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ploughing is the foundation of good cultivation, and a healthy com- 

 petion in all departments is essential to good success. 



The second day was devoted to horses ; and as the president and 

 secretary invited Mr. Flint and myself to visit different parts of the 

 island, that we might get a better knowledge of its agricultural in- 

 terests, we readily accepted the invitation. On passing through 

 Chilmark the crops of corn, mowing and pasture land, indicated a 

 better soil and much more productive. Our attention was especially 

 called to some very fine fields of corn that would compare favorably 

 with any part of the State. From Chilmark we proceeded to Gay 

 Head, the western extremity of the island, which is occupied by a 

 remnant of a tribe of Indians, about 250 in number, who appear to 

 be industrious, and so far as we saw, intelligent and happy. We 

 were told that they were about to ask the legislature for an Act of 

 incorporation as a town, with all the rights and privileges of citizens. 

 If this is granted, it will probably stimulate them to renewed 

 industry in their agricultural pursuits. 



We inquired, on the evening of the second day, if the people 

 would come out in as large numbers the third day (for they held 

 their fair three days), and were told that they probably would, as 

 that was their custom. We found it to be true ; for when the hour 

 arrived for the address, the hall was crowded, and the address of 

 our worthy Secretary, C. L. Flint, Esq., upon the importance of 

 concentrated labor upon the farm, was listened to with marked at- 

 tention. Shorter speeches followed until the final adjournment. 

 We left the place with many pleasant remembrances of our visit 

 to this beautiful island. 



We found a very cordial welcome by the people ; and our thanks 

 are especially due to the family Avhere we found so pleasant a home, 

 to the president, Herman Vincent, Esq., to the secretary, David 

 Mayhew, Esq., to H. L. Whiting, Esq., and to Dr. D. A Cleveland, 

 for their kind attentions ; also for giving us so extended a view of 

 the island. 



Newton S. Hubbard. 



