The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-05


has been increased from IL to IA bushels per
acre; to 26 or 20, and in some choice soils, as
great as As and SO bushels per acre have been
raised. y
commend this subject 10 you especial
attention and regard, aud submit to your
consideration, whether important and
most beneficial results might not be deri>
we'd from the establishment and efficient
management of an agricultural depart
ment under the government. A proposi-
tion for similar department. under the
general government was once zealous'y
urged by President Washington upon the
attention ofCongress. Under the exist
ing state of affairs, it is probable that an
institution of this character could be more
Immediately useful by being under the
control Of the state government.
Although manufactures and commerce
in this state must depend on the prosper
ity oil agricultural pursuits, yet the agri-
cultural cannot be independent of the
manufacturing and commercial interests.
In the great branches of industry, there
is mutuality Of dependence and reeipro-
city of benefits. The agriculltlealtyt can
no prosper without markci nv his sur
plus products. ForegO marisei mus al
ways be more or less variant and uncer-
tain. The most certain and reliable mar
| L., T,. In, iural prolurIg : that
which is furnished by consumers at home;
and this can only be secured by system
of protective policy on the part of the
general government. Under wise and
enlightened course of policy on the part
o the general government; with the inn
mense resources which our state affords,
and the active and untiring spirit of en-
terprise which our people possess, scarce
| 1y any ything could occur of sulli cient pow
er 10 blight the prosperity Of our state, or
stay the march Of Improvement,
! The subject OF education has been SO
| ofen brought to the consideration Of the
Legislature, that need scarcely do more
than call your attention to former Exeou-
tive communications. The Importance Of
a liberal and thorough system of education,
cannot be too highly estimated fhe fn-
ture character Of our people, and the flu
ture destiny of our free institutions, are
10 no small degree dependent upon it,
| Is perhaps matter of no litte sur>
II. -
9arafy, and comparatively inconsidera
hle interest, have occupied the attention
of the Legisla ature. TO the great neglect
0 subjec, OF such immense importance
as this, not only to The great body of the
people al the present period, but also to
future generations. il is true, that much
has already been effected, by our present
system of common schools. But even
superficial observer must admit TINT II is
deficient, and , for want Of energy and iii
cheney, has utterly failed to meet the ex-
pectations of its friends. The example of
other states has taught us, that it is within
the power Of the Legislature to adopt
measures which will bring the system of
common schools TO high degree Of per-
lection.
| respectfully commend to your consid-
Grafton the oxpediency OF establishing Il
State Board Of Education, aud the APP
pointment OF a competent and suitable
person as a State Superin. endent of Com
mon Schools: and. also, the adoption Of
measures that will give more energy and
efficiency to the count, and school dis
system. Among the liberal and enlight-
ened persons OF Ohio, who entertain en-
larged views, and are eminent for their
benevolence aud their regard for the
cause of education, can be easily fonnd
persons who ill faithfully discharge all
the duties which can appropriately be en-
Joined upon State Board, without any
charge for their services. lB mat
ter, however, of such magnitude and
enduring public interest, as that of impro
wing the means Of common school educa-
tion, neither pecuuiary considerations,
nor party feelings, nor local or sectional
views, should be permitted to interfere
While thousands and millions are annual |
ly expended to minister to the taste, vani |
ty, and pride of mankind, the appropria
linn of i've comparatively small sum re
auisite fo, Improving and perfecting the
means of cultncting the intellect, aud
training the virtues o, the youth OF the
state, can certainly be no OBS tac'e ID Tue
way BY the means suggested, / i.umb!'
conceive that great public interest Can
be awakened among the people of the
state on the subject of education, the nec-
sssary discipline adopted and PUT into
practice, Information on the subject of
he best and most improved method of lns