Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE UPON AGRI
CULTURE


CULTURE.
The present advanced state Of agriculture
as practical art, all the improvements which
have been effected by il, are due to the highly
intelligent minds, the men of science, oflearn.
ing, Of observation, Of skill, who have applied
their attention, and have devoted :heir time,
talents, and fortunes, to it.
The pioneer in the improved agriculture of
the United States was Jared Eliot, of Connes-
ticut--an educated clergyman, whose essays
have permanent value, and may be read
with advantage even at the present day. The
author Of the New England Farmers Diction-
airy, most valuable book, published half
century since, and which has rendered an
immense service to agriculture, was the Rev.
Samuel Deane, of Maine. John Lowell, who
contributed far more than any other indivij-
ual to the Improvement of agriculture in the
United States, was an accomplished lawyer
man Of science and Of taste, and as much dis
tinguished for his intellectual rank and attain
ments as he was eminent for the highest viz
lures which could adorn his character as q
man.
Aaron Dexter, the beloved physician, and
eminent chemist in the very imperfect state
OF the science, man whose name was sy-
nonyme for kindness, and to whose memory
j shall be pardoned for here recording the
humble tribute Of my most grateful affection
anu respect, was an eminent friend and pro-
moter of agricultural improvement Feesen.
den, Buel, and Gaylord, were all of highly
cultivated minds, stored with scientific lore,
distinguished for their zeal in The cause Of an
enlightened agriculture, and honored with the
power which they used with SO much zeal
and efficacy Of comforting immense benefits
upon the agricultural community. While
even this Report is in progress, the grave has
closed over the remains of devoted friend to
agricultural improvement in Massachusetts
man OF the highest order of intellect, of q
mind rich in various knowledge and profound
legal attainments; and for his personal worth,
his public spirit, and private virtues, surpass-
ed by none in his claims upon the affection
and respect of his friends and fellow.citi.
sens.$
On the English side of the Atlantic, TuIl
he author of the improved husbandry; Young,
The eminent agriculturist, who kindled so
great zeal, and difiused SO great mass of
Information, among his countrymen; and Sim
clair, as great benelactor to improved agri.
culture as England has known,---werea all men
Of liberal education and distinguished scien.
Ndc attaininents. Won Thaer, on the Cont.
nent, himself host in agricultural skill and
science, was bred TO learned profession. II
were at liberty to violate rule which have
made absolute, might refer to many living
OH both sides of the water, of men
Of the finest genius, the most accomplished
and rare scientific attanmenis, who
have rendered, and are daily rendering, the
highest benefits to practical agriculture, and
which without their aid and enterprise would
never be realized. 1t is, then. with agricul.
ure as with every other valuable art its
success and improvement must depend mainly
Ipon the education Of those who pursue il,
md all hope of its progress must rest upon
he science, in tho most extended sense of
hat term, which is brought to bear upon it,
Coln,an's European agriculture.