Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24
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7uE VIRGINIA FARMERS CONVENTION.
TIL R:D D A Y.


men as the committee to memorialize the Leg
stature on the subject of the repeal of the
u;ury law Messrs. John D. Imboden, ex-Gov-
erpor Smith, and VIM. Frazier.
Mr.. Richard Irby, Of Nottoway, moved a
resolution appointing a committee of fve rep
nsensing different sections of the State, whose
duty it shall be to test such labor. saving ma
cbiues as the executive committee may desig
nate. The resolution was adopted-Commit-
Tee: Messrs William NJ. Tate, R. W. n.
Rowland, W. G. knight, General W. Fl. F.
Lee, and R. H. Garter.
The Chair announced the following gentle
men as constituting the committee to memo
rislize the Legislature on the subject of immi-
grafton Messrs. J. Ravenscroft Joses, Wm
D. Hart, General William H. Richardson,
James Lyons, and Lewis E. Harvie.
Gen. Imboden offered q preamble and reso-
luton setting forth the Importance OF cduca-
tioa in agriculture as a science approving the
establishment Of proEessorships Of agriculture
and mineralogy in schools, and urging parents
IN the State to give to those who are to be far
mers as liberal an education in their speciality
as they give to those destined for other caIIiugs
in life.
Rev. Mr. Davis, professor of Agriculture
and Agricultural Chemistry in Roanoke Col
lege, addressed the Convention for some time
upon the Importance Of agricultural education
and the vital and fundamental character of the
occupation of the agriculturist
At the conclusion of the remarks Of Mr..
Davis, the preamble and resolution were adopt
ed
Mr.. Davis offered resolution urging the
establishment of agricultural clubs in every
part of the State, which was adopted.
Mr.. Nowland, from the committee appointed
to examine Arnalls wheat cleaner, reported
that, having examined the machine in opera
ton, they fnd that it is an invention of great
value to agriculture, being almost perfect as a
separator Of cookie and other extraneous sub
stances from wheat
Gov Smith bore testimony to the admirable
operation of this machine, stating that it had
been Of infinite value to the people Of his dis
trlct where the wheat was very full of cookie,
onion, &c.
On motion of Mr. Chambliss, resolution
vas adopted tor appointing committee to
ascertain if it is not possible to procure terti-
Ezers, to be paid for out of the proceeds
Of the next crops, and reports soon as
practicable. The resolution also invites the
citizens of the counties to hol1 meetings on
the subject. Committee Messrs Wood
Bouldin, Ed Rufin, Richard Irby, George W.
Boiling, and John Enders
The Convention went into free conversa-
tonal debate on the subject Of the manage
ment of labor and the cultivation of farms with
freedmen.
Mr. Sutherlin, of nanville, stated very
much in detail the rules and usages upon his
two farms near Danyille and his farm in the
southwestern part of Georgia 1t was mainly
the understanding prior to employment, by
which they we're to receive halt OF their pay
each week, the balance being reserved for
them They were regularly paid-work ked
Well-had only lost one man on the two plan
tatlons-had been very successful. Had made
ten per cent. on his Georgia farm, and would
make yet another ten per cent. lie declared
the present the finest opportunity to make
money. Never was labor on the farm more
richly paid than now. He drew a fattering
picture of future prosperity in the cotton dis
trlcts of the South.
Mr.. Sutherlin continued his remarks at much
length, giving his views as to the practical and
useful labor and good conduct of the freedmen
when properly treated and managed. He ex-
pressed the most perfect confidence in the
triumphant success Of southern agriculture, and
the complete restoration of the prosperity OF
Virginia by the we'll directed industry of her
people. Never was the field So bright with
prom,Se-never was the reward OF labor so
great. He offered much practical advice and
great deal of cheering and encouraging argu-
ment to sustain his own views and animate
others.
After Mr. Suthcrlin's remarks, little else
transpired before the adjournment. A vote OF
thanks was passed for his practical and cheer
Ing speech: and he won approbatlontrom many
persons, especially the president OF the society,
Who, 10 his yaledlctory. declared the speech OF
DIT. Sutherln one of the most gratifying he
mad heard for many years
Mr.. SutherIin's name was added to the
committee on Land.
There being no business before the Conycn-
Lon, the thanks of the tody were rendered te
me president for the able manner III which ht
mad presided over their deliberations.
!, The motion to adjourn having been made
lhe president addressed feeling and felicltop;
v;aledlctory to tac Convention, and declared
lhe body adjourned sine die.
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