Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1871-11-11
The Closing Days Of the Fair.
$4,000 People On the Ground
Friday and Saturday.
GrOtesque Exhibition 81 Great
Success.
IMa1ENSE ENTHUSIASM.

The closing days of the West
Tennessee Fair, Friday and Satur-
day, were the most brilliant of the
week. They were fitting cap-stones
to the grand exhibition which has
filed all hearts with pride and
pleasure, and gratefully recalled the
halcyon days of the past. The two
closing days were honored with the
attendance of $4,000 people, whose
enthusiasm knew no bounds. Out
of the ashes of the war this fruitful
land "Phenix like" has sprung into
prosperous present-a grander fu-
ture. In defiance of the wild desc
lating waves of political passion,
we have proclaimed ourselves men
men who, whilst they cherish the
grandest memories of the past,
scorn to recognize in their lexicon
the miserable word despair. "NIc-
Gregor is on his native heath"
and we defy the selfshness, or OPP
pressions, or passions of partizans.
Our future is in our own hands, and
despite the thunder storms raging
around, we intend to make it sub
lime. No one who witnessed the
grand exhibition last week can
doubt the proud spirit and high am
bition which animates our people
The pure Anglo Saxon blood which
courses our veins, and whose f'ucti-
flying influence has spread the glory
of an uncOnquerable civilization in
all lands, knows no receding wave.
Onward and upward, higher and
higher is our motto; and we will
neither hesitate or cavil, but united,
place our beautiful and fruitful land
in the foremost rank of civilization
and progress.
The West Tennessee Fair last
week proclaim the steady purpose,
the high ambition, of our people.
More splendid stock rings; a finer
collection of agricultural products,
implements and machinery, and a
more gorgeous display of floral gems
was never witnessed in the State.
But here we must return thanks
to the other Mechanical and Agri-
cultural Societies of this and other
States, whose assistance on this oc-
casion helped to make our Fair the
grand success it was. Our Fair is a
representative institution, and every
citizen of the State, and West Tenn.
especially, should interest themselves
in its success. We invite all, and
extend to all a cordial welcome. We
are more than happy to record, that
the hospitality of our people was
equal to the occasion. Every house
was thrown open and ample ac-
commodations were provided for all.
The basket dinners on the Grounds,
were numerous, elegant and sump-
tuous, and citizens generally Wed
with each other, as TO who should
feed the greatest number of strang-
ers. The music was absolutely SUI
perb, and won encOmiums from all.
Saturday, the closing day, was be-
yond description a joyful oc-
casion. This day boosted of the
finest and fullest stock rings
of the week. The most exciting
speed races, graceful equestrian
ship, and above all, the most gro
tesque, side splitting and suggestive
burlesque we ever witnessed. At
this point the enthusiasm of the
crowd could not be restrained, and
cheers and laughter made the well
kin ring. We have no words suita-
bic to describe our magnificent ex-
hibition, and its unparalleled sue
cess. We know that it has inspir-
Ell an enthusiasm that will develop
yet grander results.
Let US place our mark high; let
our ambition be to make the Vest
Tennessee Fair at least the equal of |
any in the land. Every stock hold |
er should increase his stock, and all |
others should promptly invest as
much as possible in this great enter
prise. We appeal to the people of |
West Tennessee at large, to identify |
themselves with this representative
institution. Its success will reflect |
honor in the highest, upon every |
county in the district. All honor |
to the officers and Superintendent
of the Association, and let every |
citizen second their noble enter
prise. Day has dawned again, let |
US hasten its meridian splendors. /