The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-26
something to Boast Of and to Hope for.


A sign Of solid Improvement and Well
directed industry is beheldt daily in the
markets of this city in the excellent fruits
and vegetables exhibited for sale. This Is
indeed something to boast OF. We doubt
whether in any Of the cities OF the United
States can q noblcr display be seen. And
what does 1t argue? Industry, careful
tillage, and an abiding faith in the rewards
of labor. Such basis of hope and conf
dence is not delusive--it is solid and certain.
The gardener and farmer, pursuing the oc-
cupation favored of Heaven, are chcered in
their pious zeal in their vocation by the as
surances of reason and Of religion. Resting
upon this double foundation they proceed
cheerfully with their labors, enlightened
and fortified by the lighst Of experience
and of science, and behold the results!
We augur the future Of Richmond more
from the proofs of the energy and skill of
her people than from any other sign. Here
is the theatre of great achievements. Ma
ture fayors the industry and enterprise Of
man as much just in this narrow sphere OF
the bailiwick of Richmond as in any other
spot on the great globe we inhabit. Nor
less does it favor the territory Of the State
we dwell in, which occupies the magical
latitude of the earth which affordsthe great
est variety of the neccssar1cs OF life ana
enables the energies Of man TO achieve more
within year than any other. 1tisa pleasing
reflection to all of us that we have not only
l,,rt fhot
lands, vast mineral resources, and water
power uncXcclled anywhere. No State has
that remarkable peculiarly which distin-
o,lishes our own-of rich land resting upon
mineral deposits of the most valuable ana
extensive character.
Ofcoursc the metropolis OF such State
city having such advantages peculiar 10
itself-a highly fertile neighborlng country,
q vast water-power, convenient access TO the
sea by rail and by the noble tidal stream
which flows to the doors OF its warehouses,
has future Of great prosperity before 1t.
These are the things which stimulate the
energies of our people, and these give pro-
misses of the rich rewards in store Tor them.
The results of the energies of the producer
w
and returned to the soil. But
the tiller i'm the vicinagc of Richmond has
that advantage which is not enjoyed by his
brothers in the vocation farther of. That
land which is necessary to the pursuit of his
calling is steadily increasing i'll value, and
in time will be too valuable to devote to
cabbages, potatoes, and strawberries. In
this way market gardeners have become
some times mllionaires. Their patches
have been cncompasscd in their lives by the
cities near to which they began tllla2e, ana
land which had produced fine cabbages be-
came adorned with palatial mansions or vast
for the demands of commerce. |
We move. Industry is taking new life in |
The most efficient form. The labor Of white |
men is elevated, and is putting on the air of
greater independence, while it is eXerted |
With much greater efficiency. 1t is taking |
stronger ground, and advancing forward |
with force and vigor which must clear the |
way of all distractions, and will marguerite |
hat system of unfagging and consistent and |
pursuit of all branches of labor |
hat must be adopted by all. Those who
will not submit to it, or keep up with it,
must get out Of the way. They cannot re-
;ist the wave which is sweeping over the
country. They must be equal to the new
1rder-the new Heaven and the new Garth
which have been established by the revolu-
ion, or they must be swept away to the
vast receptacle of inetficiency, incompe-
tency, and uselcssncss, from which there is
neither return nor rctrieval.
The sun is Frightening. The future be-
gins to show the gided rays, and let us but
discharge our duties like men for Il short
time, and we will be in the full enjoyment
Of the rich reward in store for a constant,
hopeful, and brave people. !