Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1869-05-13

Mr. Editor i thank you sincerely,
for the kind "reminier" in your last is
sue. to your agricultural friends who had
promised sou weekly contributions o.
farm and cnenate subjects" You justly
say it is "of the greatest interest to our
agricultural welfare. to keen up the ag-
tatian on these subjects" commenced
sometime ago, in the Bracon. And you
earnestly urge that 1.-The whole forces Of
cavalry, infantry and artillery 30 brought
10 the rescue.
never set squadron in the Seld''
and know not how TO bring into action. the
forces named bit I viii try to push for
ward skHmish line. which I hope may
draw the whole forces Ito the rescue
To begin ! charge the farmers and
planters Of our county, TO be laggarSs IN
what most concerns their interest and
welfare, in this
That they refuse to associate, combine
and cooperate in matters of vital i'm
por.snce, to their agricultural interest
ana welfare and that they fail to recog-
ni.e the necessity for such associations,
combinations and corporations. when that
necessity is daily forcing itself upon the
notice and attention Of every oboerTant
farmer Of the county.
Are they waiting 'Micawber-like' for
something to turn up to their advantage !!
Better great deal, to 60 to work. and
hsl to turn up that something and
they will surely enjoy it the more, when
it docs turn up.
Does any one ask what ars the adyanta-
ges Of such associations? | answer. they
are numerous, if not "too tedi us to men
ton Combine or associate together,
for the purpose of intercbanging views,
as to the best mode Of culture Of the va
rinus crops, and those yielding most pro-
fit. For the purpose Of consulting as to
the soils, manures and implements best
suited to the various crops. AS to the
application and value of the numerous
manures, which I fea. do more to impov-
erlsh, than enrich the farmers of our
county. As to the value Of agricultural
labor, and5a proper classification thereof.
AS to the best means Of securing neces-
sary and efficient labor. and using 1t with
most economy and profit. As to the value,
per anrum. Of the products of the first
and lower class farm laborers, necessary
to compensate their employers, AS TO the
propriety and advantage of giving certi-
hcates Of good character and efficiency as
laborers, to those who deserve it. " ould
not such 3 practice improve the character
and qualifications of farm Iaborers, if car
ried out, and acted upon, to the extent it
should be, and be mutually beneficial,
to employer and employed
Consult together as to the necessity,
benefits and most simple mode of keep
ing farm accounts. GLOW else can you
tell what you are. doing-wh Their making
FIVE or one per cent y As to the expen
scs incurred in freighting and selling farm
produce, and frcights on manurcs. CT
i. worthy of enquiry and concert of &C
ton. A per cent on sales would GER
tainly be the fairest charge as commits
sion As to the b,st and most econom-
ieal mode OF improving your farms. As
to the need and advantages Of thorough
drainage, and the most economical mode
of doing il. As to the best division Of
fields and crops-the best arrangements
of farm buildings, for comfort, conve-
nience and economy-with many other
incidental matters which will readily oc-
cur to the thoughtful farmer. And last,
though not least, as to the best mode OF
repairing, and keeping in order, our pub
lie roads which in their present condl-
zion. do not deserve to be classed as pub
lie highways, and is horrible eye sore
to strangers, terror to teams, and de-
structlon to road vehicles.
Now, Mr.. Editor, while hope by what
have hastily written, TO drew others out,
and excite them to action, as we'll as "agl-
tation," | confess myself amcnable to the
general charge made against the farmers
and planters Of our county but wish to
fght my way out of it, first, by trying to
st;m Mate the promotion of local Farmers
Clubs in every neighborhocd Of the coun-
IT, and then By the cooperation Of these
Clubs. 70 eject much good for our whole
agricultural interests BY making faru,in 6
and planting profitable and pleasant
this being the grand result aimed at, and
doubtless, attaInable.
Ifany be SO wise. as to know every
thing, and to be able to do. every thing
that can be learned and done, By such as
sociations, he should OF once favor such
associations, for the purpose Of giving ms
brother farmers the benefit Of his wisdom
and a,oius operandi generally, whether
he have wisl lon or conceis, he should join
such an association. that his wisdom may
be tested or his conceit knocked out Of him
While I trust that something of more
utility may be forwarded for the next, and
subsequent issues of your paper, pre-
sent this, as my mite, in response to ycnr
generous reminder.
CLODKNOCKER.