Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-08

that they possess land whose resources
are equal to the display. To those of US
who cast our fortunes in the new north
west a quarter of century or more ago.
the accomplishment of the present and the
apparent possibilities of the future are the
marvel of our lives. Without mile of
railway within her borders and with indif-
ferent success yet attending the expert
mental tests of her soil and climate,
we did not even dream
that the then wilderness of prairies
and forest that comprised our state would
so soon become transformed into mighty
commonwealth of a million souls, and
teeming with all the industries and enter
prises CT the most advanced civilization.
While some of US may have been appre-
hensive that we were dedicating cur lives
to the struggles of frontier existence,
the most sanguine and enthusiastic among
us did not venture to predict it possible to
realize within a generation. What is be-
fore US is an accomplished fact to-day.
Minnesota has rapidly risen to prominence
and position among the states of
the Union. Her diversified re-
sources and her vast capabilities
are an assurance that her rank will be
retained. Our state is enjoying an era Of
prosperity which promises a development
in the future commensurate with her ex-
Perience IN the past. Al her material in
terests are characterized by q vigorous
growth and an increasing vitality that as
sures and fortifes her future. But while
we confidently with pride refer to the won
derful growth and prosperity OF our COM
mercial and kindred interests, we should
bear in mind that Minnesota is essentially
an agricultural state; that agriculture is
not only the greatest, but vastly
greater than all other of her
material interests combined, and tho
bases on which rests the hope and prosper
ity of ali our enterprises. 1t should there
fore be the purpose OF the citizens and the
policy of the state especially TO foster and
encourage the agricultural interests Of the
country. To encourage that interest is TO
encourage all others, and the prosperity OF
that secures and makes certain the pros
perity of the rest. II must be source of
extreme pleasure and great encouragement
to see our people. to witness the evidence
gathered in this exhibition, as also those
borne upon the bosom of theiIimitless pra-
ries Of our state, that the agricultural
class has been blessed with prosperous
year. Ladies and gentlemen, words fail
me IN my attempt to express my apprecia-
ton of this delightful entertainment. The
elegant hospitality OF the citizens Of this
city manifested on this occasion. is but an
other illustration of their large hearted and
whole souled character, and the charming
presence and attendance of the grace and
beauty of your city. though bewildering in
its fascination, has added great zest to this
feast. [ thank you, ladies and gentlemen,
for this hospitable greeting, and for the
kind sentiments you have been pleased to
address to ne.
OTHER TOASTS.
The governor was warmly cheered. At
the conclusion of his remarks President
Thompson announced that there would be
no more regular toasts, but that volun-
teers would be called as the spirit moved
and the following were offered by different
gentlemen:
By Gen. Baker-'The Ladies of the
City," most happily responded to by e1-
Gov. Thomas Armstrong: THE Senate of
the United States by Senator Window;
THE ex-Governors of the State of Min
nesota,' by VIM. r. Marshall; THE Science
of Agriculture by Gen. LIE Due; 1.-THE
House of Representatives" by Hon. NJ. I'll.
Dunnell; THE Judiciary of the State,'' by
Judge Start; THE Cattle Breeders of the
State; by Hon. Dexter Curtice of Madi-
son, Wis, c. A. DeGraff and N. P. Clark,
who were called for modestly declining to
respond; "To-day's Barbecue by Hon.
John F. Norrish. Besides the responses to
the above, Hon. Thos Wilson, of Winona,
Prof. Porter and Mayor Mayo were called
out without the formality of toast. The
different speakers made no effort to con-
fine their remarks to the subject matter
of their respective toasts, but
touched lightly upon the splendid
fair exhibit, the general prosperity
of the state and were particular
in their praise of the efforts OF the officers
of the state society, the citizens of Roch-
ester in general and the ladies in particu-
lar. The exercises were continued till
after 3 O'Clock, and it was, in all respects
a most enjoyable banquet.
Upon the conclusion of the banquet the
poNerHOf anu parry repaired TO the aulphl-
theatre and watched the racing for short
time, and then returned to the city. The
governor and most of his party left for
home in the evening by way of Winona
but Gov. Kerr and one or two others will
remain till tomorrow. EVERYBODY tonight
is more than pleased ouer the success of
the day and of the fair, and are unsparino
in their praise of the officers of the society
and the citizens of the city. especially
the ladies, who turned out in
| such force to make the banquet
and reception of the governor and friends
| the complete success it was. While the
fair does not close till Saturday tomorrow
is really the last exhibition day. For the
day fine racing programme has beer
prepared. Present Indications are for E
good attendance and fine sport.
The Rdciug.
The racing for the day was not especi
ally attractive. In fact, it was tame in
comparison with the grand contests 6
preceding days of the fair. The first event
was the three minute class, purse $500
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