The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28

OF agrlcuure-a science in which some OF the
noblest and most valuable spirits Of the land are
engaged, and upon its the prosperity OF the
country in great degree depends. In proof Of the
necessity for some such convention as the pro-
posed, in an address recently issued, it is stated
Evidence has been in replies to circulars and
in representations before the Farmers Club OF the Inst
tute Of great deterioration in our improved lands the
wheat crops from these lands being reduced in few
years from 80 to 90 per cent that in England where
schools established and liberal premiums bestow
ed their Of wheat have in the time doubled
averaging twenty six bushels per acre; while lands
down by bad tilage viii not probably equal one
half the English average Indeed has been stated that
average over five to eight bushels the Such fall
ing of in the great staple of about twothrds Of the
inquiry foe the remedy aud knowledge Of its
application, which other countries in Of
vIsmly bringing into use msnnrsso
2oo years increasing by their application the value Of
lands more than ten-iold.
They also state, that farming implements and
abor-saving machines generally, are vastly inferior
to those employed in manufactures and arts.
Also, that stock not appreciated, and inferior
breed is raised at double thescost They then pro-
pose home department for agriculture, planned on
scale commensurate with the millions it is in
tended to protect and foster They then enter into
a slight historical sketch of what has been done
for the past fifty years towards the accomplishment
of this object.
ToRcarry out these objects, the committee say
The American Institute has been induced to call
Convention and the farmers gardeners, and friends of
agriculture throughout country most respectfully
invited to attends Agricultural Societies. Clubs &C.
attend men Of ioeral and enlarged views, and compre
hensive mnds-men who do not put their hands the
never can benefit any convention This august meeting
of the owners Of the soil the whom hopes,
and the hopes Of poserty must depend cannot but
ensure respect.
In order TO render the results of this convention imme
diatey available series of questions have been prepared
calculated to elicit answers from practical farmers and
gentlemen 0faccurate observation This is in accordance
with the plan Of the Silk Convention held during the
Fair Of ls4s, on the call Of the Institute which was at.
tended with the happest results We assert without the
fear of contradiction that the report of the proceedings
OF that contains useful practical norma
on that subject adapted country than has
before been published All the most important obseIva
tons and experiments made by hundred culturiss
many OF them having been engaged for years. whether
successful unsuccessful there embodied We pro-
pose extend tho which have proved successful
in eciting information the subject of silk great
farming interest OF the nation and in order eectuay
toconcenrate various minds to the same point and in
conformity to the above plan, questions annexed to
which answers desIed and those who receive this
invitation requested to add any other useful nforma
il not able attend which will be much regretted they
desired to forward written that they may be
inserted in the report OF the convention which will be
published; copy of which will be forwarded to those
who communicate and to editors who send published
ments Of many hundred intelligent farmers from different
sections of different States, will be Of great value to agr
culture, while Home Department. continually collecting
and sending forth information, will multiply production,
and give richer face to our whole country.
They then proposed the following questions for
the consideration of agriculturiss -
QUESTIONS
Where the system OF Improvement mas not neen adoP
ted what dimnuton of per has taken place
your district, or within your knowledge
What is the average size OF arms in your county
il in Vyho NJ
what exhausted what at present incapable OF lage from
want Of irainage, &c.
g. What crops raised by you and in your neighb0r
hood what average yield is obtained
A. What your method of cultivation 7
What is the average quantity OF manure obtained
from stock what quantities. and to what crops do
You apply it
Do you use peat muck, lime plaster Of Paris, marl
refuse fish, any other msnures to what extent with
what Please inform the convention how far the
system adopted by yoursef carried out by neigh
bors, and their SUGGEST
| Do you or your neighbors purchase manures!
8 Are Of the farming implements used in
district With what success?
Is drainage resorted to
10 What is the nature Of your SOIL and the best crops
that grow upon it naturally
II. Have you or your neighbors perceived any very
great advantage always to follow the use Of particular
H. Is following green crops common Whit crops =
What il the Improvement
IS When do you cut grass, reap oats, rye wheat
corn &c in the milk or when dry =?
H. Have YOU or your neighbors seen any great differ
ence in the weight quality and sweetness Of grain or
Is. Does grain cut in the milk yield whittier and sweet
er -four? Has it as much substance as other wheat7
der hemp garden vegetables for the Market for
any other peculiar crop, cultivated by
within your observation By what means? What are
II. Have experiments been.made the introduction of
is What orchards have you are there any in your
district How they cultivated With what profits
49, Are any fthe new and improved fruits raised with
you7 What means do you adopt to destroy insects and
caterplars7
90 What natural manures are to found near you Is
plaster Of Paris salt SCI At what cost are theyto be OBJ
| tanned? What is the supply2
a. Are improved cattle, sheep and swine found in your
o. Is song practissd' With what advantage and
49, what supply Of milk do your cows or those of i'm
What fodder is used
stock?
IS Have you read the recent books on farming7
49, How far. in your opinion, may accurate scientific
knowledge form basis for farming
~ As far your experience reaches is there not
change for the better wanted
49, Do not those among you who read books and adopt
the new plans improve in their crops and farm manage
ment \?
80 your neighbors and yourself disposed to teach
your sons the new facts Of farming
80 Are you willing to sustain Agricultural Schools
l: is to be hoped that these mertorious en-
deavors will be crowned with success, and that
every pains will be taken by those who are more
particularly and directly interested in perfecng
that information, SO essentially necessary for their
welfare and the prosperity Of the country.
| PALMo's OPERA HoUsE.-Dr. Lardner's enter
tainments are now given every evening, and not as
has generally been understood, alternate nights
A large audience attends every evening, and the
optical exhibition is itself well worth attending, in
dependently Of the lecture.
Curious WEATHER.-Our dog days seem to be
| fine bracing ones. With few exceptions the
| weather has been beautiful. Yesterday the sun
il ahona NTH oil and ELL