The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-02-05
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION.
First Day

First Day.
The Society was called to order at o'clock
yesterday afternoon by Hon. VIM. /. Ames
President
On motion carried to that effect the Pres.
| ident appointed a Committee on Credentials
consisting of Edwin Murphy of Hennepin.
Henry Hill of Mcleod and W. L. Wilson of
Ramsey.
At request of delegates, the act organizing
the Society, and also its constitution, were
read by the Secretary.
The Committee on Credentials reported the
following officers and delegates entitled to take
part in the proceedings of this annual meeting:
w. L. AMEs, President.
| &. II. CLARK, Secretary.
j. w. SELBY, Treasurer.
| l. LINCOLN, WIN. r. SMITH and w. L. WILL
son, Executive Committee.
Anoka County-H. I. BlOdget, Jared Benson
and E. T. Alling
Hennepin-J. P. Plummer, Edwin Murphy
and w. w. Woodward.
McLeod-Henry Hill.
Ramsey-P. P. Furber, J. F. Williams and
81. j. Brainard.
Wright-Wm. sleight and d. R. Farnham.
The report was adopted, and a discussive in
formal discussion took place upon sundry pro-
positions for the admission of gentlemen pres
ent from other counties to take part in the pro-
ceedings, finally resulting in the adoption, by
| the necessary twO-thirds VOTE of an amend
ment to the Constitution, under which two
men from each county not regularly represent
ed, may be admitted to membership of the So
ciety, preference being given to members
the county societies.
Under this amendment to the Constitution
a number of gentlemen present from different
admitted to membership.
Mr.. j. F. Williams offered the following pre-
amble and resolution:
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United
States did, at its session in 1862, create Blu
reau of Agriculture" for the promotion of
that great interest, and the development of the
material wealth and resources of the country;
and whereas, it is now proposed in some quar-
tiers to abolish the said Bureau, therefore,
Resolred, By the Agricultural Society of the
Stale Of Minnesota representing the farming
interests and the farming population of this
State,) that we do heartily protest against the
abolition of the agricultural Bureau" which
is now getting into a state of efficiency and
usefulness, under its able head, Hon. Isaac
Newton, and which will soon, under good
management, prove of inestimable value to
the farmers of the United States-a class who
numbered, at the census of 1860, three mil
lions OF the taxpayers of the country.
ResotCed, That we urge upon our Senators
and Representatives in Congress to oppose any
act looking towards doing away with the ''Ag-
ricultural Bureau" and to advocate any act
which may be introduced into Congress for
rendering that Bureau more efficient or valu:-
n1rtIpnl1rIV pinr IN Of tl,o
franking privilege.
Mr.. w. R. Smith offered the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has been conclusively shown
that the soil and climate of Minnesota are Pc
culiarly adapted to sheep husbandry, and that
this consideration, strengthened by our great
distance from the seabOard markets. will of
necessity, make the growth of wool leading
II not controlling object with agriculturists !;
therefore,
Resolred, 1. That it appears to us an evident
duty on the part of the Legislature to foster
this most important branch of industry hy
every possible means, and to allow of no enact
ments which may directly or indirectly impair
its value or hinder its growth.
2. That the experience of farmers here goes
far to sustain the opinion formed in other
States, that failure in this pursuit is not de-
pendent upon the seventies of winter droughts
OF summer, or upon any circumstance likely
10 occur, so much as upon the single fact of
the presence or absence of dogs.
3. That if any amendment to our present doc
law is contemplated, we trust it may be to in
crease its stringency, and by adequate penal
ties compel tardy officials to the full perform.
ance of all its obligations.
Which were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Smith also read memorial from q Com
mittee of the Hennepin County Agricultural
Society to the State Legislature, the body of
which read as follows:
Your memOrialists respectfully pray your
honorable body to pass such enactments as
shall contribute to increase the strength and
usefulness OF the Agricultural and HOrticul-
tural Societies in existence, or which may be
established hereafter, in the State.
1t is our opinion, if it should be your pleas
ure to grant annually to each Society sum
equal to that which such Society shorld raise,
the whole to be expended solely for prizes con-
nected with their legitimate objects, it would
greatly promote the prosperity of the State and
return fourfOld to its treasury.
And upon motion of Mr.. Smith the Society
by vote endorsed the memorial and instructed
its officers to signify its approval by adding
their signatures to it.
Mr.. Bennett presented 4 memorial to Con.
gress urging an equalization of the tariff so
that the manufacturers and growers of wool he
equally protected. the consideration of which
was postponed.
After discussion, it was finally decided to
postpone the election of officers, and the Society
adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning, the cleo
ton being the special order for 10 o'clock
The following named gentlemen paid the
membership fee and took part in the proceed
ings of yesterday:
w. L. AMEs, President.
G. H. CLARK, Secretary.
j. w. SELBY, Treasurer.
w. l.. WILSON and w. r. SMITH, Executive
Committee.
Ramsey Coumy-J. F. Williams and P. P.