Wilmington journal., 1869-02-05

pointed by the President, to whom shall be re-
ferred all reports of committees; and it shall be
the duty of the committee hereby created to care
IoIy examine az reports referred to them, and
ication. = r. e.
On motion of Mr.. A. R. Black, it was
Resolved, That this Association approves of the
laudable enterprise Of the editors of the 'Oarona
tural journal so creditable to themselves and so
valuable to our farming classes. and that we cor
daily recommend it to the favorable considera-
tion of all farmers
On motion, Majs. J. s. Hines and J. A. Engel'
harm, and A. R. Black, Esq, were appointed a
|committee to submit o list Of honorary members.
Maj. Engelhard here called the attention OF the
meeting to the fact of the presence of delegation
from the Chamber of Commerce of this city to
this Association, and moved that they be invited
to seats on the floor and the privileges of the
house.
Col. J. ". Atkinson, from the delegation, arose
and stated that this delegation had been ap-
pointed by the Chamber and was authorized to ex-
press its warm sympathy and interest in the OBJ
jects of the Association, and to promise it's sup
port and encouragement.
The President welcomed them in few very
cordial remarks.
By Maj Engelhard
Resoloed, That the Executive Committee of the
Cape Fear Agricultural Association be authorized
TO make such preparations in connection with the
to hold Fair in or near the city of Wilmington
some time during the ensusing Fall, as NAV
hereafter be determined upon.
| Col. E. D. Hall supported this resolution and
| strongly urged every exertion towards holding q
Fair by next Fall that the citizens Of Whining
ton should build a Fair Ground, the Board of
Aldermen should be petitioned for aid, the State
Legislature memorialized, and private subscrp-
tions raised.
The resolution was put to a vote and passed.
On motion Of DR.. Satchweu:
Resotoed, That this Association, impressed
with the paramount Importance of holding an
Agricultural Fair and general exhibition of the
products of industry, can and will hold such an
exhibition some time daring the ensuing Autumn.
On motion OF Maj Eagelhard, the following
Bylaw was adopted:
This Association shall annually hold an Agri-
cultural Fair and general exhib ibition of the pro-
ducts OF industry.
The committee on Honorary Members recon-
mended the election of Revs. s. @. Alexander and
M. Robbins, and Rt. Rsvs. Thomas Atkinson,
D. D., and James Gibbons, D. D. Recommends
tion adopted.
The President announced as the committee on
publication B. r. Moore, J. A. Engelhard and
E. D. Hall
By Msj. J. W. Durham:
ResolUed, That the various Vice-Presidents be
authorized to receive the names of new men,
bers, the Initiation fees from the same, and re-
port to the Recording Secretaries.
DIR. G. T. Murphy moved that the committee on
Publication be authorized to have 500 copies OF
the proceedings of this meeting printed, with the
Constitution and Bylaws and such other re.
ports as the said committee may deem worthy of
publication, for distribution among the members.
Carried.
On motion of DR.. SatchwelI the thanks OF the
Association were rendered the press Of this city
for the publication of the proceedings, hereto
fore and at this time, and the several railroads
for the free transportation of delegates.
On motion, a recess was taken until u o'clock
P. NJ.