Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-21
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awakening influence even be, ond the limits Of
own County. The courteous and talented Editor
Of The spirit Of Jefferson" Democratic Faper
published at Chariestown, whether from accident
OF design he does not inform "a, was present on the
occasion Of our fret meeting; snd. with quick
and rapid perception OF the benefits likely TO result
to his own Cosnty, from similar Association, he
returned home fred with zeal in tho good cause.
and makes the following animated appeal TO the
Farmers OF Jefferson to initiate the noble example
set Them by "od Berkeley
If we expect to compete in the great
tllage OF the earth one Of science and IN.
vestgation. 1t is not sufficient to follow
in the "beaten-ilacx" of our forelathers,
but we must call 10 our aid the experience
and progressive improvements OF the pres
eut day. Awake, then, farmers Of JEFF.
lerson, to your own interest, and lie. an
Agricultural Association reformed, which
will diffuse throughout the whole commu-
nifty the inestimable benefits that have
resulted elsewhere from similar Associa-
tons.
We have been requested to call mee-
ting for the organization OF Society at
our September or October Court. The
time for meeting will be definitely
fixed on as soon as those who feel deep
interest in the matter, can have a consul.
tation with their brother farmers. We
nave heard il frequently remarked in 9TH
or counties, that it was surprising an Ag.
ricutural Association had not been p'evi
ously organized in our county, where
there are so many farmers of enterprise,
intelligence and wealth, TO carry it
through. We are sure there is no county
in the State better adapted to the success
lul prosecution Of an Association Of this
character than our own, and none where
tho advantages to be derived are more
needed.
Our neighbours OF Berkeley nave taken
the star. of us in this matter. We were
present at their meeting onSaturday week
and from the interest tina. was manifested
IN the formation Of their Society, the
most beneficial results may be anticipa-
ted. The address of c. ]. FAULKNER.
ESQ.,, on tho occasion, was one Of much
interest, and set forth many particulars
IN regard to the Science of Agriculture,
that must, and will be OF benefit, to the
whole farming interest Of Berkeley.
An intelligent writer, in the same paper. in a
long and wellwri,ten communication urging the
formation Of an Agricultural Society in that Coun-
| y, says
Our sister county of BERKELEY, has
held one or two meetings on the subject,
and her citizens have undertaken the en-
terprise with zeal and earnestness And
shall we, who possess and cultivate this,
Garden Spot of America, be the last to
enter into this instructive, profitable and
useful mode Of fertile ing our soil, impro-
wing our stock, increasing our crops, and
of adding dollars instead of coppers, to
our purses
| The Free Press also takes up the subject, and
after giving account of the proceedings, adds:-
This is an appropriate occasion 20 ask
the Farmers of jefferson County-"the
garden spot" as we boastngly call it.
whether they mean TO stand still and make
no effort to keep pace with their broth.
rem of Old Berkeley. No County in the
State affords better materials, in every
sense OF the term, for az Agricultural So.
ciety than Jefferson. Why not, enter in
to the matter with spirit, and mike far.
ming what it ought to be, Science an
elevated, an honorable, and rational en-
ploy conveying in its very title an
idea Of something moro than mere manu-
al laborf
The sstute Editor Of the Winchester Repub-
lican still dozes in his Editorial chair, and this in
tegence does not seem to have yet reached him,
that any movement has been made upon this all
important and all-absorbing subject in the Valley
of Virginia. Perhaps, before many moons have
passed over our friend BEsTLr, with his character
istic bon hommie may enlighten the good people
of Frederick upon the fact, that there does exist
in ihis part of the world, such County as BERKE-
LIZ, and that some things may be done here, wor-
thy of the emulation of its neighbors, az well as
elsewhere.
We will close with one or two remarks to the
farmers OF BgRKELEr.
You have given the first impulse to this impor-
tant movement in the Valley of Virginia. Your
proceedings have attracted the notice of the intel
gence of the surrounding country, and your fur
Their progress will be observed with the keenest in.
,erest by all VINO place proper estimate upon pub
lie enterprises of this kind. You have thus
med high responsibility, and it will we'll behoove
you TO justify before the world the lofty expecta-
tons which your position has created. You have
every inducement to stimulate you in the career OF
Agricultural Improvement. The natural quality
of your soil is of the highest ORDER you abound in
all those mineral and inorganic treasures, which,
with the aid of little industry may be converted
into sources of exhaustless fertility and productive
ness in your lands; you have three Of the finest
markets in the Nation eagerly soliciting the fruits
Of your abors; you have, penetrating the centre
OF your County, and bordering on its Northern and
Southern limits, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS unparal-
leled in the facilities which they afford you of
transporting your products to market; you are
comparatively free of debt; you possess capital
enterprise, skill and intelligence, and you nave,
what is not always met with, men of wealth, leis-
ure. public spirit and science amongs, you, willing
devote their time, labor, money and requirements
in encouraging and stimulating you in the noble