Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-11-21
The State Fair and Chowan and Martin Fairs.
We tender our thanks to our very intelligent Cor:

We tender our thanks to our very intelligent Cor
respondent, s., +" for the following communication
in relation to the State Fair and the Chowan and
Martin County Fairs We were pleased to see the
writer at the State Fair. He is practical man.
possessed of commendable State pride, and among
the most useful and public-spirited citizens of Eas-
tern Carolina He has done entire justice and that
in short space, to the State Fair; and we are glad
to learn from him also that the Chowan and Martin
County Fairs were SO successful. His suggestions
in regard to the County Soceties-that they should
be rendered auxiliary to the Fairs of the State So.
ciety, arc worthy of consideration. We trust they
will be acted upon and that shall the results
here next October in largely increased contributions
to every department of the exhibition
NORTH CAROLINA FAIRS.
Eastors N. C. Standard:
GENTLEMEN: visited the recent State Fair in Raj
eigh for the first time since it's establishment, and
think the exhibition most interesting and USE
full one
The isolated situation of Raleigh and its nacces-
sibiity to many portions Of the State, and particu
1arly those portions where agriculture has attained
its highest perfection prevented large exhibit
ton as would otherwise have been made. When
our system of Railroads shall have been completed,
and people be enabled to avail themselves of the
advantages they may offer, then will our State Fair
be what its most sanguine friends hope for. Under
all the disadvantages, however, our Fair was
altogether, very creditable one. had entertained
fears of its failure, and opinions not very tlattering
to it expressed, but upon the whole was very
agreeaby disappointed. Ii a failure consists in the
quantity, without regard to guilty, then, it may
have been one but il, on the contrary, the quality
of the articles exhibited be an evidence of success
| then it was most successful. There quite
number of Devon, Durham, Grade, and native cat
tie exhibited, many of which were the finest of
their kind. / Noticed, particularly, those exhibited
by DR.. Holt and Mr.. Russell. These gentlemen de-
SefV fNr their tn in
the State their fine blooded Stock to take the place
| of our little, poor, native cattle.
The stock Of Stations, Jacks, Brood Mares and
Colts, was very fine, and proved that our farmers
were turning their attention 10 this branch Of their
business
The Agricultural Implements, particularly Pows,
Machinery, &c, though not as extensive as in many
of the States (Which are less an agricultural than
mechanical and manufacturing pcoplcD was very
crcditabe. There was variety of fine design and
The exhibition in Mechanics Hall was such as to
excite feeling of pride in the breast of every North
Caro!nan. The carriages, buggies, harness and
saddery would compare favorably with the best
manufactures in the Union.
Agricultural Hall was we'll and creditably filled
The vegetables, in great variety were Of the finest
| kind-Tobacco, Cigars Flour, Wheat, Corn, Cotton
indeed every variety of agricultural production, and
in the highest perfection. Surely, IN this depart
ment there failure.
Who can point to Floral Hail. that great centre Of
attraction, and say there was failure? The amount
of necde-worS, counterpanes, quilts, bonnets, and
various other elegant articles the handiwork OF the
fair daughters of beloved State, excited the ad-
miration of ALL The mill manufactures, drawings,
paintings, were very good. And then such fruit !!
Such apples, pears and peaches Where can they be
excelled? And our Scuppernong Wine-destined
to suppant the use of much of foreign wines. And
what added to the interest OF Floral Hall was that
you were greeted by the smiles of lovely woman.
oo 1infaro ifn6 hyt
of fine carriage, troting, and pacing horses many
of which were superior in speed and elegance.
1 can scarcely trust myself to say anything of the
Address of Judge Rufin. 1t will be read with pride
and pleasure by every son of North Carolina; and
will be hailed by the whole South as one of its ablcst
defences. What noble specimen of man he Is
Let it be no more said that the State Fair was a
failure Let every son of North Carolina feel tina,
his reputation is linked in with that of his ma
tive State and that failure of the State Fair would
greatly detract from her character; and let every
feel that he has something to do to build up and
| sustain the reputation of his native State.
The week after the Raleigh Fair the Chowan Ag
ricultural Society held it's Fair at Edenton. The So
cicty had only been organized some seven eight
months; and the Fair Grounds though not fully com
pleted for want of time, was fitted up with mnct
taste and elegance. The exhibition was, indeed
very creditabe one. Every department was wei
represented; and was agreeably surprisedto see 81
fine collection of blooded stock.
We had most interesting address, from Mr. AL
bertson of Hertford replete with good advice, use
full suggestions and sarcastic criticisms. Men 0
character, sense and energy at the head of thi
Fair, and they know no such word as fail and th
next Fair will be all its friends desire.
The Fair of the Martin County Agricultural So
ciety came off at Hamilton on 1st November. They
too, had too short time to fit up the Grounds ant
improvements as they designed but the exhibition
was very creditable. A quantity of stock Of vari
Gus kinds exhibited them nrticed
large lot of very fine Devon, Durham, and Grad
cattle belonging to Thomas Jones, Esq, which vii
compare favorabIy with any have seen
The Ladies, in their department, fully sustaine
themselves. Floral Hall was there, as elsewhere
the point of attraction.
The address was delivered by the Hon. Asa Biggs
and he well sustained his high reputation, giving al
admirable illustration of progress
fear these County and District Fairs have had
tendency to injure the State Fair Persons inter
ested in these Fairs apt to think that they
come in contact with the State Fair; and thinkin
so, they desire to excel. This should not be
These Fairs should be auxiliary to the State Fair
, aids and helps for it. suggestion has been mad
which would remedy this evil if it really exists
Y Let understanding exist between the managers
the State and County Fairs. Let the County Fair
come off first. Let the President, one of tn
| Vice e-Presdents, Executive Committee, of tn
State Agricultural Society attend these Count
Fairs and let every article of worth, and which wi
bear competition, and which is on exhibition at tn
County Fairs, be carried to the State Fair. BY th
d means all rivalry will be broken down, and lauds
, BILE emulation will be excited
- Messrs. Editors, I have heard some censure throw
" out on the Raleigh press and Raroads-that the
, did not encourage the Fair, and afford informato
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