The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-11-02
From y. o. Commercial Bulletin.
The Mississippi State Fair-Causes
Of HSOsIpOnement.
JACKSON. Miss. Oct. 20

Editor Commercial BulletiI-The several
kind editorial notices which have appeared
in the Bulletin in reference to our third an
nual State Fair, prompts a word of cxplana-
ton as TO the postponement of the exhibition
to the 18th November.
Since the beginning of the present month
the most absurd and ridiculous reports have
been circulated through the country in
reference to the health of Jackson. On the
Bird inst the physicians and druggists pub
licly stated that there was no unusual dis
ease prevailing, and again last Monday
night, after careful investigation. a similar
announcements was made. The fairs an
nounced for NatcheZ and FayeLte had al
ready been postponed. and the managers of
the Warren county fair seemed quite will
ing to postpone their fair, and have recent
Iy so done. Hundreds OF correspondents
advised me that in view OF the evil reports
afoat. they wauld send articles for exhibit
ton. but would not be present at the fair if
we persisted in holding it next week. We
were, therefore. forced to postpone. To
have gone forward would have been to
make certain failure, to diSappoint such eX-
hibitors a. might come, and to have inYolv
ed the Association.
In selecting November 18Th, we were well
aware that the Louisiana State Fair was an
nounced to open on the Saturday following,
but concluded that there need not necessari-
ly be any conflict. Exhibitors from your
city can remain here during the entire
week, or at least five days, and then have
sheir articles in position at the Louisiana
State Fair on Monday. Goth. Inasmuch as
the latter fair holds nine days, for our fair to
have followed. would have been TO conflict
with our Adams county fair, or to have
held our fair too late in the season.
Another reason for postponement Is the
fact that an important election is to take
place on the first Monday in November,
and appointments for public speaking have
already been made in nearly every county
in the State. The people will not, aud
should not, be diverted from deciding the
issues by full vote.
We had good reason to believe that the
Orleans would be largely, represented at
our fair. We hope such will yet be the case
The railroad authorities have been prompt
and kind in granting all facilities asked for,
and we have no doubt they will afford
special accommodations for the speedy re-
turn of all articles on exhibition here.
The fourteen hundred dollars subscribed
by the factors and commission merchants of
your city. together with the six hundred
dollars added thereto by the citizens of this
place, to be awarded on cotton. is exciting
the most lively interest throughout the state.
There will be large competition, especially
as more time has been allowed. Indeed. 3
large number of bales have already arrived,
and, | will add, that as cotton is received. 1t
is being securely housed and fully insured,
at the expense of the association
Mississippi has poured her thousands IN
side the gates of your annual fairs. come
up. and be neighbOrly.
| will add that Mr.. w. p. Smith OF
Tchoupitoulas street, has just completed
giving an abundant and everlasting supply
of water.
Very respectfully,
j. L. POWER, Secretary.