Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-09
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

rcigus through the city What Ia visible in
the condition Of things now. and week back when all
confusion aud chsos-srangcrs wandering to and go
search Of place OF temporary abode while The
other hand anxiety rife the part oil the city author
tiles alleviate that and provide for their
accommodation. I<~asa great time. Aslsio has been re-
crrcd all times since then, the occasions best
testing the capacity of Hotels and Boarding houses,
will 1888 henccforth But 1t will be unnecessary to
upon any contemplation OF this SORT since bet
short shall before another grand display o.
the same character will open upon We may set
down the extent of accommodations in requson this
occasion the data Tor tho ordinary requirements of the
city in that connection henceorwsrd For, between the
sessions Of the Legislature the annual Fair the acc-sons
of country merchants the Fall opens and tho other
binary intercourse, bu short aggregate period viii inter
in the whole year. when the capacities of Iioe
will be ordinary requirements But the deficiency
IA this respect will be, doubt not amply supplied by
the Hotel which Mr. Ballard of the Exchange has at
present in progress.
We often Mt loss to know why it was, that Vir.
GINA was so backward in that her material
interests while she possessed within her, I'm
bounded, and climate which none other in the world
compare with She is said be the garden spot of the
Union combining every advantage Of soil and climate.
which could favor the varied agricultural pursuits,
aud consequence render her far prosperous than
other now far aLs,d Of her.
| T. Q only definition We have heard Of this anomalous
state things oserwecnng desire for prominence
tho political world, which absorbed her best energies,
to neglect of important domestic interests And
having designed aud set III motion great and glorious pro-
ects for her benefit is said be lucd IRON ia pursuit
by tie nse glare of distinguished political position
into which she seeks install Of her noble
When arises in tho perspective she becomes
scous of all other advantages This, she regards
amount to all other consd and while she stands
gazing upon the enchanting spectacle, she lets loose the
grasp in her ment and swakens to the
plation of this bright spectacle which presents many
attractions her grave and it should be- calm vision
Like an Old maid she affects all the glow and brightness
of YOUTH the moment she is confronted with inviting
object such she in the habit to commune with in
her early DAYS 1t il time she should settle down. and
turn her attention the graver and pertinent
Germs other household She has had her day; aud while
tveed in the spendor of earlier times, other
were engaged in the hubler pursuits OF domestic i'm
psovements which to-day rebound materially to thcr
benefit.
1t high time the OLD Dominion should betakc herself
the practice of useful pursuits and repair to
the which her interests nave sustained by neg
ect while she engaged in the service of the Union
We congratulate her upon the new course which her
energies have taken. She has made beginning in works
of utility aud that she will be ured from its posccu-
useful ends there is the fullest guarantee in the
spirit which animated her at their meetings in
this city, when the handsome sum Of about $4,000
raised give permanently to the grand Institution gotten
up by the Agricultural Society Perhaps the spectacle
Of this great internal organization in her household
bids far eclipse ali other displays from without she
would be IL So and nothing should interfere
the prospects of this Institution nobcr has
existed than twelve months hence shall render it
Providence seemed to smile the undertaking. We
care how efficiently the arrangement the last Fair
may have been, wha, other induce could have
been offered if the weather had continued favora
BILE Il has been, the entire prospect blasted. No
person deny but that upon the OF the first
hbi;on depended the perpeuity of the glorious work.
Aud hat the general feeling would be in regard
should the four days part OF them be wet is
difficult to suppose But it WAS not So and in furherance
OF the sublime and holy purpose of God to give full effect
the noble work, the weather continued just could
be desired until all had reached their homes trust in
sifety. They have in comfort far the weather
could tend render their journeys agreeable. These
Considerations the least important, in viewing tho
various inclnations which give effect this brilliant
display, and have made the prospect OF its permanence
certain beyond al! adverse influences hcnceforward.
Ii be pleasing all citizens have witnesses
the general satisfaction which visitors evinced the
ton paid them while in the city. We much pleas
ed to hear haering testimonials TO the urbanty and
Hospitality o. the people OF Richmond and expressions oil
the highest admiration at the prompt action OF the City
Council in making proper provision for those who would
have otherwise been exceedingly Inconvenience for
of accommodation 1t is due to Nr John H. Gilmer Mr.
Edwin Farrar, and the other members of the Committee
appointed 10y the City Council to carry their object
state that through their exerons the sojoun many
visitors to Richmond rendered agreeable, when i.
dssati.iactory.
But what OF our worthy Mayor Was he at work p
1t is needless reply in the affirmative II there is hu
man being in these United States embodies more OF
the amabc and exalted qualities of the than Joseph
Mayo have ve'y little knowledge OF the ordinary stand
ard which occupies in these connections Take him
the bench and he is lion, in fact unapproachable
except under the shield Of law and justice. At the public
meeting, the social board, aud 10 fact 10 all the
of social life he Is ind !he very type and mper.
souaon OF all the forms of refined etiquette. Where
Richmond could find better representative in every point
Of view, loss know. We offer this testimony
unnuenced by any other motive than the qualification
feelings which, in the fuiue5s of its upon
this matter, seeks expression in this form. We have
motives gcaty 10 offering such a testimony, aud in
fact iegard presumption unreasonable merit
any further remark in justification of such q euogy.
As on all occasions, ha at his post during the Fair,
doing all that necessary and from what could learn
mo- perhaps than his would justify We in.
formed that himself and Mr. Il. o. iskins had from their
own private funds furnished refreshments day after day
it the Fair ground themselves far their time would
permit, attending to the distribution OF the good things
tbch they furnished They procured in addition their
dNn services, the AID Of an Irish gany0iei who freely
dealt the aqua vitae, going doubt the full length
lat he was justified in doing the part Of hospitality.
The hospitable spirit may be said To have existed
every quarter, and with almost every individual Of
city Aud it gratifying to know that it was not lost for
that the recipients felt the fullest satisfaction
al all that done to render their stay agreeable.
In short, all did their parts WELL and we believe the only
css among the entire assembly, who yearncd for close
Of the Exhibition reporters. Wocan speak for our.
| sAves, aud these sentiments.
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