Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-16
For THE EMO UIREIN
A(sRICULTlRE IN VIRGINIA.

The publishers OF the Virginia Farmer" an acricul-
turai paper recently commenced at Sco,tsvie, Abemac
county, Virginia. beg respectfully TO call the aen
ton oil those interested in this all important subject to the
endeavor which they making to elicit contriin-
tons TO this paper the subject, particularly of sgcu
ture IN Virginia. We have offered premium of thirtyy
dollars for an agricultural essay; notice OF which
be seen IN the Richmond Enquirer May expcci,
that will contribute few hoers their leisure in
iorw ardng obecil Are there Virginia huu-
dreis nay thousands who fully competent the task
OF giving us an interesting essay the subject Of Agri
culture in virginia." There is no subtcet so, full Tor
which should be fully OF ALL There is pore
dignity IN The study OF agriculture 10 refine the soul
10 call forth the best feelings our nature than in any
other subject which employ the hun,an mind.
this subject which than any other sged and
lighted the mind oil the immortal Washington IL is this
which has engaged the minds of the greatest
cent aud modern times. IL from the plos that Gin
cinnstus quel the disturbances OF ancient Rome
Lord Chancellor Talbot justly termed the Cicero OF his
age, devoted his time good deal
ing n III all its bearings and relations The
who ever sung poured forth the fruits OF his
while guiding the handle of,hc plough. The greatest ma
hematician America, perhaps the world saw W..
mean Rittenliouse) him Of whom the great jefferson
said che had made world made OF his minute
calculations OIL the smooth beam OF The plough
Let turn aside from the din of party scrau,bies for
power and purify the spring OF the public wi by direct
ing attention TO this noble subject,
Let the barren hills OF the Old Dominion he heard For
scripture in this particular sadly revcrsedte hills DO
not rejoice - but assuredy they weep There are ma
NY subjects OF much Importance with agrcul-
ire in Virginia. Some Of them have been bnted AT
others fully discussed in Mr. Rufns admirable work on
g Calcarcous N1anures"
Many have conspired 10 blight i'm Virginia the
prospects OF the husbandman They be obvious TO
those who will give the subject due reflection Let us
try To remove them
We have frequently been struck with remark of that
close observer OF and things, John Randolph Rid
ing with friend OF his estates on the Staunton
hey had reached an eminence from which he could enjoy
good prospect Raising up his hand and pointing his
hnger (aIways eloquen) he pointed the surrounding
scene The saunton rolled before him his ow a pa
trimonia oaks were in view. The God OF Nature said
he made this the finest country EARTH bu, the hand
OF man has married it," Truly the hand of the innelee-
III. leu flIuf
to apply When shall the tide OF emigration cease -
When shall Virginia present all her natural energies in
iuII play When shall the James, flowing as unim.
proved IN great when Smith first padded on
his light Canoe present the adng eye of the travel
Ter, grand chain Of improvements, from mouth TO its
source.
We take this mode OF calling the attention of the public
70 the subject OF our offer Our object call
uon to this subject. Will none give US efficient aid