The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12

ished at getting from on the type plates copy Of tho
HERALD for that day, and many complimentary
comments were made which were too strongly az
pressed to bear translation. few, however, may
DO gven:-
'wolI, by - Here's to-day's NEW YoRK HERALD
printed in Philadelphia!n
''Blcss my soul IL we are not living In progressive
times 10
II have seen to-day's NEW YoRK HERALD Just
printed"
Feminine astonishmcnt was manifested BY the mild
GOOD gracious but this is today's HERALD Please,
sir, give mo copy Of tho HERALD printed on that
press; want TO send IL home" In about an hour iuy
10000 copies printed and distributed sending az
many people to homes and hotels thoroughly COMPOUNDED
with astonishment at feat in journaismawhich they
deemed that time, distance and expense would CON-
bnc 10 prevent Altogether the issue OF the HERALD
In Philadelphia may be regarded tho important
event that has occurred In connection with the open
Ing OF the Exhibition, for marks distinctive step in
the path OF progress.
THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Most OF the distinguished persons who participated
in the opening ceremonies OF The International Exposi-
on yesterday still remain in the city but their
mcns during the day have been OF private character.
President Grant and Secretary Fish, who tho guests
OF Mr.. George w. Chds received calls during the
This evening, at O'clock the President and
bers OF the Cabinet remaining in the city dined with
Sir Edward Thornton, at St Georges Hail.
Tho Presidential party viii leave TO morrow morning
for Washington Secretary Bristow and wife and Post
master General Jewell left Tor Washington this morn
ing Secretary TAFT viii remain until to Lieu
tenant General r. H. sheridan left for the West tho
twenty minutes past seven train this morn
ing. Secretaries Chandler and Robson and
Attorney General Pcrrcpont still rcmainas tho
guests Of Hon A. f. Bottle. One OF tho principal
points OF Interest about the city just is old nde
pcndencc Hail. The original Declaration OF Indc-
pcndcnce and tho original commission OF Washington
as Commander in Chief OF the American armies, which
are in rcproof safe, fully exposed to vicw attract
great attention from all visitors.
Tho National Museum, in tho same building is also
largely visited.
Governor Ingcrsoll OF Connecticut; Governor Rice
OF Massachusetts,; Senator Ferry. Chief Justice Waite
Justices Davis and Bradley Of the United States SUI
premc Court; cx-Spcakcr Blaine, Mayor Wickham. Of
New York, and number OF congressman visited tho
grounds carly this morning
SIR EDWARD THoRNToN's BANQUET.
Sir Edward Thornton Special Commissioner to the Gen.
tcnnai Exhibition from Great Britain gave grand dlu-
ncr tonight at St. Georges Hail. this CITY, There
wercl on invitations issued. Tho room tastefuly
decorated At one end was full length portrait OF
Queen Victoria; either side the American and
British flags The orchestra stand at the opposite end
Of the proiusely decorated with the nads OF
all nations those OF England and America being grace
fully intcrtwined.
Among the most prominent Of the guests Dom
Pedro, President Grant and Colonel Fred. d. Grant;
Secretaries Fish. Robson Chan der and TAFT Attorney
General Picrrcpont; Chief Justice Waite; Ex-Speakcr
Blaine; q. W. Chids; Representatives Faulkner Ran
dali and Kelly; Professors Baird and Henry senator
Ferry; General Hnwlcy. President OF the Centennial
Commission; Samuel Ward, of New York; Colonel
Thomas A. Scott Hon. Elijah Ward Of New York; Ex-
Governor Biger and Ex-Mayor Fox. Tho Diplomatic
Corps represented by those serving Commits
sioners from their respective governments and British
Consul Archibald.
The President and tho prominent guests with
Sir Edward and Dom Pedro, were ut the head Of the
principal table. The three tables handsomely deco
rated with flowers, extended the cntirc length OF tho
hall
After tho dinner was over sir Edward alluded to tho
ceremony OF Inauguration yesterday, and spoke OF
England's having contributed her to the Exposi-
ton There only rivalry arts Of peace between
tho two countries never TO bc forgotten. Hc wished
the company drink The health Of the President Of the
United States.
This was DONE and the band played tho sStar Span
elcd Banner" amid the applause OF the assembled
guests.
The President then thanked SIR Edward for tho kind
aiiusion to his countrymcn. He knew Of no better
reply than 10 ask them all TO drink the health or Her
Majesty the Queen This done while the orchestra
played the national air OF England.