The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-09-23

Apricul ture, hOi llcuul uie' UAOShslilASS'
The attention of the people Of Virginia
Is gradually being drawn towards these i'm
portant subjects of general industry and
welfare. 1t is alone by the productions OF
the country that the people can be restored
to independence and prosperity. The
stock iobbers and gold spectators may
trade and traffic till doomsday and yet not
add lot or title to the wealth of the
nation. 1t is only by the labor of the far
mer and miner, and the mechanic and
manufacturer, that this wealth can be in
creased. The farmer and miner by their
labor bring forth from the earth its riches,
and the mechanic increases their value by
fabrica,inp out of them the articles that
are needed in the economy of life. IL Is
a laudable enterprise that undertakes to
encourage the industry and enterprise OF
these invaluable classes OF society, anu 70
increase the rewards Of their labor.
Prior to the war there was STATE DO
ciety in Virginia whose annual e2nlOl-
tons were extensive and creditaole, ana
were constantly growing in magnitude
and their beneficial influences were more
and moro excrtcd upon the farming ana
manufacturing communities. The war
has left the country in condition SO ex-
hausted that it has not been deemed prac-
ticablc thus far to resume those eXhiol-
tions-those annual displays of the general
taste, industry, and genius of our people
those annual reiinions Of the best part OF
our population, so delightful socially, and
so beneficial for the instructive and pro-
fitable Interchange Of views and eXpe-
riences of practical and wise men. Let
us hope that by next fall, at least, the
State Society may resume its exhibitions.
In the absence of this State Fair, it is
gratifying to see that some Of the coun'
ties are making efforts to excite spirit
of Improvement in the different branches
of industry. Rockbridge has well orga-
nized society for the advancement OF
agriculture and mechanic arts. That So
ciety will have an exhibition and falr on
the 23d, oath, and 25th of next month.
Extensive preparations are now IN pro-
gress to make it as successful as possible.
The adjacent counties will contribute to
its display and eclat.
Augusta : that large and wealthy
county-will especially cooperate " with
Rockbridge in this exhibition. Augusta
has strong agricultural organization OF
her own, but will not this year have fair.
The Border Agricultural Fair, which
was recently organized, and whose mem
bcrs are citizens of the border counties of
Virginia and North Carolina in the Roa-
noke Valley, will hold an exhibition and
fair at Danvilc on the 9Th Of November
which we suppose will continue for one or
two days. The means for an attractive
exhibition in the rich valley ought to be
abundant.
In this city, as already frequently an
nounced in this paper, the newly organized
Horticultural and Pathological Society"
will hold its fair on the 18th, 10th, and 18th
DAYS of October. The officers Of this So
ciety are making great efforts to secure
the highest success to their first. exhibit
ton. They have gone to work in the most
systematic manner, and with an industry
highly creditable. The railroads and the
express company have agreed to furnish
every facility to ensure the safe and
prompt transmission Of articles for exhibit
tion-the roads at half freights, with the
right of members of the Society to return
home free of charge. The express COM
pany transports articles for exhibition at a
deduction of one-third from ordinary
rates. The promise is for an exhibition OF
vegetables, fruits, and specimens of house
hold economy and industry not surpassed
by any that has taken place in Virginia.
1t is gratifying to see these signs of pub-
lie spirit, and the more especially in the
direction of the productive industries, on
which We so much depend for the restora-
ton of the State from its present prostra-
ton to o condition of comfort and pros
perity. Efforts like these will do much to
facilitate this important contamination.
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