Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-14


IS AGRIcrLrURAL SOcIKrI.-Third Dap-
After our report closed yesterday, the Association
entered upon the consideration Of the subject of
The future establishment of agricultural division
br the Government, either under the Department
of the Interior or as a separate and independent
branch; with Cabinet officer at its head A nro
tracted and very interesting debate ensued
Mr. Mann, Of Mimi in connection with tbi.
subject. offered the following resolution.
R"sOired, Whereas information having reached
Ms society from various sources that the honor
able Secretary OF the Interior has il In contemp MA
ton to create ont of the agricultural division of
NE Patent Office a separate agricultural division
uharI .ne Interlor Department, of more extended
and rfhclent powers, that such a course pursued
by the Secretary would receive the hearty support
and cooperation of this Society.
Considerable discussion followed I'm which
Mes'sS Mann, Of Mimi. Prof Carey of Ohio, Cal
vert, Of Md: and b. p. Johnson Of n Y, adyo
Gated the making Of such branch a separate
Department. f
This view was also taken by Maio, French of
ID e, Mr.. Jones, of Del and others
Mr. Rockwell, of Conn. offere ed as an amend.
nent TO the resolution above quoted the follow
Rssolrsd, That the Society would earnestly rec
otHmend the creation, At the present time of a
separate agricultural bureau i'm the Department Of
the Interior Vi
After discussion this resolution was adopted
Mr. Mann having withdrawn his resolution.
arate resolution: oP
Reso'ced, That this Society will extend to sucb
bureau us most cordial support, and will ia. its
best efforts in urging upon all the agricnIturaI
societies Of this country to furnish snsb bn,..n
with all such statistics and useful Information
NAV AID In the great design of making s:ich a
hiviSlon true and efficient exponent of the aDri
cultural interests Of the United States sdorted
Business was then suspended in order for the
society TO hear an address by DR.. j. g. Cooper Of
the Smithsonian Institution upon the forest t,ees
II America. DIR. e.. then gave the society some
extended practical views upon the subject men
toned Maps Of the United States and of several
VI tho nIl mt z,1fE
lecturer, SO marked as TO give an idea of the Dor
ton OF country covered with forest trees fit for
timber The northern aud eastern States and
portions OF Lower Canada were compared with
the northern and eastern portions of Russia. show
ing singular similarity of growth of forest trees
IA the tWo countries as to the portions of country
wooded An Intelligent explanation CT tue
scarcity OF growth of forest trees upon the great
Pralrirs OF the western portion Of tnis continent
was given. The rain bearing wi nds suitable and
necessary to vegetable growth came from the
West, and in their passage across the Continent
We're interrupted by III great chains of mountains
IN the West, which Were thickly studded with
forest growth, and the plains between them were
thus deprived of their ind uence But the lecture,
did not hold but that by care and proper culture
forest trees might be grown to a considerable ex-
teht upon the Prairies by beginning along the
borders OF rivers and gradually extending towards
the interior.
Or, C. made many important suggestions in
telauon 10 the rapipity with which our great
and valuable forests are annually disappearinu
beneath the Of the woodsman and gave
Il as his opinion, based upon reliable data
mat unless the subject of preserving our forests
and avoiding the extraordinary waste now Uoip:r
on among them yearly, should in future be viewed
win reference to the exercise of judicious econ
oIny, the day Is not very far distant when there
VIII De deficiency Of timber forest in this coun-
try In support of this theory. DR. G. referred at
some Length to the fact that since the middle of
we sixteenth century this subject OF propayatn ny
and fostering forest growth had been of great
Importance To the Russian Government and por-
lions of Germany. AS long ago az the 81 xteantb
hisrnvoyoI I.Ao
the timber productions of Russia and the subject
OF forest culture had been from that time cared
Tor by her Government
U pom closing his remarks, DR. G was followed
briefly by Prof Henry, of the Smithsonian Institu-
non, upon the subject of NEUROLOGY and the
productions
In connection with the same subject, Mr. Ste
Iv-ns, OF Washington Territory, gave some intel
USeIt views
On motion the thanks Of the Society were ten.
uered To DIR. Cooper for his valuable remarks
Also to the Regents Of the Smithsonian Institu-
non; and to Prof. Henry for courteses received
10y the Society
nn motion, by Mr. F. Smyth, of Nh:
hsS01red That as Mr.. Henry :. Olcott. life
member OF U 5. Agricultural Society, is about to
visit California, he be appointed delegate to the
societies and exhibitions in that State; and that
he be requested to communicate the result of his
observations to the Journal of Agriculture.
On motion, by Mr.. Loriny, of Mass
ResoIred, That the Executive committee be au-
thorized to distribute premiums during the recess
I'd those 10 whom tLey have been awarded.
Cording tn their best discretion
On motion by Mr.. Coffin, Of Indiana
ReSoired, That a committee of three be appoint
ed by the Chair TO take into deraton the sub
Jet Of the establishment of an Agricultural De-
partment with a Cabinet officer at its head and to
report a plan to this Society in conformity with
this subject. .
President Tilghman here appointed Messrs
Calvert of Md, and Carey, Of Ohio, a commit
tee TO conduct the new President (Hon. Fl. Wa
s-r, Of n y to the chair.
RefOr ,,i tbon hat Can ID 81
society briefly, thanking them for the honor he
had enjoyed at their hands. and for the kindness
and courtesy with which ali their relations had
been conducted during his administration.
Mr.. Wager was then conducted to the chair
He said: Gentlemen Of the United States Agri-
cultural Society: Permit me to tender you my sim
cere thanks for the honor you have conferred upon
me. Born upon the farm which now cultivate,
] have ever naturally taken deep interest in the
improvement OF agriculture, and have endeavored
So FAR as was able To advance the success of the
societies with which | have been connected es-
P-cially this. Acting have in concert for
wears past, you have had an opportunity Of judy
in of NV qualifications for the i'm portant position
to which you have now elevated me You know
that | AIN a working, rather than talking, man
lhPPlausel Speeches and addresses not in
i';y line, aud You must not expect them from me;
bat all drafts made on me for labor. you will find
duly honorsd. Continued applause
Catering upon its eighth year Of existence, the
ritcd States Agricultural Society is no longer an
experiment. The success of its charlottesville
laterrs: of its meeting s-the contri buted by
the people, and expended in prerniums-the pub
NC ltons which ii has issued-the establishment
81 It's rooms al this metropOli, all show that the
NATIONAL society has strong hold upon the country
We muSi See that tn popularity is in no wise
diminished; but that by our eXertinns add Ia
th' usefulness and permanency of what is des-
thcd, trust, to exercise import}nt influence
Oh tae future welfare of the country. To accom-
Phsh this, every department must be thoroughly
's'-matized, and the most careful attention must
he given TO those details which alone can secure
IL
ne c0u peTaton OF the various State societies
desired. Delegates from MANY of these ,s,oc'
IONS o"s nave attended our exhibitions md our meet
~ Let US hope that the day is not far distant
tb-.- state VIII be REPRESENTED. and that
,h.,,I - where the wants of those who cult yats
Iav'n IN every section Of the country can b. made
Anon IL ana The endorsement Of which will INV.
Valu. MOI TO be disre.arded The dav is not f,r
usn'i IN my opinion. when thes- hopes will b.
t-tuLeu anu When this society will tax. tint