Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

BUcksPoRT, Jan. 18th, 1871.
Mr.. EpIroR.-The Convention of Farm
er's Clubs, which adjourned at Orland,
Monday evening, met at the School House
IN Bucksport Centre, at O'Clock p. NJ.
Tuesday. Bucksport, Snrry, and 0rland
Clubs were represented. Meeting called
to order by J. Il. Arey. After choosing a
Reporter, Hon. S. WATSON read a paper
upon fence laws, Birds, and Insects. This
paper indicated strength, aud study; and
was noted for its good practical sug-
gestions. Among the leading thoughts
were, First THAT the 81 600 farmers of
Maine are expending ''of their own ac-
cord sum almost equal to their State.
County, and Town taxes, in building use
less fences. Secondly THAT their pro-
lection from the ravages OF myriads Of In
sects, which often destroy their crops and
blast their hopes, is found largely in pro-
tecting the Birds; the Robin, Sparrow.
Swallow, and Crow are his friends, and he
should care for them. This was followed
by discussion. Mr.. Trueworthy, of Sur
~, spoke of the trouble and expense of
keeping so much fence in repair. and IL we
were as well, or better of, without ii. the
sooner We found il out the better. En-
dorsed the position taken by Mr.. W. In
regard TO the Birds. He spoke of the good
results growing out of meetings like the
present, where these matters were dis
cussed. Merchants, Mechanics, and Arti-
sans. have their several clubs, and that
these are apower In the land, and that
good results must follow the concentrated
efforts OF the Farmer. He thinks they
should help frame our laws. and that their
rights should nc con-ulted in Legislative
enactments. Mr.. Arey, OF Bueksport.
gave his experience in keeping the birds
from destroying his grain. Has been in
the habit of strihgug his corn. but of late,
has found that sulphur scattered over the
patch, in small parcels much better At
this 7, int Mr.. WATSON read a second pa
per. upon the soil of the State, and its ad-
aptednesS To the several crops. This was
clcar-headed. practical. strong. Ours is
Granite soil; and all plant food must
become soluble or remain worthless The
cost OF grinding ours i - great. that
we cannot compete with the West. in
growing Corn and Wheat. Beef or Pork.
or South America in producing Wool. but
We can Grow dgtoA, ..Ai Do live e.
actly within tie Dairy =" and 10
succeed we must depend npon the produc-
lions Of the Dairy.
Mr. Rich followed this paper by some
good talk upon fences &c Thought many
Of them a useless expenditure of time and
money spoke OF tn snow bills in his
own district. As 100 Of all the Highway
noney spent in building sd>. lie would
fence in the cai-Ie, and ont the commons.
Gave hi experience in raising corn last
year, ploaghed well. narrowed well, ma
nured heavily. upon the furrow and in the
drill, and 10 his surprise rai-ed no good
corn: cars from IL to , inches long To
keep of the Crows would string with
Irvine He i satisfied that We should get
out OF the old ruts anu adopt new methods;
aud thinks one of the best means to bring
about a better condition of things. is
through these Club meetings.
Mr Kent, OF Buck>por;, thought the
Ground taken by the paper rather strong
Thinks farming can be pursued In Maine
with prnfit: spoke OF the be efts nc h1d
received from meetings ike the present.
Good always comes from discussing these
different topics. Gave account OF his own
method when he first bought his farm.
About the first thing was to bore the tie-up
full of holes, to let the water out; now has
his floor caulked, and uses absorbents to
save all the liquid manure; once he plough
inches deep, now 10, and the change is
owing largely to the Farmers Club.
Mr.. WATSON spoke OF some of The facts
brought to light, while engaged in taking
the last census. Immigration Is taking
the cream from the State. Something
should be done to stay its progress. lie
found but very few men between the ages
of 30 and 80. The West j.. and will con-
inue, to he the worlds grararies; yet
when the resources of Maine are developed
il viii give ample scope to all the powers
of its sous and daughters. The good re-
sulting from social gatherings like the
present, cannot be over estimated, and ad-
ded that the subject of DaIrying. was the
subject now occupying the minds OF the
Eastern Farmer.
Mr.. Arey spoke of the call for more in-
tcIigent hushandry. The more brain
work, the easier can we do the hand work.
This meeting was attended by goodly
number OF the citizens. and we donbt not
that the "thought seed dropped. will
show good results.