Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-01
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SocIKrY-The
third annual session of this society commenced
yesterday morning in the /" East Room of the
Smithsonian Institution. Twenty-six States were
represented by credited delegates from State and
county societies, and there was also large num-
Der Of individual members of the Society.
The Hon. NJ. p. Wilder, of Mass, President of
the Society, on taking the chair, delivered per
tinent address, in which he recapitulated the ope-
rations of the Society during the past year. nclud-
ing the cattle show at Springfield, Ohio. The adj
dress was received with applause, and has been
printed for distribution in pamphlet form.
On motion Of Mr.. King, ofNew York, a commit
tee of one from each State represented was chosen
by the President, to nominate board of officers
for the ensuing year.
A letter was read from Col. Selden, resigning his
Office as treasurer, and accompanied by securities
for the funds of the Society deposited in the Bank
was referred to Messrs. Wager of New York, Cal
vert of Maryland, and Worthington of Ohio They
subsequently reported, complimenting Col selden
for his integrity, and expressing confidence that
the funds are secure.
Resolutions were offered by Messfs Holcomb of
Delaware, and KENNEL of Maryland which were
sustained by Mcssrs. Calvert, Pech, and Kennedy
of Maryland, King of New York, and Jones Of
Delaware, and then laid on the table for future
discussion.
Messrs. Wager ofNew York, Kennedy Of ennsyl-
vana, Proctor of Massachusetts,, Steadman of Ohio,
and Jones Of Delaware, were appointed commit
tee to receive and report on amendments to the
constitution.
Mr.. Calvert Of Maryland, offered resolution
recommending political action on the part Of agii-
culturists, and supported it by able remarks.
He followed by Messrs. French of New
Hampshire, Dyer of Connecticut and Kennedy Of
Pennsylvania, and the resolution was laid on the
table for future discussion.
Mr.. Jones Of Delaware, presented memorial
showing the effect Of legislation upon agriculture
and embracing mass Of historical facts
After having been read, it was, on motion Of Mr..
King of New York, placed on the files of the So
ciety.
Mr.. Clemson of Maryland, introduced resolu-
ton recommending agricultural education.
An informal discussion Of the potato rot deep
ploughing, and other matters Of great agricultural
interest followed, in which large number of gen
tlemen participated. Many facts Of Importance
were elected as gentlemen from. various sections
related their experience" and the debate was
continued until o'clock.
In the evening the Society were favored bya
lecture from their Vice President from Virginia,
the venerable George Washington Parke Gusts.
His eloquent narrative of the ilustrious "Farmer
of Mount Vernon" was listened to with marked at
tention by a large audience, and was warmly APP
plauded.
After the lecture large number of ladies and
gentlemen were introduced by the President to
the orator.
After the lecture, the officers and committees
were unexpectedly entertained at the National
Hotel, by Colonel c. b. Calvert, the proprietor of
of Riversdale." A sumptuous repast graced the
festive board, and the festivities were prolonged
until late hour.
This morning the Society met at 10 o'clock, and
after the report of Mr.. King, of New York, chair
man of the nominating committee, elected the fol-
lowing