Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-03-30

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the number in attendance was not as large
as might have been desired. owing proba-
| bly, to the unpleasant state Of the roads,
which render travelling in the county ra-
Their tedious at this season Of the year,
still the number present was sufficient 10
justilythe conclusion, that our farming po-
pulation are awake to the interests Of ag-
ricuture. This is probably the first move
Of the kind, which has been made in the
Territory, and it is source Of gratiGca-
ton TO us, that the farmers Of this county
are disposed to take the lead in this mat
ter. The subject commends itself not on
ly TO those engaged in agricultural pur-
suits, but the interests Of every class Of
citizens. are Identified with the success Of
our farming population.
There are SO many considerations con-
nected with therrmatter of agricultural So
cletles, and the utility of such associations
is so apparent, thatthat we apprehend there
can be but few in this enlightened age,
who are not prepared to appreciate their
benefits. la all countries where husband
ry has attained eminence, it has besn
through the instrumentality Of agricultural
associations. In every country Of Europe,
which is distinguished for its attainments
in husbandry, and its improved stocks of
domestic animals, societies having for their
object these important matters, have been
supported with zeal and enthusiasm. The
high and honorable in community, have
extendedl their aid and influence in en-
couraging these institutions. The agri-
icullural fairs of England, France and
Germany, are annually attended by the
higher classes in the realm and prin-
ces not unErequently grace these associ.
atoms with their presence. Our mi
mister to England, Mr.. Stevenson, lately
addressed meeting Of nearly four thous-
and practical agriculturists, assembled at
an agricultural exhibition in that country,
at which many Of the most distinguished
personagcs in the kingdom were present.
Perhaps in no country in The world has
agriculture been carried 10 a higher de-
gree of excellence than in England; and
this superiority is mainly TO be attributed
to the agency of their agricultural fairs
The fine blooded animals for which Eng
land has become so justly celebrated, have
been brought TO their present high state Of
perfection by the systematic attention,
which has been bestowed on their breeding
for long series of years.
In this country i: has been chiefly through
the instrumenlality Of agricultural societies
that our fam stocks have been improved
by foreign importations. And in proper
ton to the emulation which is excited in
the farming community, will be the i'm
provements in the different branches Of
husbandry. This is abundantly exempli
fled in the condition Of the agricultural in
terests Of New York and New England.
la those portions Of country where no ag-
rcultural societies exist, little or no I'M
proyemeRts are made in The arts Of hus-
bandry; while in other portions, where such
associations have been in successful ope-
ration, the results are seen In superior
breeds Of horses, cattle, sheep and swine.
Nor is there less distinguishable superb
GRITTY in most other branches of farming,
where laudable emulation has been ava.
kened by the means Of agricultural socie-
| ties.
Never was there a wider theatre opened
for those who are DESTROYS Of engaging in
the business of farming than is afforded in
this Territory. Here capital compare
lively limited, will enable man to secure
an estate which by prudence and industry
| will in few years render him indepen-
dent. The early Introduction into this
Territory of improved breeds of cattle,
horses, sheep, and swine, is Of incalcula-
Bile importance as a matter of future sa-
wing and economy. Also the introduction
Of labor saving implements Of husbandry,
and in other respects keeping pace with
the improvements, and proftng by the ex-
perienco Of others, will enable us to speed
| lily become the successful rivals of elder
states. What We want in capital, will be