The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-14


world sustaining art Of agriculture and because the APP
pcaton of science TO this art is Just beginning To pro
duce Its sublime results multiplying our products thou
sand fold relieving the burden OF toll and Fastening the
golden age, the millennium Of agriculture when with
the blessing OF Heaven the cvator of the soil shall wit
the fulfnent of his noble mission oo-worker
with God in enrichng and identifying the earth Let
then look forward with full TO this blessed con
summation the crowning felicity of participating more
aud moro in the of that wonder working Prov
ence which the dust which tread TO bring
forth its fruits and flowers in endless variety and richest
profuson for the susenance and comfort of man Let
then take fresh courage, redoublc efforts, and speed
the Of Improvement IN its advancing course Onward
bid it roll all the arts of rural life and cultivated
taste shall have attained their final and glorious
plishment till from East to West from North to South,
our country oe country shall rejoice in the til
umphs perfected husbandy, in the blessings Of uiver
sal peace and prosperity
@Tll plenty rising from the encouraged plough,
shall AL enrich, adorn our happy land"
Committees nominate officers for the ensuing year.
to audit the accounts consider propositions
the exhibition and to obtain act of ncorpoa
ton from Congress, then appointed.
Hon Henry " French vice president of the society,
from New Hampshire then called upon to report on
his recent visit to Europe where he has recently travel
led accredited commissioner of this society He had
been received with great hospitality and had been called
upon speak various dinners Of agricultural societies
in response to sentiments complimentary TO this country
and to its agriculture. .epr 1
BY request Judge French gave detailed account Of the
steam ploughs which he had in Europe and answer
ed many inquiries respecting their practical working
Hon b. p. Johnson secretary of the New York State
Board of Agriculture followed and gave interesting
insccnces of the experiments made with poughs at the
| Chrystal Palace exhibition.
Dr. Antisel of the Patent Office, made some extended
and interesting remarks showing from his expert
the inacouacy of analyses Of soils and dcmonsra
ting the necessity of developing the mineral necessities of
| our crops.
Col G. B. Calvert, of Maryland, expressed his hearty
appreciation of the positions assumed by Dr. Antise He
moved resolutions, which unanimously passed, of
thanks to Dr. Antisel for his address, requesting copy
of it for publication and appointing committee from
the society to urge Congress to carry out the views which
| it imbodies.
Senator Harlan of Iowa, after few brief remarks of
| fered the following resolution which passed
Rso That the president of this society be requested
to consult with the members of the Committee Agr
culture of the House of Representatives. and with the
members of the Committee OF the Patent Office of the
Senate with the view of perecting proper plan Of
operation by Congress in aiding this society in carrying
the objects of it's organization and report at flu
| ture day.
Dr. George b. Lorng, of Massachusetts, said that he
wished the hour for adjournment approached, to Of
fer few remarks Since last meeting (sad he dis
among the valuable of historical records the
testimony they bore in their lives to the dignity the
cause in which interested No higher tribute to
lofty position which agriculture holds in society and
in civil organization be found than in the aac
rty with which the statesmen of all ages have referred
her the foundation of the mcst national existence 1t
her feet that the usous glad to lay their hon
ors and to feel that in her they give increased
distinction to themselves In reviewing the past year.
i
representative of great agricultural section of our
country and who forgot the inn oltance of bis
young and growing State in the advancement Of
public His fidelity to the Union was guarantee that
the toll and enterprise OF States remote from his own
should awaysreap their reward long the reciprocal
interests and fatcrna feeling of all the members Of
confederacy should endure. Not for his own people
alone did he watch with untrng their growth in
wealth and elevation, but for the honor which it
crrcd his nation and for the prosperity it promised
every enterprise in land He felt that thriving a
rcuural population western frontier furnished
market for tha manufactures of the East which would
give permanency to prosperity and bond to our
citizens which civil commoton could destroy In
rising by intelligence and honor and honesty from the
humbcst walks in life to the high seats the councils of
the nation he taught the capacity and opportunity
of an American citizen. And coming, he did, from
the furthest of settlements patriot and statesman
he bore himself hOnoraby illustration of the vgor
and strength which the yeomanry of our frontiers will
always impart republican institutions In bestow
ing her honors upon Mr. Rusk, the State of Texas
brought herself into closer alliance with her sister States
and gave to our nation and to the great calling of
people to which society devoted the ornament of
| pure and honorable life
Neither continued DR.. L. the members of this
ccty forget the venerable form of the last member of the
family of Washington, who has, until this year, given
| peculiar interest to meetings Representing he
did the great cleftan whose pressing
as to cxpe his farm from his memory and whose affec
ton always bore him from the oppression of active life to
his broad and beautiful acres he cherished encouraged
and elevated our deliberations, and reminded con
santy that the greatest champion Of freedom the world
has ever known n devoted and successful farmer
| Allow me- sir to offer the following resolution
Resolecd That the United States Agricultural Society
lament the loss of Hon. Thomas j. Rsk, of Texas, by
whose decease the of agriculture has been deprived
of a firm friend and the nation of patriotic and en-
lightened statesman and that while sympathize with
his friends and his State in their bereavement would
remind them of the monument he erected to his memory
during e and of the legacy he bequeathed to thcm in
| the multitude of his virtues.
| Resolred That as American farmers we cherish the
memory Of George Washington Parke Custs
nament society, and the bond which connects
us personally and intimately with the ilusrous founder
of government and with the wises and most dstn
| gushed of the cultivators of our soil.
Reod That copies of these resolutions be forwarded
to the families Of the deceased and that last mark Of
respect this society do now adjourn.
Tomorrow the society will meet ut ten o'clock when