Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-24
COMMUNICATED.
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.


At meeting at IvAs on July 18th, 1884, by tho
Farmer and Mechanics called by the farmers of Ra
cine county, as agricultural meeting DIR. B. r.
CARY was called to the chair, and Tkos. Ohio Sprirg
Secretary The object of the meeting being briefly
explained by the chair and after general exchange
OF views and sentiments by the meeting the follow
ing preamble was offered by Ezra Burchard. ESQ
The advantages TO be derived from an association of
the Farmers and Mechanics are, in his opinion viz.
LIST, From having the knowledge of the Markets
or worth of our produce different points out of The
Territory by means of correspondence kept open
by an agent or secretary would enable us 10 obtain
q higher price for our productions.
I'd. fsold TO an eastern market would improve orr
circulating medium, by throwing more eastern funds
among the people. Ii it should meetgno more after
deductlng The expenses, and as far purchases are
concerned or made in the eastern markets in coods
or supplies p or 30 per cont, at least would be in
favor of the purchaser.-If on trying the experi.
ment, and these results SEEM it would stimulate
industry, activity, and excite emula,ion:-It would
add to the credit of the Territory by sending to the
eastern markets our productions in our own name
and with our own stamp; which for quality, will vie
with any other State or Territory--Richer favored
butter, and finer beef and faings of every SORT. l
$3.50 w o"y 10 HtouuCeu III any portion
of the Union; and most of our produce can easily bo
prepared for shipmentta better market can be found
abroad than at home. Iiwould cast an evidence bc.
tore the eyes OF many men of capital, half inclined
TO emgrate. That we have a rich and productive
country and is desirable point for investment would
be the means of adding TO the mass of emigratiop.
that IN some degree might enhance the value OF i'm
proved property. Objections have been raised bv
some that the inhabitants have little surplus and
ON account of embarrassments are Obliged TO turn
that as soon as gathered and repared for that
this action is premature. ihi nix however different
~ those objections are true in many instances but
trust not all. The farming interest as far as am
acquainted, is growing rapidly under all it's embar-
easements; and it will become more and more in fla
ted just IN proportion TO the encouragement i, re.
ccvos, and that is just what this operation IL de-
signed for twas then
Res0tred, That the chair appoint three different
committees, from the different parts Of Racine and
adjoining counties. 10 consist of four members each
to draft a plan for the agricultural association to be
presented at the next meeting of the said association
ana by them a selection to be made.
The chair appointed the following gentlemen to
draft the plan TO be presented. From northern Ra.
cine, Ezra Burchard Robt Bell, Zadock Newman,
and l. u Hoyt from southern Racine, Nj. Frank
p. Martin, Garfield Marsh and r. H. Deming: from
WalworIh CO, DIR. Mills, Jno Martin, Geo Bachllder
and j. Spooner.
ReS0tUed That the secretary inform the said COM
mitces of their appointments and objects of said as
ISOLATION.
Resotued, That tho proceedings of this meeting DO
signed by The chair aud secretary, and for pub
cation in the Souhpor, Telegraph.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn until October
next at Chauncey kellogg's, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
y, b. CARY, Chairman.
Taos. ONO SPRIGG, Secretary.