Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-01
TILLERS OF THE SOIL.
AN ADDRESS TO rEEx BY PROFESSOR
TUTTLE, OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Value Of Education to the Farmsr-Ap-
pointmsnt Of State Immigra-
tion Agent

List night at O'Clock q number OF promi"
nent agricuturists Of the State assembled in
the hall Of the House OF Delegates to hear an
address from Professor Tuttle, OF the Uni
versity Of Virginia.
Hon. Absalom Koiner, president OF the
Stale Board Of Agriculture, called the meet
Inc to order. lie regretted that the notice
Of the meeting had not been sufficiently cir
culated to br1ng larger number OF farmers
10 the city. He then introduced Professor
| Tuttle 10 the audience.
EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE.
The Professor, after thanking the Board OF
Agriculture for the honor conferred upon him
IN being invited to address them, announced
as bis subject " Education aud Agriculture"
He read an able essay upon this subject,
which was listened to with deep interest
| He said that while education Il not indis-
pensab,e 10 make man a successful farmer,
"a many Illterate men are among the
| best Of farmers, yet Is Is great help to
/ him. Education can only be gained 10y hard
study. The mind must not only be trained,
| but the knowledge gained must be pat 10
\ some practical purpose. Going TO school
/ will give education to the memory, but not
always TO the Judgment. A man when edu-
csted must have an accurate memory, a clear
perception. and sound judgment. lie would
| urge upon the farmers 10 educate their sons
to be good men and good citizens.
THE ART or RAISING CROPS.
The Professor said when education be-
COMES more general among the farming class
| he thought the exodus OF young men from
I the agricultural fields 10 the cities would he
| greatly decreased. Speaking Of agriculture
/ he cbaractcrized il as the art Of raising crops.
It's the business Of the farmer TO raise and sell
| crops at profit. The merchant watches the
needs OF his customCrstO see what g0odsthey
are likely 10 wisi 20 buy and keeps them In
| stock, and 40 the farmer should be watchful n
| what crops are best 70 raise and most salable.
| TIE art OF farming eau only be attained on 4
| farm. and then only by dihgent and faithful
studv. The farmer will tnd education OF
/ great value TO him in determining what
| crops he fs losing money on and which bring
| 10 him revenue. Training at the sgricultu.
| raj colleges will be OF advantage 10 young
men who propose TO tiIl the soil, but the
| great question at the colleges Il not what
! shall we teach the young men but where
\ shall We find the young men 70 teach.
STAY on THE PARMs.
The Professor closed his remarks by
| urging upon the people 10 instil into the
minds oi the young men \ desire 70 remain
/ on the farms and be- known. as their fathers
were, a. "The Ord Virginia Gentlemen"
Major Z. v. Gaines. OF Charlotte, moved a
| vote Of thanks to Professor futile for his
| able address. and that ne be requested TO
iurn.h the board with a copy for publics-
tiou, which was adopted, and the meeting
! adjourned.
BOnrd or Agriculture.
The State Board OF Agriculture was in
session. at the office OF the Commissioner Of
| Agriculture Yesterday. Therr were pres
eut Hon. Ahsalom Boiuer. president; Major
| W. 4. sutherhn. OF DanyillC: Colonel Nor
maud Smith. Of Henric0: =. Wexford Cor
bin, Of King George; H. l.. Lyman. Of Chlr'
! lottesylIe, and Colonel Thomas Whitehead,
| Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Mr.. Corbin. the chairman Of the Commit
/ tee on Immigration and Labor, read an in-
| terosting essay on the subject of inmivrl.
/ ton. and a vote OF thanks was extended him
/ by the Board.
INN1GRATION AGENT.
Maior Sutberliu offered resolution pro-
| vidirg for the employment of an agent to
| canvass the country in the interest OF lmmi'
| grafton.
The board spent some time IN discussing
| this resolution, and It was Glally passed and
tnc sum OF $500 per anuum appropriated
! t. This object.
! jndge Charles Grattan, OF Augusta coun-
/ q, was Unanimously elected 10 th.s posi-
/ ton.
This agent will travel the States OF tue
! North and West 10 represent the advantages
/ Of Virginia and induce immigrants to come
| 10 this state.
HOME MOVEMENT.
| Commissioner Whitehead was authorized
/ 10 visit all OF the counties OF the state and
! organize immigration movements. He will
ascertain where lands are for sale, get de-
! scriptlons Of the same, and act in coniunc-
! tion with the Immigration Agent in bring
| ing land-buyers TO The state.
TIE MARL-BEDs.
Mr Thomas B. Henley. OF West Point. one
! oi the directors Of tho Pamunkey Marl and
| Phosphhe Company, called upon Professor
! futile at the Exchange Hotel yesterday and
! Invited him 10 vIsrt The mIrl-6eds on the Pa
munkey river. Tho Professor accepted the
invitation and win 20 down to-day In COM
| pouy with Mr. J. Preston Carson, the gene
/ II . Ia