Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-09

While we Of she South have grave reason
~ be disappointed at the defeat OF the ma
nonll Democratic ticket we should MT al
low the cloud u present depression to rcn-
der us unmlndiui OF the blessings Demo
cratic Administration has brought Ne in the
way Of industrial development, nor deter VA
from renewed Efforts g. advance along the
highway Of material prosperity. Whatever
may b. said Of the mistakes Of the canvass,
the fact remaius that during the past three
uud half wears the South has forged ahead
with a rapidlly unprecedented in her history
fuce the close Of tho war. by proving him.
teli President Of tho whole people CLEvt.
land brought tho sections closer together
than they had been IN a quarter Of CEN
fury. During his Accumulation nearly all
She great southern oXpoiitions have taken
place. aud the result has been an intermin-
CLING Of the people Of the various States In
business way, from which the southern
people have Teaped untold benefits These
benefits have been shared 10y al classes, re-
gArdless Of race, color, or political aililatlon.
Aud what Is true OF the south at large Is
especially true Of Virginia. What is true OF
southern expostions In general ia particular
" true OF the Virginia Exposition. That
great enterprise has been a remarkable sue
cess. not only rs an attraction and means OF
bringing people together but as business
investment for Richmond and the State. 1t
Las opened the eyes OK Nirgnians in re-
AT
The Old Dominion, and proved
revelation TO the stranger within her
gates. TO the trade OF Richmond 1t has
given marked impulse, which has been
felt throughout the Commonwealth, and has
bad noticeable influence in bringing into
the state most desirable class OF immlgra-
ton. Already there are number OF recent
settlers IA Virginia Who would In all proba-
biluy never have given the subject OF
mixing home here thought but for the
Exposition. The enterprise has demon
ttrated to msnY Virginia towns and villages
The value OF raw material hitherto con-
tidered useless and shown them how they
could make small manufactures pay, and
hss been the medium Of establishing new
markets for Virginia commodities. In this
city there 10 no branch OF business from
banking 10 wsgon-driying that has not
prohted from the Exposition. That fact
Is attested 10y the Increased bank
deposits in October as well Of the
small dealers as OF the large merchants,
HE trade OF the latter having felt
the inAux OF country merchants. many
al whom never dealt here before, sud the
business Of the former having been stimu-
lated by the unusuAl amount OF money in
general circulation among Sll classes.
But wha, the Exposition has already ac-
COmplsbed Is only an earnest OF what ii may
do before 1t closes il the people will continue
70 take proper interest in il. What can'tb be
cured must be endured. 1t behooyes us.
therefore, TO shake oA any lethsrgy that may
have taken possession OF US in consequence
Of Tuesdays political disaster and take adj
vantage Of every possible opportunity afford.
ed for eHriching our State and city in
material point Of view. Both have
bright future, and one way 70
lring that future nearer is through
the kxposition. The managers are doing
their part 10 enhance It's success as an ex-
hlbiL Unique attractions are bsins con-
sianily devised, and nearly every day some
new and Instructive feature In the way OF
machinery or what not is being introduced.
We have the assurance that the display will
lie complete aud varied 10 the end. II re-
mains for the people TO hold up the hands OF
The maeagers by keeping up the attendance
upon the grounds 10 the highest notch
There are siIlI many perous In all parts Of
The STATE who have not yet seen the exhibit.
To these We would say they are missing
golden chance for instruction and amuse-
ment Many Of cur Richnond people have
seen 10 once esly. To them We would say
that they ssighi see u bali dezen times
and would not have taken 10 fully its scope.
10 all We would say that State and city