The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-10-15
WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 1928.
THE FARMERS HOLIDAY.

tho Worcester County Agricultural Society,
took place in this town on the 9Th inst. 1t was
proud day for the county, affording such
display of agricultural wealth and improvement,
| as, we venture to say, was never before exhib-
tied IN New England. II was, in fact, altogeth-
er beyond our expectations. That it would be
respectable, we knew, because, from the album
dance of fine cattle in the vicinity it could hard
ly fail of being so; but, as little had been said
on the subject, and no pains had been taken to
create any excitement in the public mind, we
did not expect an exhibition any thing like
what was made. 1t was, indeed a spontaneous
act of the yeomanry, and, like the displays of a
giants strength, it was astonishing to witness
the effect that could be produced without all
effort. The whole number of entries was three
hundred and thirty-sir, of which too hundred
and tioen:y-nine were of neat stock, which is a
greater number by .ffty:four than was ever en-
tered on any former occasia There were
other fine animals in the immediate vicinity
which the owners had intended TO exhibit, but
were deferred by finding that the pens would
be full without them
The usual address for the occasion was de-
livered to a large and attentive auditory by
William S. Hastings, Esq of Mendon We
had not an opportunity ourselves of hearing it,
but those who did, speak of it as a performance
| creditable to the author, as cvncing much good
sense and originality of thought. After the
address was concluded Gov. Lincoln, as Presi
dent of the Society, gave 4 general statement
of the concerns of the Society, from which it
! appears that the number of members is about
500, and the amount of funds about $5OOO
The Importance of adding to the funds by an
increase of members, was enforced upon the
attention of the audience
AT 2 o'clock the Society and invited guests
sat down to an excellent dinner in the Town
Hall, prepared by S. Banister of the Sun Tav-
ern. at which Gov Lincoln presided. The fol-
lowing are all the toasts given on the occasion
which we have been able to procure
! .4grteulture-The iavorite daughter of Indus
try first in age, most varied in her objects, and
richest In her rewards.
sanufactureS-ln the fabulous ages of anti
guilty men sought for ''gOlden .feeces" abroad
| Modern ingenuity converts feeceS into gold at
home.
Success to the explorers of the Worcester
Coal Mine; who seek treasure more precious
than gold, giving power to Industry, and no
bounty to ldlcness
The true wealth OF a nation Industru and
Economy They made the Hollanders, amono
their swamps, Lords; and the want of them
the Spanards, in their palaces, beggars.
1 WuttGm BtdckStOne-Who fled from the
Lords Bishops of England and the Lords
Brethren OF Snawmuf n nj hic
enterprise which will ennoble its projectors and
enrich those who enjoy its benefits
/ The tGnd Of Greece, the neglected Garden of
Ltberty-After long falow and the full bene-
tit OF Turkish ploughing and a Russian clear
ing, we hope to have an improved crop under a
system of American husbandry
Internal ImprO rement-May its progress be
facilitated by good Highways, Canals, and Rail.
Roads, propelled by Massachusetts enterprise,
me Committee Of Manufactures in Congress-
Good aoaTplng but not so good filling.
The Great Land Bank, with the best breeds
for capital stock, and the riches of the earth for
its diUidendS
Our Far Sisters-In the language of the or.
ator, {" the best friends and most efficient mai.
ro'iS Oh me larmer; TOR they would have all
men to be huSJandmen"
| The State Of Rhode IsLand-Whose macpi.
tude and Importance are measured neither Inv
length or breadth of Geographical dimensions
but by the enlightened enterprise and prosner.
Gus industry of her citizens
! Inc massachusetts Society for the promotion
of Agriculture which has successfully stimulat.
ed the industry of the Farmer, honored his la
bors, and essentially promoted the general i'm
provcment of the country.
! The Hon John Welles, one of the Trustees
OF the Massachusetts, Society, being present,
then addressed the company very briefly and
pertinentIy, and proposed the following toast =
me agricultural County Of WorceSter-Alike
beneficial to MunutactureS and to Commerce
whose streams, after turning the Water Wheel
and the Spindle, bear the rich tribute of her in.
dustry to the ocean.
BY Visiter The .4griculturists of Worces-
ter CoUnty-They seem to feel, Tariff or no
Iarlf, that higher DUTIES are imposed on them
every succeeding year.
by Merchant of Boston: The Blackstone
CanaL-May it give activity to the Heart"
without depressing the Head.
ny ISAIAH Thomas, Esq Liberty fthe Press
lo"hoM L'cents0usneSS-The great supporter of
the Rights OF man, and essentially beneficial tn
Agriculture, Manufactures, Commerce. Science,
and Internal Improvement
The premiums awarded by the several com.
mittees on stock, were as follows:
NEAT STOCK, OTHER THAN FAT CATTLE AVN
MICH cows
One hundred and eleven animals, of this de. |
scripton, were entered for the seventeen pre-. |
minms offered. There were also eighteen Co.
"vhsh,.i"ti oniy. IHe premiums awarded were !
as follows -
To Jacob w. Watson for the best three
years old Hefer, one fourth Holderness. S8 90 |
To Henry Sprague Of Spencer, for next
~ best, 900
To Henry Sprague Of Spencer, for best
pair of three years old Steers, one fourth
Holderness, 500
To Jesse Draper of scarborough, for
next best, 5OO
To Solomon Severy of Sutton, for the best
pair of two years old Steers, ZOO