Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-09-02


French in this war, may have again proved
adverse to them. If so, it will only show
that the best strategy is insufficient with
ont other elements. The best laid plans
of the best generals must fail if the enemy
prove too strong for him at the decisive
moment of execution. We cannot Judge
of the effect of this last baltic until we re
oaive more authentic and detailed &C
counts. "
CAPE FhAK AGRICULTURAL AssOtiA-
TION.
Preparation8 are in active progress 10
finish the new buildings, improve the race
track. and get everything in readiness Tor
the approaching Fair of the Cape Fear
Agricultural Association, which, VIC feel
assured, will be grand success.
The first Fair was all that Its friends
and the visitors could have expected But
the next one will surpass the former IN
every respect A much larger attendance
of people and exhibition of articles ana
animals are expected and will be provided
for The Premium List, which has been
extensively distributed, is much fuller and
more attractive than before. The people,
too. are satisfied of the success OF the AS
ISOLATION, and are fully aroused to Its
benefits and Importance.
Nothing will be left undoLo to provide
for the comforts of visitors or to contribute
to their ut, rtainment and amusement.
The Officers of the Association are doing
all thew can to render the Fair successful
and attractive, and q committee OF cltizens
have undertaken to provide for their en-
tertainment by getting up n magnificent
Tournament and Dance.
We desire to call the attention of house
wives, agriculturists and mechanics to
the tempting special premiums offered IN
their respective departments. Through
the liberality of the Navassa Guano Com
pany of Wilmington, ton Of their cele-
brated Fertilizer will be awarded to the
npriculturist who makes the best and
largest exhibition of the products OF the
soil, the result of his own labor or manage
ment. A dozen silver dessert knives are to
be awarded to the lady who displays the
best and largest exhibition of Jellles,
Preserves, Pickles, Jams, Catsups, &C., OF
her own make. Also to the lady who ex
hibits the largest number of meritorIouE
articles in the Household department.
the result of her own labor or direction
will be given a handsome Silver lea set
A premium of Fifteen Dollars is offered Il
the mechanic who exhibits the larges
number of meritorious articles of his owl
make and ingenuity. There are man
other attractive premiums, independent Q
the desire which all possess to exec
ones neighbors in the friendly rivalr
which the Association invites in industr
and skill.
The Association are having prepared
most beautiful Diploma, which will
given OILY to the exhibitors OF the mos
meritorious articles, and which will be
ornament the possussor may we'll b
proud of.
President FREMONT has issued an ad
dress to the people generally, extendin
to them an invitation to be present at tn
Fair, and promising oil a warm welcom
on the occasion. 1t gives us pleasure
publish it in our columns.
ROOMS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CAL
FEAR AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
WILMINGTON, N. O., July %, 1870.
To the Patrons and Friends Of the
Cape Fear Agricultural Association
The Executive Committee are making the mo
ample preparations for holding at their Fa
Grounds, the next (second> Annual Fair, to COZ
mence November 18th, and to continue Tor 10
days.
Our Premium List is now published and W
soon be distributed for the information OF co
tributors.
We invite. All ous people, planters farmer