New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-22
THE STATE FAIR.

The heavy storm of Monday night came
at an unfortunate time, moistening thu
ground more than was required, yet did not
injure the walks or pathways, though the
race track was too wet for use. All the
draining machines were kept busy, and
to-day everything will be in excellent order
The new buildings are furnished with water.
proof roofs. as the storm tested them
thoroughly. We did not hear of a single
instance where goods were damaged OF
even soiled by rain.
The brass band furnished harmony to the
not exceedingly great number of visitors.
Exhibitors were busy arranging or rear
ranging their displays. and no one will deny
that good taste prevails in that way. The
three principal departments were particu-
larly attractive yesterday, as Colonel G. A.
Breaux and his assistant, w. A. Shropshire,
department G, were compelled to postpone
exhibitions in fine horse flesh in the arena.
There was no race, but the one that was
intended will take place next Tuesday
evening, and will be worth seeing. This
interruption will not otherwise interfere
with exhibitions.
The great race stand, now in course of
construction, when finished will be one of
the finest, if not the finest, establishment
OF the kind in this country. Mr.. A.
Downey, the contractor, is pushing things
as fast as possible. Its length is two hun
dred and fifty-two feet. fifty-six feet wide
and seventy feet high, and will accommo-
date five thousand spectators. In strength
it can not be surpassed; in fact, it is put up
to remain.
Numerous loads of machinery of latest
patents arrived yesterday, and were quickly
placed in proper position, so that that de.
partment will probably be in working order
by Tomorrow, when our whole city will pay
. visit. The art gallery is in fine order,
containing attractions for all classes Of peo-
pie. There it is that Louisiana makes her
best repres entatiOns.
Mr.. L. Homes, the secretary, furnished
our reporter with copy of the following
interesting letter:
NEW ORLEANS, November 19, 1871.
Mr.. Luther Homes, Secretary and Treasurer of the
Mechanics Institute, New Orleans:
DEAR SIR-I regret to have been absent
when your welcome letter reached nv resi-
dence. Being personally poor. l can not do
much by myself toward the success Of the |
State fair now going on, but will continue
to 90 what did from the beginning, by con-
curing in its success to the extent of INV in
1uence. As the chief pastor OF the Cath
Dlics OF this diocese, can answer for them
afl-that they are prepared to promote the
temporal welfare Of their (either native or
adopted, and in both cases) beloved country.
We, ministers Of God, far from being
blessings Of the Almighty npon the i'm
Drovements and inventions of our age.
showing that physical progress rightly un-
1erstOOd and practiced is calculated to
lelp that Intellectual progress, which is
he main object Of good citizens and true
PATRIOTS
AS to myself being to the heart a South
'rn man and a LOuisanian. / am always
eady to concur in every measure that NAV
promote the welfare of the South in general,
md of Louisiana in particular, and nv
most ardent desire is to see our fair and
lear Louisiana regaining through the in-
lOmitable energy and persevering exer.
ions Of her children that pre- -eminence to
which she is entitled in every respect.
l remain, dear sir. respectfully yours,
NAPOLEON JOSEPH PERCHE.
Archbishop OF New Orleans.
All who can, should pay a visit to the ,
to-day, as there will be some in ,
eresting performances. Besides, there are ,
lOre novelties, for use and ornament, than ,
person can inspect in weeks time.
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