New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE LOUISVILLE EXPOSITION.
OPENED BY THE PRESIDENT.
THE PROCESSION TO THE GRoUNDs-THE president
WARMLY WELCOMED.

THE PROCESSION TO THE GROUNDS-THE PRESIDENT
WARMLY WELCOMED.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. To-day is gen.
era public holiday there being business done what
ever With the first streak odayght crowds OF people be-
gan pouring into the city, Trains were doubled up ana
by o'clock the main streets were 80 full
that it difficult TO pass along the SIDE
walks. Tho President rested well last night, and
ready by IL o'clock this morning to take his part
in the exercises Of the day The Presidential
party left the Calf House In carriages
accompanied by body OF pohce ana
local military organizations and moved by the most
direct route to the Exposition building They received
warm welcome the entire distance the thousands OF peo
pe yelling themselves hoarse as visitors passed them
The President kept continuously bowling from side
10 side of his carriage. Frequently the cheering became
so intense that he rose, hat in hand, and bowed
his to the people,w seemed unable
to see too much of him. His fine face bore gsnal
smile that indicated the pleasure he felt in the reception
rendered to him and appreciation of the warmth OF
The carriages OF the procession moved as follows:
S RSS committee No. 'a asscreary FOgeT
General Preston, Judge Barr; No. SseSTetay Lincoln
No. 4-Postmaster-G General Gresham Colonel Jams ESQ"
and Mr. fonne No Ja%ss a. Ekn
No. 6-Interna Revenue Commissioner Evans Mr
ESS%g HOsF' Be
GC%pns 0erSsS Colonel cnS Charles
E Sears, and Colonel X FAu nn@ber l0 Of
T6c@ss ana B.yard g
mont BaGwn and Of Sssn9e Rarosd
road Colonel F. G. MOrehead, president OF the Cotton
Planters Association, aud citizens of Louisville M oo
The great main building, capable OF holding 10000
people. dlleu completely aud the crowd was TOO
President dupont of the Exposition welcomed The
in and tTE specs y starting nc Vas
machinery and pronouncng the Exposition open. Inc
crowd was wild with enthusiasm SLASH s,o,a ,-o. ron.
resented, not alone by lis citizens put 10y
OF Completeness 1t would be idle to say
in readiness but where there was space UNIFIED
70 cover with their presence, the deiiclenrSy;
When the President mad ana ma made +oot bis 8
Ss S Ss g adn sand The au
New-York Regiment Band was at liberty and awoke
suwanee River" This was warmly appreciated and
wnen the applause died away the band and ryan ryan
to fn. chief" "Americs' and other patriotic airs.
splendid lunch was set in the park part The expo
ston groGhds by b. Dupont president Of the company
To this the President went from the Exposition ana at
Its conclusion drove 10 the Gait House
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID.
The speech % the President referred TO in the forego
Ing was as follows:
count myself fortunate that am upon the borders
OF this beautiful city of the south on day which may
taking. An undertaking OF National interest ana I'M
pOrtance enters here and now upon It's career. /
congratulate the promoters and managers OF TINS Ex-
position that Mt this very Threshold OF Its existence
it gives abundant pledges of success. The zeal anu
enthusiasm which they displayed in their a5ors OF
preparation aud the frequent tidngs OF encouragement
aud by which tho labOr have been ghened ana
made glad. tAe sp cndid rumpns OF American
genius, activity and skill which ARRANGED within
these walls, the OF the eager multitude VINO
thrODg these hosptabe Streets all are toEcns that me
enterprise here inauguratcd will be crowned win
brilliant far reaching. enduring results IL WIZ
multiply the OF industry and elevate It's
standards OF attainment by Suggesting new vans. III
will invite wants. IL will disclose national re-
sources as yet almost meXpOred and point
the way 70 their prompt and plohtaDe de-
yeopment In countless ways. II Will
promote OF pc and help 10 bring about the
works o. peace, prOcaimirg harmony and goodwill ana
brothery kindness throughout all the land unto all the
Inhabitants thereof. lGreat applause.
Inow declare that IN. Southern Exposition Is OPEN
and may God speed the funlment all It's lofty and
enpUbling purposes. Immense applause.
Tonight tue PendenDis CuD gave dinner 70 the
party which included only the members OF the club and
invited guests. A pleasing incident OF the visit
OF the President was the presentation OF magnificent
reel by who like himself are fond OF hsh-
ing, The reel Is OF pure silver, and e9nd not Dc
presentation WAS made In "A formal manner and very
Juded by ,he President. who showed III
every word his appreciation or tue GIT