclober7, 1892;
uied ut Ph,ladelphla, February 2.
1870, is OF historical interest FROM
Bancroft's history is quoted the fol-
Ewiua which proved u true prophecy.
sOn the uext Gay May l776) which
was kept as .tlDaiaa ftsl, George
aDufield the minlsfer OF the third
- Fs.l
Presbyterian church In phiiadelphia,
with John Adams for listener, drew
u para lei between King 6 gorge III and
Pbaroah. and inferred that the same
providence Of Gud which preserved The
sr.elites would preserve the Amer-
cans" s..- ..s ,zr
Among those present at the recep-
ZION was the Hutchinson Family. Af
ter singing Michigan can give US all
a farm the Governor made spec ch
OF welcome Everything passed off
agreeably, the Michiganders extending
every possible hospitality to their
guests. An informal reception was
held at the Kansas state building the
preceding day, General Sherman being
the observed Of all the observers. He
evinced great interest in everything
pertaining to Kansas, having lived and
owned farm there some years ago The
silver mounted wagon was exhibited
on Monday, attracting the attention of
every visitor by its symmetry aud beau
~ ot construction. 1t comes from
Leavenworth where, it is claimed. the
most complete wagons in the country
are made "a sas.ql avn s, roe. -
Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode
I Island, have large collections of cali
Goes, ,ginghams and cloths of every
description and beautifully designed
carpets, all arranged to show to the
very best advantage, the pavilions hav-
ing glass roofs SO as to modify the
light and soften the colors. Some
cases contain manufactured clothing,
underwear and hosiery. The piano
makers each occupy separate pavilion
with a platform about eight inches
above the surrounding surface. Some
of these are rooted, some having only
rear and lateral walls. The more pro-
minent firms have taken great care to
make fine exhibit, some of them
having daily concerts in their pavil-
ions, employing well-known pianists to
show the quality Of their instruments.
A fine display of stonework is made.
There is one mantle of Mexican onyx,
carved and inlaid with guilt in ex-
quisite style. It has on it a card say
ing: ':!oold to the Emperor of Germany
Tor $4,000" There are also large ex-
hibits Of books and stationary in the
United States department. Among
them are some literary curiosities. The
first Bible printed in the country is
shown. It is in the Indian language
and was published in Cambridgeport,
Massach usetts, in 1866; and the FIRST