The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-22
..a) aa ..e From the Raleigh Star.
Visit tn Pn1mOmSS. 1.a..g a. .tta

q que OF the most agreeable excursions we have
ever ever taken IN The sountry, was visit last week.
the delightful residence of Seth Jones, Esq, IA
miles N. f, of Raleigh. The weather was charm
ms and though autumn, when vegetation usu-
ally begins TO bear the visible marks Of decline
had commenced its turn in ".he Seasons which
diversity the rolling year" the face of nature was
still fresh and vivid as in "sdmmer's ardent
strength" No Fading tint was seen on the deep
green Of forest and field, save where the blades
had been here and there newly stripped from the
forward" " corn, adding more sweetness to the
bolmy air. Though our lovely City of Oaks is
spiced with many rural scenes and rural sounds
we had been so long pfnt up IN its narrow limits
surrounded with objects that had BECOME thsteless
by familiarity, that we drank the country air and
bahed in the country light like an uncag ged bird,
luxurialing, " with glad heart and free I" in his
native element. . -.,..s ..a ... f.. ..... . 4r...
Ten miles from the Metropolis, we passed the
Oil Mill of our enterprising towhsman VIM. Fl.
Mead, ESQ. which stands on the Nense, about
quarter of mile from the road the smooth bosom
OF the pond quietly reposing in the deep winding
channel of the river presenting to view, till lost
IN the -manling vines and dense foliage of the
forest on its margin, half mile of The most tempt
ing Steamboat navigation we have seen since we
rode on that noble stream which washes the clas-
sic shores of old jamestown; and having before
US occular demonstration of its capabilities by locks
and dams, for important commercial purposes, we
could but lament the contracted and short-si ghted
legislation which has so long suffered this fine
volume OF water to roll as its only tribute to the
ocean what nature wildly dashes to its waves. A
hundred thousand dollars, judciously applied to
the improvement of this river, would give US
wafer ansportation from within sixsmiIes of the
Capital to the ocean; and would at once make u
neto State Of North Carolina-breatne new life
and energy into the dcadrned faculties of her
rnnFNIrIa Ia1In aod oIA
millions 10 her public and private Golfers
But amidst all the obstacles and discourage
meats to agricultural improvement in our State.
(growing, solely, out of the want of facilities Of
getting to market,) we occasionally find scattered
over the country individuals of intelligence. en-
terprse and industry, who have, by proper system
and unf1inching perseverance, overcome every diff
hcUlty, changed the frowning forests around them
into smiling fields, reared and filled capacious
granaries and stately dwellings with rich pro-
fusion Of the necessaries and luxures oflife; bind
ing themselves and their posterty forever 10 their
" own native land" Every such citizen deserves
the highest commentator and gratitude of the
Pubic-such is our respected and rnterprising frl-
low citizen, Seth Jones, Esq We reached his
hospitabie mansion Just as the mellow twilight
began to blend into one the heightened shadows of
the wide spreading oak. grove which fronts his
dwelling. Here every thing was teeming with
life, and presented the most gratifying evidences
of n judicious and enlightened system of I" book
farming," (fu. MIR. Jones has been constant read
er of the best agricultural periodicals ofthe
try.) The horses, the cattle the sheep the hogs
and even the domestic fowls, were improved by
the Purest bloods of the country, and struIcd over
the spacious and well improved grounds, as if
conscious of their superiority But what most
attracted our attention, the next morning. was Mr.
jones large and BEAUTIFUL herd of Durham and
Devon cattle fat and sleek moles though fed
l. H. -l>~ L.!
commenced his system of Improvements in S29
by the introduction of n thorough bred Devon
bui Napoleon, dam and sire both imported. of
the best stock the latter Of which sold for $3.50.
This breed are remarkable for their symmetry,
silky hair, thin skin, yellow ring round the eye,
activity, tbrIfiiness and excellent milking quate
He next purchased Of Jas. Gowen, Esq. Of Phila-
deIphia, Shorthorncd Durham bull. Mars tho
rough bred the grandson of the far-famed Dairy
Maid and regular descendant of the most popular
Durham breed in Eng gland, one Of which sold for
1000 guneas-disting guished alike for their extra
ordinary size and milking qualities; all Of which
is satisfactorily shown by certificates in Mr.. Us.
possession, He has a large number of cows and
calves and ycarlngs Of these stocks, which he In.
forms US, are in market, at moderate prices.
The success with which his laudable efforts have
been crowned, and it is not too much to say
there is not more substantial or prosperous farm-
er in the State should stimulate our farmers gen.
ally TO follow his example; and we think those
who are inclined 10 embark in the enterprise
would do well 10 call and examine his stock, and
take LESSONS from his profitable experience.
II is proper to remark that the great secret Of
Mr.. Us prosperity is in his close attention 10
a mHhodical management of every department OF
his honorable and pleasing avocation ); and IN |
nothing, perhaps more than in the careful accu-
mutation and application Of manures 20 his land, |
which, by the by. is naturally poor, being for the
most part what is known the black jack ridge.
No. one can say, after an examination of the !
original soil upon which he has depended and the
abundance of its productans that farming rightly
conducted in North Carolina, cannot be profitable.
The facts prove the contrary, = Let our farmers
and farmers wives follow the noble example OF
Mr.. J. and his excellent Lady, whose praiseweEthy1
skill and economy arc apparent from her hand
some domestic carpeting and other fabrics, well
as frein, the very neat arrangement of her house
hold affairs and to hose aid he is no doubt great
" indebted for his extraordinary success; and
thew will soon find cause determine, as he has
done to rest their bones Under the. generous soil
of their native State His purpose is readable ln
the neat and substantial granite enclosure which
he has erected for family sburying-ground. the
comforts with which he is surrounded and the
fact that there has been but death IN the faml-
ly { except one by drowning1 during the long Pc
riod of the last twenty years ..,..,m-....q. Il
The foregoing remarks are not made IN the
spirit Of flattery but with the view Of stimulating
others 70 follow a wise and profitable example,
Of nushing forward the great cause of AeRIcUL-t
rURAL IMPROVEMENT l21enipIo plus guam