The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

es 50 FAR, and affords me the liyeliest graft,
icalion. therefore, in the name OF the
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
and in behalf of myself bid you Welcome
shrice wrlcomel
The president proceeded to reply in clear
rapid. distinct and manly tones. IL is iu-
possible to describe the effect produced By
his style and his language. Large as the
crowd was, there was lot one person who
could not distinctly hear what the President
said. The following is as faithful report
OF his speach as We could obtain, but We
are sure that the sentiments he proclaimed
are such as will be responded TO BY our pa.
triotic ciiEens:
The President ef the United States replied
in substance Ms follows:
Nothing could be more agreeable than
the circumstances under which. for the first
Time | visit this locality. which besides be-
ing the governmental centre. is the center
Of the population and wealth Of ,he great
agricultural stale Of Pennsylvania. Ny
journey hither has been full Of interest. /
was particularly attracted, as entered the
valley, near the boundary Of our state ira.
versed by silver streams beautifully skirled
by green foliage with here and there the
tnts of early autumn, but yet more impres,
sed as the broader valley Of the Susquehan-
M opened upon us with fertile field
on either side, with the picturesque gap OF
the North Mountain, with he Blue Noun.
tain in the distance, presenting sketch of
almost unrivalled boldness and beauty.
And now, sir, what shall say of the
gracious manner in which it has been your
pleasure to receive me in behalf of the
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society?
l am deeply moved and deeply grateful.
1t is CRAFTY ing to witness on any occasion
such representation Of the patriotism, in
telligence, industry and high moral and re.
ligious tone of powerful Commonwealth
which recognizes no distinctions among its
citizens but those which merit and worth
confer. But especially inspiring in such q
scene as this, where the yeomanry--rn
crossed during the year in their own pur-
suits, living upon their Own acres, culliva.
ting their own soil, experimenting the i'm
ierestng the interests Of their own domcil
honest, Thoughtful, reAecting--but much
secluded by the very nature Of their, noble
and independent vocation, have come to-
gether for a better purpose than to criti.
else and condemn the opinions and senti.
ments Of others, Passion and prejudice
are left behind to-day. Social spirit, just
judgment and kind emotions rule the hour
You have come to examine and compare
the productions, the stock and utensils o
your neighbors, not to fnd fault with them
but to improve your own, and |, by youl
Invitation, have come among you to enjoy
the occasion, and With YOU tc be instruc'
ted.
II is a remarkable fact chat in this coun
try where public laws imposes no restraint
upon labor or innocent diversion: we have
fewer holidays than any portion Of the the
civilized world. Such gatherings are use
full, in a social aspect. and with our presen
knowledge of their practical importance
the only matter of surprise is that societies
like yours are not earlier established, auC
that they are no! now more generally en-.
couraged. Men engaged in the other
general interests of commerce and manufac
turers. are from the nature Of their pur
suits brought together in cities and dens.
communiti es, and independent of thei
chambers of commerce and corporate
arrangements, have most daily and hourly
intercourse. There is with them contin,
uel communication Of thoughts and inter
change of sentiments and opinions. Mate
rial facts are elected and communicate
with tclegraphc rapidly. Are not these
advantages most important to the two grea
national interests to which have adverted'
Could they thrive without them? Ar,
they not indispensable? What but this in
ierchange Of thought, rivalry if you please
of genius and invention. has whitened ev-
cry sea with your canvass? What bu
this, let me ask the distinguished gentle
man, turning to Hon. J. P. Kennedy
standing near me on the platform, who re.
Gently presided over the Navy Department
has made your ships as staunch and swift
as any which plough the waves of The
ocean? What but this has given velocity
to your spindIes and perfection fabrics
which enable American manufacturers te
compete successfully with the civilized
world? And yet, let it be remembered
your pursuit of'agriculture the basis, the
foundation, the only sure support Of both
the others. Without it. their shuttles wo d
cease, and their ships would decay at their
moorings. A yer, short crop throughout
America for a single year would not only
cripple all the other interests but it would
seriously effect the commerce Of the world.
The Agriculturalist literally feed and fur.
nish the material Of clothing to our busy
millions at home, and hasten to supply the
urgent wants OF suffering multitudes abroad