Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-25
JOHN GRAr, Secretary.
shsonoadals sPrisgs, July 27j, 1889.

MEssRs. EDTrORs--A few DAYS since, I had &C.
eas'cn TO ride L.ough The richest portions OF our
taif and fertile county, aud rs ut every turn its
rAfied beauties burst upon my view, and be-
held arouad me ITS glorious old groves, iis glen,
and hills. lis lawns "spread out ia light and love-
iaess." aud IL, fruitful and far-reaehiur fields.
clad as they then were with garnituTe of uay-
e grass and grain could not whhhold the
tribute OF INV admiration, noT rsprssS within nae
hearty aequiesceDce IN the perfect fitness Of the
title which II wears; for, in very truth Il ID
/ The garden Of Virginia"
Eat, ~ the saps time, Thii0 ! Acknowledged!
that Nature had, in this rsgiou. wrought upon
her ioveiiest as well as most majestic scale aud
that she had here difused good CUTS" unSpAr-
insly, the Convection vas forced upon my mind
a. noted these spontaneous evidences Of her
bounty. that they 10 whom this garden had
been given, and whose duty IL was "io dress il
and 10 keep H." unmindGul Of that duty had in
measure failed 60 adopt those means in their
power, which. II properly applied, would have
developed more perfectly the rich resources of the
soil they titled.
| For, the instances OF careless husbandiy which
l ever aud anon observed though few and n,
long intervals, were yet sufficiently pslpable and
numerous 20 justify the epsilon that however sn-
perioT may be the general principle or pscilixr
features which charscterise system of eyri-
eullhTe, vhea compared with practices pur>ueI
Is BY no means perfect 10 its operation, and aha,
| IN many OF lis details, IL - incomp1rahly inie-
rIor 10 tho approved methods or ceItsin sections
IN the highly cultivated districts of other States
! And upon reference 10 the recent agricultural
reports OF varioOS societies and legislative COM
mi,iees IN New York and Pennsylvania, Estates
which now. beyond all question, lead The van in
me grand march Of improvement and reform. }
Ell Be percsiyed that the talent ard energies
which dry 10 particular have in late years caus-
Ell 70 be concentrated upon this most important
/ branch OF our national industry, have elected
results as sIiraoTdinhry ~ they are beneficial.
In view, ibeo, Of these facts, il il cerIsinly an
interesting u NO, an important topic OF inquiry to
I rs, 10 asseEtAio kcw9these results have been
brought about. and whether the p,odvs opersndi.
which has proved 50 ppienI an its powers Of good
to others, may be introduced, lin our mias:, &"
with certainly Of the same success.
Let rs, therefore. reear for explanation to the
States alluded TO. Add what do 90 then perceive
Why. that IN aluos, ekery county which boasts
q, s .o, .Sd %nds .a. !" HIN
combination Of efforts on the patt OF ate nhab,-
ants-ihs gigantic power OF which is brought to
bear directly, and OF course effectively upon this
ts1ngle Subeca. BY means Of an orgaAisei lad &c Ell
S'ssfsined AGAIcuLTvRAL SocnrV; snd that this
Ieoneenires ia GO foes the rAys Of science and
the hight Of many minds. and difuses upon all
\
OF its "PTomethesn hre."
Hence, we may reasonably conclude, that the
increased and sllll increasing prosperity Of par
iieular districts in hoss States. IL IN a great de-
srse, II not entirely, 10 be Attributed to the esta-
loi,shmeni and continued existence OF these sscie-
ties within their limits. And So thus taking II
for granted that there IL 20 question VII ateyer IN
regard 10 the utility OF these associations, II re-
mains only TO enquire, whether there is a possi.
Bulky OF forming one IN Jefferson county.
| And COW asf, what ~ there 20 prevent the
existence here Of IN institution, the object and
effects Of which will be = create add keep alive
among us an active spirit Of snterprise-ardenl
industry, aud = lsudAble ambition 10 excel
which will tend 10 enlarge and cnlighIen our
minds upon those snbjects eobnseted with our
useful and honorable ocenpauon-whieh will
promote good feeling and good fellowship
which will demonstrate that indiy dual success -
idsnhded with general prospsfiiy--which will
make our lands more productive our stock more
profitable, our means more abundant, our pur-
suits more pleasant and be. IN short, the prolific
source OF innumeTsble beReiis and blessings 10
ms and 90 ell around ne.
Have We no, soil which seldom fails in ls
rich rewards TO Industry situation which, IN
reference 20 market, EiTords all The advantages
and none Of I" he ineonrenisnces oC a sonrsnisni
disfaaes" -fseiliiies Of transportation "ffamed IN
the prodigaliiy Of Nature, !" and rendered pcrfsc:
By The plastic hand Of Ati--aad Vithal an agri-
cultural community, which yields place 10 none
"a fnaaiy independence, generous hospitality and
intelligence,
So that there IL no requisite waning in JsTer.
son, for the formation % an azrc0tnral assoCi-
aiion Of the most cFsditabls eharscie-, except
............. Ne vin hfgoef triH II as firmsFs--who
surely, of ail men should be lh- last 70 refuse
their Utmost ald Ia Tie eomrlsiioh 81 a profit
Which promises 70 rebound 80 speedily and so
greatly 60 their profit
Let hem ell, ihsn, combine. ard establish
here = scciety. upon he same principles a. hose
/ which govern similar Institutions "a th- North ;
and my l,fc fof ~. he caihoiicon which has
worked such Eondsfs IN FsYigng The Valley
I q he Uudsnn, y gl loss none u be sentative
and invaoratng virtues by being introduced in-
70 "lhs Ysliey of Virgins"
a FARMER.
: Jrtr 20. 1890.