No. 234.
Mr. Foster to Mr. Evarts.

No. 579.]

Sir: The distribution of premiums awarded to the Mexican exhibitors at the International Exhibition, at Philadelphia, last year, was formally made yesterday. The occasion was a marked event in this capital. A procession, composed of the industrial organizations of the city, escorted the President of the republic, his cabinet, and other high officials, from the national palace, through the principal streets, gaily decorated, to the national theater, where the premiums were delivered by the President in the presence of a large audience. A general sentiment of gratification was manifested at the successful part which Mexico had taken in the exhibition, and for the attentions which the commissioners and exhibitors had received.

I am, &c.,

JOHN W. FOSTER.