The republic., 1852-06-26
SECOND DAY.


The convention met yesterday morning at ten
O'Clock.
The subject Of establishing a National Depart
mont Of Agriculture resumed.
Mr. Holcomb spoke at length to the subject
Mr.. John A. King, of New York, offered substi-
tute for the proposition under consideration, recon-
mcnding 10 Congress the establishment Mt Of an agri-
cultural bureau, upon whatever plan deemed most
cxpcdient. He responded TO some remarks by
other delegates, and especially in regard to the
fears Of political character.
Mr.. Calvert, Of Maryland, spoke in favor of
simply msporializing Congress in aid of the pro-
motion Of agriculture. one of the great interests
Of the Government md the people. He cared not
for feared not any political interpositions in
gard TO the matter; and pressed the proposition as
due 70 the Agricultural interests.
Hon. Mr. Robinson. of Indiana, opposed all spe-
cial legislation, believing that all bis people desire
is. fair field. clear sky, and an untrammelled
commerce, that they might buy where they can
buy cheapest, and sell where they sell highest
Mr.. Congcr offered new plan to promote ngri-
culture, 10 be presented TO Congress.
Hon Mr.. Bell. OF Ohio, favored making sgricuI-
turs equal with other interests, receiving the con-
sderaton Of Congress and the protection Of Gov.
crnment.
Judge Douglas responded TO the remarks OF Mr.
liolcomb. declaring the denuncatons OF various
measures cngrossinR the attention Of Congress ne
viniquitous and unjust" uncalled for, out Of
place. &c.
Mr.. HoIcomb inquired II the gentleman intend
cd any thing personal by his remarks.
Mr.. Doogas said he should cay nothing indi-
rcctiy TO offend, but shouldpcrsonay and directly
recent insult, either to himself or the Congress Of
the nation. -
The reference OF the gentleman TO naturalization,
Native Amerioanism. ocean steamers, &c, was an
abuse Of the privilege conferred upon any person
cent to this convention, and calculated, If not in
tended. TO make this occasion n politca arcna-a
sort Of political ratification meeting.
TThc Hon. Daniel Webster, at this junc,ure, en-
tered the ball Land his appearance called forth un-
bounded applause, amidst which he conducted
to a scat upon tho platform
Mr.. Douglas made son1o further remarks
Mr.. HoIcomb responded. lie discarded all In
ten,ion Of making political speech; bad only re-
fcrred to such matters as bad occurred to bis mind
whilst in the pursuit Of his farming operations; and
regretted the gentleman should have 90 construed
his remarks.
Judge Douglas explained; and the under standing
wss reciprocal
Mir. Steele, OF New Hampshire, moved to lay the
whole subject on the table.
Mr. Lewis, OF District OF Columbia, desired the
subject might be fairly presented TO Copgrass for
it's action.
Mr.. Gentry moved the previous question. After.
wards Withdrawn.
Judge Je.sop, of Penns yIvsnia, expressed regret
that an idea should 60 out Of any political feeling
being prevalent here.
Further remarks were made by General Rusk,
and Hon. Jacob Thompson, of Mississippi. General
Rusk submitted a substitutc, simply asking OF
Congress to tske into consideration the interests Of
agriculture, aud to adopt such for that OBJ
jec, may be deemed best
Mr. Thompson favored leaving this whole move
ment 10 tho local societies Of the States and pro
tested against any attempt, bere and now, TO prcss
any special project upon Congress.
Mr. John A King, Of New York, by general
consent, offered the following as substitute for all
other propositions on the subject;
"Rssoi.ed That this convention rcspcctfuly re
quest Congress to take action upon the subject of
agriculture and afford such efficient aid ma in their
wisdom shsn be beet calculated to advance the
great interests Of that branch Of industry"
Adopted.
On motion Of Henry II. Bprgwyn, Of North Caro-
lima, tho officers of tho convention requested
to present tho foregoing resolutions to Congress
The various local societies were requested to SO
licit members TO the national focicty.
A vote Of thanks wac rendered to Prof Henry
for the use Of the hall. To which he responded.
A vote Of tbcnks, on motion Of Joseph II Brad
ley, rendered the president and officers Of the
convention; TO which the president happily re-
piled
The Chair announced, in accordance with ar