Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
BALDWIN AUGUSTA FAIR.
SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH DAYS.
CAMERON AND sTAFF-TBE BALLOON
ASCENSION.

AS the SPECTATOR is issued Wednesdays, 1t
could only give running sketch of the first
day of the Fair, commencing Tuesday, the 18th
instant. Wednesday continued to add the en-
tries for exhibition, so that when the Fair was
fully under progress, this exhibition, when
taken altogether. does not fall behind expec-
tations, and in some features surpasses that Of
last year. The weather was delightful, and but
for the deplorable tragedy of ThUeeday not an
occurrence disturbed the week devoted to SO
much of interest in progressive development
and social intercourse between the people of
Augusta comfy and other sections of the State.
The railroads were run in the interest OF the
people along the lines desiring to ATTEND the
Fair, and no doubt many came because of good
opportunities. TIE transportation facilities
illustrated the close interests existing between
the railway lines and the country and town,
and when this or that occurrence in the future
which may be too hastily set down on the de-
| linquent side of the account against the rail-
| roads, a little reflection would perhaps alter
he entry. Everybody will. at least, give them
| a good word now. for they aided the Fair i'm
mensely.
| In the exhibition were many features and
| articles which deserve special recognition. but
| as the premium list Will take them in, to a
greater or less degree not only in the awards
but with running comment upon the various
departments and classes. the reader will find
| t-ere all that need be written in reference to
| them.
REUNION OF THE VETERANS.
| Thursday was a renewal of the scene one
| year ago. / which the old Standardization
of whom there are still a few in our n3idst-as
well as the Gonfederates who always muster
| in good force on these occasions which give
| them the opportunity of striking hands again,
| though year by year their numbers are dimin-
| ishing-
| Governor Cameron having accepted the in
vitation of Col. A. W. Hartman, President of
the Fair. TO attend the Fair as well as the re-
union, arrived with his staff Wednesday night.
The staff is as follows: Colonel F. E. Green,
Col. NJ. l.. Spotswood 1st Reg't; Lt.-Col. Tdze-
well Elicit LIST Reg't; Col. Jos. Lane Stern, In
spector-G General; Major ]. H. Dinneen, Asst
Inspector. General; and the staff.markers,
Charles Siegel aud Henry Shott.
The column, in which the Governor and
staff. i'll carriages. with an escort, were as
signed suitable place, was formed on Main
street under command of Chief Marshal Capt.
Chas. 3. Arnall, and number of Aides. 1t
was composed of representatives of all arms of
the service enrolled in the Veterans organiza-
ton, the Stanton Artillery, Capt. Long, the
Stonewall Brigade the Spring Hill and Bridge
water Bands. The column moved from Main
uio Lewis streets to the grounds. 1t was a
scene long to be remembered, and whilst look
ing upon it, the sad reflection that the next
and each succeeding reunion will make the
number less, Expresses the heart.
Arriving at the grounds. the Artillery fred
he regulation salutein honor of the Governor,
who. passing IN review before the Veterans
was escorted to the stand. During the inter-
val which follow d. many citizens paid their
respects to him, among them our venerable
and honored couatyman, Mr.. James Bumgard-
ner, now In the eighty-fifth year of his age.
Judge John Howard McCue introduced Gov
ernor Cameron, who arose and in choice die
tlon and beautifully worded sentences touched
upon the scenes Of the day, and the history
and the services of the departed heroes, who
had responded to the call of their country, go
ing forth to duty as the Stonewall Brigade and
other organizations of Valley troops. Suffer.
ing from lameness. the Governor resumed his
seat. explaining the necessity for it, but contin-
ued to speak with the fluency and interest
which characterize his public addresses.
Col. william Allan of the Stonewall Brigade,
now of the Maryland McDonough Institute,
was introduced by Col. Hartman. He sketched
the duties of the living OF the war, and heir
duty to gather up and preserve the records OF
the past. He hoped the organization made
one year ago for that purpose would go on with
its work. His reference to Gen. Robert E. Lee
and the past touched all hearts. He hoped
that at the grave of Jackson a monument
worthy of him would be placed In New Or.
leans and at Richmond monuments had been
reared, but at Lexington there was none.
Col Hartman then called nj T ~
appear. He briefly adverted to the reunion
and its past associations, with an encouraging
word in behalf of the Staunton Artillery in
which organization there were veterans of the
war. and still serving the State and the public
as good artillery soldiers.
Passing on he touched upon the State. the
Valley, and Augusta, In their agricultural and
material interests. He hoped that the Bald
win Augusta Fair. an Institution organized
BY and which had received the best efforts of
its distinguished founder in the closing years
of his life would go to complete its great
mission in material progress and prosperity.
The Chief Marshal then announced that the
re union observances were ended. The Gov
ernor and staff returned to the city.
At night the Stonewall Brigade Band sere-
naded the Governor at the Virginia Hotel
The Governor was not well enough to appear,
but COL Spotswood was presented to the crowd
by Capt. James Bumgardn er, Jr., who ex-
planned the Governors absence, and made ac-
acknowledgement for him of the compliment.
His address was made up of beautifully round
ed sentences. and received with rounds of ap-
plause.
The Governor and his staff visited the Fair
Friday morning. and returned to Richmond
that afternoon.
THE BALLOON ASCEYSToN