Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-05
THE PRODUCTS OF vERMoNr

following substantial and deserved tribute 10 YER
mont, to the columns Of the New York Tribune:
Vermont was the only State in the Union whose
population not materially increased during
the last census decade But three States-AIaine.
New Hampshire and Vermont--incrcased less
than 10 por c.nt. The gain Of fractional part
Of one per cent. barley saved Vermont from &
loss Ii is difficult to give any satisfactory reason
for the fact that this State shows the leastprogress
in population Of any State in the Union, especial
ly when we compare its products with those Of
other States Compared with the other New
England States, Vermont produces according to
the last census:
! The most Horses, The most Wheat
! The most Mich Cows, The most Oats,
The most Butter, The most Hay,
| The most Cheese, The most Hops,
| The mos, Sheep, The most Wool,
! The most Maple Sugar.
| The above, perhaps exhibits too lattoring
view, Vermont being more agricultural than the
other New England States. comparison accor-
ding TO extent Of territory would be iarer test OF
! productycuess though other States would then
have the advantage, because Vermonthas no large
cities and few large villages, and no home market
| for any considerable portion Of is produce. The
same extent Of territory mcre thckly peopled and
nearer market would OF COURSE, be made TO pro-
duce more, If equally fertile. But comparing Yer
mont with the other States Of New England accor-
ding TO the area, find il produces the most of
everything enumerated above, except mlch cows
and hay, namely, the most horses, Sheep butter,
cheese, wool. wheat, oats, hops and maple sugar
Compared with the other New England states,
according to population il produces IN addition 20
these products the most barley aud potatoes.
There two valuable products for which Yer
mont, according to its size, eXcels every other
State in the Unioni producing, in proportion
/ to the extent of territory,
The most Wool The most Maple Sugar
/ While i thus excels every other State in wool
growing, its improved sheep. it is well known,
nave borne oil the highest honors in competition
with the world. The maple sugar manufactured
IN the state Is now nearly equal in value to its
product oil wool AT the present price of sugar.
TINS product Is likely to be largely increased. The
average annual product since the last census was
taken has, probably, been much greater than be-
fore.
! According 10 It's population Vermont beats ev-
cry other state m the Union several Of the most
important agricultural staples producing. accord
/ ing to the number Of inhabitants.
The most Butter, The most Wool.
Inc most Cheese, The most Hay,
The most Maple Sugar
Ii has also, according TO the population the most
neat cattle Of any Northern State east OF the Mis-
sissppi. Without regard TO population or extent
OF territory only the five great States Of NewYork
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana produce
more butter. Only two States-New York and
Ohio-produce more cheese. Twelve State have
NOV sheep, while only four produce more wool.
~
Pennsy lvania. Ohio, Illinois and Maine But one
= state New York, makes more maple sugar Yer
mont making nearly four times as much in proper
ton to the s1e Of the State The least Of the FIVE
. states that make more butter, Indiana. is more
n thah three unes as lsrge as Vermont and contains
more 'hah lout Nmes as many inhabitants.
II would be haN TO find State that makes
more favorable APPEARANCE in the agricultural sta
ustcs OF the last Genus and yet II stands at the
loot OF all the states n he table showing the ratio
w OF increase IN populaioa Is not this unaccount-
D. able! Nermontcrs do nc, We. know how TO ap-
preciate Vermont. Its yotag men are not induced
90 to remain at home 10y its ferti. soil its pure wa
= ter, its green hills and healthiS climate Nearly
u 100000 natives Of Vermont ma, be found in 9th
st er States Its small towns have ,ecome smaller
be slight increase in the larger town balances the
loss, the number Of inhabitants remaining about
stationary Why is this so Il is n, possible
st that Vermont has reached its full growth The
small towns where there has been loss 10 popu-
" ailon, are, many OF them, equally as good or ag-
ricultura purposes, If not better, than the larger
towns. In these towns, farms may be bought Tor
e. what The fences would cost, if constructed while
er the present high prices prevail Is not here field
Oh for those in search Of cheap lands for homes Viii
, more hands TO develop them, products of the State
abundant as they are, might be largely increased
4 =, a. t.oi,ulation doubled, all would be a
of well supported as the present number and proba
a. bly, better When the prosperity that is sure K
follow our great national triumph, crowds on
neighbonng States with denser population, It i
n, hoped that Vermont will be better appreciated
he and its progress more worthy Of it, merits.
we The closing remarks Of this writer are Of very
grave and weighty import and should take deer
root in the minds OF all Vermonters. We do mol
Gu a class appreciate noble little State. II ou
IL large farms cut up into many smaller ones
w and as much labor bestowed upon the smaller a
nu is now expended upon the larger, it would be Of
so very great benefit to the State at large, and o
10 greater profit to individuals I'D. Record