New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
TILE BEST "NEW DEPARTURE.n

"The Industrial Association of Georgia
(newly organized) will hold an Exposition
commencing on the 23d of November, at Sa-
vannah, the most fourishing of Southern cities,
Atlanta possibly excepted. The actuary of
this Association is Col. II. D, Capers, who won
his rank in some of the hardest battles OF our
late Civil War-Of course, on the Rebel SIDE.
From his Address announcing the Exposition,
we quote as follows:
"The many yembarrsssmens under whichthe friends OF
this enterprise have aboed them that there are
those among who, satisfied with their present sur
roundings and dsposed to be disturbed n their reVe-
ries among the recoecons Of the past reco from what
they are pleased to style innovations upon established
customs For such, we have no word Of harsh criticism
Their contentment sufficient reason for the exhibit
tiOn Of the utmost charity and our department. OF los
slls can offer them any entertainment We Will proVdo
for them while meeting tho demands OF moro
useful and progressive class of feowcitiSens The
Industrial Association looks to this latter class for s
support and chershng proper respect for the mem
ores Of the past would take In full realization OF the
present and give every aid toward the accomplishment
Of an advanced progress In the future.
Inspred then with theIsame spirit which, from the
ashes of our ciios and the humiliation Of defeat has
raised proud Commonwealth to a position of pros
perity and comparative independence OF Savannah,
the commercial metropolis of Georgia, would Join hands
with brethren in this onward march 10 greater
prosperity than has yet been realized.
"Our Exposition Is designed alike for the reflection Of
progress in every department OF Industrial life among
the people Of Georgia, and among those from abroad
whose commercial relations desire not only to Guilt
vate but to RETAIN material interests of the City Of
Savannah and Of State the cultivation aud the en-
coursgement of free interchange and exchange of opi
Ions and benefits between the producer and consumer,
objects VIC desire TO secure.
"The City Of Savannah with the advantages Of her
geographical position and her present and prospective
communications with the great West, under the sway Of
wise legislation and prudent municipal regulation and
above ALL recognizing the protecting care Of mcrciful
Providence whose wisdom is above the speculaons OF
finite creatures prOspered and continued to prosper
until her commercial relations with the world have
given her prominent position in the front rank Of
American seapOrts.
"In fostering this prosperity the Industrial Associa-
ton would encourage midst and invites the estab
shment Of manufacturing and mechanical enterprises
every kind. Our facilities for importing and export
Ing and ready to the nexhaustibe mines OF
wealth the interior OF great country should make
OF city emporium not alone OF trade and COM
merce but place In which tho ring Of the anvil the
hum of machineryhe active SPINDLE and the busy loom,
shall all unite n grand chorus euOgstic OF our enter
prise and prophetic Of great future
knowing nothing of Col. Capers's politics,
we presume he votes what in Georgia is called
the Conservative" or "White Mans" ticket;
and. yet on the strength of the above Ad-
dress, we pronounce him admirably recon-
structed, and fit to take a freeman's part in
directing the Nations policy and impellihg
her on the path of progress and well-being.
We urge our Northern manufacturers and
artisans to be literally represented at the
Georgia Exposition, believing that their own
interest and that of the whole country will
thereby be promoted.