The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-25

feshing showers and tempeIs the winds to the shorn
lambs Can be moreover that have once seen all the
trade and commerce Of western New York carried by
few six horse teams before canal had been thought OIL
iwould ,rdly believe it, il had not had the honor OF
driving six noble chargers before one OF those big wag
gons for more than three years. doing this very thing
but having done that and then afterwards having dipped
the waters OF Erie with my hands and company
with the nobest specimen OF the human kind the immor
sai Clinton, conveyed them TO the Atlantic Ocean in the
nrs poa that ever passed from the Lakeste the dewae
am constrained to admit that it is all matter OF fact
And now when contrast the present with the past,
ana rehect that in addition to this grand canal On iron
road mas been constructed along its margin, which re-
gardless alike of the towering mountains the lofty hills
OF deepest valleys conveys the traveller has me at
this time, from Albany Rochese err as it were by the
sunlight OF September day. cannot but feel that have
ved In most extraordinary and interesting period And
not out place to quote the inspired writings
Of DID, and thank God that have not only been allowed
70 hear Of these things by the hearing Of the ear but mine
Dr. BEEKMAN, who delivered the annual address on
Thursday gave an interesting history of the rise and
progress OF the late Agricultural Society which was
commenced in 1892. The irst fair was held in 1894
and they continued annually with varied success
scope to their operations The result been more than
the most sangune could have expected OF the adv
tage of these fairs, he sad speaking Of the fair held
years ago. We saw there congregated the choicest col
lection OF animals from the most distant parts Of
the Satea large assortment Of the varied farm imple
mements. made after the most improved models and
with excellent skill, together with great variety of
ces the product ofthe work shops and evidences of the
ability Of the manufacturer To the best these
raj specimens suitable premiums were awarded and
hope the qualification witnessed that day, in the chou
sands there assembled has not suffered to lose its
influence in awakening this western community to the
great benefits that must result from this most laudabe
competition. What be gratifying to the farmer,
than an exhibition OF the best specimens of all the differ.
ent animals necessary 20 him in the profitable cultiva.
ton OF his arm2the varied farm implements made with
consummate skill-the manufacture OF thousand art
ces beautiful in themselves, but beautiful colec
lively and intended for his his enjoyment TLeSe
are seasons to him full of instruction. for he perec-
ton as far as human ingenuity has reached and he profits
by the lesson. When at home he looks upon his own
almost perfect but here he astonhed that his humble
efforts fall far short of hat he before him. and il
he Of and reflection he deter mines to carry
home with him nc stock OF ideas thus gained and
graft them upon his own by adopting the improvements
everywhere manifest. The man who cannot profit by
these lessons is either stupid very conceed and
in either case is bad specimen ofthe American charac
ter.
Subsequently he made the following observations =:
The American motto is industry. Labor is honorable
labor OF the head or the hands for they mutually aid each
other The laborng Of this country vast in
ber and in character We to them under
Providence the most gladstone spectacle the sun behods
in its course-a land Of cultivated and fertile fields
an ocean white with canvass. We owe to them the an
nual spectacle OF golden harvests which carry plenty
and happiness alike to the palace and the cottage. We
owe to them the orresses that guard coasthe ships
that have borne flag to every cline and carried the
thunder OF triumphant the waters of the
deep Enterprise another great trait in the American
:haraoerunited with ndustryit stops not at difficult
efforts msdireced in the main it is healthy
else OF wise forecast aided by good sense to advance
opened our forests, built cities, manned our ships
projected our canals and railways and whether we Cir
Go ahesds r. till the to urge rs forward d.
In Europe akes centuries to baild cities and they suf
fer all the evils arising from Their slow method OF transit
Tor the interchange OF products before they dare venture
upon more rapid communication But in this country
the foundation for cities is hardly laid before railways
are made in every direction to secure to it population
business and wealth. Between Rochester and Buffalo,
the red man of the forest has yet hardly left his hunting
ground and the deer been frightened from her covert
pl nd natl yyo
made on which you may pass with the rapid iy OF the
eagles fight and by power that irresistible As
IN unison with the around you and indescrba
bic widness Is the predonnatng feeling These forests
too new and the populaton too sparse-ahoush II NAV
number at this time near two and half mlonsto bring
large portion of our State under cultivation The State
OF New York is about the size of England. They have
about niney-eight millions OF acres under cultivation
we, say ten. They produce annually two hundred
and sixtytwo millions Of bushels OF grsin-we about
ffyone million They have millions Of cattle, and
torty four millions of sheep-we, two millions OF cattle
and five and half millions OF sheep The comparison of
In the cultivation OF the SOIL however, tor acre.
are much nearer to them in the quantity of the general
products and when equal OF surface is cleared
and we have about quadrupled populatian trust
shall not be behind them in obtaining equivalent returns
FORTY years ago farming in the river counties was of the
worst possible description The virgin fertility OF the
soil had been by repeated groupings and when
what was then called Genesee, it was thought-when
compared with our secton-that il very paradise
a Ur no, Hhy o. were tempted to
and they did not know how TO restore it. Their course
OF cropping was nearly as follows Take off the timber,
put IN wheat then crop OF corn, after that sow it with
ryeas long as it would grow. This was the course
the sandy ground the clay-a stronger soil-they
put in wheat as long it would grow. after that let
run to pasture-to sow grass seed thought
Cultivation like this, brought at length poor returns to
the farmer renovating system for the soil must be
they must all emigra,e. The of clover and plaster
was the first renovatng power that tried and they
dsnnfA tkna
was far from being enough; other appliances must be
added; and they at length found that the dung heap
up the hiatus Now it is alone he litter of barn.
yards that used for that purpose but every species Of
oa and refuse from the mud Of the ditch to the muck Of
the swamp from ashes, mari, and lime-all all land
all else that be obtained down to old rags found
to have the most invigoratDg influence the SOIL Che
mistry too now coming to aid and she promises
to be most powerful ally But yet want to learn,
nearly as possible how cause produces effect We need
and what kind of substances and methods Of husbandry
will give the largest returns Our art is yet in its in
fancy, and our implements, until lately have been of
improved, but it only since the whole system has
been examined and found throughont deficient a
these poor lands have been, in measure, re-
claimed and the prospect for the future is Frightening
prominent place in our pursuits and il has already made
such full returns for the little attention besto upon it,
terest but the study eff of pleasure Our
OF talents have lately turned their attention to the subject
Oar men Of property have devoted part of their wealth
to its farmers have brought their intel
gent minds as well as willing hands aid in the gene
raj advancement And last though least the
men who have this day met with us. know to be its
most devoted friends The State has contributed her
aid by the general diffusion know the establish
men of her schools, and in pursuing much more intel
gen as well as expansive system of education She has
aides by her geological survey by her
ributng to the formation OF County Agricultural soce
ties, and the patronage she has bestowed the nforma
ton OF this the Agricultural Society ofthe state OF New
YORK Our Journals, too Of which there
many excellent ones, have immensely multiplied-they
have awakened public attention; for from their large
scrpon lists we must infer that they have many willing
readers These the dawnngs-they indicate that
progre in happnesl Is onward that the friends
OF civilization OF education, all that make
and prosperous people.
Reports made after Dr. Bcekman closed his address
and prizes awarded
Ex-Governor SEWARD then called and addressed
the multitude assembled but only find room for
one ex ract, as follows -
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