Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-09-23

ING GOV. BANKS.
This vast multitude gathered from all sec
tons of our state and from many Of the sis
ter states of our great confcdoraoy, attests the
interest manifested in the great objects Of our
society the promotion of Agriculture and
the Mechanic Art. There was time when
agriculture was poor and neglected but that
time has passed away. Art and Science have
come to its aid, and by their powerful arms
have elevated it to the dignity Of the highest
/ position among the professions. The old
wrought-iron pillow, heavy and expensive. has
/ given place to the light and beautiful cast
iron one which by its cheapnoss has been
brought within the reach Of the most humble
| laborer. The sickle aud the scytho have Civ
en- place to the reaper and the mower-and
/ the genius and skill Of the nation has CON
| tributod and is still contributing and will
contribute to the elevation Of this great
| foundation of our national prosperity while
/ its handmade science is contributing the re-
sources of the hidden and mysterious agen-
cios of nature to our general wealth, the
gcologist with his hammer and the chemist
! with his crucible are turning the deserts Of
sand and the mountains of rock into mines of
fertilization as valuable as the guano Of the
islands Of the Pacific
Although we are a vast conlederacy vet
each State has its own natural pecuiaritics
dependent upon its respective soil and poo
pie. Vermont has hers and as we look about
upon this multitude of splendid horses and
these pens of finely shaped and beautifully
wooded sheep, may VIC not Aattcr ourselves
that climate and soil are so happily adapted
TO the raising Of these animals that none Of
our sister states will ever be able to compete
with us in their production.
Not only have art and Science como TO the
aid of agriculture but men Of all professions
from the anvil and forge from the office and
the bench and from the Legislative and exec
utivc halls, come annually to these great gath
orings to do it and themselves honor. The
retired merchant busy in improving the stock
of the country, sparing neither money or la
Dor in tho importation of valuable breeds
from foreign lands is with US to-day represent
ing the Agricultural interests Of the great
State of New York, in the person of the Hon
George Vail.
The Army stops in its march of successful
resistance to tyrrany and oppression and pays
( its passing salute to us in the person Of that
distinguished and world renowned chieftain
Maj. Gen John T.. Wool.
And from the Executive hall comes tho
fer us his congratulations IN the person Of
Gov banks OF Massachusetts whom now
nave the pleasure OF introducing to you.
At the conclusion OF this appropriate IN
toduotory, Gov Banks rose amidst enthusl-
astc cheering and waving OF handkerchlcis'
and advanced to the front OF the platform
Order being restored, the Governor pIcfaced
his Address with very handsome and com
phmentary allus'on TO the scene by which he
was literally surrounded. lie spoke OF the
TACT that the hrst Colonlsts OF Vermont at
Fort hummer were Massachusetts men, ant
that at the PERIOD oil the colonizauon' FOR
hummer was claimed 10 DC on the sou o
massachusetts,. l"e"' said the eloquent or
"'or' inns part Oh tue prosperous o'ate OF yer
mont, overhowing as II IS to-day win TN
!, wealth. OIL hot Agricultural productions ana I'M
eViuehces Oh ner ifeeuom ana renhea cl'lllHa
tlon' was wilderness NoW would 70 Ho'
~ were portion OF ,no commonwealth 0
massacnuse''s' hHh,pl''hg the manusefip
., ms Auuress' "hicn ne nelu IN MS mana
gov p"nNs oeggeu ms AUDITORY not 10 d
a'ar'neu oy l's io,n'uaoie appearance II n
I ~" NY rus" '"io"SI wiz" ."o SPoeu
h'nan Aien' nc WouIu engage 10 come u
time IN on mihuteS-and he did'
WV Dams AbbhHNH'
The origin and growth of popular institn
tions is study Of public interest. 1t isonl
by tracing an idea from its origin to its com
pete Observation-Disclosures il from its inau
Duration in barbaric life. through constan
transformations. as it enters advanced condi
tons of society. until it doyelopes its innu
> enccd value among the ideas ms institution
} which mark the limits of arbitrary mower an,
the triumphs of popular interests. Indnstri
al exhibitions Justly attract a large shire a
public attention in both bomispbores Tn,
Industrial Exposition of the worlds wcaltl
has a history of its own. and is as firmly o
established by its triumphs as the principlc O
Government itself II BEGAN with the or
panization of society and found lis first aas
of honor in the feeble efforts of horticulture
in its nrimitivo condition Ia breathe III,
breath of life into its first ofrsnring tho trad
of individuals. and tho commerce Of nations
The industrial exhibitions of modern time
had their origin in the trading fairs of TN
earliest civilization In This connection. IN
state of Roman society. arts. and aoricnltur
and trade was ENLARGED upon. and the en-
couragement given nv modern governments
Originally established to secure advantage
afforded by stated and convenient markets