Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-12-25

probable influence ontile prosperity and
happiness OF generations to come. To
the log hut ofthe FIRST settlers we are IN
debted for the ccmmodious building in
which we are now celebrating for The
benefit Of cur successors, and for all the
improvements and Increasing comforts
which are rising around us in every part
OF the stale.
It is not, however, on future specula-
ton or illustrations from general anaIo-
gy, that we found our claim to the sup
port Of our fellow citizens that co-ope-
ration Of public spirited men which laid
tie Foundation Of this society hps already
received the most emphatic approval.
and The most confirming proof of its
utility, b. The corresponding Efforts Of
one districlin forming a local society
FOR similar purposes; The proceedings d!
which wiilbc laid before you by a depu-
ny appointed for that service.
This gentlemen, is an event ofexcel-
len, promise: it opens belore us that
course which is adopted TO the principles
OF cur original institution, as the Agri-
cultural Society OF the State /; theprc-
lilic afem.of fruit bearing branches.
/ have been told that HE low price Of
produce has operatedilr most beneficial
manner in various parts o. the state by
directing the attention of the inhabitants
10 home manufactures. Presenting that
many gentlemen are possessed Of infor-
l.aticn Oh this subject which could not
fail 10 Be highly interesting and ins,ruc-
tive, would invite them to lay before.
tie society such facts as have iallen,un-
der their observation, in order that these
insulated efforts OF our carly lnanufac-
turers may be recorded in the report of
our proceedings, tpr general information,
and encouragement. Should the, diff
-cnlties now experienced in the conver-
sion'of surplus produce into a supply of
olr foreign wants throw us,iully OH orr
own resources, our future prosperity viii
be rapid, certain, and enduring. Inter
.aal commerce, the result Of agriculture
supported by manufactures, IS the only
secure source Of permanent wealth and
Independence.
We Should always bear in mind, that
tho success Of manufactures does not
now, as il formerly did, depend on a
dense population. Labor-saving MAJ
chinery becomes more and more a SUB
sti,u,e Tor hands and late improvements
particulariy in operations ot.spinning.
and weaving, may be adopted on a con-
,raotcd scale, suited 10 our circum-
stances, so as to become equivalent In
degree, 10 an increase OF our numbers.
Y Whereas, in old countries, whcrs. q
deficiency Of employment is a source OF
misery beyond conception, density Of
population becomes bar to the intro
due,ion OF machinery. and Is, SO fer. nm
favorable to the prosperity ofmanusao-
lures. lsssa s,
NJ. BiRhBECK.
Asletterlrom Mr. Dodgc,recommend-
ing the Ochra as succcdaneum for cof-
fec, was read; also the minutes Of the
last annual meeting, and a dissertation
upon the prnsiss Of the western coun-
Try, BY Nj. Eirkhee1s.
On motion Of Mr.. Coles, seconded by
Judge Pope,
Resolved, That the premium "a piece
OF plato of the value of twenty dollaysl|
offered at the last meeting, for the best
essay describing the cheapes; and most
Efficient mode ofinpeiling machinery by
animal power or otherwise, as a suhsti-
tuts Ter water, and pointing OFT the ef-
lees arising from thc damming up aof|
water courses on the health of the in
.habitants" be awarded 10 Doct. Charles
Woodworth. s@
On moriea pf Mr.. Gales,
Rcsolosa, That a committee OF three
be appointed in pursuance Of the 18th
and 18th relies OF The society, TO ex anime
the accounts Of the Treasurer, and the
books Of the Secretary yhereupon the
President appointed Mcssrs. M.Laugh-
lin, Blakeman, ard Lockwood, to OK
anime the former; and Messrs. Starr,
Kane, and Waite, The latter.
y The proceedings OF Bond COUNTY AS
soeiationfor the Improvement OF Agri-s |
culture and manufacturers, were prescott.
eddy Benjamin Mills, ESD. their de,c.
gate which were,
On motitn Of Gel, Be,wy.
Referred 10 Il committee affyc mem
5bsfs,yiz. Aiessrs. M.Lesn, Kane, Coles,
Z. NJ. Tpwnsend, and VS.. Waite.
On ro,iop Of Mr.. Coles the following
resolution vas adopted, viz:
Whereas il has Been found incon-