The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-07
MISSISSIPPI.
Its Climate. Soil. Fertility and Re
sources.

Times Democrat
That 4 fun and authoritatiye refaeH
of the present condition Of the grand
State oi Mississippi might be given s.
the whole country, representative 9,
I lrhe Tirnns-D Democrat was dispatched
/ to It's eapital. sIac kson, there % receive
from its Governor, Gen. Robert LoWTyi
4 full statement Of the resources, nnan.
eiaI condition and agricultural OUTLOOK
/ of the commonwealth over which ne pIe
sides. In tie southwest corner Of Ine
! imposing capital, the Governors once
/ Is situated "a large and airy room, tasr
Itilv furnished, without, however any
attempt at display. His Excelieney
was found busily engaged N public
| business. but at once crested the Times
/ Democrats ! representative cordially
The first impression one receives on
meeting Coy. Lowry Is OF force ana
/ strength under perfect control. WITH
/ 4 hearing that is most knightly and
courteous. he wins one Immediately, and
/ his pleasant voice, humorous twinkle Of
the ere and frank address makes the
eonqIIest complete. Standing about 3
| feet 10 in height, with weil-set. COM
pact form, it could be seen al glance
that hispoWers Of endurance are remark
able. 4 finely shaped head. well sup
ported on strong shoulders, an open
lcountenance illuminated by two brlght,
grayisl-biue eyes which are tuH OF ex-
preston. brown moustache and lmpe-
rial. with a dash of gray in them, lead
yolt to believe YOU are addressing gem
tleman certainly not over 40 years.
Every feature shows health, sobrlety
and an evenly toned life, on which 4S
wears have left but few traces OF their
passages.
1kAround him there was no ostentatlous
display. The doorof his private once
i Slways open. and farmers, tradesmen,
LAWYERS and merchants drop IN uncere-
Emonioasly to discuss matters OF interest
to themselves or the people OF the state.
ssFor all he has pleasant word, an earn
est INQUIRY about the farm, crops, trade,
etc. and the visitor is made TO feel al
his ease at once, lie is essentially a
peoples Governor, and the state IS just
ly proud of him.
After a pleasant conversation about
matters of general interest, the Times,
Democrats representative explained
| the object of his visit, which was to gel
| his Excellencv's views regarding the
present condition of Mississippi, heI
growth. resources, etc. Gov. Lowry ex.
| Dressed his qualification at having the
opportunity to place hisState before the
peonle of the country in its true slight
afforded by the Times Democrat. The
following questions were then asked by
our special commissioner, TO which the
Governor responded: i.
"How is the coming Worlds Exposi
| ton regarded In your State =
"Most favorably. Our people arr
much gratifed that Congress indorsee
| il, and still more so that New Orleans
| has been fixed on as the place OF hold
/ ing it. | have no doubt that hississiP
/ pi will show great interest in the whole
affair. These expositions are benehela
not only in bringing capitalto US, but IL
/ associating capital together, and IN go
| ing to expositions our farmers get i'm
plements Of improved pattern, and thes'
| are speedily adopted in every part 0
our country. | think they bring abou
1 a new era. Mississippi will be repre-
sented in the display, and, think, yer.
largely. | have no question but tina
our people will take such steps as VII
i place this State and her products IN
most favorable light. | think there VII
be legislation looking to that end, DC
cause it affects our entire industrial an
agricultural interests in this State.