Year: 1875

WH0IV COuHETy
assured; WIN II be regarded trespassing upon the
laws ofhospitality II urge upon YOU the representa-
tves Of the government OF the United States, now
present TO give your earnest attention TO the subject
and you find upon examination that these servants
have been faithful in tho trust conhded
that a assistance nee which viii viii place lace this noble
enterprise beyond question doubts We, who have
been on the spot believe they have acted with the
highest integrity and fidelity; that throughout they
have displayed economy skill and taste and that they
are worthy Of your most absolute confidence We be-
eve with your aid they will perform all that the most
sanguine could hope for that the Exhibition of 1876
will excel all that have preceded IT,; that it will be
derstood and correctly appreciated your action will
ceve commendation and approval far and wide through
out the land


The applause was loud and apparently general The
sentiment that whatever dsscntons and heartburn
ngs there had been in the past should be buried now
met with tumultuous enthusiasm.


Mr. Bullet then announced, the first toast in order


1.-THE PRESIDENT op THE UNITED srArEsu


This received with the greatest applause, and
when three cheers was proposed they were given
heartily. The toast was drunk standing The Presi-
dent did not respond however except by bowing
slightly and smiling family There were no calls for
him. but manifest expectation that be would speak and
an evident disappointment when he did not Without
any delay the Chairman announced the second toast


''rHE SUPREME COURT STATES"


This was greeted with applause, and Chief Justice
Waite rose to reply. His nrst few words were inaudi-
bic in the large building amid the echoing sounds OF
the building, whose acoustic properties wretched
He was understood TO say





have not the opportunity and pleasure OF being here
day thank you, Mr.. Chairman, and thank the Cen
tennia Commission, and the Board Of FINANCE the
magnificent work we have seen to-day You know
sir that the Justices of the Supreme Court are trained
to be listeners They speak only in their acts.
know, therefore, that you will from speak
ing longer this subject when have said that fer
venty trust that the people Of this city and State will
meet with that response aud that they have
shown that they deserve. (Appause.)


s.rHE SENATE or THE UNITED srArEs.n


and tha Hon of Indf aIinA,


He d:-Mr. Chairman, only speak for my
self cannot speak for the honorable body TO which
have the honor to belong. But doubt not that in
most shall say ! can speak the sentiments which
should animate the breast OF every American We are
here to-day enjoying the hospitality Of this great
city, not yet quite 200 years old here where William
Penn first taught the policy OF honesty good faith
in dealing with the untutored savage. We here
view the preparations for our Centennial celebration,
and must confess that they upon the grandest
and most magnificent scale, and that the State OF
Pennsylvania and the city OF Philadelphia have dis
played the greatest liberality in their contri.
buttons to this vast enterprise. (Applause) We
told that all the nations Of the world
coming here England is coming here-not bear
ing arms TO intmidae and conquer as she hun
dred years ago but bringing the trophies her arts to
excite the friendly competition of people. Eng
land was so proud, with such reason of any OF
her children can be of progress since the
Revolution applause nagnScen, s France is com,
In our struggle (Applause.l Germany Is coming:
that grand old country that has sent much of her
blood and has always given much her best
sympathy All the nations OF the world are coming
AS rode past Independence Hall this morning my
mind was filed with the grand memories Of that
place-of the great events there which made
many States, but one nation We have had
civil dssensions. trust they have' passed
away forever Applause.) The elements of this dis
cord have been eliminated from political system
The nation has taken new departure, and thank God
Is is in the direction in which fathers launched
out-for liberty and human rights. When come
here next year may we renew the purpose to honor
this pledge faithfully, to stand by the principles
civil and religious liberty and the very substance of the
constitution. ana may pray that when the future
historian the far off centuries shall up the pen
OF Bancroft TO continue the wondrous story he will
have nothing chronicle but the wondrous growth of
this country and not its decline and full May the
people who come after US cherish memories we
cherish the memories Of the Revolutionary fathers


1.-THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,"


The next toast 'the House Of Representatives OF
the United States" and the Hon. John Hancock, of
Texas called upon He said that he felt it difficult
to express the sentiments of bis party in the brief
time TO which he was necessarily limited He referred
nobcness of the conception which proposed to
exhibit the civilized world the Industrial progress of
tho United States for 100 years He was glad to say
that the differences between the North and the South
had passed away-lapplausel-an as soon possible,
all political disabilities would be removed (Applausej
He had witnessed the convulsons of civil war he had
the convulsons OF nature among the
mountains OF the Sierra Nevadas, when the
lightning flashed in sporttve daance and showered the
rolls OF GRANTEE but after the storm, the sun had sud
denly shone forth and the zephyrs had played again
among the flowers, making the earth more beautiful
than before We had seen the passions OF men sway
the country, ana peace and prosperity followed. It
duty to cover the rifts and chasms Of war.
Great applause he hoped the people of the nation
would respond TO the Centennial call and gather at
Philadelphia like brethren In harmony. (Appausel


ITO THEIR ExcELLEScIEs."


The Governors Of the several States were next
toasted and Governor Bede OF New Jersey responded
He acknowledged the compliment paid to his State,
alluding 10 the previous announcement OF the hand
contribution II had made TO the Exhibition.
Tho time for jealousy had passed Speaking of the
fitness OF Philadelphia as place for the Centennial
Hail. In the spirit Of peace they would expect all
the nations OF the eartn TO come They had put
down civil war unexampled in the history of the
world. All should take part in the celebration New
Jersey had gwen one-dfteenth Of the funds. They
could not support government without patriotism.
Ho was opposed TO extravaganza Of all kinds but
ST. 800 900 Tor a celebration like this was economy
(Applausc) New Jersey had given much, but she win
give more


Tho Hon. Henry Harrison Of Illinois, replied to the
toast Agriculture the basis Of the prosperity OF the
nation" His speech was humorous and well received.
The speaker represented the Chicago interest and was
enthusiastically in favor Of the Exhibition.


coMMERcE-MR. BLAINE's SPEECH.


The next toast was Commerce, the handmade OF
other industries In exchanging commodities among our
own people and with foreign nations" Mr.. Blaine
announced 70 respond, and the mention of his name
was received with cheers and the guests from
their seats and waved handkerchiefs and hats Con-
sdcring the digniied character of the audience the
tumultuous demonstration was certainly significant
Mr. Blaine made the speech Of the day the audi
encc which had been restless and noisy leaned forward
In expectancy, and as he stepped to the desk he
greeted with repeated cheers. He said


Mr. CHATRMAS-The earnest and serious business OF
the meeting has at last been reached Great aughter
have volumes OF valuable statistics which have been
prepared for this occasion Qaughterl have all the
bound reports issued by the State Department for tho
last ten years; and Mr.. Robson, sitting by now,
has them in his lap-Qaughter)-which ho will read
when grow tired.


THE NAVAL ACTIVITY.


have been authorized to announce that the vast
gathering OF the naval vessels along our Southern
coasts Is not In any warlike. | think l disclose
no secret of the government in saying that these
vessels are to be used In tho arts
OF peace, in dredging the Charleston harbor
and opening the mouth Of the Mississippi River.
Great applause and aughter.) am sustained by my
honorable friend Colonel Scott my left who has
caused prepare abstract report Of the 10000
miles railroad which his company controls and he
authorizes to say that II 1t not for the penuri-
Gus economy OF the Post Office Department he would
give the New York papers for breakfast in Washing
ton and carry them to the people OF Chicago In four
and thrce-quarter hours (Renewcd aughter.) I
know the Colonel desires to speak for himself how.
ever.