Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-27

heard and the words understood In every /
part of the assembly. He was applaud
ed until the necessity of an encore was
and the applause that greeted
the repetition was hearty and prolonged.
General Hawley then presented the Ex-
hibition to the President of the United
States, who responded in brief and ap-
propriate speech. He said:
My CoUNTRYMEN 1T has been
thought appropriate, upon this Centen-
nial occasion, to bring together in Phil
Sdelphia, for popular inspection, speci-
mems of our attainments in the indus.
trial and fine arts, and in literature
science and philosophy. as we'll as in
the great business of agriculture and of
commerce.
That we may the more thoroughly ap-
preciate the excellencies and deficiencies
of our achievements, and also give en-
phatic expression to our earnest desire
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 invited to send hither corre-
spending specimens of their skill to ex-
hibit on equal terms in friendly compe-
tition 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 contri-
buttons will this day be submitted to
your inspection by the managers of this
Exhibition. We are glad to know that
view of specimens of the skill of all
nations will afford to you unalloyed
pleasure, as well as yield to you a val
liable practical knowledge of so many of
the remarkable results of the wonderful
skill existing in enlig ghtened communi-
ties.
One hundred years ago our country
was new and but partially settled. Our
necessities have compelled US to chiefly
expend our means and time in telling
forests. subduing prairies, building dwell
ings, factories, ships, docks, warehouses,
roads, canals, machinery, etc. Most of
our schools, churches, Libraries, and asy-
lums have been established within hun
dred years. Burdened by these great
primal works of necessity, which could
not be delayed, we have yet done what
this Exhibition will show in the direc-
tion of rlvaling older and more advanced
nations in law, medicine, and theology,
in science, literature, philosophy, and the
fine arts. While proud of what we have
done, we regret that we have not done
more. Our achievements have been great
enough, however; to make it easy for our
people to acknowledge superior merit
wherever found.
And now, fellow-citizens, l hope a
careful examination of what is about to
be exhibited to you will not only inspire
you with profound respect for the skill
and taste of our friends from other ma.
tiOns, but also satisfy you with the at
tainments made by our own people dur.
ing the past one hundred years l in.
woke your generous cooperation with the
worthy Commissioners to secure bril-
liant success to this international Exhi
bition, and to make the stay of our for.
eign visitors-to whom we extend {
hearty welcolne-both profitable anC
pleasant to them.
l declare the International Exhibition
now open"
When the President had finished hi:
remarks the chorus and orchestra strucl
up the grand "Hallelujah Chorus,
chimes began their merry peals, anC
cannon thundered forth salute. A
procession had been planned as the clos
ing event of the opening ceremonies, bu
owing to the absence of some of the in
vited guests, and likewise to the con
fusion that prevailed from the pressur
of the mass of people, the previously ar
ranged details were not carried out. 4
band of music and a platoon of the Cen
tennial Guard, led by Director Genera
Goshorn, started off ahead Presiden
Grant, with the Empress of Brazil, cam
next, followed by Dom Pedro with Mrs
Grant. Then followed officers of tn
Exhibition, members of the cabinet
members of the Supreme Court, the di
plomatic corps, more officers of the Ex
hibition, Governors of States and Terri
tories, United States Senators and Rep
resentatIves, army officers, various com
mittees, and other invited guests. Th
procession moved through the Mai
Building, and as each foreign depart
ment was passed. the Commissioners sa
luted and fell into line, as well as th
increasing crowd would permit.
From the Main Building the proces
sion passed into Machinery Hall March
ing up one of the avenues, escorted b.
the City Guard of Philadelphia, the tw
observed of all observer" reached th
steps leading to the platform of the grea
Corliss engine, where Mr.. Corliss stoot
bare-headed awaiting them. The Presi
dent and his "my brother the Emperor
assembled the steps and cordially greete
} tina hero of the day. Mr.. Corliss as
sisted the Empress to the platform. an
then stationed the President at the lei
throttle-valve and the Emperor at tn
right. 1t does not happen often in
: mans existence to station two rulers {
such nations at their posts to await hi
word Of command.
"Are you both ready? Then you
/ Majesty will turn that handle" SCUM
of rush of steam the great walking
beam is seen to move. Now Mr.. Pre-,
ident, yours" The sound of steam