The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-15

interests. All Oh GNc Slcdt luuuoti'oS
of the State are dependent upon each
other; and in its progressive develop
ment, they are under an equal yoke,
moving on, mutually upholding, sup
plementing and stimulating each other.
Agriculture, however, sets in notlon
the sails of commerce and the wheels
of the manufacturer, and is primarily
the source of general prosperity. but
we find there is a mutual compensation
in friendly relationship. And how
shall this great industry be advanced?
Recent railroad facilities, and the IN
troduction of many new and profitable
industries offer enlarged inducements
to the immigrant to speedily occupy
the great agricultural region OF north
eastern Maine. In our extensive sea
coast, broad domain and rushing rivers
we have all the resources for sustaining
vast population. and there should be
no lack OF proper legislation To stimu-
late and protect individual oHo"t by
the dissemination of accurate intorma-
ton and statistics. What additional
legislation is necessary to promote gen
eral agriculture and to faci itate the
settlement of the wilderness portion of
our State, is wholly within your power
to determine.
Statistics show that our State is es-
pecially adapted to the three leading
branches of farming, stock raising,
dairyiug, and fruit growing, and the
active prosecution OF these branches
should be stimulated by the favorable
conditions by which we are surrounded.
Associated capital By our farmers in
several industries, as dairying, manu-
faCture of potato starch, canning OF
vegetables AND other productions of
the farm, has wonderfully increased
the aggregate of cash receipts from oar
agricultural resources. 1t appears III
the last census. that We received a
credit for making over IA 600, 600 lbs.
of butter, the production OF which is
estimated to have increased the present
year to over 20,00U,0G0 lbs. worth at
least s. ,OG0 900 and equal to the value
of our shipping in 1879. Special kinds
of farming should receive special atten-
ton in order to secure larger profits and
suitable encourag cement. and it should
be TIE aim of all who have the welfare
OF the State in view, to encourage and
stimulate these Interests in every legit-
innate way, and if need be. to the ex-
tent OF the enactment of laws and the
apprc priation OF public money. Man
utacturing and trade nave been spec
tally projected by the laws Of the ma
ton, and the great public have willing
~ contributed. through the revenue de-
partment. vast sums of money for their
direct protection. Agriculture, the
prime source of wealth, has struggled
comparatively alone. and has been con
tent in making humble demand, while
it has superior claims. | would recon-
mend the continuation of all the usual
appropriations for the advancement of
agriculture.
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTAL STA
TION.
The development Of progressive ag-
riculture is FASTENED by experimental
work, Ii cannot be conducted success
fully by the voluntary efforts of our
farmers, for they do not possess the
ordinary means and appliances for
experimental investigation. The peCu-
MARY burden which becomes necessary
to cover The field and the requirements
of agricultural experiments. is too large
for any one industry. The best and
most economical way to feed ard clothe
the public. interests every citizen. and
is worthy of your careful consideration.
The claim of the public, rather than
that of the personal farmer, as an eco
monte question. i involved in the re-
suit Experimental work performed at
public expense and made the common
property of all. is reasonable and vast
ly more economical. The State. as well
as the farmers. needs an experimental
station, which the people asked for two
years ago. | hope it may be found
practical to unite it with what is being
accomplished on the farm Of the State
College. We need at Orono a mOdel
farm. where may be represented the
best breeds Of milch and beef cattle and
the best varieties OF sheep and swine.
There should be. in a reasonable way.
every kind Of machinery and farm tools
for plepalHIgthe coil and doing all that
IS necessary, in 4 profitable manner. to
bring the largest crops into the har-
vest home. Tie relative value Of differ
ent foods tor cattle, and how prepared.
is all iptele stihg question. + ere are
experimental stations il New \ DIRK.
North Carolina, New Jersey and othe,
States. bat the soil and productions Of
every State are not the same. We de-
Sire the analysis of our own soil; We
need experiments on the planting, cul-
ture and harvesting Of the productions