The New York herald., 1876-01-17

which permanent museum would afford 10 our people.
congress on this subject might concentrate the ar,
interest OF America in manner the most favorable 70
united action; and the representatives. OF the art
museums Of the Old World could throw hight on the
facility with which such national and State collections
may be formed and combined when the occasion
demands IT. and illustrate also the best mode Of uro
ceeding for the establishment OF national art school
10 Prehistoric remains, especially or Amerca-In
this work Of research the Smithsonian Institute and
the Peabody Museum OF American Archaeology and
Ethnology in connection with Harvard University ara
already Jointly engaged and international congress
called by those bodies, including names ustrious
as those Of Professor Joseph Henry and Professor Asa
Gray, Robert c. Winthrop and Charles Francis Adams,
would command the cordial cooperation Of the anti
ouaran and archaeological associations OF all countries.
The recent and continuing discoveries in our Western
States and creating profound interest at
home and abroad, and show the breadth and richness
OF the field yet to be explored. The American pro-
ectors OF the congress might arrange for an exhib
ton, even II on a moderate scale Of the sculp-
tural, architectural and hierogyphIcal symbols OF
the lost civilizations of this continent and
particularly OF Central America, 10 assist the
researches of the congress- and to awaken deter
minaton 70 establish with the assistance Of the ma
tonal and State governments, q museum devoted TO
American antiquities, and commission OF exploration
the work already too long delayed OF res
cung from destruction the Still existing remains OF the
prehistoric period OF country, extending as some
recent dscoverers believe, to an antiquity, perhaps
remote than any indicated by the ruins OF the
Old World.
Among the happy results Of the establishment oi
such museum and commission would be the oppor-
unity they would presently afford us Of materials the
interesting for international exchange, enabling
almost from the start TO offer TO the governments
and academies Of Europe series OF photographs OF
American antiquities be followed by architectural
stones and sculptures bas-reles mosacs tablets and
hieroglyphics, for which might receive in return
what even European have pronounced the moro
modern relics Of Egypt, Greece and Rome
IT, Among the benevolent congresses might perhaps
be included one on the best method Of mutual cooper
alton among the working classes with small means,
such as artisans laborers dwelling companies peo
pies banks clubs unions cooperative stores illus
trang the motto OF selfhelp through fellowship in
work"
Is Me,eorology In which we have made such rapid
and satisfactory advance
l9. International law reform and the peaceful
settlement OF international differences which
have been already discussed in European congresses
and which may deemed especially appropriate to the
Centennial
90 The programme OF the Centennial Exhibition
suggests large NUMBER OF III reearu 10 soHo
of which those chiefly interested in their discussion
might demand for them place the international con-
ferences Such for instance in matters of philan-
hropy as the education of the blind the deaf and the
dumb the recovery OF youthful criminals, houses OF
refuge asylums, hospitals, police, municipal govern
ment sanitary and prison regulation, &c
In political economy, weights, measures and coins,
and in science manufactures and art large variety Of
subjects where an exchange Of views might be bene
fetal.
In Europe national rivaries deserving sometimes
stronger name embitered by past wars, and animated
by the expectation of future strife aud the fear Of war
added 70 the burden of military preparation which
hangs like cloud over the continent give to America
the advantage OF a neutral ground, separated from
Europe and its quarres and devoted TO peace by ts
traditional policy these features, combined with
growing confidence in peaceful and continuous
development afford to the Republic suitable place
for international congresses advantage not 10 be
overlooked
What congresses il may be well to call might be
readily determined by the SPECIAL Committee OF the
House on the Centennial which could readily obtain
the advice OF the Smithsonian Institute and the
Of our country most eminent IN each
particular branch The subjects fixed at preliminary
conference with such gentlemen would secure the moss
judicous decision TO the treatment Of the several
topics and the selection Of the learned foreigners who
should be in7ited 20 assist in person or 70 furnish
subject might be committed the preparation oi the pro-
gramme The carrying out OF the arrangements, sub
ject only TO the general control OF special comms-
sion or manager, 10 be appointed by the government
IN two three days would probably sufhce
for the sttngs OF each congress- and IN the arrange.
of the general programme congresses OF kin
dred character might Tor the convenience OF their
members be grouped in succession. In case the Cen
tennal Commission should think The Exhibition
sufficient burden for Philadelphia the Sittngs OF the
congresses might be conveniently held Al New York.
II step has yet been taken the matter Of the con-
I q
time TO make them complete success The Exhi-
biton is 10 open in May but the congresses mghI
sembe in August September and October The plan has
been warmly approved by gentlemen htted 70 Judge or
It's practcability and probable results And Is would
afford the best opportunity for calling 70 the front and
honoring before the world our countrymen the most
eminent the various branches OF ari science and
culture OF whom are 80 Justly proud, and 20 whom
\ the Republic owes much OF the advance and pros
pery which justify our patriotic pride al the close ol
! the first century. To this great class, whom the
! american government should always be the nrst to
honor, extraordinary slight was offered al the ume
| OF the Vienna Exposition, and no pains cooio oe 700
great repair in eur Centennial celebration that error
grave in its consequences and SO compromising TO
our national character.
The rule adopted by other governments OF selecting
s their representatives eminent for their attain
and science and in the fine and useful
arts seems have been overlooked IN the choice OF
some OF those selected Washington TO represent Al
Vienna the height Of culture attained by the Republic
The Chief Commissioner expressed sharply his esti-
mate Of the character Of OF his associates when
be said al have repeatedly stated 10 different assistant
commissioners when appointed them that held
IN my hands the power OF suspension, which should
not fail exercise Vienna II had good reason TO
i believe them guilty OF any impropriety."
But such . caution however fitting rom master
TAILOR when giving to convcts their tickets Of leave,
| no Chief Commissioner would have ventured 10 ad-
dress TO representatives OF American science such
Agassz Henry, the Bernards, the Diapers Ruther-
furd. Bond, Newton Joy, Rogers, Mayer Eggieston,
Gibbs, Cook Lawrence Smith and others, whose
| names are honored alike abroad and at home.
Take the names simply, Of the gentlemen who
! consented to act as advisory committee 80 the
I Governmental Commission 70 Vienna who we're 10
have acted chairmen Of the separated groups but
whose services dispensed With after their innu-
ence and circular had assisted 10 popular sDd
Congressional influence In behalf Of American repre-
sentatives the Exposition and imagine Chief Com
! missioner threatening them with suspension " tney
should disgrace the country The Hon Samuel b hug
giles the chairman and Professor Charles A. Joy the
secretary, and with them Professor william y
Blake Henry Winthrop Chandler, Professor n n.
Horsford Jackson S. Schultz, Abram > hewiN
Gaarsa y prarassnr Z Starry Hnnt. Charlea