The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-16
[ NUMBER II.

that a Republic was born; that the Colo
nies were declared free and independent
and the signers of that declaration had
pledged their lives and fortunes and
sacred honoss to its support, How ap-
propriate that his Exposition should
take place at tho very place where llber-
ty was first Graded, aud that, too, after
the lapse Of an huudred-ye the infant
Republic has not only become great in
the extent of its territo.y, population
and wealth. but also great ia arts, scien.
ces improvements aud productions. It's
flag floats proudly on every sea, giving
protection to all its subjects in every
cline. And in many departments of
production, industry aud inventive gen
ius. and skill, we can now safely chal-
lenge the world.
The Centennial Exposition will be one
of the greatest events of our day. and
Wisconsin should bestir herself that we
do justice 20 our noble state in the collec-
tive industry Of States and Nations. The
celebration OF the one hundreth birthday
of the Republic, whose eastward shores
are paved by the waters of the Atlantic
Ocean, while on the west is the grand
Pacific should be grand jubilee befit-
ting to the magnitude of the occasion.
The bright prospect before US, blessed as
our State is with healthy climate, rich
and productive soil, vast mines Of lead,
iron and copper. aud vast forests of pine
and other valuable timber, and with wa
ter powers not excelled in the world
with an educated, industrious and intel
Iigenb population--our march must be
onward And Wisconsin to-day is max
ing more substantial progress than ever
before in the cultivation of her soil, i'm
provement of her stock, and generally
improved agriculture.
OTHER MATTERS.
Let me call your attention to the alb
sence Of gambling and games of chance
from our fair grounds yet, our rents are
far In excess Of what they were when
such were admitted to the grounds. Our
grounds are much more peaceable and
orderly than they would be if such were
admitted. We hope thatsuch churches as
have practiced games OF chance to raise
money in times past will learn salutary
ieeson from our Agricultural Society,
| TO the officers Of the society, let me
say that, while your duties are Iaborious
and often trying you will find that by
close adherence to our printed rules
and regulations, you will be able to dis
charge your duties more satisfactorily to
yourselves and the public, and the long
association that have had with you, and
your untlring efforts IN the past, ell give
ne the highest assurances of your united
support and success.
TO the exhibitors, let me say that you
have done molly under such circum-
stances, and richly deserve all the praise
that you get for your efforts in behalf of
the success of the Fair. But do not be
satisfied to rest with your present i'm
prcvement, but let progress be stamped
Oh every future work, for there are high
er and greater attalnments in store for
you in your several callings and occupa-
I lions. To the public will say that the
exhibition before you has been gotten up
only by untiring effort and skill, and
you see before you the progress that has
been made III the different departments.
You will find much to instruct and graf
lty you. You Will see before you what
can be done to tighten the toll. to in
crease the profits and ID add to the
wealth Of the state and nation, as we'll
as please the taste, expand the intellect,
and give broader and higher views of
the capacity and ability of the state.
With these few brief remarks, we pros
claim the exhibition OF 1875 now open
to the pubic. It is yours to enjoy.
We call the attention Of our churches and those