The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1855-01-27

country. lie explained the origin 81 the Society
two years ago, aud detailed its Progress since
that period. The great object of the Society is
to excite emulation among our citizens OF all
classes Agricultural, miniQoR. and mechanical
interests are alike embraced its design. 1t
GSe Possessed the great adsdntage Of bringing
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Another Object was to establish an Agffcuftdrnf
publication, giving, not only extracts from other
journals, but original communications from the
practical men of our OWN State. He pointed
out the great advantage Of having labor wing
machines, and gave instances Of great economy
in the use of them. Our mechanics were equal
to any in the Union, and this Society by it's
premiums have brought specimens of the best
description of machines, for their inspection
from all parts even from New York. But pub
lie spirit is not sufficient to support such So
ciety this, and enable them to give gcner-
Gus encouragement to every thing that will add
to the comforts and luxurics of life. The in
come of the Society arises from subscription
from members, and tolls at the gates of the
Fair Ground-a huctuatng fund, uncertain in
in its receipts. He submitted plain facts, with
out any mcrctricious ornament to create an
excitement. He pointed out how advantageous
this Society was in the diffusion of Information in
every department connected with agriculture
and mechanics HI again drew attention to-
the use Of labor-savng machines, and stated
our mechanics are fully competent, if they get
encouragement, to produce machines equal to
those imported. Having pointed out the vari-
Gus branches of home industry that can be in
Auenced by the Society, he declared it required
material aid from the Legislature Virginia
and Georgia supported their State Societies by
annual grants, and such aid absolutely nee
cessary to this Society.
Gov Graham being, called npon stated his
opinion that in State like North Carolina
containing nearly 900, 900 inhabitants, Agri-
culture was the great predominant inter, st, and
as such deserved every encouragement. In the
course of his remarks Governor G pointed out
the advantages which the present and projected
internal improvements would produce by the
union Of the east and west in their annual
celebrations, and declared his warm approba-
ton of the object for which the Society was
constituted.
Hon Asa Biggs, in answer to the call upon
.,in, sA hi.A.4.s44,,
prevented him from attending these meetings.
He stated in his own county he had always in
sisted on the Importance Of the farmer taking
agricultural journal. Agriculture in his
section of the country had been retarded by the
manufacture of turpcntine, but that is now
nearly exhausted in his county and people arc
beginning to turn their attention to the pncy-
woods, which with proper cultivation will pro-
duce crops of cotton and grain equal to any
other part OF the State Mr. b. stated in his
section men are draining the land IN the pncy
woods, procuring immense quantities of manure
and raising valuable crops He was anxious to-
aid the Society," and would use every excrtion
to forward its interests.
Mr. Eaton, of Warren, was next called uron,
and addressed the Society in very happy man
ner. He portrayed the proud independence OF the
American farmer, and loquenty described the
superiority of the peaceful triumphs of gricul-
ture over those of the warlke field Mr. f.
was frequently interrupted by the applause of
the meeting
MIR Barrnger, in answer to the call upon him
said he was not practical farmer yet he came
from stock who did not deem it dishonorable
to work He described the advantages arising
from such Societies, in bringing men together
in heart well as name. That agriculture and
internal improvements went hand in hand and
instanccd the vast Improvement made in the
State since he left it for SPAIN five years ago,
and predicted that North Carolina is destined
to take the lead in agricultural productions
Mr. Outlaw being called upon, declared he
came to receive not to give instruction. In the
course of his remarks he advised educated young
men to embark in agricultural pursuits instead
OF the usual professions, tAry were fully as
apt to attain wealth, honor and distinction il.
that as in any other of the varicus professions
so eagerly sought after.
Mr. Banks, of Cumberland, next addressed
the meeting, and described che rapid progress
of Cumberland county in agriculture. After
which the Society djourned-Ral. Standard.
LADIES GENTLEMES.-A good deal, says
the Buffalo Republic, has been said and we'll
said too about speaking Of their wives
their "Iadies." 1t would sound very ridiculous to-
hear lady call her husband my gentleman
would it not?-or ask another lady" where her
gentleman" was? when nqhring concerning her
husband. One is just as bad taste as the other.
Giving up plain husband" and plain "wfe,"
and a plain way Of calling people by their right
bames.
We shouldn't be surprised if that class of So
ciety who hunt for round about ways to express
their ideas. mighs in a little while, when inqur
ing about ones and daughters, adopt
such modes of expression as thesc:-"How is
your eldest masculine oHspring?" or, chow is
your little female darling, who addresses you
as parent"
! Opp DofSGs-A letter from citizen Of
Livingston county, KY, to the Danvlle Tri
bune, relates the following bit Of family history
in that neighborhood:
"a widow lady took an orphan boy to raise
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