New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-06


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Premium Awards.
On the 18th inst this Society held the first regular
meeting Of the month-Col. CLARK in the Chair
The attendance was unusually thin.
Mr.. Mics read several extracts condensed from
the last number Of the Quarterly Journal Of the
Highland aud Agricultural Society OF Scotland, on
the Potato Disease Specific Manure &c-n relation TO
the former the writer Of of the articles referred TO-
says Until sgrcuursts began 10 attempt the raising
OF new varieties Of the Potato from the apple such
thing as the Disease known."-The magazine
contains large amount of Observations made on the
Potato in Great Britain The Agricultural Society
Inverness, Scotland report that whatever may be the
nature Of the affection which has overtaken the Potato
Il does not TO be confined this season, to that crop
The Beans have had their leaves blackened and their
stems shriveled by apparently the same cause and the
rottetuc5s in the Turnip may safely be ascribed to the
same infuence-The products of the hOwerg garden
have not escaped the affection for the eAves Of the Peo
ny seemed to the Committee TO have suffered from the
same cause. Even forestirees affected, the
appearance Of the Bslsam Poplar clearly indi-
Gates. And wild plants have been oberved to
suffer in similar In the common
Fern. So far say the Committee discern, the
mysterious of this universal affection Is very much
like the pestlence that walketh in darkness and the
destruction that wss,eh at noonday-As to Specific Ma.
writer ia the above magazine lays down the fol-
lowing maXims; lst. Every description Of crop re-
qures ingredient essential TO its production and with
out it such crop cannot be raised in perfection ID liza
soil does not contain in itself what ia essential to the
growth Of the plant upon H. 1t must be supplied
through the medium Of other of the specific ma
nures Sd. The essential substance necessary to be
added to the soil may be discovered by consulting the
nature and properties Of the plant to BIO raised
| A letter by Mr.. PoScE, on Wine Making, was
communicated to the Club by Mr. VIM. Tirrell Of Geor-
gia to whom il was addressed. The writer gave (at
great length his method of making what he calls very
superior Wine resembling the Muscsdne from native
grapes and presented sample to the Club for exami
nation. THE wine, perceive, needs certain pro
/ portion Of hrewater to preserve it, although it might
keep without the use of the brandy After spending
haitian hour in discussing tho matter, Committee
appointed report its merits. consisting of Charles
| Henry Hall, Prof Mspes and Gen. Tallmadge After
which,
Mr.. MEIGs read the Report Of the Committee of
the Legislature to which referred the Petition of
the Institute for Agricultural College Farm, and
grant of land and funds After reviewing the dsadvan-
tages under which Agricultural knowledge always has
and yet labors the Report goes on, in very forcibe
style to approve this project of the American Institute
closing with appropriate compliment to that body for
il, audsbe efforts in urherng the objects for the main
tenance of which it was estsbished-the advancement
OF practical agricutursts in knowledge Of the best
of promoting their interests and the
sgemen Of any and all efforts TO bring the earth into the
highest possible state of cultivation Things look well
at Albany say the Club for the accomplishment of their
wishes with regard to the College Success to them.
In connection with this subject Of Agricultural
Education, the Catalogue and Circular of the Cream
Hill (Ct) Agricultural School-,o which attention was
called a, Tuesdays meeting Of the Club-con,ans the
good ideas which follow. They not alone local in
their character but applicable to every section OF the
country they should come home TO the hearts oil pa
rents the majority of whom we are sorry to say now
pet and too often ruin their offspring by constant sys
TEN of indulgence in enervating luxury as pernicous
as it can well be. Says the Circular
1.-THE best method of education Is that which com
bines the highest possible Improvement OF all the pow
ers of the individual physical, moral aud intellectual
neglect of either OF the three destroys the VI
perfect development Apure atmosphere win hsOitue
exercise are requisite 10 construct healthy BODY Win
! out which however great may be the extent oil moral
and intellectual culture the individual is thus uht'eu
| for usefulness if not for enjoyment
"Man lie being of habit The boy who Is TO become
man Of business should acquire the requisite hablts
while young. lie must learn to use his hands IN uselu
labor. Ii will strengthen his frame ana give MN O1
perfect physical development But thisis not All VII
teach him practically to take care OF himseli-not Simply
to keep out of harms way, but how to overcome oDss
ces how 10 apply 10 ends, TO master olher inus
10 act with energy and decision, TO get living IN te
world where others would fail and accomplish IN me
the greatest amount OF usefulness. ana What -
labor can be appropriate, while Tue boy Is
his academic studies than agricultural and horticulture
employments These occupations lie Al the iouhua.on
of all wealth and the fountains of ali good economy
Mr.. NATHAN c. ELY, of this City, sent
communication. which was read offering TO the mem
-anl Ill. IL. ~ Duh ,frs.1
Charcoal now ready for delivery his Works corner of
First and North Fourth sss. in Wiiamsbnrsh-orders'
signed by the officers of the Institute to be first pre-
seuted at the counting room Of the Works l4O Frontst
in this City Mr. F. the beneficial effects of this
substance as very great when spread on and around
plants vegetables or put about the roots OF fruit trees
particularly the Peschaso, with potatoes when plant
ed and in various other ways could be used to great
advantage, especially in keeping of insects It's IN
order TO have this matter thoroughly tested that Mr. BY
now offers the article TO the consideration OF the puohc
49,. The thanks OF the Club were rendered the donor
Apropos of Peach trees we give the following
recipe furnished by Mr.. CoLr at the last meeting but
which we then omitted TO place among the proceedings
For three years Mr. has used, with marked oenehei
effect eoalr for bis peach and mounsinss ash trees and
also wash of whseoil soap in the proportion OF soap
to 10 or Is water for all his iruittrees No sueh thg
IA worms or caterpars TO be on his grounds
or the bsrks Of the Very simple aud worth ny
ing
Still more on Protecting Trees was read by
the Secretary German journal states that the spph
cation of Galrauism has been made in Austria Tor pre-
serving from the rsvages OF insects Inc process
is simple consisting only in placing two rings one OF
copper and the other of zinc attached together around
the tree or plant Any insect that touches the copper
ia said receives an electric shock which Kills Il or causes
to fall to the ground
In relation to the frigate Macedonian, Com De
hay nowloadng with provisions for Ireland Col CLARK
made few observations the effect that this vessel
in the condition OF the JaMesi0rH equipped for SINH
lar purpose in Boston quite recently Now as then the
whole the voyage will nsvodsby come upon
the Commander who scarcely able to take the sole
responsibility upon himself In the case Of the James
town, the citizens of Boston Immediately opened SUB
'eripuons and in a short time twice the required sum
was obtained and the vessel upon her way rejoicing
ba' Ne~fork does nothing of the kind and therefore
was that Col C. would call upon the members of the
Ciuo 10 take the lead assisting their fellow member
and ne Would recommend Of Cor ,