The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-10-09
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ELKTON, OCTOBER o, 1858.

The MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY -
During the last dozen years the Agricultural
portion Of the people in this country have
made rapid advancement in wealth, education
and all the departments Of social and active
life. widespread emulation in the pro-
duction of large crops Of gain and fruits, and
the rearing of stock, has caused their mental
energies to he actively eXertcd, and on every
hand, all over the country, the evidences of
rapid progress are Seen. Not only do two
blades Of grass grow where but one grew be.
FORE" but vast tracts which produced nothing
useful are now bearing abundant crops
Ihlckcts and swAmps arc disappearing from
the margins of the fields wet lands are drain
cd and made fruitful, and coming up
to the homestead We find better houses and
out-houscs, better fences, better gardens and
greater care and neatncss shown in all the
outdoor affairs. The source of our greatest
prosperity is the soil: whatever tends to the
better development of its resources is pub.
lie benefit, and probably there has been
nothing in late years more productive of this
effect than Agricultural Exhibitions. AT
these the best specimens of all kinds of grain
and other farm products are brought together;
aud the best varieties and best specimens of
all kinds of stock and poultry. One farmer
meets in competition with another, health
full spirit of rivalry is aroused and each re-
turning exhibition brings additional compet.
tons for first premiums The Exhibition
of fine samples of grain, leads to an enquiry
into the mode of cultivation by which they
are produced, and valuable informatan is
| thus disseminated. And so of stock 8; the
farmer who has reared inferior stock, on see
ing the fine animals at these shows, either
goes home intending to improve his own, or
purchases the superior breeds. Here, in
Maryland, our State Agricultural Society ha;
been, in the manner limited at, of great service
to the farmers OF the State, and no state in
the Union has made greater improvement in
agriculture during the last few years. Several
| of the counties on the Western Shore. and
Ialboton this side, have their County Societies
and the good results are observable in their
superior farming. Cecil is behind in this
matter and it is not a little surprising that
her very considerable agricultural prosperity
has not led to the formation of a Society and
a yearly Agricultural Fair. We presume not
many years will pass before some Of our erer
sctic and intelligent farmers will join together
and bring about result so much to be desired
The Maryland State Agricultural Society
will hold its lth Annual Exhibition at the
Show Grounds, on Tuesday, the 10Th Of
October, inst, to continue four days, and is
| expected to be very fine exhibition. The
owners of the finest herds of cattle in tue
state have signiiicd their intention to have
thcm present and there is every prospect that
it will quite equal if not surpass the eyhi.
billions of previous years. The Secretary
states that the several Railroad and Steamboat
Companies connected with the city, will issue
round trip tickets, and take stock to the
Show on the most liberal terms. The follow.
ing is a synopis of the programme -
TUESDAY, Grand CnvalcAdc of all the Horses
on Exhibition. Examination of imported Cattle
Herds Short Horns. Dcvons Ayrshires Ileretrrds
| Attorneys, llolsteins, Native and Grades NTl.b
Cows, Working Oxen, Fat Cattle. Swine sheer
| Poultry. Agricultural Machinery and Implement,
| Trials Of speed Of Mares and Gc!ailgs in single
! harness.
| Observation-Disclosures of Agricultural Ma.
hinery, of Imported Horses and jacks thorough
bred Horses. Mcdonald Imported Arabian Mares.
| Trials of speed. Exhibition by Denton OHut of
| his Horse tanning powers.
Observation-Disclosures and trial in the Ring of
Heavy Draft Horses, Jacks Jcnncs and Mules,
| and OF Quick Draft and Saddle Horses
FRlDAY.-EXamination of products Of the Dairy.
| of Honey, !lams Wines. Flowers, Household Man
ufactures, Fruits; Vegetables, &c. Trials Of speed,
&c.
D@The Inspectors Elcc ion in Delaware
was held on Tuesday. The Delaware Re-
publican of Thursday thus speaks of the re-
suit in New Castle county:
The ELECrloN.-The members of the
Peoples party may well rejoice at the result
of the election on Tuesday last, as it indicates
a grand triumph on the first Tuesday in