m. NEWELL'S ADDRESS, 





Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Essex Agricultural 

 Society, 



This Society, from its commencement, has annually been ad- 

 dressed by men, belonging to what are termed the learned profes- 

 sions ; and it is strictly true, that they have been men of extensive 

 learning, of close observation, of scientific skill, and in many instan- 

 ces, of practical experience. Their productions have done much to 

 instruct, interest and encourage the farming community, in the pros- 

 ecution of their labors. 



But for once, the Trustees, by their committee, have selected one 

 whose business for the most part, has been to labor with his hands, 

 and conduct the ordinary operations on a farm ; — an occupation I shall 

 always hold in honorable estimation, but one which I frankly ac- 

 knowledge prepares a man rather for silent action, than for the writ- 

 ing and the delivery of a public address. Being called upon as I 

 was, I have trusted to the judgment of my friends, rather than to 

 the inclination of my own feelings, and appear before you to do what 

 I may to aid a cause upon which all are more or less dependent. 



Although this may be considered peculiarly the farmer's holiday, 

 it should be a pleasing and grateful reflection, that there are assem- 

 bled with us, all the various occupations, which go to make up society, 

 and probably no location in the county can convene mure of those 

 not wholly devoted to agriculture than this. I wish I had the learn- 

 ing and ability requisite to satisfy all your reasonable expectations ; 

 but for this I must hope in vain. Still I hope to speak with the 

 more confidence, as I have always found the literary man, the law- 

 yer and the merchant, the farmer's friend. It cannot be expected 



