New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-09
. TEXAS STATE FAIR.

the grand demonstration made there last
year in bnhalf of peaceful pursuits. 1t
Is certainly wholesome indication to
witness the lively interest manifested by
the enterprising people of Houston in
works that are so we'll calculated to for
ward the material interests CT not only
that great State, but of all the States that
compose the American Union.
The extensive I reparations that are
being made, and the large amount of
goods that will be forwarded for exhibit
ton from many sister States must be
taken as conclusive evidence that these
State fairs are the harbingers of much
good. They bring many of our people
together from distant sections of the
country for friendly purpose. The in
tercourse thus established not only facili-
tates business, but it inspires a kindly
feeling among the people, and arouses
a useful and laudable spirit of rivalry
in beneficial works.
The people of Louisiana have not been
unmindful of these facts They organized
a Mechanics and Agricultural Fair Associ-
alton some years ago, and, under the
management of some of our best citizens,
it has proved great success. Unfortu-
nately, this year no fair could be held in
consequence of the burning of the build
ings at the Fair Grounds some weeks
before the time for holding the fair. The
last fair was held in April, 1870. 1t was
largely attended by our own people and
their fellow citizens from other States,
many of whom came with their families.
making their visit one of pleasure as well
as business. An effort was made to
replace the buildings in time to hold the
fair in accordance with the intentions of
the association, but that was found i'm
possible, and the Louisiana State Fair for
1871 was postponed, we believe, until
next fall.
In the meantime, substantial and suit
able buildings will be erected in the place
Of those burned, and every arrangement
made to make the next State fair of this
State an improvement, if possible, on
anything of the kind that has yet come
off here; for, in the language of the adj
tress put forth by the gentlemen repre-
'enting the association. announcing to |
,he agriculturists, manufacturers, arti-
sans, mechanics and stock raisers of the
United States when the fourth grand |
State fair would take place, it is plain that
Louisiana can claim the credit of having
irst led off in the South in the great
work of stimulating and encouraging all
kinds of useful labor by aid of State
airs. The address says:
Feeling just pride in its past labors and
uccesses, and pointing TO these as a guar
lntee of its future usefulness, our institu-
lon once more appeals for support to all
ectlons OF the country. Leading off at the
lose of OR national troubles, in the attempt
o awaken the public mind of the South.
md direct it into productive channels, we
eel more than ordinary qualification at the
plrlt OF friendly rivalry and emulation ex-
tied in our sister States. We behold with
abstraction similar institutions, in full ac-
ord and sympathy with us, springing into
uccessful existence, in all the Southern
tates, and we rejoice to see them stimulat-
NJ into activity all of the great mechanical.
gricultural and commercial interests which
lone Will hereafter make the South great |
nd prosperous.
1t is evident that the true keynote of
outhern development has been sounded.
he practical men of the country, who are
hitting IN organizations similar to ours, are
DING more to promote the prosperity of
his section of our country than has ever
efore been accomplished.
This talk has the right ring to it, and
ives encouragement that the men who
ontrol the Mechanics and Agricultural
air Association of Louisiana understand
the true keynote of Southern develop
ent'' and will not fail to do their duty.
'e confidently anticipate complete ar
for making our next State fair {
he OF the most successful exhibitions of
e kind that has yet come off in the
outh. |
In the meantime, we are proud to see
II sister State of Texas leading off in I
e right direction. Her State fair this
'ar will undoubtedly be grand success.
'me OF her best men are moving in the
after. Over seventy acres of ground a
I'VE been purchased by the Fair Asso-
alton in central portion of the city of d
custom. Large and commodious build o
gs are in course of construction, and G.
Il soon be completed. The grounds c
e to be handsomely ornamented, and u
cry provision made for the comfort and
nvenience of exhibitors and visitors. h
And, in addition to many other induce Al
ents that are held out, and which prom IL
!, to make the next State Fair of Texas &c
affair of great magnitude, the people g.
that State have obtained the consent of CT
'race Greeley to deliver the opening adj 1t
ess. The appearance of this eminent L
lrnalist, philosopher and lecturer be- al
e the people of our sister State will al
rtainly prove an epoch in its history. IL
will, no doubt, deliver anable address, p
olete with wisdom, and suitable to the IL
caslon. No man holds more decided
lnlons than Mr.. Greeley. He may as
netlmmes err, but if he does, it is an Oil
or OF the head, not of the heart. Such TO
N are entitled to the respect of man 81
ID, IN whose interests they labor. al
If the Texas State Fair does not prove g
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