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old world. Seventy years may be considered the period of our growth, 
wliile theirs may be called seven hundred. Why is this? It is because the 
old natioHS grew out of barbarism, while our nation has grown out of their 
civilization. [Applause.] We had their civilization as the basis of our 
growth. They had barbarism as a point from which to start, aud we a high 
state of civilization, and if we remain true to the fundamental principles of 
our social and political being, industrious, persevering and just to all others, as 
well as ourselves, the glory we have already earned is but a promsie of what 
our country shall yet be, and our growth in the future, blessed by liberty 
and peace, will be more rapid and prosperous than in the past. [Cheers.] 
SENATOR DOOLITTLE’S SPEECH. 
Four years ago he had met them at the same place. It was in September, 
1861, and he had then told them the great issues that were before the coun¬ 
try, and which the logic of events had fully and completely justified. At 
that time our armies had been driven back, and seemed to be on the point of 
being overwhelmed with disaster. He then read a long quotation from said 
speech, which was a denunciation of the South for its treason, an acknowl¬ 
edgment of the bravery and virtue of our soldiers, a reflection upon the in¬ 
competence of our State authorities, and a claim on behalf of the Southern 
States to be taken by the hand of love, fellowship and fraternity, and asked 
to dwell with us again. 
Slavery had been the cause of the rebellion, and slavery ha 1 now been 
crushed, and the avenging minister who struck at the vitals of slavery and 
rebellion at the same time-:-God bless him for it—was now here. [Amens.] 
While he was an avenging minister he was also an angel of mercy. [Cheers.] 
Paying further compliments to the distinguished guest, and to the art and 
science of agriculture, the honorable gentleman resumed his seat. 
SENATOR HOWE AND GOVERNOR LEWIS. 
Senator Howe followed in a few most happy remarks, and the proceedings 
were closed by a neat and appropriate address from Ex-Gov. Lewis. 
Three cheers being called for for Gen. Sherman, they were given with 
hearty good will, after which the people dispersed and the ordinary Fair 
programme was resumed. 
The great feature of the afternoon was the race of thorough-bred horses, 
for the Society’s premiums of $200 ; mile heats, best three in five. 
General Sherman returned to the grounds about half after one o’clock P. 
M., in order to witness this race. There were on the stand at the same time 
with the General, Gov. Randall, Gov. Lewis, Senator Howe, Col. Sawyer, 
Gens. Fairchild and Hobart, and a number of other distinguished gentlemen, 
all apparently very much interested and delighted with the sport. There 
were six horses entered. Five came to time. 
