Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-11-04

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species of cultivation; sufficient ad'
vance has already been made, TO
demonstrate the utility and advan-
tage OF the union Of scientific attain
ments, with mechanical iorce in
compelling the earth TO yield the
greatest amount OF increase. Albeit
book farming has too often been
made the theme Of derision, by men
of otherwise sound judgment, il is
now fact, that so rapid has been
the progress of an awakened and
enlightened public sentiment in
reference to the great industrial pur-
suits Of man, connected with the
soil, and the kindred employments
of the mechanic arts, that associa-
tions and public fairs now number
among their visitors and acting
participants, the most liberal minded
and best educated of our fellow eiti-
zens. 3 .g-.,- ,r ..r-G .G.sI
From time immemorial, the Gus
tom has obtained for political assem-.
blies and conventions OF different
professional bodies, TO meet and con-
suit over the varied interests con-
nected with their prosperity, ad-
vancement and permanency-and
why not the greatest Of all arts,
agriculture, with its opening pros
pect OF soon attaining the rank Of a
demonstraiive science embracing all
that is useful, necessary and ennobling
in pursuit; be likewise represented
in stated and mass meetings Of the
people, 10 deliberate on, suggest,
compare and communicate all that
interests and promises true advance
ment in that first employment Of
man, which Providence has designed
to be the occupation OF the majority
OF our race.
The history Of tbs world affords
evidence that the smaller the iarms,
and the more multiplied the owners
of the soil, the greater has been the
production, and the more secure and
solid has been the society.
The study of agricultural science
has, of late, been so much enlarged,
and is still opening new fields Of
discovery, that it has now become
one OF the practical duties Of life, TO
aid, by every means within our
power, agricultural associations in
their efforts TO diffuse knowledge as
to the true stale of the art.
Could any man, with the least
practical knowledge Of the subject Of
agriculture, say that no good has
been done by these exhibitionsl To
say so is to argue that there is an end
to improvement, and that nothing
more can be learned-that each man,
secure in the possession of what he
has acquired from his ancestors, may
repose quietly in the shade of his ma
tive trees-may scout at all improve
ment, and deride his neighbor, who,
perhaps, not so conceited, has
learned enough TO know that he
knows but little Of this great art,
and is not ashamed TO have recourse
to any, and every means to extend
his knowledge.
II is a fact, Brother Farmer, that
the spirit of improvement is abroad
in the land. In every branch Of
scientific, mechanical, agricultural
and commercial art, the cry is son.
ward" Floods Of light are pouring
upon US from every quarter, calling
upon us for our best exertion.
Short sighted, indeed. must that
agriculturist be, who imagines him.
self independent Of the mechanic
and manufacturer; each are depen-
dent upon the other; while the far
mer furnishes each with beef, pork.
wool and other products Of the soil,
they in their turn furnish him with
iron, pIows, wagons, shoes, hats, &c.
II is an axiom, that products can
only be purchased with products.
| would here submit TO your con-
sideration whether the farmer, the
mechanic and the manufacturer
should not seek the best market Tor
their respective products! II this
should be answered afirmaIively, !
would ask further whether il is not
their bounden duty by all legal and
constitutional means TO aid in promo
ting such MARKET
Yours is among the "rueged''
counties OF Southern Ohio, its uneven
appearances has caused it to be long
overlooked by the capitalists, who
have selected the beautiful and fer
tile valleys of the Scio,o and the
Miami as their future homes. In
later years, by the aid of the chemist
and geologist, it has been demons
strated that these Southern counties
l(yours included) contain more mln>
eral wealth than any other portion
Of the State; the manufacture Of iron,
though in its infancy, is a matter oI
great Importance TO all. The mex.
} houstable mines of bituminous and
Camel Coal, the lofty forests o.
timber, and the productive soil, with
areasonable hope of a direct Rail.