Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-02
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

UNITED STATES AoRIcULrURAL SocIErY.-Af-
ter the elections yesterday the Society discussed
resolution offered the day previous by Mr.. G. b.
Holcombe, Of Delaware, denouncing the "Reci
procity Treaty" injurious to the agricultural in
terests of the republic took place, Messrs. Hol
combe, Peck, King, Waters, Elwyn, Kennedy,
pating The resolution, as finally amended and
passed, reads:
Resolved That we object to the doctrine OF
free trade for agriculture and protection ior other
interests.
Col Calvert of Maryland, offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which he supported in
an able and earnest manner, deprecating all appli
cations to Congress- and urging political action on
the part of agricultursts calculated to command
success.
The resolutions, after having been discussed by
Messrs Kennedy Of Pennsylvania, Jones of Della
ware, and King Of New York, were carried
Whereas, The prosperity of country is in pro-
portion to the Improvement of its agriculture,
therefore
Resolved That agriculture should be the first
interest considered in egislating for the general
welfare, and that such legislation should be had
as viii foster and protect this interest, which is
paramount to all others.
Resolved, That the time has arrived for the ag-
iculturaists of the whole country to meet in con-
vention, and determine for themselves what legis-
lation is necessary for their protection.
Resolved That such convention, to be COM
posed of delegates from each State of the Union,
be earnestly recommended by this Society, in order
that an agricultural platform may be established,
which will meet the views of, and be sustained by,
the whole body ofAgriculturalists as profession.
Mr.. Wager Of New York, submitted report on
the proposed amendments to the constitution,
which was discussed by Messrs. Fay and Waters
of Massachusetts, Cook Of Rhode Island, King
of New York, Hamilton of New Jersey, Calvert Of
Maryland, and Worthington of Ohio
The constitution was SO amended as to have
the payment of ten dollars constitute life member
ship.
Various reports were read among them one on
the Chess in Wheat, from the Smithsonian Institu-
ton; on agricultural History, by B. p Poore !;
on Mr. Gloper's Collection, by Mr. Peck and on
Western Fruits, by DR.. Warder.
Mr.. Peck Of Maryland, reported that the COM
mittee appointed to urge upon Congress the pur-
chase of Mr.. Glovers collection Of modelled fruits,
had had an interview with the proper committee
of Congress, and received assurances that the mat
ter would receive their attention.
A communication from Professor Henry was
read, detailing experiments on the culture OF the
"Oregon pea" made under the direction of the
Smithsonian Institution, at the request of the So
ciety The results at Savannah proved it worth
less for that region.
A paper on "Alderney Cattle, by DR.. w. J. G.
Morton was read and referred Also, paper on
IL a. n a. f,on Nv
DR.. Warder of Cincinnati, exhibited over thirty
different varieties of western apples, which he des
canted upon with his wanted accuracy.
An invitation was received and accepted inviting
the Society to visit the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute to-day at IL o'clock Invitations to visit
the Office of the Coast Survey and the agricultural
room at the Patent Office were also accepted.
After some remarks by Mr.. Gusts, giving his
experience in growing wheat in Virginia, the Soc
ETY. adjourned until Z o'clock, when the Hon. G. p
Marsh had been invited to address them on the
Rural Economy of Continental Europe.
The lecture was listened to with great interest
embodyng, as it did, a great amount of original
information, and its publication will constitute a
valuable addition to agricultural literature.
Dr. Warder followed, with an eloquent lecture
on hedges, replete with practical information.
FRIDAY MORNING, March Q.
The Society met at 10 o'clock, and passed an
hour in familiar conversation on agricultural sub
jects.
After discussion on the appointment of Com
missoners to the Industrial Exhibition at Paris the
matter was referred to the Executive Committee.
On motion of Mr. Poore Of Massachusetts,, it
was unanimously
Rssolped, That the thanks Of the United States
Agricultural Society be presented to the Regents of
the Smithsonian Institution, for the facilities af
forded Tor holding this session. The utility OF this
Institution, in thus serving as nucleus, around
which all useful associations rally, at the capi-
tai Of our Republic, shows the wisdom of the
course pursued by the present Regents.
Col Kimmel, of Maryland, read curious ex-
tract from the Maryland Gazette, of September 8,
1747, showing that "cattle shows" were estab-
lished at Baltimore in that year.
On motion of Mr.. Waters of Massachusetts,, It
was unanimously
Resolved, That the thanks of this Society be
proffered to the Hon. Geo. p. Marsh, for the very
beautifully written and exceedingly interesting
lecture he good to present TO us last
ing, and that Professor Henry be requested to wait
on him and request copy for publication.
On motion Of Col. Calvert of Maryland, 1t was
unanimously
Resolped, That the thanks Of this Society be
presented to DR.. Warder, for his interesting lee
ture on the cultivation Of hedges, and that he be
requested to present copy Of the same for publ
cation in the transactions Of the Society.
At eleven o'clock, in accordance with their ac-
ceptance of the invitation the Society adjourned
visit the exhibition of the metropolitan Mechan-
les Institute
PHILHARMONIC SocIErY.--We had the pleasure
of being present at the rehearsal of the Philhar-
monte Society, last evening for the Concert on
Tuesday evening next, and can say that all who
attend will be delighted with the fine selection
they intend TO present on that occasion. Mrs.
Franklin and Mrs Burns viii, of themselves, prove
attractive cards. Their singing cannot be sur
nasscd in this citv