Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-05-18
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and bis associates received the generous
hospitality snd able counsel. You
have observed the surprising beauty OF
the situation placed at our disposal in
harmony with all this liberal support
given the enterprise by the state, the
city and the people individually, in the
name OF the United States you extend.
Ell a respectful and cordial invitation
to the governments of other nations to
nations to be represented, and to parti-
cipate in this exhibition, to which they
responded. From even the most dis
ant regions, their commissioners are
here and you will soon see with what
energy and brilliancy they have enter
ed upon this friendly competition in
arts Of peace. 1t has been the feryenr
hope of the commissioners that during
this festival year the people from all
States and sections, of all creeds aud
churches, all parties and classes, bury
ing all resentments, would come up to-
gether to this birthplace Of liberty to
study the evidence ofour resources, and
to measure the progress OF one hundred
years and to examine to our profit the
wonderful products of other lands; but
especially to join hands in perfect fra
ternity and promise the God of our
fathers that the new country shall sur
pass the old ID the true glories of civili-
zation. And furthermore, that from
the associations here of welcome visi-
tors from all nations, there may result
not alone in great benefits to invention,
manufactures, agriculture, trades and
commerce, but also in stronger inter-
national friendship and more lasting
peace. Thus reporting to you, Mr..
President, under the laws Of the gov
ernment and the usages of similar oc-
casions, in the name of the United
States Centennial Com mission, i pre-
sent to your view the International
Exhibition of 1876.
Alter the ceremonies at the Centennial
grounds this afternoon, Governors
Hartranft, of Pennsylvania; Bedle, of
New jersey; Carroll, of Maryland, and
Rice, of Massachusetts, visited the
buildings of their respective States and
held Informal receptions. The illumi-
nation was on a grand scare. The
State House was the great centre of at
traction, and at one time the crowd
was so great on Chestnut street that it
was impossible to pass. Calcium lights
were thrown on the historical building
and everything was as brilliant as in
the day time and the illumination was
continued until midnight. Tonight
President Grant was rendered q sere-
made at the residence of George w.
Childs. There was no speeches made.
Second Day.
MAY lit is estimated that up to
the time of closing the Exposition last
evening over 250, 600 people had passed
in at the gates. No exact count can
be made, as the registering arrange
ments were not complete, and thou
sands entered without registry. In
the city excitement and joiIification
were kept up nearly all night, and
wore such an aspect of
liveliness and gaiety as has heretofore
seemed impossible.
The principal social feature of the
event last evening was the reception at
the residence of Mr.. George w. Childs.
The guests included the President and
Mrs. Grant, Cabinet members, several
Senators and Governors. Chief JUS
tice Waite, Gems. Sherman, Sheridan
and Hancock, four or five Admirals,
Mayors of half dozen cities, and a
great number of foreign dignitaries.
Among these were Dom Pedro, Empe-
ror of Brazil, with the Empress; Sir
Thornton, British Minister,
and nearly all of the Centennial Com
missioners from foreign countries. Va
rious other brilliant receptions took
place during the evening. To-day, the
and enthusiasts continues
in full force. The display of flags and
decorations of all the streets is bound
less, and the continuous throng of visi-
tors is passing into the Exposition.
The opening of the Exposition may be
declared great and unequivocal sue
,ess.
3P. M.--This evening Sir Edward
Thornton will give reception TO dis
,inguished party at st. Georges Hall.
Two hundred guests areexpected.
President Grant and the Washington
officials leave for the capital to-mor-
low morning.
The Emperor and Empress of Brazil
ire on visit to Washington to-day,
ind leave for New York tomorrow.
The counting Of the receipts and the
egisters at the gates of the Exhibition
s now going on, and although far from
already show an attend
lnce of 250, 900 on the grounds yester-
lay.