The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-16


United States a hearty welcome to
our midst.
Gov. Luke P Blackburn, of Ken
lucky. then introduced the Hon.
Chester A. Arthur, the President,
who arose and spoke as follows:
II count myself fortunate that ]
am upon the borders of the beautiful
city of the South on a day which
must henceforth be famous in its his
tory for a great undertaking; an un-
or national interest and
Importance enters here and now upon
its career. I congratulate the pro-
moters and managers of this exposi-
tion that even at the very thres hold
OF existence it gives abundant
pledges of success. The zeal and en-
they have displayed in their
labo,s of preparation and the frequent
tidings Of encouragement and cheer
ID, which those labors have been
llghtened and made gls"; the splen
did trlumphs of American genius.
activity and skill which are arranged
within these walls the presence of
the eager multitude who throng these
hospitable streets, all are tokens
that the enterprise here inaugurated
will be crowned with brillient. far
reaching, enduring results 1t will
multiply the arms of industry and its
operations and elevate its standards
of attainment by suggesting new
wants. 1t will invite new actions
1t will disclose nationa: resources as
yet almost unexplored, and point the
way to their prompt and profitable
development in countless ways. 1t
will promote the arts of peace and
help to bring about the works of
peace. .proclaiming harmony and good
will and brotherly kindness through
out all the land. unto all the inhabi-
tants thereof. Great applause. l
now declare that the Southern Expo
sition is open, and may God speed
the fulfilment of all its lofty and e.
nobling purposes. Immense ap-
plause.
AT the close Of his speech Presi
dent Art .ur reached out his hand
and grasped sllken cord, and pull.
ing it, he opened the throttle of the
great &nrliss engine. thereby putting
IN motion all the machinery in the
..uildlng. All the bells were rung
tine band and organ played, aud the
grand chorus of five hundred voices
broke forth with that glorious hymn
America" A long. loud and deaf
ening shout arose from twenty thou
sand throats, and the exhibition was
fairly started on its way.
So far it is a grand success. TIL,
city of Louisville is filed with. stran
gers. and the display, 8 and exhibit
in tn, buildings are very fine. Man,
of them, OF course, are as yet incom
plete, and many, too, who have ap
lplied for and secured space have no
y ct put in their exhibits. 1t is usu
ally the case with such enterprises
The exhibits which are already il
the building are, however,very varie'
and interesting, and are we'll wortl
seeing. Your correspondent wa
particularly struck with the dazzlin,
beauty OF the electric light display
The largest plant ever put down
over 1900 lamps a scene O
unsurpassed brllliancy every high,
1t can be eeen for miles and miles.
Several parties from North Cart
lima have applied for and secure
space for exhibits, but there are a
vet only three firms who have thei
exhibits in the building. There
nothing to be made and good des
lost by waiting. Hurry with you
displays, or you'll II get left.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. Davis, Of Monroe, N. c., hs
on exhibition cotton cleaner, whic
is his own invention.
Other exhibits from North Carolir
are here, but are as yet incOmplet
ahd | will defer an account of the
until my next.
Mr. w. w. Moore, Of Charlotte,
stopping at The Gait House, in tn
!, city.
MIR. Geo. B. Everett and Mr.. Smit
both of Salem, N. e, we're here {
, the opening day, as was also CO
!, Fat DOnan, at one time editor of tt
: Raleigh Sentinel. He is now livir
!, n Dako a, where he is considered
most useful and prosperous citize
Messrs. Everett and Smith will s
with Col. Donxh to Dakota in a fe
days. and will probably join him
the working OF valuable sllv
mine, in which the Colonel is inte
ested.
l would be glad to see all visito
to the Exposition from North Car
!, !, lima. l can be found at any time
!, !, the press room in the north end
:. the main building, which is in char
of Mr.. Mt rton Cassilay, of t
Courier-Jo Journal.
Mr.. Clingman w. Mitchell al
wife. of Winton, Hertford count
N. c., were also here, but left Ia
- Friday for home. s'N. c."
: To win confidence we must
!, ltrustful ourselves. SnspiciOn bree