The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-24

liant farmers Festival, which we nave compiled from
the New York and Rochester papers We are compelled
however TO omit the full accounts which we find in
these journals of the imposing agricultural exhibition
the occasion, and confne ourselves 10 the speeches
which may be regarded the voice by which it speaks
10 the country.
The Mayor OF Rochester presided al the festival and
on introducing the hss toast SAID gave him and he cit
zens OF Rochester g,eai pleasure see $50 many disn
gulshed citizens present from every pat OF the State and
indeed from The remoest eXtremilies OF the Union He
proposed The following oasl
"The Agricultural Society of tho State OF New York
and its distinguished officers"
M. John M. Dea6eld, the president OF the society,
then rose and said On the art OF the executive board
and O all the members of the Agricultural Society oi
the State OF New York, most gratefully acknowledge
| The high compliment you have besvswed AS your
guests upon this festive occasion, feel sensiby
The hospitality OF the citizens OF Rochesct And per-
init me 10 add that, from The day we entered the
boundaries OF Rochester, we have witnessed and
received from It's citizens one unceasing stream Of
| Kindness, good will, and llberaiiy Ceasng to be
strangers among you we can clearly perceive the
anm,s, the spring which gives your beautiful city that
healihu aspect present The eye Ii IS sir good.
will towards men and a liberal spirit [Applausel But
while you stand thus eminent among cies, LOOK
over the broad domain oil agricultural republic,
feel lacring pride struggling lips The farmers
and PAINTERS rising to their proper sphere. Strange
yet true II ls in this country have, farmers been
content 10 Labor and produce, almost unnoced and an
Known But look around you, See The hardy,
burnt hand, the oil-won iufrows OF the busbandnan's
counenance and then SIR contrast them with the beam
lEg looks oi Rochesiers sons and daughters. The
trasl IL sirons yet here they mingled together
specng and respected by each ohera type sir OF what
ought 70 ne IN every part cf this glorious Union.
[Gfeat apnsusel Union, sir' Yes | see before the
planters OF Georgia, OF Virginia. and OF South Carolina
and other cotton, tobacco, rice, and sugar cmes
\ around this festive board the farmers from New Eng
land and the middle States-farmers from region
called the Far West--a region almost unknown,
driven as IT has been, by the orce OF civilization and
tn, a tug Ham -,
cords OF union, binding US il charmed circle OF peace,
plenty and happiness Permit me, sir, offer you toast
which am confident will De heartily responded 10 by
every person present II Is:
! "The City OF Rochester aud her worthy Mayor"
The Mayor responded; am very grateful for The
ment just offered his proud and joyous OCCASION
brilliant and animated Tor Rochester She s Ia
vored this evening by the presence not only OF large
portion OF the talent and worth OF country, but the
representatives of other nations have favored US with
their countenance. WHY'S this hall graced with intel
rct refinement and beauty-wb orators and statesmen
all distinguished in the circle IN which they move The
answer Is that thirty five years ago Rochester for.
est but by the advantages OF her location and the energy
OF nel the soil aeound her has become equal III
cultivation 10 any other portion OF the State aud she has
herself become of tie most hourshng cites IN the
i Unou. She lies in the centre of rich valley,
passed by any in the world Her products only sup
py The want, and minister 10 the luxury OF her cl
zens, but add largely the comfort OF all sections OF the
Il Saie while the superabundarce finds markets in othe
countries and yei her resources are not fully developed
she is stll her infancy Bat, while thus favored IN
her situation and her prosperity sac can boas OF being
cy that respects the laws and The constitution, and loves
order and industry [Applause. She courts the pres
ence of the good and the wise from every part OF the
Union, and seeks 10 profit BY their example and nfu-
ence, while she not unmndfu of the high moral bear
/ ing of the ncrstoTs from whom she sprung. These
the of her being so honoed; and, her humble
representative, am happy to make my Acknowledgements
| IN her behalf, and to give you, IN RETURN
i "The United States, May her national government be
conducted preserve rights Of the Sates the
Liberty of the people, and The integrity OF the Union
| tAppause.l
| Governor Marcy next spoke. He said | was told,
after coming into this room that expected TO say
something in reply 10 this toast and began TO think how
il that thus put in charge OF the United States
knew there were abler men TO perform the duty, and
4 who will be less reluctant than am. [Laughter But
as did not feel at liberty TO decline the next question
lha, occurred 10 what should cay. Indeed,
don't know that there is anything can say that is
expressed in The sentiment itself, 1t is noble and
Just and think there is human bosom in this
assembly that does not respond 10 IT, But is too large
and vast subject for discussion II we were TO say all
we think about lie freedom, some OF the gentlemen pres
from other countries where the blessings
not eployed might feel offended. II talked of its pro
ducons and should say that country is the first IN
the world, they might also take unbrage, and say we
were vaingorous. Instead, therefore, OF speaking OF
the country It's productions, point TO the specimens
here present, and shall submit the following sentiment
The Ye9many TIC strength Of our our country, The
foundation Of prosperity and wealth, and the safeguard
Of our institutions" tAPplause.l
The Mayor then gave;
"Th- STATE OF New York Her destiny is onward; her
motto, Excelsior"
Governor Hunt was loudly called for, when he rose
and said, with embarrassment have not been ac-
cusiomed To speak occasions like this but coad no
have supposed IT possible that my would have
failed they do upon view OF the scene by which
surrounded, ha, the charms OF this bright gal.
ayy of beauty would have unnamed me, But i seems
to have been regarded my duty to say something o
the destiny of the State Of New York and of the glorious
motto on her shield [Cheersl The held is too large
and vast, and IL involves too many considerations Tor
T such speech in this Yet there is something 10
our growth and progress that ought 10 excite emotions
of pleasure in all bosoms 10 extent that would render
Us subject % the charge OF propensity to exsgseFae
think we ought TO speak motesly OF ourselves yet
should do great injustice TO your continents and my own
did not say there county under Heaven which has
more 20 be conented 10 leet proud oil lts man
i6estiny than the State o New York, tApplads~ Us
present prosperity and It's future prospects are source ol
exultaon all her and when, Tor the iast ie y
days. and here night the products OF her sou,
and the evidences of her industry her arts and her ene
men which Of them would not say that he loves nsown
native State In looking at history, 1t Is impossible e
10 forget how much owe to our ANCESTORS wbo e-ap
lished system of government which enabled US, lher
descendants 10 10 forward and work out these results
which we nl see and must acknowledge our duty to
preserve these institutions unmpaiTet Inc wise poncy
of the State should never be lost sight of Can any other
State show more successful prosecution OF internal i'm
proyements-a system of public works not only cacua
led 20 develop resources, but 10 unite us with
other States ard aid their progress IN the work OF i'm
proyrment appeal to those sister States bordering on
our western waerss-roIu some OF whom ap glad 10 see
representatives. here to-nigh-whetber New York State
IS not eminenty national IN her sprt and action, and
does not contribute ber ul share to the general veal
Nor must we forget what due to the intelligence Of hs
state We have system oi education destined to make
huruan henc Thin