The Daily Phoenix in Columbia, South Carolina

Southern States Exposition Planned in New Orleans 1876

The Mechanics and Agricultural Fair Association of New Orleans plans a world open Southern States Agricultural and Mechanical Exposition from February 26 for ten days during Mardi Gras and firemen’s anniversary. A broad board of commissioners includes governors from Southern states, the Mexican president, Central American executive officers, U.S. ministers to Mexico and Central America, and state grange leaders. Preparation starts immediately, with no July 1 information bureau. Expenses by stock assessment and a possible $25,000 mercantile appeal. A dog arithmetic joke and a Masonic lodge organized at Graham's on the North-eastern Railroad are noted.