Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-01-11

the 1alr ground company, that nau uhe
misfortune to meet quite damage to its
property during the winter, and repair of
which was benefit to the agricultural So
ciety, gift which we are in no way pledg- |
ed to repeat, and not to the company
| With all this increase of expense, the fair |
was held, and the attendance of the citi- |
zens showed their appreciation of the eff
forts made to reward industry, to diffuse
knowledge and give pleasure; all expenses
have been promptly met from funds collect
ed in a way that is burdensome to none.
Our future prosperity seems to depend, 1st,
upon having an executive committee from
each town that will aid in the work. The
present year several towns were not repre-
sented by the man chosen to act for them
some towns were represented by men who
were well able to criticize the management.
Others were heartily interested. Among
| such | would especially mention the COM
mittee from Barton, who, while he regard
ed the interest of his town, was Jealous that
all the county should be benefited, and
entered cordially into all measures contrib
uting to a successful fair I'd, superinten-
dents who will guide, yet control in their
several departments, in the arrangement
of cattle and articles so that awarding COM
mittees shall see what is to be seen ard
nothing be overlooked. Sd, awarding COM
mittees who shall come with definite pur-
pose in their minds to do justice to exhib-
itors, to report the reasons of their decis-
sions, collect and give facts in regard to
what they examine. Some exhibitors had
reason to complain this year of neglect
The only fact reported was the weight of
! one fat cow We do not know the weight,
blood or good qualities of any oxen or
steers, horses or colts, from the reports of
committees. And there are no recommen-
dations for any enlargement of premiums
or different arrangements in any depart
ment; and but few of the awarding COM
mittees previously appointed were present.
l recommend q series of prizes to the most
/ faithful awarding committees. | recon-
mend the substitution of agricultural books
and papers instead of money in some cases.
Also a moderate use Of diplomas; and also
some silver ware instead of money on but
ter and cheese, and increase the number
and size Of premiums on these dairy pro-
ducts. | also recommend that every yoke
of oxen exhibited that measures ! feet in
.A
year there was an error in the poster. The
prizes of 1868 were offered instead of the
more liberal arrangement made at the
February meeting of the executive com
mittce at Barton. Anotheryear tits hoped
that there will be greater show and bet
ter awards. During the last term of the
legislature, j Vermont Dairyman's Associ-
alton was organized at Montpelier. | have
received letter from the Secretary, desir-
ing the cooperation Of the dairymen in
this county, 50 that by the combination Of
farmers greater results may be attained
Tha next meeting Of the association is to
he at St. Adams the Sd Wednesday in Jan
Lary. and continue two or three days, and
| recommend tina, this society appoint and
pay the expenses of a delegate to that meet
ing, who shall report its proceedings to om
county papers and to the president of this
society The dairy business Is rapidly in
creasing in this county, yet we are far be-
! hind some other sections of the country in
amount and average quality Of dairy pro
} ducts. 1t is well to consider whether it is
not the duty of county society to direct
= " aid and foster this branch of agriculture.
During the year have written to the pres
? ident of the Agricultural College at Bur
/ lington, in regard to meetings in the sew
| eral counties for lectures and discussions
5 on farming. He does not consider the
farmers ready for such meetings, and says
there are no funds there that can be apprO-
= printed to such purpose and they have
, no experimental farm. From my own OBJ
, scryation and knowledge and from my
e correspondence with men in other parts OF
t the state. am satisfied that the farmers
are ready to be benefited and if there are
no funds some must be raised to pay for
e lectures, experiments &c. And the farm
e ers of Vermont will not be satisfied until
r. there Is an experimental farm in connec-
b ton with the college, and both managed
= to give practical as well as theoretical
a knowledge. | believe the Reform School
e and farm at Waterbury, a better place &c
= send young man, to learn agriculture
e than Burlington College. 1t is probable
that had the public land appropriated to q
college in this state been divided, this
county would have had over 10000 acres
Then we may consider that we have tha
interest in the matter, and until our citi
zens receive benefit of this amount they arr
] without their Just dues \ plan was form
ed to present this matter to the Legislature
/ at its last session, but its early adjournment
o caused its postponment We need an APP
f preparation for agriculture, and stat'
n board to combine town, county and statt
= societies, and gather and hold in hand tht
4 zeal and interest already manifested b!
q farmers and that is daily increasing, st
: that our whole state may rise together il
this grand work of tilling the earth anC
= taking care of those domestic animals tina
n God has given Us, so that we may bring NJ
+ disgrace to his bountieS