The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
STATE FAIR.


a large number OF persons present, probably & or
I,000-said to be larger attendance than or any
previous occasion We were pleased to meet with
many old acquaintance and friends from the east
ern and middle portions of the State. which alone
was ample compensation for the fatigue in travel
ing, loss of sleep, and enduring clouds of dust in
the streets of Raleigh.
The Hon. T. j.. Clingman delivered the Address
on Thursday at II o'clock on the Fair Ground
Owing to the dense crowd around the speaker, and
the noise on the ground We were unable to hear
the speech; but as it has been published We shall
lay portion of it, at least, before our readers
next week
We expected to be able to publish some of the
premiums awarded, but the Standard of Saturday
did not contain list in consequence of the most
of its space being occupied with Mr. Clingman's
Address
The articles Gil exhibition in Mechanics, Far
mers' and Floral Halls were numerous, and inter-
esting to observers. The \ Agricultural Implements
and Horses on exhibition were superior and in
greater number than ever before collected on a
similar occasion.
The Society, learn, passed resolution to
memorabilia the Legislature for further aid by
donation of $1,000 from the State Treasury. We
do not think the State ought to he called on for
more money for that object. The holding of the
Fair at Raleigh must be of immense benefit to the
citizens of the city, and it seems to us that they
might well afford to contribute all the funds re-
quired in addition to the revenue of the Society
We heard many express a desire to have the
next Annual Fair held at some Western TOWN.
Greensboro or Salisbury-and several eastern gen
tlemen favored the change, but we believe no ac.
ton was taken on the matter by the Society.
The Wilmington Journal thus sketches Mr.
Clingman's Address:
sMr c. after referring the fact that his avocatons
have left him little time devote thcacqmiSon
of much practical knowledge ofa.rcuure proceeds
speak of that science its progress and the physical and
political conditions necessary for its full development
and He then refers the soil climate char
actcr of the people and institutions in State. Saws
that people mistaken in smppo>ing that the pine
timber lands represent the general appearance of the
Statc.-Thcy only a narrow belt.
We have the alluvial deposits in the East. the pine
belt somewhat more inland-then the rolling lands of
the ccntre-thcn the mountain region of the West with
its varied scenery, lofty peaks long ridges, frghttl
chasmS and gigantic timber indicating exubercnt fer
tly These varieties of soil and climate fit the State
for producing great variety Of crops while at the
same time her mineral resources II not
rior to those of any other State.
Much has been said of the Influence of climatc-Of
Southern Incidence and Northern energy. This Is
merely accidental if it be The greatest nations of
antiquity the first dawnngS OfcviliZatiOn both ancient
and MODERN have been in regions having about the
climate North Carolina, perhaps a
climate.
Greece Rome Assyria, Carthage, Egypt, have arisen
o the margin of the Mediterranean and the
vigorous developments of modern minds have been
found in such Southern Napoleon Bonalar
NOrth WA nj As h1 kent m
with the spirit of the If in the past she had been
justly amenabe to this charge she rapidly afford
ing proof that it could longer be preferred against
her with justice One old fashioned characteristic she
still retained and, he hoped still would retan that of
an 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
and concentration of State effort necessary to
carry due weight. This state of things must give
before the progress of the public works which
bind together the different portions of the State.
Mr.. &. cited authorities and examples to prove that
the institution of slavery instead Ofbeing inimca to
the prosperity and permanently of Republican insttn-
TONS is emnently conducive to both. He referred to
the tendency increase the powers of the General Gov
at the expense of the States and this mainly
with View to promote the interests of some particular
sections classes, the expense of Others. Thus by
means of a high tariff the farmer is to be made
tributary to the manufacturer, he is to the North
Eastern ship owner whom he must employ to carry his
produce from American port to another-no matter
how much cheaper foreign ship might be will
ing carry it.
lie also refers the extravaganza in building Gus
TOM houses where needcd-to the efforts made
to saddle the people with burdens for local works by
general etc. which he felt assured this
State must oppose.
Mr. c. concludes with brief allusion TO some stir
ring incidents in the history of the State His address
is able and wcIl-written 1t contains clear statement
the resources capabilities, present position and
political duties of the State There is appearance OF
any attempt orgiuay-no new fact stated, nor any
old one placed in any fresh light. But then there Is
something better than novelty and that is truth Mr.
Cngman appears to have taken just and Stesmanlike
view of the topics glanced at, or discussed IN his
OratiOn'