Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-13

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man Thus establishing. beyond controversy, an
contrary to the almost universal opinion previously
entertained the fact that WOOL superior IN quail,
and equal in quantity, can be grown IN low latitude
as WELL OF, indeed, better than IN more rigorou
climate Eile. al the same falr, our not less dis
tnguished e,izen and agricul'uTist, Col JOHN PoPE
Of the county Of Shelby, received the premium fo
the best cotton known 10 the world.
These were great triumphs Of which Tennessee
as well as those distinguished individuals may vel
, be proud.
But win Tennessee maintain the high stand sh,
has taken in the line Of agricultural States Bles
as she is with soil generous and almost ineXhaus
tbe, susceptible Of almost every variety Of crops
with climate at once free from the rigors Of the
North, and the discoIniorrs and epidemics Of The
South; with bone. siheW, and muscle which ha'
the ability and knows how to labor-with inteli
gence sufficient TO direct that labor into the mos
profitable channels Of producti0n-with railroads
and navigable streams. giving easy and prompt
access TO the markets Of the world, stimulating US
to renewed efforts and increased production: viii
she make the necessary effort to maintain this proud
position. Let the results Of the future answer II
she fails to do So however, she Wllhave the humla-
ton O knowing that with all Of those great natural
advantages, owing to q want Of proper energy and
effort upon the part Of her people, she Is retrograd-
ing aud failing TO keep pace with the improvements,
| spirit and progress Of the age.
But datter myself with the fond hope that, IN
the future, as in the past, her progress Will be
steady, onward, and upward in every department OF
productive Industry and Improvement, and that her
future may be brilliant than her past has
! been successful. Let each Of US, who compose
the junior class Of agricuUrists, earnestly resolve
that from this day. will strive TO improve upon the
lessons Of the past and each year we viii become bet
ter farmers Let emulate the brilliant achieve
ments ofour successful seniors the field is large and
ample for improvement and laudabe competition,
and there are laurels yet to be won as green and
attractive those worthiy worn by our fathers
in this noble vocation.
Our State. in the establishment Of the Agricultu-
raj Bureau, and providing for County Agricultural
Societies and State Division, and County Fairs has
taken an important step in the right direction. l do
not know Of any other State in the Union which has
been equally liberal or TO better word, equally
Just to the great industrial interests. And if the
design Of the act creating The Bureau is fully car
ried out each county in the State viii have its
annual fair at which all branches Of industry wall
berepresented: comparisons of eXceence Instituted,
new theories tested, and eminent success in every
department OF labor secured and acknowledged
This should be So IWould have these fairs a weeks
no iday for the people, at which all classes should
be proud to compete. and the awards which should
be eagerly sought, and highly priced, the
palm of the Olympic Games, the laurel Of the RO-
man c0nquerOr.
The farmer should by all means fully appreciate
the importance and dignity Of his vocation and posi-
ton. They were farmers who wrested these beauti-
from the Hoston and Watauga who fought the battle
of Kings Mountain, and checked the progress Of
British power in the South They were farmers
aye. Tennessee farmers who, at Ialladega,
EmucEtaw, and the Horseshoe, saved the feeble aad
helpless from the Whettcd tOmahaWk of the Greek
Indian. They were Tennessee farmers who were
foremost in protecting The beauty and booty Of New
Orleans from the ravages Of the enemy, giving to
the second War Of Independence its most brilliant
victory
But I will not pursue these themes. Il is unne-
cessary here, where ali around me is full Of them
The presence of this vast cOncomse Is IN itself
tribute, more eloquent than any could utter, TO the
cause Of agriculture and mechanical industry. II
remains for only the organ Of the State gricu
tural Bureau. to welcome TO these grounds, the
people of Tennessee To the jewellers among the
romantic mountains and smiling valleys Of the east
TO the culiYators OF the prolific soil Of the Middle
Diyis to the planters OF the fertile west; 10 the
mechanics and manufacturer of the whole State; TO
every man who A7uoIs useful labor; and last in the
list though FIRST in our Affections to the mothers
and daughters of the State without whose presence
the irsi garden was q Wild 3" and in whose absence
there could indeed be tai--to all, cordial wei
GOMEZ
The Governors address was well received and
elected enthusiastic applause during its delivery.
Cattle.
It was then announced that the exhibition would
open with Cattle, and the class of native Indis-
tinot Breeds vas called in the folio wing order:
Best aged BUL-Promium $50.
No entry
Best three year old Bull-P5enium $40.
No entry.
Best two year old BalI-Premium $40.
No entry.
Best one year old Bull-Premium SO.
No entry.
Best sucking BuIl-Premium SO.
One entry-Thomas B. johnson, Of Davidson,
who was awarded a premium.
Bgs- eyed Cow-Premium $40
Pour entries. C. Owen, Of williamson; Thos
B johnson. Of Davidson; E NJ. Patterson, Of Da-
wilson and P A. Cartwright
The premium vas awarded to J. C. Own, and
certificate to Thomas B. johnson.
Best year old HGter-Premium $40
Two entries-Gen Miller Of Sumner, who was
awarded the premium; and ThOs. b. johnson, Of
Davidson, a certificate.
Best two year old Heifer-Preuium $40
Two e2tries-J C. Owen of williamson, who was
awarded premium, and R. H. Patterson, of David.
son, q certificate.
Best sucking Hcifer-Premium $40.
Three entrfes-J. c. Owen,of Williamson, pre-
UlluLlg T. NJ Ih'ltISOl OF btF--7sAl a LtIllAialt'
and Thos B. Johnson of Davidson.
DURHAM CATTLE.
Best aged Bull-Premum $40
Four eutres-Dr J. W. Franklin, Of Sumner;
Mark R Cockril, E. NJ. Patterson, - R II Elan.
The premium was awarded DR.. J. W Franklin
and the certificate NJ. R Cockriu
Best three year old Bull-pr-mium SO
Two e0tries-J N. Guthrie, Of Sumner, the pre-
MUM, and Robert kin Of Sumner e certificate.
Best two year old Bull-Premium $40.
No entry
Best one year old BuIl-Promium SO.
Three entries-A C Franklin, aud J. A. Frank
lin, Of Sumner, and Thos. B johnson, of Davidson
The premium was awarded A. c, Franklin and
the certificate TO J. A Franklin.
Best sucking RDll-Premium $40.
Five eu'riea-Gen. Miller, Of Sumner, two; DR..
J W. Frtnkliu, Of sumner; E. N Patterson, Of Da-
wilson, and P. a. Cartwright, of Williamson.
The premium and certificate were awarded Gen.
Miller's en- RES.
Best aged Cow-Preu.Um $40.
-Four entries r. Alien, Of Surner; Ben. Harlan
Of Maury; Dr. T.. N. Paterson, and Nj. r. Cookrill,
Of Davidson
The premium was awarded r. Allen, and the GER
tif.7rC Ben Harlan