The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-02-19
IRON rur MArlrrrA JOURNAL.
THE FARMERS CONVENTION


THE FARMERS CONVENTION
Which assembled in Atlanta, on the 5rd
instant was very largely attended. 1t
contained delegates from every section
of the State. The spirit and energy
which pervaded it indicated that there
is life in the old land yet. 1t contained
many men Of great practical ability
men Of eminent success, as farmers, who
have spent their lives in the profitable
cultivation of the soil-thc noblest em-
ployment that ever engaged the genius
of man.
Their deliberations embraced a great
variety Of subjects. There was re-
port on the subject of labor, which
showed great care in the preparation
but which presented no settled conclu-
sions for on this subject we are IN
transition state, and nothing but expo
ricncc can solve the problem. Tho
views of the members ofthc Convention,
showed great diversity of views. Some
preferred the freedmen as o laborer--
others the white man. But there was
no difference of opinion as regards the
policy of inviting the emigration OF
white men, through the agency of an
Immigration bureau, according to tho
plan of Bill now before the Lcgisla-
turc.
The use Of commercial manurcs was
strongly endorsed; but at tho Same
time many decidedly denounced the
fraudulent fertilizers, which swindlcrs
have sold and will no doubt attempt to
sell again to the farmers of this State.
Let all purchasers have an eye to this.
The Flour Of Raw Bone, prepared in
Cobb county, was recommended by
those who had tried it. Mr.. David
Dickson, of Hancock county, endorses it.
1t constitutes ono ingredient of the mix
lure which he uses. This is strong
recommendation, because he is the most
successful planter in Georgia.
Many of the plows now being sold
ere condemned by those who had used
them. The difficulty seems to be that it
is nearly impossible to have them re-
paired, and blowing ten acres will so
wear them that they need repairing
The Reynolds Plow was favoraLly
spoken Of by those who had tried it. 1t
is Georgia made plow and sells for
$40.
There was good article Of Sugar and
Syrup examined in the Convention
These attracted much attention, from tho
fact that they were made Of tie Soryhum.
The sugar was pronounced a good article
and the syrup very fine. They were
manufactured at Louisvillc, Ny. In tho
hands Of an cntcrprising man of a small
capitol, here is certainly an inviting
enterprise. The raw article is extern
sively made and the capacity for its pro-
duction, even in this latitude, is without
limit.
A subject, which elected very spir-
tied debate, was introduced by Gen.
Phillips, Of Cobb, proposing a reduction
Of the unequal and discriminating tariff
Of way frcights. 1t is regarded as one Of
vital importance to the agricultural M
teresis of the State. Tho subject was
disposed of by referring it to a special
committee, which will report to The next
meeting.
The farming interests Of Georgia are
enjoying a revival. Cotton is again,
stimulating the marts Of the world; and
aspiring TO its commercial throne. New
CIR were the planters in higher spirits
They seem willing to cast the past be-
hind them, and address themselves with
true hearts to rebuild their estates, and
to the development of the grand rcsour-
ces of the State, under the changed sys-
tenn of labor.
There were planters there, now grow
ing cotton IN Georgia, who are fresh
from The rich wheat lands Of western
New York, where lands sell for $500
per acre, who declared that they would
not exchange their Georgia farms for
these which they left in the valley of
the Genscc. -.
There we're men in The Convention :.
from the mountains of Norway, who as
sured US, that hardy and vigorous pop
uIation, in the North of Europe, are
ready, on proper guarantees, to emi~
crate to MS, and settle amOng'us as iiIEers
of the soil.
The foregoing is communicated to
show the spirit aud temper which wcro
manifested in body of men, marked
for its intelligence, success and enter
prise.
Coop advice-Better find out one Of