The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-04-11
AGRICULTURAL Societies.
BY AGRTCOLA.

The object Of these associations is TO
bring the farmers together, compare their
views on matters Of deep practical interest
to them--to discuss questions appertaihing
to their own farms aud iresdes-aud thus
ircm the experience Of each other, secure
any improved system Of operstons that
will eventually greatly addnot only to their
comfort, blt their prosperity and pecuniary
advantage But to make these associations
in every respect what they should be, it is
all important that they enlist the whole ag-
ricultural community. To every man whe
ca!tiya.es the Smallest portion of land they
are important. However small his domain,
he has an interest in the advancement Of
bis profession, and he should by Eis pres,
euce and his efforts, give aid aad encourage
nnent TO an association designed to bene 6t
him.
The Mechanic is deeply interested also
ia these associations. WHO does not know
that the demand Tor the work Of the mechan-
ic has G. direct and laost important conueo-
tion with the prosperity and adyancement
Of the farmer. Ne mechanic, therefore
should look upon these associations in any
unfavorable light. He should encourage
them by his presence and also by the exhi.
bition Of the work Of his hands.
The Merchant too, has an interest in the
pros perity Of these associations. Vine does
not know that in proportion as agriculture
improvements in the farms and d&ries OF
oar State, the choice and valuable cattle,
sheep and sw ne which have been the re-
suits Of these associciationE, all tend TO the
benefit not only Of The farmer, but Of the
merchant also.
The Professional men have also an inter.
est ia sustaining these associations, and !
am glad TO BE- able to say that, SO far as
ny observation extends, they have ever
been active and e&cieat promoters of our
country and state organizations.
The spirit Of Improvement aud competi.
ton which has been enlisted by these an
nua gatherings has been most saiutary,
and We trust an increasing interest will be
manifested in them, until every county in
eur State will 30 feel and realize the i'm
portaroe OF the subject Ms to enlist their en-
ergies to sustain and support them. l am
aware that there are objections against
these sSsscistions-generslly made BY those
who take 40 active part in them, and who
do not personally interest themselves in
their operations. These objections are var
rio4s, and many Of them may have more or
less fouudation--bu! let me ask, would it
not be The part Of wisdom, if you see things
that are not in all respects as you could
wish to come up yourSelf to the aid Of 9th
ers and BY your advice and example assist
in correcting these things, and thus add to
their efficiency & usefulness? 1t may be that
your influence is the very thing that is wan.
ting, and instead OF complaining, act for
the good OF others--tor the advancement
ofa cause which sou admit is all important
--and render it as perect aud successful as
any thing can be in this important world.--
This would be wise, this would be noble
this would be worthy of an American Far
mer.
l have word for those who are officers
and managers Of these associations. In ev'
cry thing pertaining to yeur duties, see
that the most rigid rales relatingto award
ing Of your premiums is observed. En-
deavor faithfully to award your premiums
for articles Of real merit 50 that it may
lnoyer be said, the exhibition, and not she a