The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-03

some length to elaborate this thought. In
answer to inquiries he said the soil was
wonderfully improved by dressing of
ashes. Ammonia was partially product
of the air and partly of decomposition.
Barnyard manure contains the best phos-
pilates. Manure should be more carefully
preserved than 1t often times is. 1t should
be sheltered and never left TO receive the
drenching rain, because the carbon is lost,
which is an important element of its rich
ness. The discussion was further contin-
ued by Col Mead, Gen. Davis, Mr.. Wheel
er and j. II. Putnam.
The last speaker of the afternoon session
was Mr.. L. F. Wheeler of Ludlow, who
gave an earnest, practical talk on the ques-
ton. "Does land leach ?" The topic was
discussed at some length by various ger tie
men.
EVENING.
AT the evening session the arst speaker
was Hon. Alexis T. Smith, of New Haven,
a member of the board, on "The general
dairy interest"
Mr.. Smith said that after the practical
talk by his brother farmers, during the af-
ternoon, he felt at home. He was particu-
larly pleased at the manner in which the
farmers arose for the discussion of the
several topics that had been presented and
he began to believe there was hope for the
husbandman because he had begun to speak
for himself. He was one Of the class who
did not believe in fancy stock or class legis-
lation every farmer must make his own
selection of his stock for the dairy, he
knew what best suited his purpose. The
farmer must be his own man AMI act upon
independent judgment and principles. He
then proceeded to practical presentation
of the subject from the standpoint of his
own experience and observation. In the
positions taken he evidently reached
the experience and heart of the
class he represented. His statements were
presented in practical way, interspersed
with anecdote, and mirthful illustrations
which carried his audience along in great
good humor and at the close received most
hearty applause. Mr.. Smiths public ad-
dresses on these occasions are instructive
and give great zest and spirit to the meet
ings, and he is always welcomed with
great heartiness. We hope that he may be
able to attend most of the meetings of the
board during the winter, because the nara
tiav >f hio tNractira1 in ha Ia,r
commends the work the board are doing
for the farmers of the state.
The closing address was by Prof. Henry
NJ. Seeley, the new secretary of the board,
upon Leaves 1t is unnecessary for us
to speak of this delightful and instructive
lecture, which has frequently been de-
livered insthis vicinity, and fan abstract
has heretofore appeared in THE GLOBE.
The lecture was received with great accept
ance by the audience, and gave the people
the assurance that useful and efficient
man had been selected to guide the work
in hand to instruct the farmers of the state
through the board of agriculture.
At the conclusion of the meeting reso-
luton was adopted thanking the board for
their instructive meetings, and inviting
them to repeat their visit to Ludlow another
year.
The sessions have been well attended,
and great interest manifested in the discus
sions. The members of the board have
been kindly received by the people, and
while there, were comfortably cared for
by Mr. Green, the excellent landlord of the
Ludlow house.
Mr.. ]. II. Putnam of Grafton, has been
the official reporter of the session.
The two successful meetings at West
Rutland and Ludlow, we feel sure have given
the members of the board encouragement,
and assured them of the appreciation and
sympathy of the farmers and people in their
work.