The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-18
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.
The New Republic Of the Old Word to
the Old Republic of the New.
THE MONUMENT In NEW YORK HARB0R.
The Regular Yearly Meeting of the
United States Commission.

America steamed down the Delaware to meet tho
Amerique OF the French Transatlantic Steamship Co.,
having board the following mentioned distinguished
gentlemen George Roueaux Dugage. Royal Artillery,
Delegate Commissioner from France; His Excellency
NJ De Biesky, Imperial Commissioner Tor Russia;
Captain Anfrye, member of the French Commission;
Mr. Imbeit, French vice-Consul New York;
N. Dsbcblan, Of New York. and NJ Pcrsell of Phila-
dephia, agents of the Compaigne Transatlantique.
France: Albert Grigano special correspondent Of
Monde Mustrs and Annaes Indusrieiies of Paris and
The board OF Customs officials.
The Amerique brought the remainder OF tho
French jurors Of awards for tho Centennial fol-
lows
The first division Is made up solely OF Mr. Simonn
the celebrated mining engineer ana writer mining.
He has paid lengthy visits this country and has
written great deal on tho subject Of the Nevada
mines He has recently published work called
~Thc American World (''Le Monde AmericainD
Second Dvison--Mr Ruhlman Jr., chemist
Mr. DE Buoy, mining engineer
rho Marquis OF Rochambeau, grandson OF General
Rochambeau who commanded the French troops at
Yorktown, and member of the Committee OF lnterna-
uonal Exhibitions.
Mr. chatel, manufacturer, from Lyons.
Mr. Dietz Monn, member of the Municipal Council
OF Paris and Chamber OF Commerce.
Mr. Quiet, manufacturer, OF Paris
Third Division--Mr. Fount, OF the publishing house
OF Hachette. OF Paris
Mr. Levasseur, member of the Institute.
Mr. Emile Santn, the celebrated historical painter,
and who has resided for many in this city, who
Is well acquainted with the United States, and speaks
Fifth Dvision-Commandant Perier, attache OF tho
Minister OF War.
sixth Division--Mr. Martell, OF tho department OF
the C.arcnte
Mr. coubert representing tho Commissioners OF Pub.
lie Instruction.
Mr. Barlhold the celebrated sculptor ana relative of
the French Minister at Washington, and well known
the artist OF the colossal statue OF bcry Enlghening
The World y which Is to DO placed on Bcdoe's Island
and which foundation stone is to be laid on tho
9Th Of July next Mr.. Barthodi IS also the author or
Ihc statue Of Lafayette, in this city, presented
Mr. Rine Millct attache Of the Department, OF Foreign
Commerce.
The Count Alphonse de Diesbach.
Mr. Roulleaux Dugage, Commissioner delegated by
lhc Commissioners General OF International Exhi-
billions, has already been at Philadelphia for some
time.
Mr. Lavolne, Engineer OF Government Bridges and
Roads; also juror Of the Third division.
Each OF the above mentioned gentlemen have re-
ccved $1,000 in gold from the French government for
travelling expenses.
AMONG RUSSIANS
Colonel Peteron of the Russian army, Professor
Jossa and NJ. Slakowskt
The tug noated tho imperial flag OF Russia and the
iri-colors OF France and approaching the steamer
received with much enthusiasm by the throng
that crowded to the vessels side Successive cheers
we're given and returned and finally the party the
tug boarded the huge iron monster and greeted
with hearty embraces and handshakings. Tho Amerque
FRENCH xxuIRlTs
among which are tho arms and hands of the great
lion and varied assortment of china and glass
ware and various other minor articles
The reporter OF the HERALD, IN interview with
NJ Bartholdi and A. Rocnambcau, learned that much
anxiety Is felt in France to the prospects OF getting
lgrant from the United States Tor the site OF tho
PROPOSED GREAT MONUMENT
In New York harbor Thc $500, 200 francs have been
nearly all subscribed and the people OF that Re-
pubic are most happy to commemorate IN this way
the great event they and Americans Jointly established
,Da ss aso hs1
shodi's face Indicated his hearty sympathy
that the progress from its birth to such gigantic pro-
portions OF the American Republic in one single Gen.
Jury challenges the admiration of tho world and
trips precedent In history, and Frenchmcn all
proud OF their participation in the initial and glad that
hey can participate In the centennial celebration OF
he epoch.
THE EXHIBITION
Fate seems TO pursue the Centennial SO far rs the
weather is concerned The rain passed away last
Ing, but all day has been threatening storm and
scarcely remember any May weather more disa-
greeablc. Even the flags begin TO show the effect of
the continuous storms and the coos seem disposed 10
into each other IL Is diicult To distinguish the
flag OF our country In many cases from that of some
: ''cnete monarchy" The commission is in daily
sion dealing with, among others
TIN SUNDAY QUESTION
The Episcopal Bishop has issued address, warn
Of Eden" The Catholic Archbishop writes s letter
touching moro rational ground, pamey, that Sunday
Is day rest and peace and II the Christian soul
has performed the Offices OF devotion there
why the Christian body should not breathe the fresh
air. and contemplate not alone the works OF nature
but this marvellous epitome of the nInc-
Commissioners
have decided ideas, except mako
tue Exhibition pay, and TO have as complete
show as = possible So far as the sunday question is
ooocerned the sentiment against invading the time
bonored American idea that sunday not TO be OBJ
served except as resting day will control the
The most that be expected is that the buildings
with the exception OF the Art Gallery and the Hor-
cultural Hail, Will be closed and the grounds lett open.
Stairs COMMISSION
The commission met at boon on the occasion OF the
regular yearly meeting, The Executive Committee
n MIR
rcl. Of PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Colwcll OF Tennessee made
report Of his committee on the commiss IONS issued
by certain Governors ana u appeared that aside from
these, the number OF regularly appointed commission
ers from the various States Is about 500
Mr. Cleveland, OF New York introduced a resolution
that circular be issued to exhibitors containing
queries for the assistance Of The judges in their
cations
Mr. Paul OF Colorado, moved that tho annual cleo
tion Of officers Of the commission take place
row.
nAwLry TO ne Rg-ELRcrED
Mr.. Morrc said IN giving a second, he hoped that
The President, General Hawiey, would be reelected
unanimously.
Mr. Cleveland-I note that leading New York cor
respondent states that am candidate; but wish TO
say that am IN perfect accord with President and
he Is the same with inc.
Governor Crawford, OF Kansas, announced that
complaint was made that yesterday the Horticultural
and Agricultural halls were closed at harpast Two
O'Clock. 1--WE oughtn he said, TO DO looking into all
The Chair answered-rhc commission is now in
charge, and IL will be responsible for all irregularities
prompt attention OF the appropriate committed Tho
President spoke Of the great delay OF exhibitors in
taching their names to articles they EXHIBIT. People
TO know who shows this and that and after they
would DO glad Of particular Information on certain
things
VEGETABLE SHOW
fine display made OF early vegetables in Agri.
cultural Hall, mostly from gardens IN this vicinity.
The list included beets ul grown lettuce, pie plant
(of the mammoth sortl carrots, asparagus, radshcs,
caulnowers, nearly grown cucumbcrs spinach,
Iecks, onions and celery Some large con-
eervatory onions tho same table.
Tho SHOW OF apples Is large and nne, and especially
80 considering tnc latclcss of the The State
Michigan Pomologlc Society has about forty varieties
which is uncoInmonly large exhibit at tns SEASON.
embracing Northern spy, BALDWIN, green Newtown pip
pms Esopus SptzenDurg, Flushing Sptzenburg, Pm.
mock. Bon Davis. Canada rcd golden russett koxbury
russell swan, Hubbard. nonesuch. TompNins county
king little romantic gloria mund, fall pippu and New
town pippn. The greater part OF these dine sorts
presented In fine order.