New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-20
>ew-york state Fair

ROCHESTER, Friday, Sept ID 1851.
The MAYOR Of Rochester presided al the Festival
and Introducing the FIRST toast, SAID II gave HIM
and the citizens Of Rochester great pleasure Ia
So many distinguished citizens present from every
part OF the state, and indeed from the remotest ex
tseruItieS OF the Union. He proposed the folio wing
toast THE Agricultural Society OF the state OF
Newly ork, and It's distinguished Officers"
Nj John NJ Delaheld, the PTeslden, OF the sOcje-
~, then rose and said "On the part Of the EIecu-
tive Board and Of all the members Of the Agriruiin-
raj Society OF the State Of New-York, most CRATE
fully acknowledge the high c0mplimenty you hdyebe-
slowed As your guests upon TINS festive occasion,
We feel sensiby the hospitality OF the CITIZENS 0
Rochester. And, permit me 10 add, that from the
day entered the boundaries Of Rochester, WI
have witnessed and received from rs citizens, one
unceaslDg stream Of kindness, good-w and liberal
lty. CeasIng 10 be strangers among you, We an
more clearly perceive the anans, the spring. which
gives 10 your beautiful city that healthy glow, that
busy, active aspect, ever present 10 the eye. It's,
SIR goodwill toward men, and a liberal spirit iAp-
plausel
But, while you stand thus eminent, among our
cities. we look over the broad domain Of oar Agri-
cultural Republic, and feel fIttering pride stTug-
Cling 10 our lips. The farmers and planters rs
lBg TO Their proper sphere. Strange, yet true It y,
IN this conntTy We have farmers been content 10
labor and produce almost unnoticei and unknown.
But look around you, Sir See the hardy, sun burnt
hand, the tOll-WOrn furOws Of The hnsbandman's
cOuntenance, and then, sir contrast them with the
beamlug looks Of ROchester's sons and daughiers.-
I ~ contrast - strong yet here they are mingled
together respecting and respected BY each Other-a
type SIR, o. vi bat ought To be IN every part Of
ibls glorious Union. tGreat applause Union
sH Yes see before me the planters Of Georgia,
VI Virginia and OF South-t arOllna, and other cot
ton, tobacco, nee and sugar chimes. ! see ar0und
tins festive board the farmers from New England
anu the VI dde Siates-faners from A region once
called The Far West, region nov almost unknown,
cryen, as Il has been BY the force Of CIVILIZATION and
energy. 70 the Pacific Ocean Here, sr, Is one Of
The sJOng cords OF union, binding Us ia a charmed
circle of peace, plenty and happiness.
Permit me. sT, 10 otter you toast. when am
conhctni Will be heartily responded 10 ~ eyeD per
son present 10
The CITY Of Rochester, and her worthy Mayor
The MAYOR responded. " AIN very gfdieiuii D,
sad. for The sentiment Just offered. THIS pfOul
ono JOY Ous occasion brilliant and animated os n.
for Rochester. she = favored this evening Ot '"'
pr nee nos only ola large portion Oi the tfs.'I az
worth of our country, Dut the TepIesentdu'ts W
other nations have favored Us Win taeH CUM
nance Why lsth.s nall gTaced with Intellect RIM
ment, and besuty-~ith orator. and stiIesiheh' a..
distinguished in the circles ~ which theJ iho,s
Tie answer - that lblny I'VE years ago hocn.ss.'
VS. forest, but by the advantages o. nef loca'Oh'
and tie energy OF her sons, the soil around aef hAs
become equal m cultivation 10 any other ppiuOn
II The STATE and she ha. herself become one VI
tie most fouushlng cites an the Union. she ne
N tie center Of Tlch valley, unsurpassed ~ any IA
the world Her pIocucts not only supply the wan.
and minister To the luxury 81 her own citizens ou'
add largely o. the comfort Of all sections Of the
state While the supefaDuldance lnds markets ia
oiher countries. And YET her resources are ho'
fully developed. she = SIN n her infancy oo,'
while uus favored IN bSf situation and Der prosper
iiy she bosss OF being city that fespecH the
laws ard tie constitution, and loves order ana ~
CusiTy. Applause She courts tne presence OF tne
good and the wise from ever part Of TIE Union, ana
seeks 20 profit By their example and influence, "hiie
sbe : not uLmln1u Of The high moral % tilB o' w
ancestor iron whom she sprung These are tee
CAUSES Of Ter beng 80 honored and a. her hnmon
repTess NATIVE, am happy TO make my acAno"ie's
nents 10 her bkhali. ana % giye you, IN return
The United states-May her Nanonal Go,ein
msns be 90 conducted preserve the rsnfs Of sas