Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
Farmers' Meeting.

Society presided.
s. l.. Goodalc. Esq. Secretary OF the
Maine Board of Agriculture, referred to the
short crop OF hay in England aud the
superiority OF the crop IN Maine and offered
the following resolution which was passed
Reso3red. That the officers ofthis Society
be instructed TO prepare n memorial Tor
transmission TO the Privy Council Of Grea,
Britain through the British Consul or some
other proper channel, representing the
entire freedom OF the State OF Maine at the
present time, a. well a. in the past, from
any dangerous contagious diseases m cat
tie and requesting that the etlict prohibiting
the importation OF American hay be 80
modified as to except such a. may be export.
ed from thus State, such being the product
Of growth within the State.
Hon. Samuel +. P.rley Of Naples was
introduced as the gentleman selected to
open the evenings discussion. Mr.. Perlcy.
in introducing his remarks, a'la led to the
great breadth OF the subject announced,and
consequently embracing every feature of
farming life. The soil of Maine Is varied.
consisting Of sand as we'll a. loan. The
ability OF the farmers ci Maine was asserted
as varied, each section OF the State having
many leading minds as also many who It'll
need light. No definite answer can be
made to the question, What is the best
mode of iarming?"
The pioneer farmer was described. and
his work and needs alluded TO with much
force. large amount of muscle, rcsolu
ton end capital is needed TO clear the way
for a good farm. The son should improve
upon his ia her; there should be careful
study and discrimination in plo~ing, sow.
ing and husbandry. Dffercn; soil requires
different treatment. Mr.. Perley advocated
each farmer having speciality, and spoke
favorable OF raising hay. The seeking OF
markets and sale OF products was then con
sidercd with much force and clearness Ami
mails should be loved aud interest taken in
the farm work as a labor OF love As well rs
Investment. He was opposed 10 mixing
crops on one ground, such as squashes corn
ard potatocs-keep each crop and hind
separate. Brains are needed more than
muscle, and it would be profitable for
farmers not TO work so hard thrmsc Ives but
Lire more labor and study more the s-ence
OF farming. Stock raising aourishes best
back inland. and hay near the sea.
Mr.. Perley gave some figures in support
Of bis ideas OF hay farming, rs opposed 10
stock farming exclusively Manures had
better be bought and hay sold at present.
prices. Near the cities aud large towns It
may be otherwise. Manures are better than
fertilizers although the latter should be used
ia part. Economise everything IN farming.
and use all your thought aud skill in manac-
ing your farms = merchant or a business
man does in trade.
j VI. Carpenter. Esq, OF Piitsion. made
some remarks and gave some interesting fir.
ures in support Of stock raising aud keeping
the hay al home for The benefit OF stock
Good stock and its products are worth more
III the end than 10 sell he hay
Mr. Perley said he only alluded TO the
profit arising IRON uapurcs from lav. and
not a to stock brc eding in itself. tisiho
winierirg Of stock that makes 1t Improbable
to save hay altogether
Rev. Mr. Dyke OF Bath made some
fe!ci'ous remarks as 70 the neces.iv of
greater study aud thoughi-brain work
among farmers, and was glad to know Of
the success OF the Agricultural College.
Hon. Charles J Gilman OF Brunswick in.
quired the value in returns between fertiI.
izers and compost
Mr.. Perley replied that manure in .,ii
was superior to fertilizers
o. Whittier, Esq. &C vienna. favored
icrtiI'z'ns-and manure vas better than
ANYTHING o!s,-incresse the stock aud i'm.
prove 1t by keeping The hay.
Rev. w A. Z Dillingham; Of gaterville
made some extended and interesting re.
marks as TO the profit OF masking the farm
productive by clearing land and using III,
means found on the farm to turn 10 its hen.
eft. Double up in managing farms I'LL they
become Of great richness and productive
ness Cultivate the soil by studying ncu
and better methods lie gave a description
Of his success in this way on his own farm.
lie advocated keeping hay 10 improve the
stock with. and using compost before eth. r
Fertilizers lie alluded Co fruit culture ,.
Do Of the best soJrces of pr,6ts. Gaze fol,
y Jung trees a. for children. bring them 10
growth carefully Ilandpi,k your fru1, and
c. them With particular pains. bruises bring
decay.
Col. Thomas S Lang Of North Ya.sa,
boro, made some interesting statements al.
TO his experience in stock breeding. manur, .
and crops. Showing ibst fertilizers wer,
good but compost better. and by brecdire
good stock TIE value is increased. lie CAV,