The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-15


slsll take rank throas houi the ~ord with iLs Royal
Agricultural sociy ef EnklADd sld the lalresiA Asrea
taIsl society OF France and proudly have you been
-rutdd BIZ the farmers throughout the country and The
agricultural and iDecanial ~cis Ia the several S"tr
No spirit OF sectional iesensy exists siaoaA-
them bnt animated BY impulse noble "a te call
Ing ia which they engaged they have We'd ~ith srh
Other ma thcr efforts ~ advance the common interest
and in their offerings the altar Of common eoun'
Try We collected here gentlemen from twenty ono
States and two Territories and from the District OF Co
urnha, oi whom have attained ensiAbe dnnc-
ton In the held the forum the workshop and the Aeo-
ratory. Discussions have been held. and papers read
durins the present meeting moi only by oiu-
but by gentlemen from foreign countries, eyincing a
degree OF research and information which would reflect
credit upon any association. Surely. then, we have an
institution OF the highest interest," and one that Is desrV-
ing Of greatest
Already has IL acquired a nsoas but its % oooi
Lorasoa'' is not yet sufficiently provided for IL Is
time that il should he placed footing OF still
greater pernsnence that IL should be known one of
the established institutions at the capital OF the nation
and hope the present meeting will be suffered To
terminate until arrangements have been made inr open
ing "a permanent and suitable ofhoe at Washington,
under the immediate charge OF our able secretary by
which EXON BIZ established with The nnsr-
Gus agricultural societies throughout the country and
also with those of Europe from which shall eman~te a
monthly journal OF proceedings and other valuable m
formation 10 greet nj your hrecs and cheer Won ia
your labon with annual volume Of trasacofs which
shall be regarded the highest authority upon agcu
ture and where all those connected with agriculture
who visit this city, may meet brothers 1t common
home, and find collection of objects in which they have
d mutual interest.
The Success Of many OF the State societies and the
tensive benefits they have conferred have indicated the
wisdom those States which have made appropriations
for the development OF their agricultural resources
through the agency Of the societies established within
their bounds
why should not Congress initiate excellent
ample
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trit of conmhH surely great rs those which the
States poss-ss within their respective limits
Let u.s. then, apply without amoments delay Tor
dowment in money sufficient for the purchase Oh
perimenal Farm within the District Of Columbia, rhere
every species Of culture all the products OF the soil and
the various breeds OF domestic animals may be by
every who visits the metropolis Of the nation.
This would for excellent beginning aud might
afterwards with the aid Of the bill before Congress
for donation OF public lands he elaborated into in
stituton for instruction in the science well the
tioe of agriculture have too much confidence in the
berality and discrimination Of representatives. in
Congress to doubt that in view OF the large individual
expenses incurred by the members Of the society they
will ut least appropriate sufficient for the necessary
liabilities OF our association.
There are many other important topics To which
should be happy To allnde but have already exceeded
the limits which appropriate TO such occasion
Permit me, in conclusion 10 invoke the blessings OF
that Power whom alone rely for the that
seed time and harvest shall not fail " and 70 socit for
those to whom You have deputed the charge O, the So
ciety for the ensuing constant and hearty
operation.
General Kimmel OF Marylan offered remarks
additional tribute respect the memory of the
Farmer Of Arlington and read two letters written to
him b. Mr.. Gusts just prior to his death
The society then adjourned until q clock this
ing, when interesting topics viii be brought for
ward Leonard Wray esq, will by invitation state HE
connexion with the introduction and the cultivation Of
.l- L l,nlsa ,afrr
curious revelations will be made
Charles l. Flint esd secretary Of the Massachusetts,
Board OF Agriculture, will deliver address Stock
James Fl. Higgins, esq, will make report what is
commonly called g Hog cholera 4; Farmer John Jones,
Of Delaware viii be requested give his ideas .Ag
cultural Politics and other topics great yAne the
agricultural interests nj the country will We discussed
wnIAa f.. McMssrrn esq. of New York, one ed the
prominent young artists Of the country has opened
studio in the Capitol where he will be pleased see
the ladies and gentlemen OF Washington who may desire
have portraits OF themselves their friends: We
have been shown likeness oi President Buchanan
cuted by Mr. McMaster, which il said by competent
judges BE- Of the very best Of the kind in existence
1t can be at his studio
COLONIZATION AAalrKRsARr.Th The annual meeting OF
the boai OF directors Of the American Colonization So
absence OF the president, J. II b. Lstrobe esq, who
spends the winter in Russia viii deyolvc the duties of his
Office upon OF the vice presidents The Colonization
Journal Same important questions Of policy will
before the board for its consideration among
the location OF future emgrants in relation the in
creasing slave trade Of Africa
EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS. appears from a memorial
dressed to the Senate by the board of trustees of pub
lie schools that there in Washington 3s schools
4s teachers, and 400 pupils at annual expenditure
Of $22 600 shows that s, 0S9 children In the
city do not attend school at all Upwards Of 500 APP
plying for admission without the to accommodate
them. 10 complete the present system and adding a
high school the OF SIS, 900 is solicited.
WAsIIIseTos THEATRE. Miss Polly Marshall is be
coming general favorte and the oops d. bole is the
finest that has been seen in the metropolis for many
day.
The Hon Robert G. Scott. Of Alabama, formerly of
Richmond, Virginia Is in the city at the National Hotel
Mr.. Scott, il win be remembered the United States
consul at Rio de Jsnero during General Perces adnns
traten
OyR CITY Horus have been SO crowded during the
present week that travellers have In vain sought
modations at them The annual session Of the Agricul
tural Society has attracted many visitors and the de
iightfu weather is admirably calculated for sight
seeing
DEv. DIR. sTILEss GREAT WORN. Modern
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