The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-04
LOCAL MATTERS.


pn,rxp STATES AeaIouLruaAL SooIsTv.-Thil
ociation of practical agriculturists from the
Eerent States and Territories Of the Union, re-
sentatives of State societies and other organized
Eicultural bodice. convened in annual session al
Smithsonian Institution on Wednesday, the I'd
tant. The crowded state of our columns pre-.
hted notice of its proceedings yesterday, (and
caused the omission of the daily arrivals at the
els, } and we therefore simply give synopsis Of
doings, leaving the details to the official re-
t.
rhe meeting was called to order at ten O'Clock
m by the President, Hon. Marshall p. Wilder,
Massachusetts,, who delivered an interesting
dress touching the Society's proceedings during
past year. In the course Of his address be
ted that
"A gentleman of fortune, Hon. Samuel Annie.
OF Boston, whose name is honorably associa-
with various philanthropic and charitable en-,
prlses OF our age and nation, has the honor of
nmenclng worthy action in our behalf bv do
ion OF one thousand dollars Several other dis.
guished gentlemen have subscribed liberalIv
Pur funds, in the form either of donations or Of
memberships, a. detailed statement of which
hereafter be submitted and published in the
Fiety's transactions"
Three of these names are Colonel Perkins, (oi
ston,) Robert G. Shaw, and Josiah Quincy.
Two thousand copies of the address were ordered
be printed.
MIR. Charles B. Calvert, of Maryland, after other
important proceedings, offered the following
Gamble and resolution, which yesterday was
Pcussed and adopted unanimously:
wv hereas the cause of agriculture requires that
great interests should be represented in the
uncils of the nation: Therefore
5 Reeol,,ed That Gonpreaa he, rnemorio li1od IN
ablish a Department OF the Government, to be
He'd the Department Of agriculture, the head of
lich department, when established, shall be
Ebinet officer
A committee of one from each State and Terri
ry was appointed on Wednesday to report officers
the Society for the ensuing year, who yesterday
ported the following list, which were considered,
ID unanimously elected:
|President.-Marshall P. Wilder, of Massachu-
tits.
Yice Presidents Ezekiel Holmes, of Maine; G.
Nesmith, N. H.; Frederick Holbrook, Vermont;
V. French, Massachusetts; Josiah Chaplin, R.
land; s. d. Hubbard, Connecticut; Henry Wager,
lew York; James j. Mapes, New Jersey; Frede-
lex Watts, Pennsylvania; c P. Holcombe, Della
are; w. D. Bowie, Maryland; G. W. P. Gusts,
|irginia; Henry K. Burgwin, North Carolina;
ohm Witherspoon, South Carolina; P. M. Night
gale, Georgia; Richard Jones, Alabama; Alex.
Beques, Mississippi; A. b. Roman, Louisiana;
amuei meoary, Onlo, ROBERT maliory, Ken
,cky; M. P. Gentry, Tennessee; Jos. A. Wright,
hdiana; s. A. Douglas, Illinois; R. Atchison,
Missouri; T. B. Flournoy, Ark; j. C. Holmes,
Iichigan; - Baker, Florida; ]. Rusk, Tex
}; w F. Coolbaugh, Iowa; A c. Ingham, Wis
onsin; - Homer, California; ]. h. Bradley,
. FL. Sibley, Minnesota; Joseph Lane, Oregon;
oseph L. Hayes, Utah.
Erecutire Committee.@C. B. Calvert, John A.
ing, A. L. Ellwin, j. d. Weston, Moses Newell,
!. Watts, Richard Peters.
Corresponding Secretoyy.-Joseph c. G Kennedy.
Recording Secreiary.-W. S. King, of Rhode
land.
Ireas,rr.-W William Selden.
In the evening an interesting lecture was deliv-
ed before the Society in the Smithsonian Hall By
rofessor Mapes, of New Jersey, on the subject of
fertilixrs;'' and the Society closed its an.
ual session. During its sitting yesterday the
'ciety was honored by the attendance of Presi-
INT Fillmore and Secretary Stuart, who evi.
,nced lively interest in it's proceedings, espe
ally the animated discussion of Mr.. Calvert's
solution concerning the creation of new De-
,rtment of Government, to be entitled the ssDe-
,rtnent of Agriculture
A vote of thanks was accorded to the officers of
e past year, to Pr ofessor Henry, and others, be-
re the adjournment sine die.
Mn. EDWARD H. FULLER.-This gentleman at a
tie hour last evening was still alive, though with
1t the faintest hopes of his living throughout the
ght. Justice Morsell on yesterday took his depo-
ton tn ertremis, to be used against Schaumberg
his further examination. MIR. Fuller was at
nded by Drs. Hall, Miller, and Holmead, through
It the day, and the afflicted members of his
mily. The liveliest sympathy for his condition
lists throughout the community.
MADAME ANNA BIsHoP.-The concert at Odd
ellows' Hall last night was IN affair superior to
~ thing in the line of entertainments offered in
at building to the citizens of Washington for a
ng while. The exercises quite agreeably
yersifed, embracing the music that is most gen.
ally appreciated, as well as choice selections
ON favorite operas. Madame Bishop was enthu-
astically applauded, and constrained to repeat
,veral pieces, which, however complimentary
the artistic, is rather more than an auditory
lould insist upon, when such an ample bill is
resented as that on this occasion.
stOn the Banks of the Guadelquiver'' was the
EN- of the ballads, according to notion; but it
ould be difficult to give a preference where all
as executed in the finest style. La Pasadita, in
,e Mexican tableau, is rare novelty, and will of
self attract a great many to her second concert.
he is ably assisted by signor strini and Mr.. Ru-
olph.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-The jury in the five cases
gainst John Williams, alias Williamson, for for
cry, yesterday rendered a verdict of acquittal.
.atcliffe for accused.
Samuel Godfrey, charged with an assault upon
[enry Douglas, was tried yesterday and acquitted.
.atcliffe for defence.
An INTEREsTINe MEETING.-The Northern Lii
critics Division of the Sons of Temperance held
n interesting public meeting on Wednesday
j ght in the McKendree Chapel. The chapel was
rowded with ladies and gentlemen at an early
our, and the Sons of Temperance in body
marched with banners, &c., from Temperance
fall to the place of meeting, presenting fine ap.
earance Mr.. Gladmon, president of the division,
resided. The meeting was opened with an appro
rate prayer by the Rev. VIM. Hamilton; after
hitch addresses were delivered by Messrs Cum
in CHAM, Flood, and the Grand Worthy Patriarch
the order in the District, Mr.. L. A. Copyright
turing the progress of the meeting memorials
,ere circulated and freely signed praying Congress
confer upon the corporation of Washington the
over to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors
having been stated that the Board of Aldermen
lat Monday passed an act giving spec aI license
. a hotel in the Third Ward, which had been UNI
bic to obtain the necessary recommendations,
reambe and resolutions were introduced con-
ernnatory of the same, which were passed by the
peetipC and a Committee apnointed m prooeot