The Morning herald., 1878-09-25
KEEzER's VISION VERIFIED.

-" RAAu IhEoENTATION-ORATI
BY fx-JUDGR FULLERTON OF NEW YORK
RACING IN THE RAIN.
Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
DOVER, Sept, 4th.
The opening Of the Delaware State Fair
yesterday was not so largely attended as
might have been or indeed as the associa.
tion had expected, yet, taking all things
into consideration, the first day was most q
successful one, and satisfactory in all It's
details. All morning there was good bit
OF cioudiness varying in density, continued
till about 11.S0, and after that time steady
rain set in. ..#,. .,..e
There were about 1000 persons on the
ground, and about 1o.4O o'clock. the OPEN
Ing exercises commenced.
Thomas H. Denney, ESQ.,, President of
the association, introduced Chancellor
salisbury quite briefly.
The Chancellor upon assuming the duties
OF the presiding officer then said, that as
being chosen to the office by the Ladies'
and Genslemrn of the Kent County Agri.
cultural Fair, he was not expected to make
an elaborate or extended speech. He ould
simply thank them for the court sy and
dignity extended to him and would declare
the exhibition open. "+I.-. v
Honorable N. B. Snithers here arose and
said that on the part of the ladies of Dover
and vicinity, he would present the associa-
tion with flag, and in doing so, my duty
shall consist of its simple discharge. am
confident that do not go beyond the bounds
OF my duty when I say that the favor con :
fered by the ladies will not fail to meet
with the most profound appropriations.
They have sought to bestoW q Gift. and
have chosen the flag of our country. It Is
appropriate and was chosen because It was
the harbinger of Freedom, and represented
so much that was dear to the hearts of our
people. '.tt =
As soon as Mr.. Smitbers closed, Judge
Houston arose and addressed those present
on part OF the ladies, and bowing, raised
his hat. The orchestra played an appropri-
ate selection and then the Judge responded.
According to the programme OF pro.
ceedtngs, said he, It becomes my duty to re-
spond to the remarks of the gentleman who
has just preceded me, and to return the
thanks Of this association to the ladies for
their kind present. It is fit emblam as
1t floats above IN heads of the permanent
institutions Of our country, and 1t reflects
credit on those whose untiring and Jealous
labor made that country. lido not propose
to lemgthen my remarks, but shall con-
clude briefly. lido not know why Chan
cellor Salisbury or my honorable collegue
who has preceded men, or myself should
have been chosen to address you, or take
part In this opening. We are not ,agricul-
turists, yet, agriculture is q power in this
state as well as elsewhere, 1t and other in
terests are closely alluded together. Again
on part of the association, returned thanks
for the gift, and express the hope that you
may ever cherish what It represents.
At this point the rain became 30 heavy
as to COMPEL those taking part in the open
ing, to seek shelter under the roof Of the
grand stand, and here the ceremonies were
concluded.
ChancellorlSaulshury introduced:e Judge
Fullerton of New York, the orator of the
day., as an orator of distinction as well as
q learned and practical agriculturists. He
spoke as follows: fi' fd .i#2 &..""
Mr.. President and Members of the Agri-
cultural Society of Kent County of the
State of Delaware-We live In remarkable
age, and one that will accomplish q pur-
pose higher than that of any other period. |
Art and Science have made great progress
and have far outstripped the accomplish |
ments of any previous age. The discovery
of electricity has been wonderful addition, |
of late, we have had startling revelations
made to us in reference to light and sound |
while the foretelling of storms as in the
s'gnal service department are startling and |
useful. .-.-, a,4-r.ts. 40.
Agriculture is an industry that should
claim no less attention, and its achieve |
mems are no less gratifying. Agriculture
10 the basis up In which all other indus |
trious rest,a nd to enable to live as an ag-
riculturist, he must SOW, plant and reap.
The speaker strongly urged on the farm
ers to farWers to form themeelvee into /
clubs for mutual protection.
CLAIM TO OUR CITY.