The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28

,porium ofNeW York, and es.sbiisbe 4
/ IN extensive trade; the difference nj
winch has called into action all the La
ieai energies OF sn,induslrious and en-
lerPrising population, IhsI-has been full
ly developed IN lhs almost unparalleled
Improvement Of eur county; firm at
ter farm, has been opened, and field
aiieT field been Addedto others villages
/ and towns, have sprung up with rapids
ily elmOst without example in the Hts.
itory Of eur nation. Il has dItfused life
and spirit in all our operations, and it's
benign Influence has been recognised
and acknowledged by~eVsry member Of
the community.
To usthere was allotted the mighty Task Of
dvssting oEr country ofits native wildness, and
converting the hitherto useless waste into arabic
lands, and callinginto rrquistion our only
source ofwealth. Encouraged by the prOspec. Of
an independence which we plainly saw was
within our grasp, If our woodlands could be
placed in condition for cultivation, On under>
taking which required the steady perseverance
Of years, to accomplish from vast amounts Of
labor, and tho kimited resources of most Of our
farmers such was the anxiety that promtsd them
10 open their lands, that many of them adapted
rigid economy in regard to every thing else,
neg egecting even the comfoFtsof iifs-so COM
pletly absorbed were they in determination
of their purpose; some -weTe induced TO avail
themselves Of the profered advantages Of the
credit system as matter Of necessity in the first
instance and afterwards as matter of cenveni-
snce continued it. But which regret to say
has made the farmers dependant for time ON
the merchants, whilst it has secured to them the
means not only of iqudating there claims, but
ensured the facilities of future Of wealth and in
dopendanceuRder a well regulated system of age
ri:ulture. Hence we inter that under such ems
barrassing circumstances an earlier effort 10 have
formed an agricultural society in this county
would have been premature The result of which
would have proved futile and aboitive.
Our farmers required Temporary reposs
from the arduouS Task of Clearing land and
cessation for time from the continued outlay
in order 10 qualify them 10 appreciate the Bens-
fits of agricultural societies and reap the advan
tages their formation has erer secured TO agri-
cultural Communities. The salutary influence
of which have been sufficiently tested in the
older states to satisfy the most sceptica in regard
to their utility. And their public exhibitions
and cattle shows haye had an astonishing inlu-
ence in improving the quality oftheir stock and
Beautifying the whole face of the country, by
dffusing spirit of emulation, in whatever re-
gion they have been established.
Let us then endeavor 10 profit by the experi>
ence of others in reference to this matter, and e.
vince zeal IN its prosecution compatible with
its vast importance, more especially since il is
encouraged and sustained by Legislative patron-
age, provision which whilst it does credit to
the Wisdom and intelligence of our state legis-
lature, conGers lasting benefit on an industri-
Gus portion of our citizens, and through them
the whole community, ifproPe,ly responded t..
Our stale Legislators were undoubtedly aware
that the agricultural condition invariably furnish
ss the Best criterion, to Judge of the wealth and
prosperity of a country. fertile, and highly
cultivated Regions, the various mechanical
| branches receive more encouragement, are more
1 literally supported, and grow wealthy and lnds
| pendent The Towns and villages, exhibit
thrifty and fourishing.. condition. proportionat'
to the state Of agricultural advancement, in th'
ad jacent Territory.
Tho successful formation of agricultural soci,
ties, howeverin order to secure the advantages
\ they Ars destined 10 confer, depends upon
| happy combination of circumstances, the pecu-
Gar time, at which they are presented opublit
attention, the condition ofthe country. Tn,
amount Of tilable land, that has been reclaimed
| from its native state, and subjected to cultva'
ton, exercise a favorable influence, espe'
caly on the inhabitants OF newly settled coun'
tries, whpss minds are too much engrossed witt
i the formidable undertaking Of clearing land
which is an object with them, paramount 10 ev
cry other consideration.
Happily however for the promotion ef on
present object this important work has bee
measurablI completed, and another dsideralu1
now occupies their attention. consisting Of III
comforts furnished by more commodous build
lngs, and already begin to witness our farm
one by one gradually abandoning the rude cabi
inr,the more comfortable habitation Of the nei
Cottage House, or stately edIice that gives RI
lief TO the naked prospect, or strikes the traI
sient Traveller with its magnifclence, in til
distant landscape, as the inviting scene OF trar
quill Repose, or the abode Of Domestic enjoy
ment, aud felicity, ominous of the progresM,
Improvement in the social condition Of u
rusbnndmen with this anticipated change in til
\ face of our county, we may reason ably expe
I corresponding influence eSerted on the fee
ing, habits, and characters, of our farmers,
!. they become surrounded with more commod
II Gus Buildings, cheerful contentment will pr
q vail throughout the land, and the fascination
Of neat and convenient Dwellings, and W,
J" stored majestic Barns, will breath spirit
: contentment, by adding to the comfort Of bo
= man and beast, and endear them to their farm
with renewed attachment that will secure THE
alike from the bitter pangs of INDECENT necessi
!. or The seductive schemes. oc speculation, W
10 all the captivating charms, of i'll begolten veal
v; iSconsstent with rational enjoyment.
lh The farmers then possess all the essential
a quisiteS within themselves that constitute mo
"A and social enjoyment, with the certain mean.
~ wealth and Independence. in peace our veal