The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-16
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Third Day "A large delegation from Michigan reported
themselves, and there a numerous attendance.
letter from Professor Bache read, and,
ton tho thanks OF the society voted TO him for his
invitation 10 visit the OF the Coast Survey during
their visit in the city.
The following communication WAS read to the society
by Mr. Wager:
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia, 1858.
In executive session. United States Agricultural Society
unanimously
Roipd That in obedience to instructions from the
cety the executive committee request the Hon Henry
Wager to inform the Hon Marshal p. Wilder that the
OF $3.50 is placed at his disposition for the purchase
of such testimonial may be to him acoeptapfS
TENCH TILGHMAN,
President U. S. Agricultural Society
resolution unanimously adopted confirming the
action of the executive committee and directing that
their communication be placed the records of the
society.
Colonel Wilder addressed the society, acknowledging
the grateful nature of the testimonial and abiding in
complimentary to the secretary and to the fidelity
of the treasurer Major B. b. French of the District
Columbia.
The president called attention of members of the
cets to improved method of making butter, invented
by Keirwch Won Unwerth, of Salem, Massachusetts, and
presented by Dr. Loring Of Massachusetts, letter from
Prof Horsfod estifyng the value Of this invention
read
Prof Leonard Wray addressed the society the
chaine virtues of Lphe species of sugar-cnc, giving
its origin and history, and its productive powers.
debate ensued which at first bid fair to be somewhat
personal, but during which many valuable facts
elected
DR. Charles j. Jackson, of Boston, distinguished
chemist stated the result of his analysis of tho seed and
In Massachusetts last year, when winter fingered
almost into summer but little Of the Chinese sugarcanc
rpened In the North moasses sirup and alcohol could
also be produced from the Chinese but sugar could
not be counted in short Where the
be rpened, he satisfied that it would be very val
liable CROP but where it cannot be rpened it would
be valuable for srup and other purposes In Massachu
Sets good fair arabic SOIL average yield from the
Chinese would be 800 gallons Of the srup to the
The contains Is per cent Of saccharne mat
ter IL per cent proof spirits and per cent Of crystal
lied sugar In the manufacture OF alcohol as per cent
of that made in New England being used in ma
chanics and manufactures the Chinese would
in Dr. Jackson estimation be of immense benefit the
people
Resolutions passed requesting the Commissioner Of
Patents to comparisons to be instituted if possible
by agrcuturalists in correspondence with his Office, be-
tween the mphee and the soryho.
John Jones' esq., the wcll-known vice president from
Delaware made some forcibe and emphatic remarks on
agricultural politics. in which he supported his positions
with many valuable statistics.
Dr. James Higgins, State chemist Of Maryland, from
the committee appointed to examine the epidemic known
''hog cholera made most interesting report; which
was adopted and ordered to be published
After the transaction sIncss, votes of thanks were
passed to the president etary, and treasurer after
which it was moved to adjourn.
The president in eloquent yet brief valedictory ad
DRESS expressed his qualification at the large attendance
and the valuable character of the deliberations and
hored the members of the society to increase their
bers and their exertons in behalf of agriculture He in
formed them that the executive committee were making
arrangements for the establishment Of permanent Office
in Washington and expressed the hope that before the
next meeting much will have been done by the energetic
cooperation of each individual member with the officers
to increase the usefulness and to elevate the reputation
the United States Agricultural Society And the session
was adjourned, nedie ~
MEETING RELIEF THE PooR.-At a meeting
of the residents of the First Ward held in behalf of the
poor, on Thursday evening, l4th instant, William r.
Dove, esq, appointed chairman and James p Tustn
secretary.
Mr. Dove briefly stated the object Of the meeting re-
marking in terms of great commentator upon the fact
that the Young Catholics Friend Society and the
"Young Mems Christian Association Of this city, com
posed of gentlemen Of different denominations had Join
ed heartily together in the prosecution of this noble
work.
On motion byJ Redfern, esq, the following gentlemen
heretofore appointed by the associations above named
were requested to continue for the present their services
az collectors and distributors in the ward viz Messrs j.
Van Zantyoord j. Redfern w Easily, A. Carroll, r. r..
Aylmer, and c. Soussa
On motion by Mr.. Van Zantvoord the editors of the
papers Of the city requested to publish these pro-
ceedings.
On motion by Dr. Davis. the meeting adjourned to
assemble at the call of the chairman
WILLIAM +. DOVE,
Chairman .
JAMES p JUSTIN, Secretary.
Tue INDIANS now in the metropolis, including delega-
tons from the Poncas, Sioux Winnebagoes Pawnecs,
and Potawatomies forty three in ALL wcnt the grand
Mix They we're accompanied by their interpreters and
started from their quarters at Makers Hotel in omni-
buses singing their forest songs in vocerous but very
unmusical manner.
Major Bell the commandment at the arsenal had invited
select party be present when he received his
visitors who were shown through the extensive armory
treated TO display of target practice and before leaving
were each presented with gun by Secretary Floyd
They then were taken through the navy-yard, where
the I2-inch gun pcaed forth salute and their
turn they stopped at the Marine Barracks where large
attendance spectators watched their movements with
great interest.
TnE THEATRE is to be graced with new company next
week comprising Mr.. Bourccault and " Agnes Robert