The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-02-05
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Society was called to order again at two
o'clock, z. M.
On motion, the resolution Of r. II. Ben
nett, of Washington county, offered yesterday,
In relation to the tariff on wool, was taken
from the table and referred to Committee of
three, consisting of Mr. Morrison of Dakota,
Cameron of Houston, and Mann, of Washing
ton. The Committee soon reported the follow
ing substitute for the orig final resolution:
Res0lred That Congress be memorialized to
so amend the present tariff as TO q i've more pro-
lection to wool growing.
Which was adopted, and on motion, MIR.
Nutting. of Rice county, was appointed Com
mittee to present the above and other memo
rails and similar resolutions to the Legislature.
DR.. T. T. Mann, of Washington, introduced
the following resolution at the request of l..
NJ. Ford, of st. Paul.
ResOlrea, That in the opinion of this Con-
vention, the white willow is better adapted for
a live fence in this climate. than any ching
heretofore introduced.
The resolution was adopted
Mr.. w. r. Smith, of Hennepin, introduced
Memorial to the Legislature. for the establish
ment of Bureau of Emigration and Statistics.
which was endorsed by the Society, and refer.
red to the Committee appointed to bring such
papers before the Legislature.
On motion of DR.. T. I. Mann, it was
Resolred That the Legislature be requested
to investigate whether any Legislative enact
ment is necessary to prevent the spread of foot
rot among sheep.
There being no further business before the
Board, Mr.. Ames, with some appropriate re-
marks, introduced Hon. Jared Benson, the
President elect, who took his seat
Being called on for "a Speech" he returned
his thanks, in few remarks, to the Society,
for the honor of the choice made of him, and
pledging himself to do all that he could to
promote the efficiency Of the Society," and en-
courage interest in it and its objects 1t was
his Intention, he said, to call meetings of
the farmers in the Legislature, before the
close of the session, and endeavOr through
them to get societies organized in every county
of the State which would produce great re-
suits. He should also, by correspondence with
leading agriculturiss in various parts of the
State, endeavOr to arouse general interest in
agriculture, and thus, if we had a State Fair
this year (Which he thought we could have if
the agencies thus set to work operated to-
gether favOrably,) and if it could be held in
some central part of the State convenient to
the southern counties, he believed it would be
successful one, and unite all sections and in
terests connected with agriculture or hOrticul-
ture. He referred to the bright progress ahead
for the farmers of our State Everywhere the
great importance of Agriculture was being
more and more recognized. A National Blu :
reau is established for its Observation-Disclosures
everywhere look on 1t III its true light, OF a
noble occupation. Science is aiding it. In
our own State it is controlling interest
springing intOs more and more importance
daily. And now, as we are about to have rail-
roads penetrating every section, it seemed that
the farmers should awaken to their own inter-
ests, and endeavor by local organizations to
increase their advantages and resources. As
the chief officer of the Central Board of Agri-
culture, he should do his part, and endeavor to
merit the confidence bestowed on him.
The Society then adjourned sine die.