, 1865-01-12
Proceedings OF the State Hoard OF
Agriculture
tCnrreanonicnce of the Chicago Tribunal

correspondence Of the Chtcago 111bnne.l
Srn1sGrH1p, Monday, Dec. ., 1865.
The new Executive Committee Of the State
Agricultural Society begins Its sessions this
morning. On calling the roll there we're
found to be present: President, 4. B. Nc
Connc1l Ex-P1esident, ". Il. Van Epps
Vice-P Presidents, Wentworth, Rosenstiel, Lee,
Pickrell, Miner, Lasbury, Chandler, 0sburn,
and the Corresponding Secretary Reynolds.
Ir. Mcconnell, the President elect, was in.
troduced by the retiring President, Mr.. Van
Erps, and delivered q brief practical address,
which was ordered spread upon the records
Of the Society. Mr.. Mcconnell found much
satisfaction In the present condition Of the
Society, and also fn the general condition OF
the agriculture Of the State. He recommend
ed fuller reports from the awarding commit
tees at the annual exhibitions, that should
give the why and the wherefore Of theawarls,
aud also askta the cooperation Of such can
mittecs in suggesting such changes in the
| premium lists ns their experience would indi-
| lists. Hc spoke Of the importance Of the
| Statistical Bureau, recommended By Gov.
| Yates, and fully endorsed the bill for the
| establishment OF the Industrial University Of
| Illinois, as prepared by the Peoples Com
mittcc. He called for The earnest support Of
HE pTOlHSF liEIlUEIb. U4 Liz EAtCuL1FG tOm-
mittce in the administration Of his duties, and
hoped the following two years wonld prove
as successful for the Society as had the last.
After adopting an order Of business, the
Board adjourned to two o'clock Pm
AFTERSooN SESSION.
Board met according to adjournment mcm-
bers present as before with addition Of Mr..
Shormwe1g.
On motion, Mcssrs- MINER, Chandler and
EftfTHTTnV tad
report upon the subjects suggested by tho
President in his address.
Tie Secl c!ary read communication from
Hon. II. ). Randall, Of New York, on the
classification Of sheep in premium list. The
Communication, on motion, was handed TO the
Prdi,ie Farmer for publication.
The Secretary also read Il communication
trcm Mrs. Jno. r. Woods, Of Madison county.
suggesting various changes and additions 10
the premium list, especially in the Household
Department. Referred to Committee on
Premium List.
Society went into Committee Of the Whole
IN the arrangement Of the premium list, tax
Ing. up Glass A, cattle.
MIR. Wentworth wished to ascertain the SEN
timent Of the Board in reference to increasing
Or diminishing the premiums for the coming
year, and therefore proposed that they should
be reduced in the class under consideration
Mr. Pickrel opposed Wonld rather see them
increased, or left as they were last wear.
and two or three additional large prizes OF:
tcred for the finer breeds, in order to secure
competition from other States.
BIZ. Lashusy also favored IN Incrcasc. .Esalr.
hosenEtlel would rather wait until 1t was de-
clded where the next 1air was to be held be-
3ole offering increased prizes, It would be
better to have small premium list til 1t coQld
be promptly paid in full than large one that
might My be one half paid and result in dis
grace to the Society.
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