The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-11

brief address was followed by RAISING
the flag on the Main Building, Ia,
signal that the exhibition wal
open. Statutes were fred, belli
commenced rim ying the choir begal
singing u chorus, chimes commenced
ringing various airs, aud the President
and invited guests, amid cheers from
the crowds, began passing through Ia,
main building and machinery hall.
John Welch, President OF the Cen.
tennial Board OF Finance, then form
ally presented the buildings to the
United States Centennial Commission,
delivering M address, us follows;
Ladies' and gentlemen-lf In the past
we have met with disappointment aud
difficulties and trials, and have been
overcome by the consciousness that no
sacrifice can be too great which Is
made for those who brought our nation
into being, this commemoration OF the
events Of l77G oxcites our present graf
ltude. The assemblage here to-day
of 50 many foreign representatives
uniting with US In this reverential
tribute, il our reward. We congratu-
late you on the occurrences OF this day.
Many nations have gathered here In
peaceful competition. To each the eX.
hlbitlon IL but Il school. The more
thoroughly II learns the lesson, the
greater will be It's gain; and when the
exhibition shall have closed, II 10y that
study the nations engaged IN II shall
have learned respect for each other,
then IL may be hoped that veneration
for Him who rules on high, will become
universal and the angels song once
more be heard-"Glory 10 God In the
highest, and on earth, peace aud good
will toward men,
Joseph j. Hawley, President Of the
Centennial Commission, presented the
exhibition TO President Grant In a
speech which was warmly received.
After giving an account of the incep-
ton of this national exposition, etc,
which Is familiar TO every one, he
said
On July 4th, 1879, this ground was
dedicated TO Its present use. Two
months afterwards Memorial Hall was
begun. All the other one hundred
and eighty buildings within this en-
closure have been erected within the
past twelve months. All the buildings
embraced in the plans Of the Commits
sion itself are finished. The grounds
desired by applicants exceeded the
space aud strenuous aud continuous eff
forts have been made 10 get every ex-
hibit ready in time. BY general con-
sent, the exhibition IL appropriately
held in the City OF Brotherly Love.
Within an hours walk stands the
venerated ediilce wherein occurred the
event this work Is designated to COM
memorate, and the hall in which the
First Continental Congress assembled.
Within the present limits of this great
park were the homes of eminent patri-
OTIS OF that day, where WASH
ington and his associates re-
oeived generous hospitality and able
counsel. You have observed the SUR
passing beauty OF the situation placed
at our disposal. In harmony with oil
this, witness the liberal support ex-
tended the great enterprise by the
State, the city, and the people, indi-
vidually. In the name OF the United
States you extended respectful and
cordial invitations to other govern
ments and other nations to be repre-.
scented and to participate in this exhi-
bition. You know how very accepts
IDLY they have responded; from even
the most distant regions their commits
sioners are here, and you will soon see
with what energy aud brilliancy they
have entered upon this friendly com.
petition In arts OF peace. II has been
the fervent hope Of the commission
that during this festival year the peo-
pie from all States and sections,
OF all creeds and churches, all
parties and classes, burying all
resentment, would come up together
to this, the birthplace of our liberties
to study the evidenc Of our resources,
to measure the progress OF one hundred
years, and to examine to our profit the
wonderful products Of other lands; but
especially join hands in perfect frater-
nifty, and promise to the God Of our
fathers that the new century shall sur
pass the old In true glories of ciyiliza-
ton and furthermore, that from the
association here of visitors from all
nations there may result not alone
great benefits to commerce, manufac.
lures, agriculture, trade and commerce,
but also stronger international friend
ships aud more lasting peace. Thus
reporting to you, Mr.. President, under
the love OF the Government and usage
OF similar occasions,in the name Of the
United States Centennial Commission,
| present to your view the Interna-
tional Exhibition of 1875.
President Grants address In full is
as follows;
My countrymen: 1t has been thought
appropriate upon this centennial oc.
casion to bring together In Phil
adelphia for popular inspection
specimens OF our attainments 10
the Industrial arts, literature, sci
ence and philosophy, az well as
In the great business OF ag-
rlculture aud commerce, that we
may the more thoroughly appreciate
the excellencies and diversities OF our
achievements, and also give emphatic
expression to our hearts desire to cul
tivate the friendship of our fellow
members Of this great family of ma
tions. The enlightened agricultural
commercial and manufacturing peopl,
OF the world have been invited to senC
hitber corresponding specimens O
skill; to be exhibited on equal term
In friendly competition with our own
To this invitation they have generous
ly responded; and for 80 doing we rem
der them our hertfelt thanks. Tn
beauty and utility Of the contribution
will this day be submitted to our in
speetion by the managers of this ex
hibition. We are,glad to know that
view of the specimens OF skill OF al
nations will afford TO you unrivale,
pleasure, as well as yield to you valu
able practical knowledge Of SO man,
of the remarkable results of the won
derful skill existing In an enlightene,
community. One hundred years ag
our country was new and but partial