New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-12
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PHILADELPHIA May 1.-THE greater number of
the denitareS who gave their presence to the OPEN
ing of the Exposition remained in town to attend
the official reception given tonight by the British
Minister, Sir Edward Thornton, to the Centennial
Commission and Board of Finance. This was a more
stately but less brilliant affair than that of Mr..
Childs's last night, owing TO the absence OF ladies'
and the strictly official character of the guests few
ordinary civilians being scattered through the fine
drawing-rooms of the new ST. Georges Hall on Arch
st. Ger. Grant and the Emperor again the
center of attraction although those who stood about
them were high up in circles Of state.
The changes since yesterday in the crowd of prom
ment visitors are numerous, among which may be
noticed the arrival of Godlovo $. Ortiz, late United
States Minister at Vienna, ut the Globe Hotel lie
is en- route for Indiana to take the field for Governor
Gov Kellogg left for NeW-York today Gov. War
moth remaining iii the city. Gen. Sheridan left Tor
Chicago with party of friends. Dom Pedro aud
the Empress left with few Of their suite
early this morning for the City Of Wilmington,
where the Emperor with his well known
energy "did " the powder mills of the DupontS,
not even forgetting stroll along the brandyvine,
and also through the shpyards and machine-shops,
for which the Delaware town u noted. They re-
"a special
get ready for the reception. TIE Brazilian
party Will 20 on to Ncw-iork TOMORROW IN
order t. start on a rapid tour Of the New
England State' They are announced to return
in early June to witness the grand pageant
OF the knights Tcmpars. This viii he a more bril-
liant sight even than that Of yesterday, for It -
estimated there will be 10000 men III the rich uni
form foi which this order is celebrated in line and
on horseback. Congressman " hi;thornc and Mrs.
Whitthorne having stopped to the opening ccre-
monies at the Exposition THEN way irom New
York went on 10 Washington to-day. Gov. Hidden
is 70 remain here several days yet rs tho guest OF
Mr. Havemeyer. Gov. Rice and san, together with
many Of tho Boston troops, 1T the Exposition
grounds nearly all day. They will return to New
York tomorrow.
Nh Blaine also remains here for several days,
another young Philadelphian rendering The as9ir"nt
for Presidential honors "A reception. Inns time II Is
not President Grants late Postmaster bat no other
than the son OF the veteran editor, Morton McMI-
chael. Mr.. McNichael although leading member
Of the Pennsylvania delegation TO Cincinnati,
has squarely placed Mr.. Blaine its plat
form, and thereby brought down upon
himself the sharp criticisms Of many of
the State organs. They say MI Blaine may be the
Great Unknown" but until be is shown to bc such
it is ndscreet to let the cat jump. Speaking Of Mr.
Blaine and Mr.. McMichael. il noticed this morn
ing that Don Cameron, another leading member Of
the Cincinnati delegation President Grant aud Mr..
Childs took promenade Chcstnut-st. The Pres
idential party leave for Washington tomorrow.
Secretary Bnstow ard Postmaster Jewell returned
to-day.
Gen. Grant, before attending Sir Edward Thorn
toms receptions, went to the Academy Of Music TO
see Rignold