Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-08-26


The Legislature of Pennsylvania, at its last
session, has fully recognized the public appre-
citation of this effort to produce class of ed
ucated farmers whose practice and example
may extend into every county of the State
1t has appropriated fifty thousand dollars to
enable the Trustees to carry out their plan ;
twenty-five thousand of which is payable only
upon condition that likesum shall be raised
from some other source. There is no other
mode of raising this sum than by private con-
tribution or that of County Agricultural So
cicties throughout the State. This sum con-
tributed, will place the Institution in a pros
porous condition, and encourage the Board of
Trustees to prosecute the work to speedy and
active operation. No such school, as is here
contemplated, has ever yet existed amongst
us; and it is most confidently anticipated that
whilst We are getting up farm which will be
a model for farmers-whilst we will be testing
and disseminating the most valuable seeds and
plants throughout the whole length and breadth
of the State, having the guarantee of such an
Institution for their character and quality we
will be imparting to youth those principles of
natural science, which, when intermingled with
the practical operations of the farm, will give
character to them, and dignity to their calling.
There is no other such field for the spirit of
philanthropy.
The State has given us So, 700
We have now including legacy of
five thousand dollars by Elliott Cres-
son, Esq. % 900
If individuals or societies will con-
tribute this sum 25OOO
1t will entite us to receive from
the State, the further sum of q, 900
S100, 900
In making this statement of the situation of
the Farmers High School of Pennsylvania, it
is the object of the Board of Trustees to enlist
the Judgment, and feelings, and srmpathies Of
the friends of Agriculture throughout the
Ststc and to call on them for their aid in rails
ing this sum of twenty-five thousand dollars
without it we cannot complete our buildings,
and can not, therefore, go into operation.-
The consideration that every dollar contribu-
ted by individuals or societies pays two to our
Farm School, should enable US to raise the a.
mount without delay.
y
any system of teaching or subjects to be taught,
but that our friends may be able to form some
idea of our general plan, it is suggested that
the following will be submitted as the basis of
their action.
THE SUBJECTS PROPOSED TO BE TAUGHT, ARE:
Misunderstanding practical survey
ing, leveling, and the care and use of instru-
ments.
Natural Philosophy-The principles of all
mechanism the laws of motion and force;
steam; electricity magnetism, &C., illustra-
ted by apparatus.
Agricultural Engineering and Mechanics
The methods and materials used In construc-
ton; what is good material and what is good
workmanship.
Implements and Machinery-The principles
involved; parts liable to wear or break ad-
Justment; care repair; specimens in the mu
scum; mills.
Road Making-Materials; methods; legal
regulations; bridging.
Building-Specifcatio contracts; pri-
ces; architectural taste and detail; finish.
Drawing-Of plans, implements, animals.
maps, machinery, &c.
Congratulations titles; procedures;
&c.
Language and Literature-Comparison of
styles of expression; speaking to an audience !;
writing for the press; criticisms.
Principles of Observation-Disclosures insti-
tutions; comparisons with others; duties of
township and county officers; laws of vicin-
age, &c.
Accounts generally, and farm accounts spe-
cialiy formation of methodical habits by dali
ly practice at the institution
Form Economy-E and returns;
determination of the most economical mode of
accomplishing given jobs of work.
Observation-Disclosures of supplying water
where wanted, and of preventing injury by ex-
cess; machines; pipes.
Drainage-Its effects on soils; methods of
effecting it.
Agricultural Chemistry-Practical ANALYSIS
of manures, soils, plants, &C., their elements;
chemical agents and apparatus.
Geology-The crust of the earth soils of
sll kinds how formed specimens in the mu-
scum.
Geography-Features of the earth's surface,
position of places, maps, productions and Pc
culiarities of different regions.
ACCOMMODATIONS and influences of the
bodies, revolutions, seasons, ,elimates.
ereorology-Atmospheric influences; e.
lecfric and magnetic agencies; heat cold
moisture; drought; winds storms shelter;
counteraction instruments observations de-
ductions.
Minerology-Identifcatio Of rare OF valua-