Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-10-29
From the Daily Journal, 23d inst.

From the Daily journal, Z5d lnst
The State Fair.
We expected to have found some account OF the do
ngs in the Raleigh papers, but have been disappointed
The Standard gives us, however, the address OF Mr..
CIingman in full We make sketch.
Mr. Co. after referring to the fact that his avocatlons
have left him too little time to devote to the acquisition
of much practical knowledge of agriculture proceeds to
speak of that science its progress and the physical and
political conditions necessary for its full development and
success He then refers to the SOIL climate character
of the people and institutions in State. Says that
people are mistaken in supposing that the pine timber
lands represent the general appearance of the State
They are only narrow belt
We have the alluval deposits in the East, the pine
belt somewhat more inland-then the rolling lands OF
centre-then the mountain region of the West, with us
varied scenery lofty peaks long ridges trghtiu chasms
and gigantic timber indicating exuberant fertility
These varieties of soil and climate fit the State for pro-
ducing great variety of crops while at the same time
her mineral resources are equal not superior to those
of any other State
Much has been said of the influence Of clmate-of
Southern Incidence and Northern energy This mere
" accidental if it be So The greatest nations of
tiouity the first dawnngs of civilization both ancient
SA"O"O "NN
same climate as North Carolina, or perhapsa warmer
climate.
Greece Rome, Assyria, Carthage Egypt, have arisen
on or near the margin of the Mediterranean and the
most vigorous Developments of modern minds have been
| found in such Southern men Napoleon Bonaparte
| CHRISTOPHER Columbus, and Vasco de CANA.
North Carolina was sneered at not having kept up
with the spirit of the age If in the past she had been
Justly amenabe to this charge, she rapidly aording
proof that it could longer be preferred against her
with Justice One old fashioned characteristic she still
retained and he hoped still would retain, that of
honesty which had grown to be proVerbial
North Carolina had not welded her proper influence
abroad owing the insulation Of her several parts which
had prevented such formation Of State feeling ano
concentration of State effort necessary to carry
due weight. This State of things must soon give way
before the progress of the public works which to BIND
together the different portions OF the State.
Mr. G. cited authorities and examples to prove that
the institution of slavery, instead of being nimcal tC
the prosperity and permanency Of Republican nstitu
TONS is emnenty conducive to both. He referred tc
the tendency to increase the powers of the General Gov
eminent at the expense of the States, and this mainly
with view to promote the interests of some particular
of high tariff the farmer is to be made tributary tC
the manufacturer he is to the North Eastern shil
owner whom be must employ to carry his produce from
one American port to another-no matter how mucl
cheaper foreign ship owner might be willing to carr.
! it.
He also refers to the extravaganza in building Gus
tom-houses where none are needed-t0 the efforts made
to saddle the people with BURDENS for local works by TIT
general government etc. which he felt assured this STATE
must ever oppose.
| Mr. c. concludes with brief alusion to some stir
ring incidents in the history of the State His address
is able and we-written. 1t contains clear Statement
of the resources, capabilities present position and pot
cal duties of the State There appearance of any
attempt at orginatv-no fact stated, nor any ole
one placed in any fresh light. But then there is some
thing better than novelty, and that is truth. MIR Cling
man appears to have taken just and statesmanlik
view of the TOPICS glanced at or discussed in his Grafton