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Miscellaneous. and art, to be held in succession in tho several Australasian colonies, hasbeen accepted in aspirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition — that such exhibitions would "prove of public advantago aliko to all." Tho Commissioners are consoious, howevor, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on the good intentions and proffered support of the respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to tho public spirit of tho different communities. Thoy have now tho honor, thoretoro, to invoke tho earnest assistance of their fellow subjects, not only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of thoso also residont in tho other British colonies in these seas, to aid thorn in the furtherance of tho design, and they do bo with the confident expectation that the appeal will bo considered worthy of a generous encouragement. Tho Commissioners do not propose to demonstrato by labored arguments the bonofite which must arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purposo, to the inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divine Providence— those benefitaare self apparont. Thoy desiro, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetic portions the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for unitod oxortion, such as is now afforded, is of a character ominently interesting. | Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumbor a ' competition with tho populous and opulent bo- ) oieties of tho old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distraotions, whioh, in the perploxing varioty of European exhibitions, call away the mind of tho beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of those which excite the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utilitarian and social importance to those immediately concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions only of tho boundless stores of whioh havo been hitherto brought to light ; — on improved economic methods of winning them from the earth, and applying them to the ends for whioh they are intended ; — on tho sources of wealth which, in titeir raw state, abound on the surface of our soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which encircle our coasts ; — and on the rare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of those products which successful enterprise bas introduced amongst us, rendering us already inde- | pendent of many countries, and enabling us to t contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries of most. A deliberate comparative surrey may be made of the results flowing from the adoption of the liberal arts happily domiciled iv these olimes, and the exercise of those useful manufactures whioh genius, self-reliance, and perseverance have established in lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of the statistics of the actual produots and of the productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. Such, with many other engaging comparisons and combinations, may ocoupy most profitably the intelligent observation of those who associate themselves in the undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into the cause will doubtless be impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still more extensive ana intimate acquaintance of the colonists with each other, the expansion of the limits of their practical knowledge, and the increase of their material prosperity ; convinced •bat the periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable coutentiou are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, and to peipetuate thoso reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship whioh should ever animate subjects of the great nation from which wo are sprung. On behalf of the Commissioners, Ekdmond Barry, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. * Intending exhibitors are informed that it is proposed to distribute the objects to be displayed into the following divisions :~- Mineral Products, • Animal Products, Vegetable Products, Manufactures and the Useful Arts, Ornaniontal Arts, Machinery. &/AS3 I. Mineral Products. 1. Ores and non-metallic mineral products, geological specimens, building stones, limes,' cements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. 3. Miscellaneous. Class 11. Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, smoked, or preserved • gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. Class III: gricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for cattle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, lierbsi and aromatic plants, i timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, inrHa-rubber, gutta-porcba, materials adapted for paper-making. 8. Flour and meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confeotionery. 9. Wines, pe v ry, cider, ale, porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickles, sauces, vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils and their cakett, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. 10. Miscellaneous. Class IV. Manufactures and the Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlery, wiokor-work. 12 Leather work, bone-dust animalcharcoal and oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow ahearine, honey, fat, soap, candles, varnishes. 13. Fabrics iv silk, wool, cotton, hair, fla hemp, thread, straw, spun, woven, felted, laid, plain, or mixed. 14. Articles of clothing, lace, embroidery, specimens of native workmanship. 15. Miscellaneous. Class V. The Ornamental Arts. 16. Sculpture, painting, casts, photographs, lithographs, models, engravings, carvings. 17 Plate, jewellery, working in metals. 18. Furniture and decorations. 19. Printing, stationery, and bookbinding* 20. Architectural and engineering models and drawings, maps, charts, plans and sections. 21. Miscellaneous. Class VI. Machinery. 22. Motive machinery and carriages, 23. Mining, metallurgical, chemical, philoso* phical, surgical, musical, machinery and instruments. 21. Agricultural and horticultural machines and implements. 25. Naval, military, and engineering, civil engineering, architectural and building con- j trivanceb. i 26. Miscellaneous. J. Q. Kwioht, F.E.1.8.A., Secretary, Officors of the Commissioners of the Intercolonial Exhibition, 64, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AmiOATXOH BOQ SrAOB TO BB BHN1! 70 9Ba Secretary,. 185. i Sir,— have the honor to forward herewith particulars of the Articles intend