New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-17
NATIONAL POULTRY SOCIETY.

A meeting of the managers of this Society was held
last evening at the Astor House. to consult upon the
propriety of holding second annual show.
The President Of the Society, p. I. BARSuM, of
Bridgeport, Conn, occupied the Chair. A. b. Allen,
of this City, the Recording Secretary, not being pres
ent, Mr.. o. JUDD, editor Of The american Agr'cut-
turia was appointed Secretary pro tenn
r. G. Mccormick Jr., the Corresponding Secre-
tary, who took such an active interest in promoting
the first show, is travelling in Europe Several other
gentemen however, who lent their assistance last
wear to get up the greatest show Of domestic Poultry
ever exhibited 10 America, were present. and seemed
anxious that the show should be repeated. partlcu-
lary if it could be done upon the same favorable
terms.
Mr. BARSUM said that he had long ago learned
that dollars made up OF cents, but unless the
Society would hold the show in pretty cool weather
he should decline the terms for fear that ne should
have few scents too many, and good many dollars
too little But, as he had got his foot in it-ant in
one instance lately pretty deep-he did not know but
be might be tempted to try to fly to the top OF tue
fence though not much of Tense man, he was gen.
orally TO be found upon one side the other bet if
he could get upon the top rail- where his crow could
be heard, he would not mind the scents or dollars
either.
that; he going to act upon the principle that one
good turn deserves another. Mr. Barnum did the So.
cety the good turn last year to take all the response
blllty OF expense upon MS own ndnus' anu c othoI
good turn that he should ask of him nov was to do
that again. He should, therefore, offer the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Wherein, The National Poultry Society satisfied that !, has
30 far handsomely succeeded N rendering popular pursuit
hitherto limi the sympathy of amateurs; and
The annual show Of Fs Society held at bar
Museum in February last presented SURPRISING col
crowd visitors that II would kose been difficult to attract
eeW here effected the vital purpose of this Association
subjeetDg its members to the slightest expense or re-
sponsibliiy; therefore, . - $50
Reoed That the Society, thus encouraged Will offer still
more and larger premiums than awarded last sud
will exerons render the second annual show SUI
peTiOI to the first.
Needed That the second annual show Of the Society be
held in NewYoTk City from the 18th to the 2ls day OF Janu
sry next, both inclusive.
pered That Barnum he earnestly requested TO permit
said show 10 be held IN the American Museum and upon the
conditions that characterize the last
Rfsord That the Society feel called TO express their
great obligations TO the several raoeds .e
fact that this made solely for the object OF promoting
Improvement the breed Of domestic poultry we hope tue
railroads and other public conyeyhnces Will extend the same
favor TO exhibitors the present season.
The premiums Of last year amounted to $500, all OF
which, together with expense OF feed and care OF BIRDS
was paid by Mr. Barnum out OF the receipts oil the
exhibition or out of his own pocket and will be again.
The managers appointed as Committee OF Ar,
rangement John n. Genin, Nj. Z. Beers, Lorillard
Spencer, j. s. Oatman, ana Benz Hanes and a: a
Z Committee on Premiums. Scion Robinson, W m. DE
Lsmano, and G. w. futile. 81,
IL is understood that all coOps shall be labeled with
the selling price, and all birds sold WIZ be dehVereo
TO the purchasers on the last day of the show.
Several gentlemen anticipate better show than
last wear as there will be 80 much more time TO pre-
mare for il. Mr. Barnum promises TO show the pair OF
mandarin ducks that he bought lately for $500.