The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-22

A Valley Fair.


bitioh at the Augusta County Fair for 1874,
was truly gratifying. The liberal and enter
prising spirit manifested BY the adjoining coun-
ties which contributed SO largely to the ac-
complshment of the favorable result, encour-
ages the belief that by we'll directed effort,
much more comprehensive Arrangement may
be made for the future, and Great Valley
Fair inaugurated which willembrace not only
Augusta, but Rockingham, Shenandoah, Bath,
Allegheny, Rockbridge, and perhaps other
coumtics. Surely there could not be iustitutcd
an enterprise i'll which the common interests
Of the people of the vally could be more sue
ccssfully promoted, and which would create
| spirit of commendable emulation that would
open up new era in the Agricultural, Me-
chanicsl, Manufacturing, and Stock raising pur-
suits. The vast improvements made in all
these departments Of industry since the organ
ization OF the Augusta County. Fair, gives an
| assurance Of the progress we might reasonably
expect, were the combined capacities OF three
or four wealthy equities fully developed.
"A noticeable feature of the Fair just closed
was the splendid representation of improved
stock, in cattle, horses, hogs and sheep. Rock
inghsm distinguished herself in this respect
Augusta also, was equally fortunate in the ele-
CANT specimens Of almost pure bloods, on ex-
hibition, and throughout the entire collection
there was evidences Of advancement in the
stock lne, which give the as ,ilrance that in q
few years this portion Of Virginia will almost
if not quite equal Kentucky.
We throw out the suggestion simply, that an
effort be put forth to effect concentration of
the enterprise of Augusta and the adjacent
counties to institute Valley Fair, and connect
with it Stockholders Association, to be fol-
lowed each year by sales, OH the occasion Of the
Fairs, of colts, calves, '.hegs, and sheep and
other articles of exhibition, SO that a better
breed of stock may be raised and higher grades
of production encouraged. 1t is just as easy
to feed good colt Or calf as an Indifferent
one, and there IS infinitely more pleasure in
handling the better grades, while the revenue
derived from their sales adds to the attraction
OF thc Investment. We have a number of gem
tlelnan in Augusta county, who are we'll fitted
Tor shaping this suggestion, and engaging the
efforts of congenial spirits in the adjoining
counties. Let the first step be taken in ear
nest, and the object will be accomplished.
While the exhibition at the Augusta County
Fair surpassed the exhibitions of the most san
giine, it did not reach, in. many respects, the
| collections which distinguished similar enter
pfises in some sections of the West. This is
no reason why the >valley4of Virginia should
not pre1cnt attractions in this respect superior
to those of almost any other portion Of the
Union Certainly, nature has lavshed upon
las all the advantages we could ask for 1t on
ly requires that our people come fully up to the
work and do their part in a Grand Valley Fair
to be established 1t this central point.
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The melancholy OF the Richmond Dispatch
over the condition oi the country, aad the ter
fible expressions we, arc sufcri,ls,' is truly
deplorable. What aboutx che robberies of
virginia's treasury? That is a good t:ii,lg to
shed tears over, III tears you have to She'd >,
or grow ealoric about, either
Mr. George Cahooch at: one time Mayor of
Richmond, by military appointment, AMI who
was subsequently elected by the people, BAT
| cheated out Of the oiii;e by the ballot-box
S''s~''ASAS "'tst "oVHCtS. HIS UccH
Congress in q New York district, whsre the
Republicans have majority. ..
The Richmond Enquirer wants to take the
| rawboned Buckeyes to its <.bosom' " 1t would
BE- a pretty picture fora comic almanac to see
tho gusking eslitor of that paper hugging a
horny-isted Ohio Granger, or beer brewer.
| The cebwebs have been brushed off the Of /
Democratic ROSTERS and giratfcs, and they now
do service in the transient enthusiasm business,
incident to the election in Indiana and Ohio.
Capt. Jne. Chambers, cue OF the Oldest con-
ductors in the employ of the B.lto. & Ohio
Road, was killed by being Knocked down by
car and ruh ever, near Harper7s Ferry, Oh last
"Wednesday week
The infallible wisdom of tie Richmond Dis
patch Is demonstrated in its scoftings at the
weakness OF the Democracy Of the North two
weeks ago. and its frantic enthusiasm eyer its
/ strength at the present time.
Drs. W. S. McCIlesi.cy aAu ~. N. Fauntle-
roy have been appointed delegates to West
4 Virginia ~ Las Medical SOCIETY OF Va.