The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-12


ing, were discussed. report of which will be
given in to morrow Journal.
FRIDAY Morning, Jan, 5, 1855.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ADOPTED.
By Mr.. Lize-directing the appointment of
committee 10 prepare a stringent measure for the
action of the Legislature against sheep killing
dogs. Messrs. Line Dennis and Lane, were APP
pointed said committee.
By Mr.. Howland-requesting the Executive
Committee TO offer premium to test the bene
fetal effects of the roller by requiring the com
pettors to cultivate field of not less than ten
acres, of equal quality and fertility and giving
the same cultivation to the whole but one half to
be rolled, the other half to be left unroed
By Mr. Notwithstanding the President of
the State Board to ask Representatives in
Congress to use their influence TO obtain the es-
adjustment at Washington City, of Agricul
tural Department, whose chief officer shall be
member of the Cabinet; and instructing the Presi-
dents of County Societies to procure and forward
petitions from their respective counties of the
tenor.
By Mr. Matson, that premiums in silver ware,
in place of money premiums, be given to those
who may desire it.
BY Gov. Wright-That each County Society
be requested to send delegate to attend the.
meetings of the Executive Committee, to aid in
making committees of oloards, or to communicate
from each Society the names of suitable persons
to be placed on awarding committees.
The Secretary will give notice to the County
Societies of the passage of this resolution the
time and place of the meeting of the Executive
Committee, and of the absolute necessity of the
County Societies aiding in this matter
By Mr.. Vawter-that it be made the duty of
the Secretary of each County Society nPe spaT is
of such organization and that then it be the du-
ty of the Secretary of this Board to furnish such
County Society with the requirements of this
Board-a list of such questions to competitors
as may be adopted by this Board, and all other
information necessary to enable the officers of
such County Societies to understand their duties,
and for such services be allowed to collect a rea-
sonable fee from such County Societies.
The questions referred to in the foregoing res
olution are as follows:
What is the quality of the soil on which the
crop was grown? Bottom? Upland? Prairie?
General depth Of the soil?
On what is it based? Gravel? Sand? Lime
stone beds9 Hard or compost clay?
What, if any natural streams of water pass
through near the field? Artificial drains, if
any, The manner of their construction and ap-
proximae cost?
If manures are used. what kind? What sea-
son of the year, quantity and manner Of apph
cation?
Time and manner of plantinge Kind of seed?
Where obtained and how prepared
Time of breaking? Depth, and if SUBSIDIZED,
the manner of doing it? Manner of tillage?
What the greatest yield per acre? The aver.
age yield of the whole crop?
Cost per acre of producing crop, including
seed, manure and tllage?
How long has this mode of tage been pur-
sued by you, and how do the results of former
years compare with the crop placed in compe
titione
The Report of the Treasurer of the State Board
was received, and after being referred 10 com
mittee was examined and concurred in.
1t shows the receipts of the last State Fair to be
ga, 1000: entire receipts, 81 800 and expenditures
about 81, 600; leaving on hand $500.
Dr.. Brown, from the Committee, reported a
memorial on the subject of Geological Survey;
concurred in, and ordered to be laid before the
Legislature by the President of the Board
On motion, the Executive Committee was d.
rected 10 fix the time of holding the State Fairs
the years when there was no general election,
in the beginning Of October, and when there
was general election, Immediately after such
election.
T. ]. Edmondson, of Bartholomew county,
exhibited model of a corn planter. which
referred to an appropriate committee
On motion Of Mr. Helm, the committee on
premiums was directed, if they deem expedient,
underground draining.
On motion of Mr.. Freeland. the establishment
of an Agricultural Department in the State Uni
versity, was recommended.
The Executive Committee were instructed to
locate the next State Fair at Indianapolis, pro-
vided sufficient inducements be offered
Adjourned until 3 O'Clock
The Board and Delegates upon the invitation
of Governor Wright, then repaired TO his
sion and partook Of dinner prepared in man.
ner, in every way worthy the occasion, embra-
cling the finest specimens of agricultural skill,
and arranged with an unsurpassed taste.
The unftness of the Governors House, for
this and other Ike occasions, was obvious,
that just State pride demands an additional
structure, If the Legislature intends it shall con-
tinue to be the residence ofthe States Executive.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Board met
Mr. Lane, from the Committee, reported a
memorial and proposed law, on the subjec, Of
sheep killing dogs, which was adopted.
Gen. Orr, from the Special Committee on
Premiums, reported, making awards TO those e1
hibiting fruits, seeds DC. at the present meeting
On motion of Mr.. Coffin, the Executive Com
mitsee were instructed TO use due diligence to
recover the Essays on Agricultural Education,
which were entered at the last State Fair and
that in case they reclaim them. they award the
premium offered in the list according to their
Judgment of merit
The Board then adjourned until evening.