The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-02-06

the soil by the different crops, and that
returned to il by the different crops in
their roots, and stubble, and exhibiting
at glance the proper crops to each other
and gave examples to prove that the
theories we're proved by actual practice
to be correct, and showing how science
was giving the reason why many practices
we're successful, and why many theories
and practices were erroneous, and ended
in failure to produce probable results.
We regret our space will not at this
time permit us to write out more fully
the lessons of this lecture but we hope to
be able to give our readers an extended
report with the tables Prof. johnson used
on that occasion. 1t is something of
value and will keep. At the close Prof.
johnson was asked ifmuck was beneficial
to clay lands ? he thought it was provid-
ed the land was dry, but as rule all
manure was thrown away on wet undrain.
ed land, investments for undertaking,
paid better. In answer to the question.
Why will not lime prove as useful to the
worn out lands of New England as to
those of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Prof johnson replied, that lime had re-
claimed more land than all other agencies
combined and he knew of no reason why
it would not prove as beneficial to the
lands Of New England as to those named.
Small doses of lime often administered,
would prove most beneficial, on many
lands, undertaking was more beneficial,
or made more permanent improvement
than lining.
A letter upon Sugar making from Mr..
Harmon Northrop, of Fairfield, was then
read, upon which short discussion en-
sued, mainly upon the character Of the
settling, and identity of nitre. Prof. Col.
lier stated that nitre is really malate of
lime.
The color of sugar is not always de-
pendent upon the process of making, but
is largely due to the character Of the
soil, and instances were given to prove
the correctness of this theory, where it
would be impossible to arrive at any 9TH
er conclusion.
In the evening an excellent and Gle.
waiting paper was read by Rev. John
Newman, d. d., Of Poultney, on "Agri-
cultural Ethics" wherein the tendency to
guilty practices Of the farmer were hint.
ed at, and much good advice given as to
his duty under his calling, which was by
the wants Of society and the voice Of God.
The farmer should not live for the pres
ent alone, but should make his efforts
tend to benefit his posterity. Tho farm
er is apt to grow narrow minded by the
small sums he gets from his labor,
and become more sordid than those Of
other pursuits, dilapidated churches and
school houses in many farming sections
prove this. He thought it the duty OF
the farmer to make the part OF Gods do.
main entrusted to his keeping, more beau.
tiful, and attractive as well as more valu.
able in q material sense.
The next paper was by Hon. Henry
Lane, of Cornwall, upon Pear Culture.
This was oftoo much practical value to
give such condensed report which our
space at this time would compel us to
make, but we expect to soon publish ell
Their the entire paper, or an abstract that
shall do justice to the points and useful
conclusions Mr.. Lane has arrived at
from his long experience, and intelligent
observation upon the subject. The re-
mainder of the evening Yves occupied by
an exceeding valuable lecture upon the
value of commercial fertilizers, by Prof.
Peter Collier, secretary of the board. The
lecture was illustrated by tables showing
analysis Of the different kinds of Phos-
pilates now on sale in Vermont, and their
real value as manurial agents. We hope
to hear Prof. Collier repeat this lecture
here this week, and as We have the tables
or copies Of them, we shall soon publish
them with the main points of the lecture
for the benefit Of our readers. We can
not do it justice now.
With this lecture closed the meeting at
Burlington, and the general opinion among
all who attended, that the Board is doing
good work, and should be universally
sustained in their efforts to elevate the
standard Of agricultural science, and i'm
part information in regard to mining
manufacturing in the State, and we join
our own endorsement of the secretary OF
the board to that of Gov. Stewart, and
hope all classes may unite to hold up his
hands, and sustain him in his work.