Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-17
For the Standard.
NORTH CAROLINA FAIRS

E01tOTS ~. IT, Standard:
GENTLEMEN: visited the recent State Fair in Raj
elgh, Tor the hrst time since its establishment and
think the exhibition was most interesting and
full one.
The isolated situation of Raleigh, and it's inacces-
slbll1ty to many portions of the State, and particu
larly 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 our 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, Fair was,
altogether, very creditable had entertained
fears OF its failure, and opinions not very attering
to it were expressed, but upon the whole very
agreeably disappointed Ii failure consists in the
quantity, without regard to guilty, then, it may
have been one; but if on the contrary, the quality
OF the articles exhibited be evidence of success,
then it most successful. There was quite a
number OF Devon, Durham, Grade, and native cat
tie exhibited, many Of which the finest of
their kind. noticed, particularly, those exhibited
by Dr. Holt and Mr.. Russell These gentlemen de-
serve great credit for their efforts to Introduce in
the State, their fine booded 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 farmers
were turning their attention to this branch of their
business.
The Agricultural Implements particularly Plows,
Machinery. &c, though not extensive as in many
of the States (Which are less agricultural than
mechanical and manufacturing pcople,) was very
creditable. There was variety Of fine design and
workmanship.
The exhibition in Mechanics Hall was such as to
excite feeling of pride in the breast of every North
Carolnan. The carriages, buggies, harness and
saddlery would compare favoraby with the best
manufactures in the Union.
Agricultural Hail was we'll and creditably filed
The vegetables in great variety were of the finest
kind-Tobacco, Cigars, Flour, Wheat, Corn, Cotton,
indeed, every variety ofagricutura production and
in the highest perfection. Surely, In this depart
there was failure.
Who can point to Floral Hall, that great centre of
attraction, and say there failure The amount
of needle-wori, counterpanes quilts, bonnets, and
various other elegant articles the handiwork OF the
fair daughters of beloved State excited the ad-
mraton 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 Wne-destined
to supplant the 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:
The usual interest excited by the exhibition
of fine carriage, troting. and pacing horses-many
of which were superior in speed and elegance
l can scarcely trust myself to say anything OF the
Address Of Judge Ruffin. 1t will be read with pride
and pleasure by every son of North Carolina; and
will be hailed by the whole South one of It's abest
defences. What noble specimen of man he Is!
Let it be more said that the State Fair was a
failure. Let every of North Carolina feel that
his own reputation is linked in with that of his
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-
rcutural Society held its Fair at Edenton. The So
cety had only been organized some seven or eight
months and the Fair Grounds though not fully COM
pleted for want of time, fitted up with much
taste and elegance The exhibition was, indeed,
very creditable one Every department was well
represented and was agrceably surprisedto see so
fine a collection of booded stock.
We had most interesting address, from Mr.. Al
bertson of Hartford, replete with good advice, use
full suggestions, and sarcastic criticisms Men OF
character, sense and energy at the head OF this
Fair, and they know such word as fail, and the
next Fair will be all its friends desire.
The Fair of the Martin County Agricultural So
ciety came off at Hamilton, 1st November. They,
too had too short time to fit mp the Grounds and
improvements as they designed but the exhibition
very creditable. quantity of stock of varl-
Gus kinds was exhibited-among them noticed
large lot of very fine Devon Durham, and Grade
cattle belonging to Thomas Jones, Esq, which will
compare favoraby with any have
The Ladies, in their department, fully sustained
themselves. Floral Hall was there, elsewhere,
the point of attraction.
The address was delivered by the Hon. Asa Biggs,
and he well sustained his high reputation, giving
admirable illustration of g progress
fear these County and District Fairs have had
tendency to nure the State Fair. Persons inter-
ested in these Fairs apt to think that they must
come in contact with the State Fair; and thinking
So they desire to excel. This should not be O.
These Fairs should be auxiliary to the State Fair
aids and helps for it. suggestion has been made
which would remedy this evil if it really exists
Let an understanding exist between the managers of
the State and County Fairs. Let the County Fairs
come off first. Let the President of the
Vice-Presdents, or Executive Committee, of the
State Agricultural Society attend these County
Fairs and let every article of WORTH and which will
bear competition, and which is exhibition atsthe
County Fairs be carried to the State Fair. BY this
means all rivalry will be broken down, and lauda
BILE emulation will be excited
Messrs Editors, have heard some censure thrown
out on the Raleigh press and Rairoads-that they
did not encourage the Fair, and afford Information
and facilities which they ought. hope that Meth
err obnoxious to the charge; and at all events
feel assured that hereafter every thing will be done
by them which ought to be done. Large crowds of
people could be carried to Raleigh during the Fair,
and large amounts of money would be spent there,
if proper facilities afforded. Could the people
only know that they would be comfortably accom-
modated for their money they would flock to the
Fair But to be huddled up, ten in room, and two
or three bed, and many with no bed at 50 per
day is rather severe Visitors do not expect private
citizens to open their doors to the and invite them
to accept their hospitality-al they ask is to know
that=they can get comfortable quarters, at either
public or private houses, by paying for it,
Ny highest pride is that am a son of North Car
olina and my greatest PLEASURE would be to aid in
eleyating her character and developing her resour-
ceS >.
Plymouth Nov. 9th.
GRAIN FOR FRANcE.-On Friday last 10000 BUSH
els of wheat arrived at Buffalo, N. Y, its way to