Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-15

our means tor thorough, systematic tilIage; this
course will also greatly increase the profits Of
our farms, by enabling Us to increase the num-
bsr Of our tlocks and herds. We must improve
the quality of our stock by introducing the best
breeds, and providing suitable and comfortable
yards, stables; and Sheds TO protect them from the
winds and storms of winter. Instead of burning
our straw heretofore, we must convert it into
manure and return it to the soil from whence it
was taken. More attention must be paid to ju-
dcious rotation of crops, and in selecting the
choicest seeds, and
"Plough deep while sluggarls sleep,
And we Shall have grain TO sell and to keep"
have endcayOred in some measure TO point
ont some of the means by which improvements
may be made, ana the standard of agriculture ell
cYated in this section of the country. | have
spoken Of its magnitude, as being the foundation
OF national as well as individual prosperity that
all classes Of community were in some measure
dependant upon and directly Interested in its pro-
ducuons, and III all those means by which its in
tercsts might be advanced, and in so doing have
only repeated those truths that have been uttered
Il thousand times, and which have received the
assent of ali mankind in all ages and countries
Yet Notwithstanding It's importance has thus been
acknowledged, it is no less true, that agriculture
has been less iostered by government than any
other pursuit or profession. And why is it so
Sir, however humiliatipg il may be to US farmers,
truth Compels me TO say, is because rs farmers
as body have opposed the efforts which have
often been made in the state legislatures to pro-
mote and encourage agricultural interests The
farmers have hitherto been more opposed to as
ISOLATION and improvement in their profession
than amy other class OF our population. While
all other professions in ourcounry and in Europe
have had their associations, their fountains of
improvement, their bureaus Of records and trans
actions, continually aiming at higher standard
of excellence and intelligence in their several
crafts, and therefore constantly improving, this
grand intellectual and most natural profession of
man has stood in the back ground, contentcd to
atrugge along single handed and alone, and all
in consequence Of indifference and prejudice cX-
listing in the minds Of the great body CT the far
mcrs. Bat better feelings and interests begin to
prevail. Agriculture is beginning 10 assume
that importance and responsibility as profession
which il Is eminenty entitled To, and which pro-
per spirit among our farmers will soon attain
lis Importance as a science is generally admitted
and appreciated. a brighter day is dawning, the
star oil promise has risen, rejecting its RAYS Of
Iiqht, broad cast over the land. The decree has
gone forth, that agriculture must take its rank
recommended the establishment of national
agricultural bureau with liberal endou mcnts. A
number Of state legislatures have memoriaizcd
congress to carry out the Recommendations OF
the President in this matter. The legislature of
the state ct New York are already making pro-
vision for the establishment Of an agricultural
college, an experiment. farm Of 600 acres, with
Protessorships OF Chemistry and Chemical man
ipulations, Natural History and Niinerology. Of
Mathematics, Engineering, and practical Survey
ING, OF Botany and Horticulture, of History, Law.
and General Science, Of Veterinary Art, and
Anatomy, besides a Farmer Gardener, Carpen-
ter, Mason and Blacksmith, with suitable appa-
ratus for each departme ,tand capable of accom-
moIaing 800 scholars. Such an institution
might have been established in that state wears
ago, itthe farmers asa body had been in favor Of
it, and had urged il. The professional part Of
community, to their honor be it said, have as a
holy. always shown readiness to lend their aid
in enterprises Of this kind, the farmers have only
10 do their duty, and agriculture will soon be re-
ducod 70 a science and 4 certainty. The Amer
lean farmers have Il noble field for cultivation.
In thcir hands is The d s.i1y Of this nation To
them is committed the ark OF mans hopes, and it
remains a fearful problem 10 be solved. whether
they will faint by the way, or b,ar it on in tri-
to meet your responsibilities! Ia the heart OF one
o.. the finest sections Of country in tho world, o.
cupying Il soil unsurpassed in fertility, with hurd-
~ a waste acre Of land il the country possessed
OF extraordinary facilities for marketing your
surplus produce, and for the diffusion OF inteii-
Gercc and the Interchange Of social Offices.
What may not the world expect Of Won in advan-
cling the important interests of agriculture, and
in carrying forward the great cause Of human
rights and christian philanthropy.
One word in relation 10 the exhibition Of stock
presented on this occasion, and have dome
Under all circumstances attending this fair, it
having been got up on the spur Of the moment,
as it were, and in the most untayorabie season
of the year, the stock presented for exhibition,
would. think, compare tayorably with 4 like
exhibition, I'M Ter like circonls' anccs, in almost
any sac.l1n oil the country-alJhough but little
efforts have as VT been made to introduce what
are generally considered 10 be the best breeds
Of animals among US, ii j.. bnt justice to award
merit where it Is dua--tIat some very fine ami
mails have bean brought Oh to the ground, all
must admit-and the owners IF such animals
canno, bat be sensible THAT they have found it
much more profitable, as we'll rs pleasing, to
propagate a good race Of animals than those
OF the poorer. and common kind, and that they
have not already they soon viii realize their
profit in pursuing such improvement.
The several varieties OF sheep presented Show
that there is i diversity Of opinion as to what
constitutes the choicest brced-each variety las
its advocates. aud it remains to BE- daciled which
warn II, the marjao, tho saXoay, or tac costwold,
will prove the most Proli.ab.e-ani this can he
done BIZ comparing notes 'crcattcr-take them
all in all, an condd.n; | hazard bat little in
saying, they can scarcely be cXcclled in any
section OF the Union.
The stalled OK, AMI cow, exhibited by orr on
tcrprisin. fellow ciuzens MaSsrs. Noble and
Wattlcs, would attract the attention and admi-
ration Of the lovers of good beef, the world over
-such beef would tickle the palate Of the most
fastijloas cGicures in our eastern cities, and
would do no discrcdit to an Engishnan', table.
In conclusion, Let me ask, who can tell, bat
from this small beginning. this fair, an impulse
may be gathered, which ~ process OF years, may
result in converting this county into another par
adise and in rendering lis Inhabitants the most
entcrprising, the most intelligent and the most
enlightened ii our lands.
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