The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-25
The State Fair.

Tic state Agricultural Fair opens next
Tuesday The report concerning the prera-
r.;.ons on the grounds which appeared III
Yesterdays, Dispatch was highly gratifying
We may expect fine meeting ana = me
snow. Il will have some eXtraofo'nars ie'-
,urr> in the show of woods and products OF
the Jar West. with which Our commerce Is
destined soon 10 become intimate. Especially
vii we ind interest in the woods from the
,nrc.famed prairie lands. where the hrcS hao
far an unknown period of time prevented
;;:c growth of timber but now that the soil
!, brought under tiliasc, so that the nres
themselves are prevented, trees are produced
with rapidisv. This very interesting feature
Of the exposition will no doubt alone
attract a great many visitors. .,.
The grounds have been improved In many
Particulars. promoting the comfort of eX-
hibi,ors and visitors, and facilitating the adj
van.ageS for showing animals, products, and
machinery. 4 good show of animals is res-
>oraby expected, and it is hoped that farm
ers will display their wonted ambition TO
demonstrate their skill by the results OF their
labors
We trust that our manufacturers VIII VIM
..icate their enterprise and skill by exposing
10 public admiration those specimens OF art
which they fabricate, and which we do not
think can be excellcd by manufacturers OF
o.her cities. Richmond has grown rapidly
uron the public attention and consideration,
a9.! it is more than ever incumbent upon her
rroplc TO prove ut this annual Fair that their
,,,v is worthy OF the increased respect that
ms been shown her--tbat she has not only q
iyelc enterprise, but both skill and energy
10 make good use Of the noble advantages
win which Providence has blessed her. Lei
,ycrv manufacturer consider that he can dt
,u,.th to encourage and ia>ten this impress
siln upon the public mind.
l.. is too late to make appeals to the coun'
nv ;cop!c. save those residing near Ibis city
HLr. we hope. will enrich thc exhibition by
,;,,ir line horticulture and specimens IRON
their extensive nurseries. Therefore TIN:
..,isr i mainly addressed to the people o'
E;cinaond. WHO are vitality interested in the
Yt,;,l,,.'ity Of the State Agricultural Society
.u,, Tic good success OF lis exhibitions. Ii
j rot proper that they should consider
Themselves as mere spectators and critics
In" Fair is theirs, and It's shortening:
>s.vG2d be regarded rs damaging to Rich
l.y,A rather than As reflection OF the so
,.;,y itself. So we should I'LL help it il
:v"Yy possible way-take pride in its sue
hi take modification to ourselves fol
Pc, dlnrcs.
This annual exhibition is one OF the mos
valuable OF all auXiliarics to the prosperity
.oi Richmond. 1t can hardly DC too highly
appreciated, nor can we do too much to pro
moi. is success. While so valuable to us
il is Of infinite benefit to the State. 1t affords
the opportunity to lay before the nation
the agricultural and mineral resources OF
the STATE and her progress i'll manufacturing
L, enables the farmers TO exchange view:
and learn the progress in agricultural i'm
provcmcnt. and in the improvement in agri
cultural machinery, which has so wonder
fully come to the assistance of tilllge in mo
drrn days.
We should hail this annual meeting OF al
industries as a grand event in the State. Tt
this city, we repeat, it is of great financia
Importance. 50 all trades and all profession:
should cndcavor to give it all possible sue
cc>, anG tcini.