The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-09
ROME'S EXPOSITION.

w men INC water began 10 come uoWu III
sheets, the cavalry broke ranks for a minute,
but reformed again in drenching rain just in
time to sec the captain appear the veranda
and give orders to break ranks and get in DR..
Holiness big brick stable.
The color bearer of that troop was a unique
character. His name is Terrell Speed, and
he is a hunter and trapper by profession, but a
candidate for the legislature for the time be-
ing, He wore a high white Cleveland hat, a
red neclStle made.of Thurman bandana hand
kerchief, and he carried small United States
flag, which fiuttered over his shoulder as he
gnlloped along the road.
Governor Gordon" said he, "my name Is
Terrell Speed and used to be one of your SOL
dieFs." General Gordons response TO this was
. cordial shake OF Mr. Speeds hand, but he
could not repress smile the enterprsiDg
fellow held up a slip OF paper with picture Of
o beaver at the top and said, II will present
you with one OF my tickets, am an independ-
emit candidate for the legislature and want
you TO say good word for me-"
"Eellow Citizens OF North Georgia: In behalf
Of tho management of the exposition it Is my
pleasure and privilege to introduce TO you to-
day the foremost Georgian OF his time. APP
plause.] Aye, more; in the light of history,
In the light OF his record, Of his usefulness and
Of tho great hopes which arc conferred in him,
feel free TO introduce him to you as the fore
most man Of the south lappausej the citizen
who has lived through peace and war, through
ttics without a stain upon his courage or his
honor" lApplausc.l
The Governors Speech.
When Governor Gordon arose no was greet
cd By renewed applause. He said
Mr.. President, Ladies and my Fellow Coun-
trymon:I greet you this morning with
pleasure unalloyed, and thank the GiYer of
all good that am able to bring to this expo
pition the congratulations Of the entire coun-
try. You have done great
Nrnr ,f md xrtrf
have gathered together here for our encour-
segment the unimpeached and unimpeachable
witnesses not only OF our progress, but the
assured prophesies OF our future wealth and
power. Here Is the souths great staple, cot
bon. whose feecy fbre stands for
gold coin in every market of the
civilized world. which has added
moro than any other production OF this earth
TO the worlds wealth, commerce and comfort,
which at tho end OF our great civil conflict
was, perhaps. the most potential agency IN
changing tho balance OF trade in favor of tho
American continent and which Is destined for
Ell time 70 come 10 hold its mighty sway in
shaping the dcstinies ofrepublics, monarchies,
peoples and nations throughout the civilized
world. Applause. Here too are tho pro-
ducts from our grain fields and our grassy
meadows which evidence tho ability of this
section 20 compete with the most favored por-
tions Of the continent in this and kindred in
dustres. Here, TOO, are the fruits, tho
luscious fruits from trees, shrubs
ana vines, whose purity, delicacy
and richness give them rank In commercial
value with those grown in any cline or coun-
try. Here, too, nre your floecy flocks, your
herds Of lowing cattle and OF swine and above
and better than them all, Gods greatest gift
IN tho quadruped world TO man, the noble
horse lApplausel whose intelligence, whose
Intuition are always ready and able to respond
20 a thousand fold for every kindness and act
of friendship shown him, by usefulness, whose
beauty and power and heaven inspired intui-
zion are enough 20 waken gladness and admit
ration IN the hearts OF all men whose sensibl-
tiles arc not already dead to the
munihconce OF nature. lApplauso.
Here too, nre tho evidences of our
great mineral wealth, our marbles and manga
hese, our coal, our iron and gold~-tho two.gold
and iron, lying aide by side, the one said TO DO
potent in tho cabinet, the other Ia the camp,
but thanks TO. tho integrity Of this people and
TO their loyo of pure government, we have
pever yet found tho necessity for testing tho
efficacy OF the one in tho civil council, aud wo
trust that the spirit of pence and of good fell
lowship Is so firmly enthroned IN the hearts OF
this united people that we shall never have
necessity TO try the other in war camp. Jap
plause.
Here, TOO, are our manufactures multiplying,
Increasing Mt n rate OF speed in every direction
and in almost every department testing their
perheieney, that the day is not far distant
when tbs industrial progress OF this
section Of this land will be.
come tho marvel of tho ages. IApplausel.
Here too is the gallery OF art, the arts so beau
tfully called the children of eternal light, the
museum Of arts that evidence 10 us the re-
lease of southern genius from the bondage and
chains which have so long bound 1t TO poverty
and TO debt. lApplausel. In surveying this
neld what man can doubt the wisdom of this
exposition. This and similar expositions
Throughout this land are OF invaluable service
30 this country. They tell TO other people and
other sections, what nature and providence
and people are doing for this
section, and are in themselves
open. persuasive invitations 10 the people OF
less favored sections TO find homes in our
midst. Expeditions. l said, were OF great
value 20 tho people.
shall not lhaye time, my
countryncn, TO describe the scene OF
this people ut the close of the civil war. No
Language can depict it. 1t heggars the power
OF description. II was the very climax of
,Ear, 81 desolation and OF Encouragement and
despair. But, thanks be TO Him who makes
even the wrath Of man TO praise Him. these
very disasters have been blessings ia disguise
90 this brave people. Great applause. Tho
school Of adversely has been 10 you y school Of
zeal training, Nou have entered its halls;
you have filled its highest class; YOU have
graduated in thas school and portioned of it's
highest success. Applause by the school
of adversely you have been made broader, bet
ter and grander. by il your muscles have
been made harder and your hearts more SYM
pathetic and tender; your manhood
has boon onnollod and your woman
hood sweetened. lApplanso. You have
Fought the great light; you have
learned self-rel ance; You have won
financial independence aud am ablo to stand
On your presence and point SO the hour. In no
distant future, when this very air shall revel
and thrill and tremblc with the glorios OF your
triumphs. and The rolling wheels and hum
niing spindles OF your industries [Applause.l
And now. my friends, st is,worth cur while 10
Inquire into some Of the reasons OF this marVe-
lous progress. How is Il that, amidst all those
difficulties, we have won such victory from
such adversely? That record is already writ
zen by your own acts in letters and characters
30 indelble that il can never be erased or OBJ
Rcured SO long as time shall endure. That rec
ord is read in the light of your blazing
furnaces, IL Is Numbered In the roar Of your
gigantic FORCES and loaded railroad trains, IL
IL chantod Ia the merry songs Of your farm la
borors and in the music OF your machinery.
Your record is written and completed and
leave il to history.
There Is long catalogue Of reasons which
might be introduced for this wonderful pro
gress, but l group Thorn all under three heads:
Soil, mining aud facilItioSnfor manufactures
and tile climate. Soil Why God
has blessed MS with every variety
OF soil There is not one Of the cereals need
IL