The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-05

Mr. King of Rhode Island, hoped that the society
would solicit Prof Mapes now present, 10 favor them win
lecture in the course OF their present session. ),
Prof Mapes consented 10 comply with The request
TO. morrow Thursday) evening would suit at present he
suffering much from cold as 10 disable him IRON
By general consent il was understood that Professor
Mopes will lecture in the hall OF The Smithsonian lnsti-
tute at hall past O'Clock this evening The SUB
ect he has chosen will be the very interesting one 10
agrieulturists OF /" Fertilizers"
DR.. Elwyn moved for committee on one OF ths suo1
jeots recommended IN the Presidents address 1--WE aa
not get copy OF his lesolutonl The commi,lee con-
ssting OF Messrs. Ewyn, Tapp. Poore, and several
others, appointed TO meet al The National hoel al
hall past seven. p. m -, a
Smithsonian Institution, respecting accommodations &C.
was referred 10 the executive committee
The subject touching permanent secretary was siln'-
larry referred That concerning agencies received the
same disposition
Mr. smith, of the District of Columbia, offered sug
geson. but which, mot being committed TO wiring, ana
there being considerable disorder, we failed TO secure
The reference 10 the executive committee oil the eug-
geson of the President respecting any action the society
may wish TO take as to The application OF 'he orysai
Palace Association being under consideration long ana
somewhat excited debate arose. Strong expressions OF
disapprobaon OF connecting the society IN any way
with the association made, on account OF the al,
legged character of The association as oae IN The main OF
speculation and private emolument
On the other hand the Crystal Palace enterprise met
with several and able defenders, who voucbed mol
only for The responsibility of the committee OF the asso,
citation addressing this society, but Tor the patriotism and
general righteousness OF the whole scheme Whilst
few members thought the society might vote an approval
of the poessed objects OF the Crystal Palace Association
all agreed that The polite Invitation of its committee
should be met courteously and with respect
Messrs Roberts; King, of New York; King, OF Rhode
Island; Calvert; Ben Perley Poore, OF MASSACHUSETTS
Brooks. of Massachusetts; McAllis,er; A. B Davis;
Landry; Brown; Watterston; French, OF Massachu-
sets Mapes; Reed Chatheld OF Wisconsin; and Me-
dairy The discussion was finally closed by the adop-
lion OF the following amended resolution OF Mr. Brown,
of Pennsy lyanla
Rssoosd That this society do consider it expedient
in its infancy to enter into an arrangement with the d.
Of the Crystal Palace, at New York. in relation 10
public exhibition ana thar the chair appoint committee
of three persons to inform the COMMITTEES nom that assocl
alton accordingly.
The committee appointed under this resolution are the
President of the Society," Brown, of Pennsylvania, and
Medary, OF Ohio.
1t was resolved, on motion of Mr.. Poore, Of Massa-
chusetts, that when this meeting adjourn II adjourn to
meet to- morrow morning, at 2 o'clock.
The chair appointed Messrs. French, OF Massachu-
sets, King, OF New York. and Calvert, of Maryland,
committee TO audit the treasurers accounts
The following preamble and resolution were offered
by c. b. Calvert esq OF Maryland, and made the order
of the day for Tomorrow, at 10 O'Clock, a. m, viz:
Whereas the Of agriculture requires that its great
interests should be represented in the councils of the
Rssoipsd That Congress be memorallzed establish
department OF the government TO be called the DEPART
AGRIcuLTURE, the head of which department.
when established, shall be a cabinet officer
And then, on motion OF Mr.. King OF New York. the
meeting adjourned.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE UNITED STATES
AGRICULTURAL SOClEFY.-sECOND DAY.
The society met according TO adjournment yesterday
morning al o'clock in the ecture-room OF the Smithso
man Institution. 1t was called TO order by the Presi
dent at 10 O'clock when ii was found that, in addition
TO the States and Territories present the previous day,
Minnesota was now represented
The order OF the day being the resolution OF Mr.. CAL
vert The subject OF memorialzing Congress TO esab-
sn Agricultural Department OF the government, with
il head cabinet officer, was then taken up. 1t was,
however, laid the table temporarily to receive the
report from the committee on nominations,
Alter discussion this, too, laid on the table,
in order 10 consider the report OF the committee on amend
to the constitution The sections OF the cons,itu
ton in question then successfully read and In sew
eral cases amended.
The following is the substance of the principal amend
ments passed;
The executive committee was increased from five
Ebers TO
The recording and corresponding secretaries be
sdeed eroteio members OF the executive committee
and the board OF agriculture
In the absence OF the president of the society the
cullve committee shall elect its own chairman
-Four members present shall constitute quorum OF the
| executive committee.
The future annual meetings of the society shall be held
in Washington on the fourth "Wednesday OF February.
In consequence OF the multiplicity OF matters requiring
the almost Simultaneous attention OF the acting secretary,
that gentleman requested that the assistance OF some
member be soced when, on suggestion OF The secretary,
Nathaniel T. Causn, esq, voted to act his assist
ant and took his seat al the table accordingly
Mr. Wheeler OF Massachusetts, proposed reduction
OF the fee for lfe-membersbp from S25 TO $40, with 81
entrance money aud 81 annual subscription This reduc.
ton he thought would bring many members into the
cety who might be excluded by the present terms. This
opinion favored by Mr.. Brooses, OF Massachusetts,
and by Prof Mapes and Dr. Weston so lar regarded
lifemembeshp, but strongly opposed by Messrs A.
b. Davis, Jones OF Maryland Calvert, Roberts and Reed
OF Massachusetts The society finally determined not 10
make any change now.
The order OF the day, Mr. Calverfs resolution,
then taken up, but temporarily laid aside TO consider a
resolution moved by Mr. Brown, of Massachusetts, which
was unanimously adopted, as ioows
Rssoped That the thanks Of this society be rendered the
Hon Samuel Appleton, Thomas H. Perkins, Josiah Qun.
cy, and Robert q. Saaw, OF Boston, who have gene
rousy contributed 10 its lund and thereby increased III
ability Of the society 10 ditiuse agricultural Information
throughout the country.
The following gentemea then proposed homo
rary membefso the society, the proposition being
ly received and adopted. viz Willard Fillmore, Frank.
lin Pierce, Samuel Appleton, Thomas H. Perkins, and
| Robert G. Shaw.
The meeting being ready for the order OF the day.
Mr. Brookes OF Massachusetts,, moved that speeches
thereon be restricted TO ten minutes each (which
| agreed TO-
Mr. Calveu's resolution being read, he said that he
had waited for else to take the initiative in this
matter; bat, that had not been done, he had nothing
10 do but TO for himself The object sought in the
resolution primary one OF the society. The only
question to be asked in relation TO IL was, win govern
ment department OF agriculture benefit the farmers Of
this country; will il maintain protect, and advance their
varied interests and all the other interests dependantupon
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