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242-249. Silk and silk fabrics.
 250-257. Clothing jewelry, etc.
 259-264. Paper, blank books, stationery.
 265-271. Weapons, etc.
 272-279. Medicine, surgery, prothesls.
 280-294. Hardware, edee-tools, cutlery, and metallic products.
 295-291. Fabrics of vegetable, animal, or mineral materials.
 262-296. Carriages, vehicles, andl ac- cessories.
 Classes 3OO-309. Educational systems, methods, and libraries.
 310-319. Institutions and organizations.
 320-329. Scientific and philosophical in struments and methods.
 330-339 Engineering, architecture, maps etc.
 34O-349 Physical, social, and moral con- dition of man.
 Visitors can alight and enter this build ing under cover, if from carriages, at the east main entrance, and from street cars, at the south main entrance. The building stands nearly due east and west. From the small balconies in the four central towers the visitor can obtain excellent views of the whole interior of this building. The con- tries exhibiting are located geographically in sections, running crosswise of the build ing from north to south. The foreign com missioners have offices adjacent to the ex- hibits of their respective countries. The Centennial executive offices gill be found on the second floor at the north side of this building. As the visitor must traverse both sides of each avenue to see the exhibits in this building, distance of about eleven miles must be accomplished.
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A Relic Unearthed.

When the remains of the Revolutionary martyrs who perished in the British prison ships, at the Wallabout, were taken from Hudson avenue, Brooklyn, two years ago, to be laid in the sarcophagus in Fort Greene park, the slab that was placed over the spot by the Tammany Society of New York, in 1908, could not be found. A few days ago Matthew Smith, while making excavations in Hudson avenue, near York street, found the slab. Itis of red sandstone, three feet six inches long, and two feet wide, and is we'll preserved. It contains this inscription:
 In the name of the spirits of the Departed Free. Sacred to that portion of American seamen, soldiers, and citizens, who perished in the cause of liberty and their country on board the prison ships of the British (dur- ing the Revolutionary War; at the Wall about. This is the cornerstone of the vault which contains their relics, erected by the Tammany Society or Columbian Order of the City of New York, the ground for which was bestowed by John Jackson. Nassau Island, season of Blossom, year of discovery the 216th, of the institution the 18th, of American Independence the 32d, April the 9th, 1S0S Jacob Vanderyoort
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A Representation of Wealth.

Queensland, the most northern colony of that immense island known as Australia, is represented at the Centennial in specially interesting manner. A gallery is fitted up with contributions so arranged as to give a more intelligent idea of that far-off land than could possibly be gained in any other way. The Australian provinces, six in number, form national group, and though an apendage of the British crown, they give evidences of remarkable thrift and energy. Among other things there is a large obelisk, twenty-two feet nine inches in height, three feet three inches at the base, and eighteen inches at the apex, which is to represent the amount of gold which has been taken out of Queensland since the precious metal was discovered in 1868, at Olympic, in the cen- tral districts. The obelisk is covered with furnished gold, and represents mass of gold sixty tons in weight, which has netted to the colony e7,0OO,O0O, sterling. Around the base of the column are rich specimens of gold quartz. Close to this obelisk there is erected a pyramid of Australian tiu, in ingots, twelve feet in height, and weighing seven tons.
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2d. The geographical distribution and geological associations of these resources
 Sd. The extent to which they have been utilized;
 4th. The mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical processes by which they are ex- tracted or converted into useful products; 9th. The inherent and comparative quail ties of the extractive products viewed as materials rather'than as manufactures It includes a systematic display of the l various ores and minerals under the follow ing eleven distinct groups: l. Systematic collections, chiefly scien- tifc and educational.
 2. Fuels and petroleum. 8. Ores, metals, and their immediate de- rivatives.
 4. Ornamental stones and gems.
 5. Building stones, marble, etc.
 6. Artificial stones, lime, mortars, ce- ment.
 '. Fictile materials and direct products.
 8. Pigments, colors, detergents.
 9. Grinding, abrading, and polishing substances.
 10. Fertilizing substances.
 II. Sulphur, salts, and minerals chiefly used ill chemical manufactures.
 It is made up not only of selections from the National Museum, at Washington, but of newly made contributions for the special l purpose of the Exhibition, and besides the systematic display of specimens, somewhat uniform in size, there is a geographical grouping by States to more fully show the extent and distribution of our iron, coal, gold, silver, and other minerals.
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A NATIONS BIRTHDAY. The One HuldrGdth Anniversary Of
 the United States. The Centennial Celebration at Phlladel- phia--views of the Notable Events Interesting Statistics of the Great Exposition.
Our International Exhibition.

The great interest felt by our readers in the success of this national enterprise has led us to secure the accompanying illustrations and the latest information relative to its progress. Notwithstanding the inertness of American exhibitors, the position of the Exhibition on the tenth of May isfar in ad- vance of that of any former International Exhibition at the same time.
 The following description will give a complete idea of the extent of the grounds and the size of the buildings:
 The Exhibition buildings are located in Fairmount Park, which adjoins the built up portions of Philadelphia on the north western border. This is beautiful park of 2,740 acres, upon which the city has all ready spent over St, ,OO0, 900, and is now an- nually expending large sum in adorn- ments and improvements. Through it runs the Schuylkill river, bordered by high banks and ravines, and its great natural beauty has been enhanced by art. The buildings are located on some of the most beautiful spots on the banks of this river, groves of stately trees surrounding them,. splendid views of river and landscape being afforded. These buildings stand from 112
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The ChiIian Court.

One of the most noticeable of the struc- lures in the Main building is the tasty in closure of the Chilian government. It is situated near the westentrance. It comprises two rows of beautiful cases, with pavilion at the end, which is handsome piece of ornamental wood work, and, as it is painted and decorated, is very attractive. The peo- pie of Chilli are the most enterprising in South America, their progressive disposition being most notably displayed in their manu- factures and railroads. At the New York, Paris and London exhibitions the Gillian government took creditable part, but vast ly inferior to what they are doing in connec- tion with this years Centennial Exposition. The Chilian nation is represented by samples of all the leading native productions.
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the board of finance on account of the sales of medals. This brings the contributions from the women of the country to the general exhibition to S93, ,9SO.S7. S33, ,OOO were con- tributed for the building of the Women's department.
 The building covers an area of 3O,OOO square feet; it exhibits nave and transept each 192 feet long and sixty-four feet wide, terminating in porches eight by thirty-two feet. Four pavilions, each forty eight feet square, occupy the angles formed by the nave and transept. The center of the struc- ture rises twenty-five feet above the exterior portions, and terminates with cupola and lantern, ninety feet from the ground. The entire superstructure rests on the exte- rior walls and four interior supporting columns. The material is of wood, 1oofed over by segmental trusses. It contains in addition to space for exhibits, toilet and reception rooms. In it only articles the result of women's labor are exhibited. The whole amount necessary for the erection of the pavilion, $50, 1000; was raised, and also about S10,000 for interior decorations. This portion of the Exhibition proves most interesting and beneficial feature of the great American Centennial celebration.
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clock, is remarkable for its prophetic in- scription. Originally imported from Eng land, in 1752, but cracked in its first ring ing, it was recast in Philadelphia, and the inscription" Proclaim liberty throughout the land, and to all the people thereof "--- was placed upon it. This was more than twenty years before the independence of the colonies was dreamed of; yet, when the Declaration was signed, this very bell was the first, by it's merry peal, to "proclaim liberty throughout the land." It now oc- cupies place in the south vestibule of the building. The Declaration of Independ- ence was signed in the chamber on the left of the principal entrance. Some years since the antique architectural decorations and furniture of this room were removed, and their places supplied with new furni- ture and tapestry in modern style. This error has since been repaired, as far as pos sible, by restoring the hall to its ancient appearance. The portraits of nearly every one of the signers now adorn the walls. Open daily.
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55O-559. Motors, power generators, etc.

550-559. Motors, power generators, etc.
 56O-569. Hydraulic and pneumatic ap- paratus.
 57O-579. Railway plant, rolling stock, etc.
 5sO-5s9. Machinery used in preparing agricultural products.
 59O-599. Aerial, pneumatic, ana water transportation. Machinery and apparatus especially adapted to the requirements of the Exhibition.
 In the center of this building is located 140O horsepower Corliss engine, capable of driving (if required) the entire shafting necessary to run all the machinery exhibits. This engine has a 40-inch cylinder with 120-inch stroke, and was constructed for this especial service.
 The visitor here sees the machinery of all nations in actual operation, the sample pro- ducts of which can be purchased, and re- moved if desired. Among these products are Persian and Turkish rugs, carpets, pins, cloths, needles, rivets, hinges, confectionery, etc.
 The annex for hydraulic machines con- tains tank IA feet long, sixty feet wide, with depth of water of eight feet. In con- nection with this, hydraulic machinery is exhibited in full operation. At the south end of this tank is waterfall thirty-fve feet high by forty feet wide, supplied from the tank by the pumps upon exhibition.
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From the East IndIas.

The exhibit of India goods in the Main building is of much interest to Americans. The greater portion is sent from the India museum of London. There are specimens of the food and other products of India, show ing everything that the natives eat, wear and use There are dyes and silks in every pos sible form--raw, floss, cocoon, spun, woven, dyed, etc,-and wild silks. These specimens are carefully arranged in cases, with neat labels, showing whence they came. There are also cases containing native Indian arms, pottery, metal ware (some of it of great costliness), lacqueredwork, boxes made of porcupine quills, sandal wood, etc. An assortment of native fans are exhibited, also inlaid ivory and native stone work. There are specimens of the Hindoo antiquities
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The Centennial Hymn.

The following are the words of the Cente d nial hymn sung by the chorus of nine hundred voices:
 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 Who SC 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. Be With Us while the new world greets The old world, throngipg all it's streets, Dwelling all the t1iumphs won By at or toll beneath the sun; And unto common good ordain This rivalship of hand and brain. Thou who hast here in concord furled The war flags of 8 gathered world, Beneath our western skies fulfill The Orient's mission of good will, And, freighted with loves golden fleece, Send back the argonauts of peace. For art and labor met in truce, For beauty made the bride of use, We thank Thee, while withal we crave The austere virtues strong to save, The honor proof to place or gold, The manhood never bought or sold! Oh! make Thou us, through centuries long In peace secure, in justice strong; Around our gift of freedom draw The safeguards of Thy righteous law, Aud, cast in some diviner mold, Let the new cycle shame the old!
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arches of Gothic form. The nave is 82O feet long by 125 feet in width, with a height of seventy-fve feet from the floor to the point of the arch. The central transept is 100 feet wide and seventy-fve feet high, and the two end transepts eighty feet wide and seventy feet high. This building is supplied with steam power for the use of agricultural machinery. The four courts inclosed by the nave and transepts, and also the four spaces at the corners of the build ing, having the nave and end transepts for two of their sides, are roofed, and form valuable spaces for exhibits The ground plan of the building is parallelogram $40 feet by 82O feet, covering about ten and one quarter acres. Sixteen foreign nations re- serve space in this building, and in the 147, ,572 square feet which remain, more than 1,OOO American exhibitors are accom- modated. This necessitates special build- ings for the collective exhibits of their natu- ral resources provided by the different States.
 In addition to the grounds within the inclosure, an eligibly located stoclyard twenty-two acres in extent, has been pro- vided for the display of live stock, which will be exhibited in a series of shows during the months of September, October, and No. vember. Two farms, moreover, of about fifty acres each, have been suitably planted for the trials of agricultural machinery.
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DEPARTMENT Iv.-ART.

DEPARTMENT Iv.-ART.
 Classes 4OO-4O9. Sculpture. In stone, metal, wood, iron, etc.)
 410-419. Painting. Qn oil and water colors on canvas, porcelain, enamel, metals, etc.)
 42O-429. Engraving and lithography.
 4SO-4S9. Photography (including photo lithographs).
 44O-449. Industrial and architectural designs, models, and decorations.
 450-459. Decorations with ceramic and vitreous materials; mosaic and inlaid work.
 Each exhibit in this department will be numbered, and full information respecting it will be found in connection with the similar numbers given in the official cata- logue of exhibitors.
 When works of art are for sale, it will be SO stated in the official catalogue. Pur- chasers should bear in mind the established rule that no article can be removed until after the close of the Exhibition, November 10, 1876.
 The visitor will find on exhibition in this department the works of all the leading artists of the world. Committees of selec- tion-in most cases composed of the presi- dents of the leading art societies been appointed by the commissioners of the different nations taking part in the exhibi- ton. They have selected from the numer- ous works of art submitted to them those they considered as best representing the art culture of their country. From the works thus selected, and on exhibition, the best works of each country of the old world have been taken, and placed in the main gallery of Memorial Hall, opposite to and in close comparison with the best works of the most eminent artists of the United States thus forming most interesting exhibition.
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The Declaration of Independence

was written by Thomas Jefferson, at his private lodgings, in the house still standing on the southwest corner of Market and Seventh streets. He says: "I rented the second floor, consisting of a parlor and bed room ready furnished. In that parlor I wrote habitually, and in it wrote this paper particularly"
 The hall of Independence, on Chestnut street, between Fifth and Sixth, was com menced in 1729, and completed in 1734, having been designed for the use of the Provincial Assemblies; and the long hall formerly in the upper story was often used for grand official banquets given to gov ernors, distinguished strangers and generals, and to the members of the First Congress when they arrived in 1774. It was origi-
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feet to 120 feet above the highest tide-water level in the Delaware river, and fully that height above the Schuylkill. Philadelphia is a city of S00,O00 inhabitants, containing 133,000 dwelling houses, large proportion of which are owned by their occupants, and this number is being increased at the rate of 5000 a year.
 Girard avenue, one of the chief streets of Philadelphia, leads directly from the heart of the city to the entrance to the main ex hibition building. This is broad highway one hundred feet iu width, crossing the Schuylkill river upon a magnificent iron bridge, and which was erected at cost of S1,5O0, 900 expressly to furnish good facilities of access to the Exhibition grounds. This avenue passes through the park in westerly direction, and is very fine drive. Border ing it on the right hand are the Exhibition grounds. These cover about 236 acres, which are inclosed for the buildings, in ad- dition to which there are other inclosures for the displays of horses and cattle. At the Vienna Exhibition of 1873, the inclosure, including that for the horses and cattle, which was of considerable size, covered 26O acres. The buildings at Vienna gave about 100000 square feet of ground floor sur face for exhibitors, and covered forty-two acres. There were originally provided at Philadelphia fifty acres of buildings, giving 2,107,0 square feet of surface, but appli- cations for space are so numerous as to rem der enlargement necessary.
 The articles to be exhibited have been classified in seven departments, which, for the most part, are located in appropriate buildings, whose several areas are as follows
 l. Mining and metallurgy, 2, manufac- lures, 3, education and science, main build ing, 21 AT; 4. Art, art gallery, 1.5; 5. Ma chinery, machinery building, 14; 6. Az riculture, agricultural building, 10; T. Hor- ticulture, horticultural building, 1.5. To- tai, 48.47.
 The first of these which one reaches in coming from the city is the main exhibition building; but the only point from which a
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DEPARTMENT NI.--AGRICULTURE

DEP APARTMENT UNDERGRADUATES.
 Classes 6OO-6O9. Agricultural and forest products.
 61O-619. Pomology-fruits from all parts of the world
 620-629. Agricultural products.
 630-639. Land animals.
 640-649. Marine animals, fish culture and apparatus.
 650-664. Animal and vegetable products used as food or as materials.
 665-669. Textile substances of vegetable or animal origin.
 67O-679. Machines, implements, and pro- cesses of manufacture.
 680-689. Agricultural engineering and administration.
 69O-699. Tillage and general manage ment.
 The articles on exhibition in this building are arranged by classes, and not by coun- tries. All articles of the same class from all countries are together. A very interest ing comparison will result, as twenty foreign countries and all of the States exhibit.
 Among the most extensive and interesting exhibits are the agricultural machines in ac- tiveoperation, comprising everything used on the farm or plantation, in tillage, harvest ing, or preparation for market manufac- tured foods of all kinds, and all varieties of fish, with the improved appliances for fish culture. Twenty-two acres of ground have been secured outside of, and 500 yards distant | from the principal entrance to the main Exhibition grounds, and arranged for the convenient reception and exhibit of live stock On this ground the following ex- hibitions will take place: Sept. to Sept. Is, 1S76.---Horses, mules, and asses.
 Sept. 20 to Oct. 5, 1s76.--Horned cattle Gall varieties).
 goats and dogs.
 Oct. 25 to Nov. 10, 1s76.---Poultry of all varieties.
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comprehensive view may be taken of them all Is from the summit of Georges hill, on the western margin of the Exhibition grounds; and here the spectator will find the machinery and agricultural halls in the foreground, and the main building and art gallery in the distance. Looking at them from this point, it will be seen that the northern faces of the main and ma chinery buildings are in a line; that they are divided by an avenue, but connected by covered way and that the length from the extreme of one building to the extreme of the other is very great-more than two- thirds of a mile. Running along the northern length of these buildings is a boulevard one hundred feet in width, which is trayersed by a double line of narrow gauge cars, for the accommodation of visi- tors. Three hundred feet back of the main building, their centers being in a line, stands, the art gallery. Next northward, and on the further side of Landsdowne val ley, which is crossed by bridge, is the horticultural building; back still of it, northernmost of the principal structures, is the agricultural building, and midway be- tween this and the machinery hall is the building for the exhibition to be made by the United State government.
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72O-729. Garden tools, accessories of gar dening etc.
 730-735. Garden designing, construction, and management.
 The exhibit in this department is made as complete and interesting as possible, the intention being to give just evidence of the progress made and improved taste in all matters pertaining to horticul- ture. The exhibits in the outdoor depart ment comprise the representative trees of this country, forest and ornamental trees, plants of commerce, and new plants of re- cent introduction from Japan, China, and other parts of the world. England, France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil Cuba, and Mexico are represented in this department. The space reserved for orna- mental gardening includes handsome parterre, or sunken garden, which has been laid off and planted to illustrate the differ ent methods of ornamental flower gardening,
 The walks surrounding the above-named allotment and reserved grounds aggregate a distance of over three miles in length.
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The Welsh.

The Centennial Eisteddfod to be held in September next will be one of the great fes- tivities of the Centennial celebration. The programme will embrace essays, poetry, music, etc. All the choirs, hundreds and hundreds in number, of the. finest voices, will unite in opening the entertainment by singing some of the national airs of Cam bria, such as "The March of the Men of Harlech," "Hen wlad fly whada,,' The old land of my fathers ;" also Keller's "Hymn of the Republic;" and at the close all the competing choirs will unite in one grand combined chorus on as many of the
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Closed on Sunday.

At meeting of the Centennial commis.
 i aShaIl the Exhibition be open on on Sunday p resulting % ea as follows, the vote being taken by States: Yeas---Alabama, Arkansas, Cali fornia, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Mon- tana, South Carolina and Washington Ter ritory Nays---Ar:zona, Connecticut, Da- kota, District of Columbia, Florida. Geor- gia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- setts, Mississippi Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,