The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-21
IA MEXICAN BANNER.
Y z a z Q G CITY:
FRIDAY MORNING. kOY. q. 1855.


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The Autumn Carmivals ofthe
ass United Stntes.
The greatest feature Of the last week, says Por-
ter's Spirit nay Of the last -four. has been tile
imposing agricultural faiu which have been held
threughout the lengthan breadth IF the land; and
which, BY, the bye. though some two hundred have
already taken place. are only the forerunners of
some two hundred more, Of similar meetings to
come.
We started with good intention Of giving these
events, the most prominent Of them, at lelst,
notice ss they come off. but we soon found the wish
agricultural journals we have been obliged to con-
tent ourselves with that general treatment Of the
subject inevitable to an upmanageable accumulation
of details. s.is ts, ..ss. tsssa
We are not to be deprived, however. of the pleas
ure Of noticing the cheering progress which these
truly great institutions have made during the pres
ent season; nor debarred from an exchange of con-
gratuations with journals ike our own, which are
aboring to encourage the pursuits Of agriculture and
wholesome outdoor life, at the prospect which the
success Of the present gives 10 even greater
success and improvement in the future. 81 sfa,s.s
4 II Is difficult to oyerestimate the inportance Of
these annual reunions for the exhibition of the
riches of Arpcrtion Of the earth, but the IN which
they make the most striking impression on the
mind; is that which presents the picture of happy,
prosperous people, swanaing ty millions from their
homes after the great abors of the gear are over and
making their Acknowledgements with the pure uu.
ossentations religious thankfulness Of JOY. to the
Benehcienee which has piled this abundance fol
their use. :, ..s. t4 4a,g BOD.
Such is the grand spectacle which these noble
agricultural gatherings present; and what is mos'
to be appiauded in the matter is, that there is nc
affected gravity admxed with it. to taint the pure
spontaneous CHEEKY, genial sport Of the occasions
They thut invite cheerfnly together the best Of al
classes in the land, and in the very best wayaTh
= lerowdssee rnade up in greAtpany BY healthy hus
bandmen, who come accompanied by their bloom
; ing wives and daughters, and in the towns wher
they guther, doors are throw open, hands hearth.
shaken, hospitahle tables broadly spread, and q
expansion of the heart promoted thatis refreshin
offset to the contracted sentments concentrated bile
trancorOus hates the bitter. biting rancid mischie
and uncharitableness, which seem to have disease
y the other half Of the nation, as developed at th
foul issues Of political gatherings. In one caas
II honest hearts. unburdened minds, rosy cheeks an
sweet breaths; in the oher palid faces, corrupte
+ bosoms, deaauched imaginasions and foul word,
{ lin the former, vigorous love getting atmospher
lswsetly tempered BY the folsom Of the fields. Ii
fragrance Of fruit and flowers. and promising to Ii
Iparticipators. by the very prsstage Of the seen
wholesome and polite futupes:s but in the latter
legacy of lasting feuds, shrivelling excitemen an
} fbarren hates. striking contrast and strangel
lenough both sides Of it fourishes to the climax
the same time.
We have no spacs at the present to review.
= In general way. TIE various fatures Of these y
70 tnmn earnixnls. butthe ss6pe of our Journal vi
ie Justify us in directing attention to the spcial i
ducticu this season, ii nearly III Of them Of racr
p Of various kinda, female equesl and tho
Ihealthful sports, which srs caloulated not only
= lpHopd enjoyment butts develoPe thsphysical sg
Is lof the human faee. waJ Ess9ss3A
Wereioice at the wisdom which has intrcduct
MI these features, and we note the manner in vhis
I'd these latter sports have been received, as an rss
q rance that the last yesge Of that blind prejudi
n which elnng 30 obstinateIy in some strange min,
J. against the rational and praisevorthy enjoymonts
fs the turf, has passed away forever. The fne n
{ courses which have bseh astablished at nearly
the agricultural fairs Of The season, and The beau
II fpl ladies who have not hesitAted % psrfofm
y lpart tof joekies over them. hays sounded the IN
j i9f9his obstinate bigctry; and we shall expect.
SsI he new and liberal spirit FER the eneouraaems