Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-19
VIRGINIA AT NEW ORLEANS.

VIRGINIA AT NEW ORLEANS.
AS far as our observation warrants a
conclusion, Virginia will have an interest
ing share in the Worlds Exposition at
New Orleans this winter, but at the same
time she will fall short in the general ar
raw she could make, unless there be more
general interest manifested in some OF the
departments than appears now to be en-
gagged. To bring the matter directly to the
attention of our people, we would entreat
them to confer with Mr.. VIM. A. Burke
and Mai. jed Hotchkiss, the Commission
ers Of the two departments respectively,
which take in all the subjects or articles in
which we have special interest.
Whilst Augusta county and most of our
adjoining territory are much better pre-
pared to increase the general prosperity
upon homo resources and the appliances Of
home people than some other portions of
! the State, yet we want larger capital, in
creased population, and the exercise OF
| greater efforts, commensurate with the
natural advantages Of this section of the
Valley.
If this proposition be agreed to, then the
purpose of all who can should be to put forth
every proper exertion in behalf of objects
so desirable for our future welfare and our
enduring prosperity.
| The variety and natural excellence of
our lands-their adaptation to cereal and
grass production-the numberless and fer
tile little valleys crossing the sides of our
grand valley platesu-our beautiful rolling
hills, the resources of our forests, and the
superior elevations for fruit-growing-the
wide and extensive fields adapted to graz
ing and pastoral pursuits, and all the adj
vantages we possess in being classed with
the first of all the fair land of Virginia in
the value and Importance of mixed indus
tries, are but some of the many subjects
which should engage the attention of oul
people in connection with this grand exhi-
! bition. Short descriptive essays in some
cases, and the exhibition Of articles in 9th
ers, will take in all in which we have q
special interest. Thus all seeking infor-
nation will have the opportunity of obtain
ing fairly accurate knowledge of our PEG
pie and their resources and pursuits. They
will also learn something of the adaptability
of this locality fer an enlargement of the
usual industries and the Inauguration Of
new enterprises. The superiority of oul
educational institutions will assuredly cal
out an exposition worthy Of the enlarged
scale upon which they are conducted.
IF we look at the importance which car
be impaired to the diversified industries il
agriculture, horticulture, raw and manu-
| featured products, textile fabrics, etc., and
then realize that in all these things, in theil
growth and larger development, we car
have share in imparting new interest ano
new values to Our section, there surely will
be no delay in our onward, earnest effort.
In all this classification, BEr Burke viii
take pleasure il answering all enquiries
and giving full Instruction.
In the department Of oros, minerals
&C., Mai. Jel. HotchlzisS, United States
Assistant Commissioner, has charge, ant
is giving constant perst nal attention to il
with his Characteristic ability and eDtrgy
Though many who should respond TO bii
calls for specimens and information have
not done Sc, yet it is hoped, as tho WORK
progresses and the interest enlarges, ht
will be able to make such display Of grea
things at New Orleans representing the ac
tive and dormant wealth Of the mother @
States that the world Of visitors shall
thereby know more than ever Of her vas
undoveloped resources.
At the session of the Southern 1inmigra
ton Association held at Nashville las
spring. DR.. II. G. Eflzey, formerly Presi
dent Of the Virginia Agricultural College
contributed learned and able essay on thu
advantages Virginia offered for settlers ant
the investment Of capital, which has sug
! gested that the advantages of StauntoI
and surrounding country for Residential
abodes will be @ proper subject for illus
tration to go down with other descriptive
papers aud documents from this city and
county to the New Orleans Exposition
The inducements to draw hither some o.
the many persons seeking such localities
are Feat, and, when fully presented, SOME
who will be attracted to New Orleans, ano
doubtless examining for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning such information, may thus fine
this to be the country long desired By
them.
The display which Virginia is to make a
New Orleans concerns every citizen Of tht
State. The press will perform its share il
| presenting our visible resources, as well al
in giving truthful and living sketches o
the magnificent valley Of our homes. ant
the treasures and grandeur Of our border
ing mountains