Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
The Virginia ExpositiOn-Augusta County.

The Virginia EXpOsitiOn-Augusta County. |
Having heretofore so thoroughly present.
cd the objects Of the Virginia Exposition,
which will open on the grounds of the State
Agricultural and Mechanical Society at
Richmond, Sd October, further discussion
nnder that head would seem to be unneces-t
sary. At the same time we endeavoured
to show the interest Augusta county had
in this grand display of the resources of the
State in which our people, in common with
every part Of the Commonwealth, are di-
rectly concerned for if there is one COM
munity above another having leading OBJ
jects to attain through development Of
natural resources and securing advantages
growing out of the application of effort in
behalf of the skilled industries, it is that of
Staunton and Augusta county. In agri-
cultural production we could point to the
fact that Augusta county is the largest ex-
porter of hay of any county in the State,
and the mills within it's limits grind more
wheat than is ground in any other. In this
latter interest we are third in rate of
amount if not the second in comparison
with the cities in the manufacture of flour.
Augusta county is, also, large exporter OF
wheat, corn, oats, grass-seed, &c. In live
stock the county has attained to first
rank in growing and developing the finer
breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs,
and is the seat of the largest annual exhi-
bition of them in the State. The mineral
resources and capabilities. for all kinds OF
manufacturing are unbounded, and three
fourths of the county having superior rail-
road transportation, and with building
bridges over the streams and improving the
highways generally, the county is far ad-
vanced on career of enlightened and
solid prosperity.
We have heretofore presented to the
people of the county the plans of Mr..
Ashton Starke, President, and the Board
of Managers and the Executive Committee
of the Exposition, which they matured for
the adoption by the Board of Supervisors
of each county, leaving, Of course, the
amount of expenditure, and the arrange
ment of the county exhibit to each county
respectively. Some of the counties in
their corporate representations have adopt
ed these plans, whilst others have not
Augusta county has not through the Board
of Supervisors, but the question presented
now is, Will the people and cur business
men, engaged especially in the pursuits
named, allow the county to be unrepresent
ed at the Exposition
1t has been deemed advisable to renew
the matter by reference directly to the pc O.
Pile in public meeting to assemble on Mon
day, the 23rd instant-Court day. If the
people of Augusta determine to act, they
are amply able to present their county,
great in wealth and Astounding in many Of
the most valuable resources,-in a manner
which will bring to it capital, energy, an6
first-class business men for there are
thousands of such having the wherewitha
on the lookout for locations, and through
the instrumentality of the Exposition
there would be scores to embrace the op
portunities Augusta county and The city Of
Staunton can offer.
AS far as we are advised this reference
can be considered in the light Of call fol
public meeting, and it is probable Mr.
Starke will be present to address the peo
pie. The occasion will be one deserving
the thoughtful attention Of all our people
both of the county and city.