The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-05-19


structioB, knowing as declared in Eccles.
Ch., v. o: "Moreoyer the profit Of the
earth is for all; the King himself is served
by the field"
One Of the first important societies thus
formed was the British Board Of Agricul.
ture, established about 1889, and the works
Of lis distinguished and interchangeable Sec.
rotary Mr.. Arthur Young, are pretty well
known over the whole civilized world -
Among the many eminent characters who
we're members of this society, land they
we're very numerous) will only name two,
Francis, the late Duke Of Bedford, and
Mr.. Thomss William Coke, Of Norfolk, az
terwnrds created Earl Of Leicester two OF
the richest and most influential inhabitants
OF England, who devoted their l0kOIe Gtten-
ton, and large portion Of their princely
fortunes 10 the advancement of agricul-
ture. Even King George the Sd, embark
ed most zealously in the same pursuit, and
established six splendid and extensive farms
around his palace ut Windsor, % miles from
London, all worked by different systems and
implements for the sole purpose Of testing
which process was the best and most prof
table. The annual sheep shearings of the
Duke Of Bedford, a. Wooburn ia Bedford
shire, and the harvest homes Of Mr.. Coke
of Holkham, in Norfolk, were known and
celebrated at the greatest festivals ia Eng
land, for many years. They were both
conducted in nearly the same manner, by
the issue. Of general invitations 10 rich and
to poor, TO noblemen and mechanics, pro-
Yided they took an interest in, or had made
any improvement IN the business Of the
field. Immense numbers Of persons flock
cd to these meetings, from all parts of the
British dominiOns, as well as from foreign
countries. The meeting lasted fourteen
days, during which time the visitors were
fed aud lodged by their noble
hosts, without any expense TO themselves,
unless they declined accepting the bounty,
and the time was wholly spent al WoOburn
Abbey estate, in the exhibition Of the most
approved breeds Of cattle and live stock
various samples Of hay. grain, and vogeta-
BILE produce-and in the exhibition and trial
Of new and improved agricultural imple-
ments; all which we're sent TO the place for
the purpose, by their makers or inventors.
The implements were tried on the real
ground by blowing and other matches; the
washing, shearing, and examination Of
sheep and wool also took place, and gold
and silver medals were distributed 10 those
who had done the best, in each year. Mr..
Coke's meetings we're of the same eharac-
Ter, though not on quite so general and lib
sral a scale, and were confined to the i'm
Of the breed Of horses--to an
examination Of crops and vegetable pro-
luce, and TO newand improved implements
and machinery.
have only mentioned the4wo principal
meetings Of England; but many other Of
minor importance were going on at the
anne time in Englandt Scotland, and on the
continent Of Europe, and the benefits con-
erred by them on the progress and improve
nent Of agriculture we're inealeulable -
This is indeed one Of the greatest advunta.
res 10 be expelled from the formation OF
agricultural Societies or Associations.
they bring mn attached 10 similar pur-
uiis into contact ard competitor with each
lher, when perhaps without their assis-
ancs they might not have become ac-
uainied.
The very nature Of Farmers bust.
ess compels him 70 live in the country,
-equenlly from Fopulous towns.
nd consequently where he has very little
Of mixing in society, or having
ccess 70 books or even newspapers And
len 80 circumstanced are vefy apt 10
arbor contracted notions as 10 improve
lent They will work in the manner
rev have been taught BY their parents
7 instructors, and 50 far fIom ever think.
y Of improvement they often become
ain and Connected Of the processes they |
re pursuing. adord the means
y which such men are brought into con
ict and competition with others. better in
ructed and having more liberal senlimenus
nd improvement must be The consequence.
mother very important advantage arising
ON The formation Of societies Is The bring
u together practical and Theoretical men.
, well az those who are rich with those
no are less favored BY iorune-lhose
no are ignorant with those who are
armed: and such a mixture never fails
produce results cQuslly beneficial solalli
iriies Societies can likewise afford
give rewards for improvement and to
~ lor instruction, which would never !
i've been do0e BIZ individuals. while
any members may possess information
hich they ate wiling and proud % afford
Their b1ahfen wifhou, re OF reward, ,
cling the rood they are dong 3 Be A.
nnle rtcompense Tor iheir troabIe OIL
s. he qrcsl Enelish Socieiy. called the
card 81 Agriepinre. adords many ample
snnccs Ia this way was The anlniioh I
re hut.ie fre called io he improve