The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-21
TELEGR.APHIC NEWS.
THE BORDER STATE FAIR.
THE ANNUAL OPENING.
SPEECHES OF HON. z. B. VANCE
AND COLONEL SUTHERLIN.
SnccIal telegram to the Dispatch.

hANviLLB, VA, OCTOBER 20, 1865.
The second annual fair opened here to-day.
. multitude of yisitors-from three to five
mousand-are present.
The proceedings were according to pro-
S7amme.
Colonel SurHERL1s, the President at u
o'clock delivered the following address:
Felow-citizeus, 1t is with much pleasure
that we welcome vou on this interesting occa-
slon Our first annual fair was 4 success
beyond the expectation or its most sanguine
friends, but il was BY no means equal TO the
immense gathering of people and the great
collection OF articles that You see here to-day.
The spirit manifested by the vast concourse
Of people before me, numerous contributions
designed 10 facilitate and cheaper labor, the
large number OF improved breeds of stock OF
various XII ds, and, above all. the great display
OF valuable, ingenious, and beautiful articles
contributed by noble women, should
greatly increase our hope for the future of the
country and stimulate us 10 renewed energy
and fresh determination TO push forward In
The confident expectation that intelligence
and energy if properly directed will yet ac-
compiSh for North Carolina and Virginia
what they have ever done eiseWhere, and
bring us Independence, happiness, and pros
perity.
make the fair both attractive and useful, and
yyr appeal 10 all present 10 appropriate it TO
,hair individual benefit. To agriculturists l
would say witness the experiments made,
examine the various articles on exhibition,
and procure such of them as will increase the
profits of your farm. You cannot hope for
success if you shall any longer allow your old
nrpiudices 10 influence your action in this
matter. Take hold as new people in a fresh
country, with cveryt thing to learn. Let the
systems pursued in other and different days
be abandoned, adapt yourselves to the peces-
sites of the times, and prove 70 the world
that YOU deserve success even If you fail to
win il.
Many persons are disposed to give up in de
spair unless their own political views pre-.
vail To all such I would say let the ap-
preaching election for President 60 rs it may,
you cannot hope 10 prosper In business unless
you put forth proper effort, each individual
for himself. We may reasonably hope that
in anv event we have seen the worst of our
troubles We have nearly, if not quite
touched bottom. The next turn OF the wheel
will be upward. The country cannot any
more endure the paralysis of one section than
the human body that Of one side. The South,
now diSabl and paralyZed, must be restored
10 vitality, or the whole must perish.
Therefore II is but reasonable to hope that
whoever may be exalted 10 the high position
OF President of the United States will so far
forget partyas TO view with a patriots eye his
whole country, and adopt a policy that will
speedily place all the States OF the Union on
an equal footing, and use ms power ana posi-
ton in restoring the country TO prosperity and
peace This is an undertaking that would
command the confidence and support of all
good people in every portion OF the country,
and could not fail of success.
If il shall prove that these opinions are
well founded, and the people of the South
meet The question in a proper spirit OF con-
citation, we may then look forward hopefully
for the dawn of n brighter era. Thus restored
10 the Union, we may reasonably expect that,
through intelligent representation in Con-
gress, among other benefits, the oppressive
taxation upon our most Valnaole staple, TO-
bacco, will at no distant day be materially re-
nlt naf rom tEl1 ~ Wi
the restoration of political and civil rights
the military will be withdrawn and the Freed
mems Bureau abolished, and that peace and
quiet Will be once more enjoyed BY thrifty
and con ten ted people. Then we can, with the
confidence of success, invite 10 orr extensive
fields of industry the intelligent agricultu-
rist the skilled artisan, and the sturdy me-
Chanic, with their capital and enterprise, TO
nd us in making these two old States the
most powerful in wealth and population on
this continent. l think they are nOD the
most inviting field for the immigrant TO be
found in this country. The low price of land,
the cheapuess OF labor, the high price OF the
staple productions, will enable the industri-
Gus and prudent Immigrant 10 realize larger
profits from any enterprise than he could III
any other portion of the country. These ad-
Yaulages, with our internal Improvement SyS-'
tenn completed and in prospect Of construc-
tion-togelher with the immense beds OF coal,
iron and other valuable minerals found in
nearly every hih and valley, cannot fail,
when properly appreciated, TO attract to our
border immense nun berS OF those seeking new
homes and occupations. In addition TO the
fertility Of the soil and the other advantages
Of which we have spoken, these States are
blessed with The most delightful climate
known 10 the temperate zone.
| cannot close these remarks without direct
ing the attention OF visitors from distance
10 the valuable water power OF DanVllle-the
superior advantages OF this locality for the
establishment Of manufactures IN every
branch.
lu conclusion we desire TO acknowledge our
sense Of obligation TO the fair daughters OF
Virginia and North Caro- lima for the great in.
terest they have taken in our enterprise, and
for the aid they have rendered it, both by the
liberal contributions OF their handiWork anG
by their presence on this occasion. We feel
that they are our nearest friends and COM
panionS-our ornament in prosperity; in ad
yersity, our Solace and support.
II Is, therefore, with the liYelieSt emotions
OF pride and pleasure that we welcome their
6eaming faces here to-day and it shall be our
eAdearor 10 win their appreciation, with Inc
assurance that whatever chaste woman smiles
upon receives the highest imprtmatar'of of merit
and success
May We all hope that before another annual
iatr OF our Society the sea of troubles which
now opposes us will disappear, aud that we
shall ENJOY sure and lasting peace.
Lovely art thou, O, Peace; and lovely are
Inc prints OF thy footsteps In the green val
leys."
Beautiful on the mountains are the feet OF
Alin that publ!sheth peace"
The President then introduced to the audi
e"ce The Hon. L. b. VANCE, who delivered the
aIA3a! address before the Society, as follows
One OF the prettiest stories of the ancients
Is mat OF Faith and Confidence displayed by
IIne Ine Romans Ill selling the ground on which
nahhloai was encamping his victorious DAT
Aliohs, Jubiant with the slaughter OF the con.
sui ana his mighty army Another is told OF q
ptafe and self possessed naval officer the DECK
sues sues OF whose ship had been newly painted.
DD"i'AR storm great wave struck the Vesseis I
'u!e" her on her beam's end, and amid Inc
%!d ana nervous confusion Of the crew, who
tnousht she Was going down, he sprang on
week ana shouted louder than the roar OF .Ihe
S,shPes', Take care, don't touch the paint!
iour great asscmblage here to-day reminds
NE oi iaen Amid the indescribable desola.
@ ioA U! our country, in spite OF the nnancial
rum which has Impoverished us, notwith-
sanding the public calamity and The private
" so'Io" even amid the fierce throes OF thls
Ai'xh'y conflict, which in q few short days |
viii win perhaps determine the existence or non
e@stence Of constitutional government In |
tAImerlca-the noblest labor of the world no |
@ o!est uen--you have the courage TO hold THIS |
steai meeting Of four days TO promote the |
S taoes blessed and peaceful ayocatsons OF man!
9eeh @ is your ub,me faith in the future; such |
tour confidence in the heads and hearts OF the |
~h'heflcan people 1t is cheering TO the last |
-esiee hail II with ominons giadness. IL
sretAs indeed, as foretaste Of that peace and |
,est ,' which trust God has in store for this
weary and sorrowing land, and that He is
unout .tt 10 make us glad according TO the days
"Mereln lie has afflicted u.s. "a
nat can say to-day TO add interest TO the
SeaAon or promote the great objects OF your |
,,Suneie'yf Instruction in the practical opera.
d ohs OF the field, the forest, or the mine, you
asouotless scarcely expect. My life having
,"h ,eeh devoted 10 other pursuits, my observa. |
s .ohs o! these matters have been made from |
IN point outside Of The Ee7acei and beiieye
s 60 al time II shade f1rsaer has been held IN