The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-05-11

law, medicine and theology. IN sci
ence, literature, philosophy and the
fine arts. While 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 for our people to ac
knowledge superior merit whenever
found, aud now, fellow-citizens. l
hope a careful examination of what
Is about TO be exhibited will not only
inspire you with profound respect
for the skill and taste of our friends
from other nations, but also satisfy
you with ihe attainments by our own
people during the past one hundred
years. invoke your generous CO.
operation with the worthy commits
sioners to secure brilliant success to
this international Exhibition, and to
make the stay of our foreign visitors,
to whom we extend hearty well
come, both profitable and pleasant 10
them. l declare the International
Exhibition now open.
The President was loudly cheered,
the Emperor of Brazil rising in his
seat and joining in the demonstration
by waving his hat. AT II O'Clock, at
a signal from Gen. Hawley, the
American flag was unfurled flom the
main building, the Hallelujah chorus
was rendered with orchestral and
organ accompaniment, salute of 100
guns was fired from Georges Hill,
together with the ringing of chimes
from different parts Of the ground.
During the performance of the chorus
the foreign commissioners passed into
the main building and took places be-
fore their respective departments,
after which President Grant, accoin-
panied by Director General Goshorn
and followed by the guests of the
day, also passed into the main build
ing and thence to Machinery hall.
and from there to the judges quar-
tiers, where reception by the Presi-
dent was held.
The procession, headed by the
President, after passing through the
main Exhibition building, passed to
Machinery hall, where the President,
at l:22 p. M, assisted by Dom Pedro,
put in motion the great engine, thus
starting all the machinery in that
building. This closed the ceremo-
nies of the day. The military then
marched through the grounds and all
the buildings were thrown open to
the public.
After the reception in the judges
hall the President was driven through
the grounds. The visitors generally
appear satisfied with the building.
The Empress of Brazil, escorted by
Mrs. Gillespie, visited the Womens'
pavilion this afternoon and made a
tour of all the aisles and passages.
the visit. Dom Pedro also visited the
pavilion and gave his emphatic ap-
proval of the work there displayed by
A meri AN women.
One of the most impressive scenes
of the day took place in Machinery
hall, where the President, assisted
by His Imperial Majesty, Dom
Pedro, started the motive power of
that hall. At signal from General
Hawley, the President and the EN-
peror each seized the crank which
opened the valves and turned it sew
eral times. A sound was at once
heard which gave to the people the
understanding that the engine was
about to move. The monstrous
seventy-ton wheel began to move
slowly, increasing gradually in rapid
ity until it was travelling at its full
speed. Gen. Hawley started the
hurrah, which was taken up by the
surrounding multitude. Deafcning
echoes travelled through the build
ing and as all Of the wheels in the
hall began to move, the ringing OF
bells and other demonstrations told
TO the world that the Centennial Ex-
hibition was fairly opened.
The weather1The Crowd. Etc
The morning was very rainy with
a prospect of steady, rainy day, but
at 10 O'Clock the sky cleared and the
weather became beautiful and sunny,
though not too warm. The grounds
are in very good condition in spite OF
hard rains.
The gates opened at little after
O'Clock, and crowds began pouring in.
1t is roughly estimated that $4,000
people were on the grounds at 10
o'clock.
LATER.-It is officially estimated
that no. 900 people entered the Cen
tenniaI grounds to-day. Dispatches
from various places throughout the
country show that the day was
observed as u Centennial holiday.
Philadelphia was grandly illuininn-
ted tonight. Great crowds Of people
rendered the streets nearly impass-
able. Grant was serenaded tonight
but no speeches were made.
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