Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-02
LOCAL NEWS.

ana aractons Increase The cloudy aspect Of Tuesdsy
the filthy condition Of the leading the Fail
grounda consequence Of the heavy rains Of the previous
Dght-aud false impression Of tho lncopv eoiences
the scene OF the exhibition from the cause. operated
somewhat unavoiaby IN the early part Of the day. but
advanced, and tAese ncootensnees being RENE
died. under the Influence Of unusually hot sun, revi-
val soon became msniieetsna thousands wend
Ing their way To the Fair grounds BY every availabls
| mode Of travel and on foot.
What at rst seemed the pleasures and interest,
OF the scene. proved subsequently,, acquisition Of the
umoet importance. Tho transory incon pro
duced BY the heavy rains Of the days prevou. to IN.
opening Of the Fair but the forerunner Of
and advantages immeasuraoly aforementioned to tho i'm
material draw back at the outset. The reaction was
visible even on Tuesday for. the day advanced the
sun shone out With force spy proportoned the
ccss, until the close Of day every iucouv
resulting from the excessive moisture Of the NIGHT beicre
| was all but removed.
The promise Of beautiful morrow, held out BY the
closing grandeur Of Tuesdays scene was fully realized In
the charming appearance OF yesterdays dawn. As the
morning advanced the benefit from tho preceding mois-
ure but partially visible the day before increased mate
rally. Under tho Agreeable influence Of glowing sun.
the avenues, before almost impossible were rendered
accessible to ALL Tho earth Assumed that aus which the
most astidious might down the exsct condition
which could render travel most agreeable. There
total absence Of DUST and but sufficient moisture 10 OBJ
| viste Inconvenience.
To give adequate idea Of tho grandeur and usgna.
eencc Of the scene on the fair ground would be mpoes
Die. Such rarc combination OF beauty and fashion,
such an assembly, Of sslwo noble dgni6ed per.op
men Of whom Virginia might we'll be proud q has
before come to our turn to look upon As surveyed
the grand scene which the beautiful array OF individuals
both sexes had formed, could help feeling pride
that our lot was cast among people whose noble
terstcs the dignity and bearing Of their stately
in connection with the exhibition itself in all It's charming
diversity, presented display which neither in Europe nor
this country has ii been our good fortune tehold
The articles exhibition surpass number var.
ETY. and beauty Of nish those exhibited last year The
fair ground being enlarged by equal to that as
signed for the fret fair necessarily afforded stronger iu
ducements to exhibitors, and advantages for the
proper display Of goods feature Of interest mp.r-
ted BY this addition, the large assigned for the
exercise of horses, which possess It's attractions
for The disadvantages experienced last year. for
want OF such place becomes manifest US as ~e
noticed how was in requs,u during yesterday aud
| the previous day.
Al IL o'clock, yesterday morning tho signal wa,
given by top of the dum, and sound Of the buge Tor
all to assemble, least could within the
spacious tent the ground hear the opening address
to he delivered by the Hon VIM Ballard Preston of Moa
somery At the signal crowds did assemble all an 1ious
TO hear Nc Preston from tie lame which he eroys an
orator. Many there with cxravay,nt erpecta,iuns
as TO the result Of his efforts, and not TO what
height they had carried them hesitate not to pro.
nonnce the merit OF that address equal TO aoy idea h.y
might have formed of il in advance.
Immediately after II O'clock prayer offered up by
the Rev. Mr. Read OF the PRESBYTERIAN Church in
the most solemn aud sublime manner, after which Mr.
Preston Introduced the large assembly by Philip
II George Cooke, E-qr. as the orator OF the day. Mr.
Preston then csue icr"ard aud addressed them fol
lows:
MR. President AND GESrLIxEs-I appe.r before YOU
IN the discharge Of duly your kidness has assigned ue
WI! be happy shall be aole contribute auy thing
10 prono'c the OF j.cis OF shall he
able il the smallest j, gree aid in advancing the
no" Il agriculture horticulture aud tho auxiliary mccb.u
ic arts Ia Virginia.
The necessity ofimprovencnt appears in a manner that
appeals most strongly to the interest," the pride and the
patriotism cf our people
Evetywherc around US the elements OF wealth and pow
T are o-ci sed TO INSPIRE confidence Ia Our efforts aud in
pNpfy md i,np
| success.
You have dcnomna,cd your association the yirsin.
Safe Agricultural Society" Its title dsco,es that its or
s'nz rion embraces every portion Of our territory IL.
cct bless with wealth. prosperity and bsppe,s 10
| ID our p 'opls
The that will attend your efforts depends on,,he
r"edoin caudor, and accuracy with which YOU r1umina
he progress Of agriculture in Virgins and the application
YOU make Il that knowledge present. condition aud
| crcumstances
sol, climate tho value of land and the value q,
labor are the primary elements that enter into The
"rItion o! the agriculture OF a county.
IL is important that should fully understand these
great and primary elements of wealth and power "a the,
Ist in Vre'na-tbs should understand what are tn,
,drantsges-shat the dis advantages that attend them
Hht III" pern'iar-s. and Whist the Effect OF such pccu
aries nenchanciug or imparng their present pros
p.euve Va'uc-"hat their Ieiecs.-are they permanent
their characters they such experience and at
eniion would enable us TO edy The proper decson
of these important questions must Of necessity be the re
| suit OF time, PATIENCE and labor.
Enough IS already known 10 inspire the hveest zeal
and to produce abiding confidence that in these pri
mary elements Of agricultural wealth. - these great
| foundations OF national strength and power
knd ard hnunfifu Providence has blessed IA To An
unsurpassed Situated in the heart Of the Con
Firenis embraces within her limits, extent oferory
greater than of she original members of the Union
fronting the Atlantic regions ore spread on; 10
agreat extent sorg its shores beautifully diversified with
nils and VALLEYS mountains and plains that reach to the
tennessee aud Ohio on our Western border. Her climate
s mild and genial enabling people to pursue their Ia
hor in the open air. for longer periods than amos. any
on the connent-suhject to extreme vcssude of cold
or heat waered with abundant showers during the whole
year-maiurng the cops Its coil produces with rapidty
certainty and perfecton-adaped the growth of corn
wheat, tobacco, vegetabes-al the cerel, common m
temperate climates, With uits and flowers in perfection
and beauty, with bays rivers aud fount
and ~ the result OF ALL blessing people with health
| vigpr aud longevity
Our soil, throughout the State was originally fertile
aud OF grea. variety OF character and In
the East much OF it worn and impaired by irjudcious
and vigorous cultivation but susceptible Of rapid and
peTnsneu Improvement In the West large districts Of
fertile land, broken by mountains Containing in uu,v
and ABUNDANCE, iron, coal led, gypsum and sit with
mineral waters OF value and variety In neither section
have there been geological surveys scientific cramna
os ct the soil sufficiently general aud in their
chhracter TO afford information upon which can rely
Whilst We re ret the of such knowledse and
whis; We confidently hope il will be supplied unde the
irhnences Of this and similar associations still we have
sithn our reach, sources Of information aud means OF
practical Improvement sufficient to results highly
beneficial and gratifying.
Prom the extent Of our territory, the variety oil our
soil, climate and productions the difference of our pur.
suits and occupations, from pecalaries In the situations
Of various sections Of State Is incumbent upon US
carefully 10 examine the condition of every portion
thereof shd with the snd resources at our CON
mAhd TO improve the agricultural condition the whole
The important questions, with Eastern friends are
how shall We Increase the fertility aud productvebess OF
our coil render labor profitable and thus arrest
permanently the emigration Of people? WHILE with the
west the important questions are how shall procure
the labor develop their resources and 70 iu
crease the facilities for transporting them to marketP
Their solution rest almost exclusively with the agricul
tural classes 10 our State They have the intelligence
wealth. numbers and Influence that can enable them 10
decide aud control all these questions according 70 their
will and pleasure-to remedy tho defects to apply the
correction, to the difficulties, and secure the
| benefts all desire.
The voluntary associations which peopls are effect
rg Of all these classes, inspires the rmest confidence
aud aords the strongest assurance all these Interests
will DO wisely and patriotcay advanced and promoted
To what sre 10 attribute the eIh huston OF the soil
-nd the dmnuiioD Of It's proiucveBesJ in E,stern Vr
gina! IL IL toe result Of climate and soil1 the eGec.
OF the peculiarly Of Our labor and ts influence
agricultufef
10 the United States two dren, and rival systems of