The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-05-18
II CENTENNIAL.
Auspicious Opening OF the PhiIadei.
phla Exposition.


ph1s Exposition.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.--Tbe day
set for the opening ceremonies Of the
Centennial Exposition was ushered In
with rain, and up to about 10 o'clock It
looked as though the exercises would
have to be conducted in the Exposition
building. Soon after that hour the
heavens cleared, however, and tho
managers were enabled to carry out
their original programme.
The city was crowded with visitors
from all parts of the country, and the
streets and buildings were radiant with
flags of all nations.
At IL o'clock the President and party,
accompanied by officials previously
designated, entered the grounds, and
took their places upon the large plat
form. The President was escorted
TO the grounds by Gov. Hartranft,
with a division of military. After the
playing by the orchestra of Wagner's
Centennial March, Bishop Simpson Of
fered a prayer. President Grant then
made a brief address, which was fol-
lowed by the singing of Whittier's Cen
~tennial Hymn. The presentation of
buildings, etc, to the Centennial Com
mission then took place, after which Sid
ney's Lanier's cantata was sung. Presi.
dent Hawley then formally presented
the Exhibition to the President of the
United States, to which President Grant
made a brief reply. This was follow.
ed by the raising of the flag on the
main building-a signal that the
Exhibition was open. Salutes were
fired, bells commenced ringing,
choirs began singing the "Hallelujah
Chorus" chimes commenced ringing
various airs, and the President and in.
I vited guests, amid cheers from the
crowd, began the procession through
the main buildings and Machinery Hall
PRESIDENT GRANTS DDREs
Mr. CouSrRYMES 1t has been thought ap
prorr ate upon this Centennial occasion to bring
together in Philadclpha for popular inspection
specimens Of our attachments in the industrial.
and fine arts, and in literature, sci nee and phi
loeophy. as well as in the great business OF arri.
culture and of commerce. That we may the
more thoroughly appreciate the exceliencies and
Deficiencies Of our achievements, and also give
sire to cultivate the friendship Of our
fellow members OF this great family Of Nations.
the enlightened agricultural, commercial and
manufacturing people Of the world have been in.
vited To send htther corresponding specimens oi
their skill. to exhibit on equal terms in friendly
competition with our own. To this invitation
they have generously responded For so doing
we render them our hearty thanks. The beauty
and utility OF the contributions will this day
be submitted 10 your inspection by the man
ayers Of this exhibition. We are glad to know
that the view of -pecimens of skill of all Nations
will afford tn you unalloyed pleasure, as well rs
yield u you a valuable practical knowledge OF
t so many Of the remarkable results NJ the wonder.
; full skill existing in enlightened communities.
Ono hundred years ago our country was new and
but partially settled. Our necessities have com.
| pellei us to chiefly extend every means AMI time
in Telling forests, snbduing prai, les and building
/, dwellings, factories, ships, decks, warehouses,
| roads, canals, machinery, etc, etc, Most Of Oui
sch Iols churches, libraries and asy lums have been
established within an hundred years. Burthen'
ell by these great primal works Of necessity
which could not be delayed. we yet have done
what this exhibition will show in the direction OF
rivallng older and more advanced Nations
In law, medicine and theology, IL
science, literature, philosophy and the fine
arts. Whilst proud of what we have done, VI
regret We have not done more. Our achievement
; have been great enough, however, to make 1t easy
for our people to acknowledge superior meri
wherever found. And now, fellow citizens,
, hope a careful examination of what is about L
be exhibited to you Will not only inspire yoi
with profound respect for the skill and taste o
you with the attlinments made by our own peo
pie during the past hundred years. invnk,
your generous corporation with the worthy Com
missioners To secure a brilliant success to thii
International Exhibition and make the stay O
our foreign visitors, tn whom we eNtcuda heart
1 welcome, both profitable and pleasant to them.
declare the International Exhibition now open