The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-10-08


hard business under the present system OF
farming-the amount raised not paying the
cost, as the statistics Of the State will show,
being only an average yield of eight bushels or
thereabout to the acre. He thought that we
might do better In sheep husbandry, and might
compete successfully with eastern farmers.
The cheapness and facilities for the transporta-
ton OF wool, compared with other productions,
being greatly in It's favor. He also thought
that if we should turn our attention to the i'm
provement and raising Of cattle and horses, we
would find it profitable.
The Hon. NJ. l.. Fitch, beng called upon,
and complimented AS beng lone OF" our best
farmers. was solicited to give his views and
experience He accordingly arose and sald
That he did not come for the purpose of max
ing a speech. lie had read the notice OF the
SECRETARY in the = Free Press, that " several
interesting speakers were expected to address
the meeting" and therefore he came TO hear
others. lie dlsclaimed being lone OF the
best farmers, and considered himself far in
the background of improvements He thought
the farmers profession had been spoken OF,
rather disparagingly. He then compared the
farmers chance Of success, in accommodating
wealth as beng more favorable than other
classes: also the probabilities OF failure and
bankruptcy as bong much less than the mer-
camille class so often envled. lie alluded TO
the many comforts, and conveniences, of the
farmer, which was never taken into account
aud thought that the farmer needed only to be
enlightened TO make his calling the most desir-
able Of any.
An opportunity wa then offered, and nearly
all of the citizens present came forward, and
subscribed their names and paid the amount,
Gone dollar) emitting them to become members
for one year,-several others have declared their
intention OF joining the society.
The following amendments to Art. 4th of the
Constitution were adopted
1.-The Treasurer OF the society, shall on re-
ceipt OF any moneys belonging TO the society,
whether for fees, of membership, or otherwise,
give receipt therefor to the person paying
the same; which receipt shall be countersigned
by the secretary and the secretary shall
charge the amount OF such receipts to the SAID
Treasurer and the Secretary shall credit the
Treasurer with all monies paid out by him for
the society on presentation Of the proper
vouchers"
Tho following resolution was adopted:
Resolved that the Secretary issue to the
proprietors OF the % Paw Paw Free Press" and
Paw Paw journal" life certificates Of men,
bershp to this society," properly authenticated,
provided they will one or both or them do the
printing in their papers for This society gratis"
1t was also resolved to hold fair this (next)
fall. The meeting then adjourned.
bo Nv two how, III
ter consultation adjourned to meet again on
Saturday. August 9th, at 2 o'clock p. M, to
make arrangements for the Annual meeting
and FAIR
REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY.
The society now has an existence but needs
strength, support and nourishment will NOT
the farmers assist in cause that Is designed
to elevate him IN that calling which is the most
honorable upon earth! VIII not the Mechanic
aid in cause that is designed to elevate the
dignity OF labor from the hands OF hlrellngs
and slaves to the proudest freeman OF the
freest nation upon the earth? VIII not the
Merchant support cause that facilitates Com
MERGE by enabling all classes to buy and sell
more? VIII not all classes aid in a cause that /
is designed to increase the productiveness OF
the country, improve those productions, dis
semlnate knowledge, and benefit all classes /
may be their grade, or occupation.
At the adjourned meeting of the Executive
Committee, the following Premium List was
agreed upon, VIZ:
The first Annual Fair of the Society will be
held III Paw Paw the 18th day Of October next
An Address Will be delivered at the Court
House at O'Clock D. N.
The annual election Of officers, and the
Flowing Match will take place sometime DUR
ng the day.
At regular meeting of the Executive Com
nlttee held at the Court House on the 9th of
August, the following list was agreed upon
he amount OF premiums being discretionary
With the committee and depending upon the
amount OF funds that may be accumulated up
% the time Of the fair.
Horses-For the best. aud second best team
" draught horses owned in the country two
'ears or over
For the best and second best single horse
'wned in the county two years or over.
FOR the best and second best colt 3 years OF
.ge raised in the county,
Catt!e-FOr the first second and third best
cam OF working oxen owned in the county 2
ears or over.
0teers-For the best and second best pair OF ,
teeIs not exceeding three years Of age raised
n the county.
Buls-For the best and second best bull Z
hree years Old or over, owned in the county
wo years or over.
For The best and second best bull two years !
ld or over, raised IN the county.
For tue best and second best yearhug bull
aised IN the county 2
For the best and second best bull calf
Fat ttle-FOr the best and second best Fat Z
s.. For the best and recJnd best fat cow
he.exhiDitor must state the process of fatten-
lg-the kind of food and length of time-the
81 OF the animal.
Cows-7or the first, second and third best s
lllch COW. Tho exhibitor must state the G
mount OF milk and butter made-food used =.
nd kind.
Heifers-For the best and second best heifor o
lree years old or under. 7
For the best and second best heifer two years 7
Id or under.
For the best and second best yearling hei'- q
r.. C
For the best aud second best calf.
Sbeep-iOr the best and second best buck
For the best three ewes-for the second best
For the best three lambs-for the second L
est lambs. @
swino-For the best and second best boar :,
YER one year OF age. d
For the best and second best one year old or g
nder. n
Tor the best and second best Seeding sow.
For the best and second best pen of six 4
reedlng pigs five months old or under a
GENERAL RULE RELATIVE 10 ALL ANIMALS o
he exhibitor must state the breed, cost OF =.
using. best kind OF food, or the kind used.
20, profits, and all things pertaining to the a