Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-10-09

I tues, and sure guarantees of the agriculture
al advancement, aud the general prosperity
of our country. Pruiessorshps of Agricul-
ture are already being established in our
colleges, and their labors are opening with
high promise of usefulness and success
They offer the very best opportunities to
young men to fit themselves for usefulness
and distinction. II agriculture is to be
taught as a science in schools 1t Is obvious
that we must raise up the men to teach it
professionally aud ably and this must be
the business Of the agricultural professor
ships in our colleges. Vermont has two
colleges, which are fitting men for the cler-
ical, legal, medical aud for literary profess
suns, many of whom are distinguished or
naments IN society, and more of whom give
high promise of distinction. Shall these
colleges fit men for the noble profession of
agriculture ? Shall they not be provided
with agricultural departments. teaching the
principles aud the correct practice of culti-
walton, and hitting young men 20 60 forth
and teach the same professionally t. othersl
Believe me, Nermonters, here is a move
ment worthy your immediate aud high re-
gard Enter at once upon 1t, carry II to
successful completion, aud you Will endow
your Colleges with power TO ler,ize your
soil like ram from heaven. ii any farmers
present have sons desiring finished educa-
tons to fit them for professional life,
would say to them. let your sons prepare
themselves TO teach professionally the SCI
entlhc principles OF agriculture. They viii
thus fit themselves for great usefulness, and
they will end abundant employment IN their
profession.
\ Bureau of Agriculture, established in
the Department Of the Interior at Wash
ngton, charged with collecting aud dil-
iuslng information, and enabled hy prenn-
ums aud small pecuniary aud to encourage
and assist spirit of discovery and improve
mcnt, 10y stimulating 20 enterprise aud ex-
pertinent, aud 10y drawing To common
centre the results, everywhere, OF individual
skull and observation, aud by spreading them
thence over tie whole nation would pro, G
very cheap instrument Of immense ma
tiouai benefits These are the words of
our reycred Washington. Veraonters are
familiar with this subject, aud ID no in
strucllon upon It, We wait patientiy for
ats Organization, and are willing that all
reasonable time he taken To mature II aud
give It hie. But the people have a right TO
demand tins Bureau, aud the politicians
have norIght to refuse IT, Let the wishes
of those friendly to tic promotion of agrl-
culture and the highest prosperity OF the
country, be so made known that they can
not be misunderstood
And now, Farmers of Vermont. what is
our principal object ~ coming together on
this occaslonl Is il not TO become better
acquainted with each other, and to form
ourselves into permanent organization for
our own mutual benefit and Improvement,
and for the advancement Of the agriculture
of the Statel Dr.. Brewster, in cnumerat-
ing the advantages which had resulted from
the establishment Of the British Board OF
Agriculture, remarks that Before the
Board was Instituted, the bond OF connex-
ION among agriculiurists was slender, aud
served few useful purposes Each trusted
to his own information, aud knew liltle
more about the practice of conterminous
districts, than those Of China or the most
distant country. The establishment Of the
Board removed at once all these evils and
difficulties. 1t made farmers, who resided
IN the most distant quarters OF the kingdom,
acquainted with one another, and caused a
rapid Dissemination of knowledge among
the whole profession The art of agrlcui.
ture was brought into fashion old practices
were amended new ones introduced. aud
degree OF exerton manifested. which hac
never before been eSemplfied IN this is
land An history teaches Us, that il is o
the first importance IN the accomplishment
of great objects OF improvement, To collect
men together, aud bud them IA an associa
ton for that purpose. A State association
for the Improvement of our agriculture, vii
bring the intellect OF the State 90 a nosr
powerful bearing upon that subject. Thu;
collected aud organized, we shall see ant
hear aud learn new things aud learn then
IN such manner as to make an lndelibil
Impression, aud to exert a practical mlu
ence Instead Of resting upon ways as goo,
as any in our immediate nelghbolhoods, ~,
shall compare ourselves more eXtensIyell
with Others, aud improve accordingly. Al
enthusiastic zeal Will be awakened uselu
knowledge ~ all departments of husbandr
will be scattered broadcast over the State
our farms Will be made more valuable, on
homes more pleasant and comfortable an,
our income more abundant,
Farmers OF Vermont, LEI Us organise our
selves INTO a State association at once 90
While We are reaplng rich benefits by con
certed action, We will also counsel togethe
as 10 The best measures 10 be adopted 10
laying deep aud strong the foundations q
thorough agricultural education ia GA
state; 50 that our sons may be wiser, strong
er men than ourselves aud ali places who
we cannot occupy This is benesolence
tins is interest, this Is patriotism.
Paddy's Boots.
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