New-York tribune., 1841-10-22


does not 6sh-he does not sPeculate-he does not
seek Office. 1t Is the maxim hatthe master. foot
is the best manure. have been considerably ac-
ouainted with our Western farmers, and believe
thew would be benefited i: one-half OF their lands
were taken from them. In my judgement, farm
should resemble nearly may D. well culIv-
a,ed garden If the same product can be real
lied from ten acres as from thirty, the advantages
are invaluable. In our own State, under the
pices Of Agricultural Societies, great progress in
this respect has been made. The annual prodac;
Of many farms has been increased from l9 70 50
bushels Of heat, and OF all other grain in pre-
portion And my eve now rests upon individuals
who nave harvested 50 bushe. OF Whea; per acre
and 30 bushels OF Potatoes.
Mr.. c. noticed some gro<, errors which prevail
in our cities especially with respect II Agriculture.
II has been overlooked and undervalued tx in
sane struggle Tor sudden wealth. Speculation mas
been the universal passion. In year We IN
creased the valuation OF our City property ninety
million. of dollars The whole community seem
ed to unite ia one general conspiracy against the
np,u,able law of our condition, " In the sweat OF
thy brow shalt thou eat bread Our youth have
been drawn into this madness BY ,h- faults OF their
parents. Our hardy farmers endeavor to place
their children in some sphere a. unlike their own
Il. possible Under mistaken idea OF the talents
and genius of their soma, they crowd them into
colleges and into professions where they soon ind
their level But the best carpenter ia country
village is more distinguished man than an ordin-
AIRY lawyer. The great iau; OF these parents con.
SYST. in not discerning that Agriculture and the
Useful Arts afford scope for talents. opportunities
for distinction, eqaal 10 any other pursuits what
ever. They afford equal facilities, if rightly i'm
proved, for intellectual improvement, and even tor
personal distinction.
Mr. c. showed that Agriculture affords the most
tempting as well as surest opportunities for invest
ment. even in mere commercial view. Land l.
very cheap here and Railroads are bringing it to
the doors OF our Cities. Almost every man might
nave small farm il he pleased.
wish could induce our farmers (said Mr. O.
to think more highly of their own profession. !
have regretted TO see our young men taught to re-
gard the du,ie. of the farm as rkso ia drudsery
[ have never witnessed or realized gfSster enjoy
ment than in farmhouse, and even log cabin.
How have | been delighted through an evening
spent in chemical experiments for useful purposes
by farmers Preside
once knew farmer who carried two Berkshire
hogs TO his owa section of country. His neishbors
all bred hogs-of the real land-pike and alligator
breed-a snsut but the tail. They crowded round
to see the new arrival and unanimously agreed that
one hundred and twenty-five dollars for TWO pigs
was mos, ridiculous price. Yet that farmer has
realized large profit on his purchase, and now
that section is well stocked with Berkshires, and
Mr.. C. dilated on the great benefit. realized from
the circulation Of Agricultural periodicals. He
once undertook to tell, in passing through Il town,
what farmers took agricultural papers, from the
appearance of their farms, and missed but once in
thirteen times. The whole country is enriched by
those papers. | almost envy the claims Of Judge
Buel on National gratitude.
was lately in the company Of the son oi II Bank
prasident-a Young accomplished in his way
who inquired what neat cattle meant, and how
many wears il took cheat to come 10 maturity. /
earnestly believe that Agricultural papers, gener-
ally circulated in our cities would be productive
Of the greatest benefit.
wish that we could create general passion for
Gardening and Horticulture. We want more
beauty about our houses-morc 10 attach Us TO OR
homes. The scenes Of our childhood are the
memories of our future years. Let our dwellings
We beautified with plants and flowers Flowers
are, in the language Of late Cultivator,, the
playthings of childhood and the ornaments of the
grave they raise smiling look. to msn and CRATE
full ones 10 God.
Mr. c. discussed generally the merits Of differ
ent breeds Of Cattle, contending that our country
does no, need farther importations from abroad
that our best Cattle are equal TO any others,
and tina. our Horses superior to those OF Eng
land. Mr.. A. b. Allen, who has just returned
from an Agricultural tour in England, considers
our climate superior, and our Horses generally bet
ter. They are inquired for and talked aboat
abroad, and highly priced in England.
The Pennsylvania drait-horse is better than the
English ; our roadsters are esteemed there, and
our racers are not inferior.
In Sheep, the South Down of England Is supe-
rior to any of our breeds. Those brough, out by
Mr.. Allen weigh ever 200 pounds each, and their
heeces are beautiful and ample.
In Hogs. Mr.. Allen regards our Berkshire-
equal TO any breed in the world
Agriculture is now me universal passion in