Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
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Wcare pleased tot learn that citizens Ill and about
Spring Garden and Rocky Point in this County
have recently formed Farmers Club. Its OBJ
iects arc the social improvement of its members,
the advancement of the science Oh agriculture, the
DEVELOPMENT of the resources of that rich agrlcu-
tur;l region, and the general good of the commu-
nitv. \ Constitution and Bylaws, suitable to
the accomplishment of these laudable purposes
have been adopted, and the Club is now i'll good
working order It's membership is composed OF
good and true men who will be likely to succeed
The officers for the ensuing year are rs follows:
William S. Larl1ins, President.
DR.. W. W. Lane, Vice President
James Mcpherson, Rec Sec. and Treasurer
Dr. S. S. Satchwel1, Corresponding Secretly
The Club meets monthly Mt the residence of
some member, and the day is spent in critical
examination of his farm, of his stock, fences,
bitches, farming implements, mode of farming
&c, and in the transaction of such business as
may come before the Club. Suggestions as to i'm
provements demanded, errors committed, and
things omitted, in the important relations and
management of the farm then inspected, are not
only in order, but expected from the visiting agri
cultural brethren. In this way the experience and
wisdom of each member contributes to the good
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follows. disposition to excel in farming is thus
honorably increased, and new incentive given to
adopt the best modes of drainage, blowing, ma
nuring, planting, raising stock, &c.
A dinner is generally provided, the social senti-
ment and kindly impulses prevail, and after adj
iournment the members return home better pleased
with themselves and with each other, and more
enlightened on the great subject of agriculture.
Papers are read and addresses made on agrlcul-
ture. Hon. r. r. Bridgers, the able and energet-
ic President of the Wilmington and Weldon Rail
road, and Mr. Henry Mutt, of this city-both prac-
teal and successful farmers-have been invited to
address the club.
Success to this praiseworthy movement. twill
do good 1t shows there is life III the old land
vet" Let the farmers in every section arouse
from their depression and go and do likewise.
Tired of politics and politicians, they have gone
to work as loyal men, loyal to law, to order and
the constitution and accepting IN all sincerity the
situation under the order of things, they are,
though somewhat dispirited, struggling manfuly
against the embarrassments and discouragements
of the times Let Congress but do its duty to the
South, and the farmers will feel encouraged and
re-invigorated in their enrolling pursuits of agri
culture The idea now is by industry, energy and
economy to raise the greatest quantity with the
least labor Hence labor saving means and mea-
sulres, are moro than ever demanded In the South.
We are assured by those who ought to know
that general rule New Hanover county is
adapted to the raising of cotton. At present pea
nuts, corn potatoes, COW peas &C., constitute the
main agricultural staples. There are but about
two cotton gins in the county, and only about
enough cotton is made in the county for home
consumption. Some few, however, are embarking
in the business and we hope their success will in
duce others to follow their worthy example.
We are promised for publication brief report
of the proceedings of the last mestingof the Farm.
ers Club Of Spring Garden and Rocky Point.