Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-10-12
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From the Newark Mornirs Post.


THE GREAT NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL
FAIR.
The great Fair Of the New York Agricultural
Society, held on Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thurs
day, has justly attracted large share of interest,
1t was attended by, probably, 10000 persons,
mostly from Western New York, and the pre-
sence OF some Of our most distinguished men
sdded an interest to tho occasion, which made i,
prominent above all other gatherings of the kind
ever assembled in this country.
The great supper Of the fair was appointed for
wednesday evening, and about thousand per-
sons sat down to the table. James $. Wads.
worth, Esq, one Of the most extensive and intel
f,gent land holders in Western New York, pre-
siIea' MIR. Webster came up i'm the cars on
wv ednesday evening, but was both fatigued and
III, and although loudly called for, made only
lew remarks, reserving his speech for the follow
ing evening" ven When another supper was ordered to
give MN hitting opportunity. His appearance
was hailed with loud and repeated cheers, as was
that OF the other dignitaries who honored the &C.
casion with their presence.
Mr. w adsworlh, the President, on the removal
o, the cloth, opened the speaking festival. He
ai9dea 70 the populations and other crimes which
mad arisen from the abused credit system, and
seemed to regard the farming interest, as the
great stay Of the country.
:" lie turned, he said, with proud faith TO the
FARMERS oil the country-to the laboring millions
Nsho were seeking competence by industry-not
That 100000 Of our people are engaged in the
pursuits OF Agriculture, while III 900 only were
In Commercial, and 100000 in Manufacturing
pursuits, he was led to ask himself, if this pre-
Ponderance OF numbers did not Indicate the great
influence OF the iaboring classes. He EXPRESSED
tIe belief, moreover that the politicians of the
country, In giving attention TO the Tariff reUula-
uons, allowed too much relative weight to the in
terests OF Manufacturers. He said that it was
noliceaoIe' moreover, that every one who had
no Of -
Union, had sought peace and quiet in retirement
IN the peaceful pursuits of agriculture; and he
was happy to find that their illus,rious guest
(Mr: V. Buren) in this had followed their exam.
Plc." (Cheers)
Mr.. Van Buren, being thus alluded to- arose
ana made very neat and brief speech, intended
Iatner Tor those who sat near him, than for the
multitude. He made his acknowledgements in a
very feeling manner, for the attention bestowed
upon him-spoke OF the qualification which the
so1ne oeioIe MIN mad Observation-Disclosures parti-
QUARRY 20 the ladies' part Of the exhibition and
gave the traits of his brief experience i'm arrcul
ture, In doing which he took occasion to say tina,
the last two years of his life, which he had de-
soteu enrely to the culture OF his farm, were the
happlest OF his whole life.
Gov. Bouck was toasted by Mr.. LelanJ and
MT: Granger by the President, as the favorite son
OF Western New York. The latter gentleman Of
course responded. He is tall, fine looking man,
ana good speaker. After having made the usual
VI pressure, gratitude, &c. &C., he
81 can but feebly describe to you tho emotions
winch crowded into my mind when to-day took
my seat In the cars by the side of tie man who
raised the first bxshei of Genesee Wheat west of
Caynga lake! cloud cheers.N | name Abpor
Dariow-yes the man in full health and vigor.
VINO sowed the first seed and raised the first wheat
III me west; and he was even then in the pride
and strength of middle manhood. The world can
present no such Instance in its history. Even in
ny shoit uay' and short II is though am getting
d little In the grey OF the eveninu-evcn in m .
snort day this city Of Rochester was not even a
village. When moved into Western New Y ork.
thls splendid town, which presents now all the
arts OF polished life, when :he stage proprietor
would not even deIgn TO change horses here-he
only wafered and went on--is now CITY which
PACKS more flour than any other in the world
ana what Rochester has done, others also in our
iand have done-Cincnnati, in Ohio, is a town
larger than that famed Odessa which the whole
power OF Russia for fifty years has been building
up"
:. lie toasted the surviving pioneers Of Western
New ork, and gave way to Mr.. Webster, who,
"i'ei statng The circumstances under which he
came TO the fair, his fatigue, &C., &c., assured
mem mat he intended TO meet them there on the
morrow and sal down amid dcafening applause
toast TO the editors brought out Mr.. Dawson, of
the democrat, Rochester, who made very I'M
morous and happy reply
On Thursday afternoon an immense concourse
VI Po'Pie assembled within the Enclosure.
sland had been erected, and on it were the Presi-
qcnt' Mr. Wadsworth, Mr. Van Buren, Governor
DoucK, Ex-Governor Seward, Hon. Christopher
morgan, Senator Rhoades, and other eminent gen
yemen. The President made a few opening re-
marks, and introduced DR.. Reekman of Kinder
nook, who had been invited 10 deliver the annual
ADDRESS. lie presented hasty review of the
operations of the Soci ~ since 1882, when it WAS
first organised.
After he had closed his Address. there were
loud and repeated calls for Mr.. Webster; bu, the
PRESIDENT announced that he had not vet arrived
IheIe were then calls for Mr.. Van Buren,. The
PRESIDENT said that he had already left the ground
me reports OF the several Committees were read,
ana on making another call for MI w ebster it
was announced that he was i'll. Governor Sc
ward then addressed the audience Amonp other
things he said
- rejoice to meet here the Farmer of Schoha-
rie-lt shall not be my fault if there is not ten
dered 10 him the most cordial supper, in the advo-
cacy OF the great interests Of Agriculture TO which
ne Is SO soemnly pledged. cloud and repeated
cheers.)
81 rejoice to meet here, MISC, the venerable Ex-
PRESIDENT of The United States-,he Farmer of
Underwood! Cloud cheers and lauphter) /
am sure that if he puts forth his hands in the
matter with ardent zeal, there will be no longer
check to Agriculture. / rejoice to meet here,
more than all, the farmer, the philosopher, the
orator, and the statesman Of Marshfield. (CheersN
lsympathise with the regret which you expe-
rience IN failing to hear his voice on this occasion
instead OF mine, TO speak TO you of the peaceful.
the joyful pursuits Of Agriculture And | think
that near the voices, not only of the statesmen