Litchfield enquirer., 1844-02-08

HOO Tbs; fine full bIooded devonshire bull which was raised in another county and purchased by him for the purpose of crossing the breed m Ltch- field County; pair of 3 year old steers; and two very fine year old heifers and although he rece
 we'd no premiums which he did not regTets he did regret that notice was taken by any of the Com mittees of his stock in their publications, it had been customary heretofore to report upon every mans stock, giving it it's true character; and as a member of the Society which he had been so instrumental in forming he would also object to the mode and manner of exhibiting horses adopted by the committee, viz: circus riding, (as the horse had never been trained in that manner, it being considered dangerous for horse of his weight,) instead of being rode for exercise in any manner they should direct-and with reference to the com petitors whether he was not gears old instead cf A. and if he did not receive premium some tiJ1e since in competition with MT. Henry Beecner's horse which is knOscp to be years Old, also, on what principle prenlttnns were awarded to full grOcOn bulls that were ercluled by the handbill and why they withheld the other taco prenais1ns cfned. ,s.1,.
 As there was noble premium of five dollars of- fered to any one town for a team composed of no less than $ pair with cart and products of the soil
 On what principle, I ask, was premium granted Ralph G. Camp and John A. Merriman, both in- habitants of the town of Liteh6eld, it being rule of the Society to give but one premium of the kind to one town. ast a.s--t ..4....
 As we have given brief history of the Litch- field County Agricultural Society," its origin, pro- gross and decline, and having assigned reasons that
 it has prospered no better, it must be evident that there has not been suitable encouragement to real improvement and good breeding, there is good rea- son that many of the gentlemen have not Tn thelr generation manifested that interest Tn multiplying and replenishing as they are commented to de- As the agricultural and manufacturing people have since 1887 been struggling to preserve life in conse d. country was involved by the injudicious manage ment g many of us believe the part of our Ex- ecutive Government. At this interesting time to our country, when light begins to dawn upon 1t for the general prosperity, shall in agricultural bu
 siness submit to course of management from spec ulators decidedly injurious to our interests, and to the welfare of our country, after the Legislative body of this State have made generous appropria- 1 tion for our benefit It is evident that the is
 laid at the root of the tree of agricultural interest
 Shall we remain stupid and suffer all source fruit to be destroyed, No, l repeatit, No! we will rise 1 like the brave Washington and contend for our rights, and we will never yield to the enemy until we have obtained victory Our first duty is to fet- ter that part of the Constitution ard by laws giving to the executive of our Society the full power tc 1 appoint all the viewing committees belonging tc said Society, and have the power to direct them which has been done in face of their handblls.- Such principle never did nor never will prosper 1T l we to Uc PdtliCuIdIp tAldt al
 officers are experimental practical business men, But of this class of it is said they incapable of making a report. MT. B. that is so often named in the organization increase and prosperity of this Society cannot avoid seeing himself looked down upon from the fact that portion of his stock noticed in the report of either committee at the last
 exhibition But said B. is not discouraged, nor is he alone. There is Mir. Hurlburt in the northern part of the county, against whom strong prejudice seems to be indulged, and it is believed for similar reasons to the aboye--said Hurlburt has doubtles: done more, improving his farm and introducing
 fine stock into the county than any other person
 Charles Smith of Plymouth introduced an improved
 iron plough, on which he was entitled a premium
 of four dollars, but he was put aside with sun that would only pay his annual subscription.
 We could name multitude of similar cases, ant
 most part of them men who obtain support by tho sweat of the brow. Said B. has doubted his dil
 gence in making experiments and improvements, ,ant
 is determined to exhibit his experience to the pub l;c. lf re cannot te noticed by the agriculture
 Soce W rom he loves,he will give it to the public by t. .::e :.;s ,c-. Said B. and others of sm
 lar feeling will teach speculators military mon ,and
 m-so teachers, as Daniel taught his prosecutors that they cannot devour thcms 4 . ..