Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-12

man. Thus establishing, beyond controversy, ans
contrary the almost universal opinion preVloa:i
entertained the fact that WOOL superior IN quaI'y
and equal in quantity can be grown IN low latltude
as vell or indeed better than in more rigorou,
climate While. at the same fair, cur not less dis
tino1ishel citizen and agriculurist Col JOHN PoPE
Of he county of shelby, received the premium fol
the best cotton known to the world.
These we're great triumphs, of which Tennessee
as well as those distinguished individuals, may vel
be proud
I But will Tennessee maintain the high stand she
has taken in the lire Of agricultural States? Bless
as she is with soil generous and almost inexhaus
tible susceptible Of almost every variety of crops
with g climate at once free from the rgors Of tbs
North, and the diseomfoTts and epidemics Of the
South; with BONE sinew, and muscle, which has
/ the ability and knows how to labor-Yith intelli-
/ genCe sufficient to direct that labor into the most
| profitable channels Of production-Wlth 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! Il
she fails 10 do So however she viii have the humlla-
ton Of knowing that with al Of those great natural
| advantages, owing to want Of proper energy and
effort upon the part of her people she is retrograd-
ing and failing to keep pace with the Improvements
! spirit, and progress Of the age.
But Aatter myself with the fond hope that, IN
the future, in the past, her progress VIII be
! steady, onward, and upward in every department OF
! productive industry and improvement, and that her
future may be even more brilliant than her past has
been successful. Let each one Of US, who compose
the junior class Of agriculturists earnestly resolve
that from this day. viii strive to improve uponthe
lessons Of the past and each year we viii BECOME bet
ter farmers. Let us emulate the brilliant achieve
ments Of 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 wOrthily 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, aud County Fairs has
taken an important step in the right direction. do
not know of any other State in the Union, which has
been equally liberal, to better word, equally
Just to the great industrial interests. And If the
design Of the act cra ng the Bureau is fully car
ried out, each county in the State will have its
annual fair at which all branches Of industry VIII
berepresented; comparisons ofexcelence 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
holiday for the people, at which all classes should
be proud to compete and the awards Of which should
be eagerly sought and as highly priced, was the
palm of the Olympic Games, the laurel Of the RO
cOnqueror.
The farmer should by all means fully appreciate
the importance and dignity Of his vocation and posi-
ton. They we're farmers who Wrcsted these beauti-
full lands from savage sway. They were farmers
from the Holston and Waauga who fought the battle
Of Kings Mountain and checked the progress Of
British power in the South They were farmers
ave. Tennessee farmers who at Talladega,
Emuckfaw, and the Horseshoe, saved the feeble and
helpless from the whetted tomahawk of the Creek
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.
R,+ ,,;r not ,,,,r.o I,,s, i;,o,,og T. i NINA
cessary here where all around me Is full Of them.
The presence of this vast concourse is in itself
tribute, more eloquent than any could utter, to the
cause of agriculture and mechanical industry. 1t
remains for only as the organ Of the State Agricu
tural Bureau. to welcome TO these grounds, the
romantic mountains and smiling valleys Of the east
to the cultivaors Of the prolific soil Of the Middle
Divisian to the planters Of the fertile vest to the
mechanics and manufacturers of the whole State; TO
every man who honors useful labor; and last in the
list, though first IN affections to the mothers
and daughters Of The State without whose presence
the first garden wild" and in whose absence
there could indeed he no Iaivto all, cordial well
come!
The Governors address vas we'll 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 or Indis
tinct Breeds vas called in the following order:
Best aged BuIl-PEemium $50.
No entry.
Best three year old Bull-Premium $40.
No entry.
Best two year old Bull-Premium SO.
No entry.
Best one year old Bull-Premium $40.
No entry.
Best sucking BuIl-Premium $40
One entry-Thomas B. johnson, Of Davidson,
who was awarded premium.
Best aged CoE-Premium $40
-Four enlries-J. 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 a
certificate to Thomas B. johnson.
Best year old Heiler-Premium $40.
Two entries-Gen Miller Of Sumner, who was
awarded the premium and Tbos. B. johnson, of
Davidson, a certificate.
Best two year cid Heifer-PremiUm $40.
Two e1.ries-J. c. Owen, of Williamson, who was
awarded premium, and r. Il. Patterson, of David
son, a certificate.
Best sucking Heifs--Premium $40.
Three entrics-J. c. OEen,of Williamson, pres
MUM; E. N. Patterson, Of Davidson, q certificate;
and Thos B. Johnson of Davidson.
DURHAM CATTLE.
Best aged Bull-Premum $40.
Four eutries-Dr j. W. Franklin, of Sumner;
Mark R. Cockrill, Z. NJ. Patterson, I'D R Il Elan.
The premium was awarded DR.. J. W. Franklin
and the certificate N. R. Cockrill
Best three year old Bull-Pr MUM SO.
Two eutries-J. n. Guthrie, Of Sumner, the pre-
MUM, and Robert Elkin Of Sumner certificate.
Best two year old Bull-Premium SO.
No entry.
Best one year old Bull-Premium $40.
Three eutries-A C Franklin, and J. 4. Frank
lin, Of Sumner, and Tbos. johnson, of Davidson
The premium was awarded a. C, Franklin and
the certificate to j. A. Franklin.
Best sucking Bull-Premium $40.
Five enuies-Gen. Miller, of Sumner, two; DR..
J. W. Franklin, Of Sumner; E. NJ Patterson, Of Da-
wilson; and P. A. Cartwright, of williamson.
The premium and certificate were awarded Gen.
MiIIer's entries.
Best aged Cow-Premium $40.
Four entries r. Allen, Of Sumner Ben. Harlan
Of Maury; Dr. Z, N. Patterson, and NJ. h. CookriIl,
Of Davidson.
The premium awarded R. Allen, and the GER
tifoate Ben Harlan.