The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-26
An AxAGRIcULrURAL CoNaREss.

We cheerfully give place in our columns to
the following circular, in regard to an Agri-
cultural Congress-, toSBe hsld ID the SCity d
Augusta. Georgia: October rs, 1870: Z
To Aqricuturists and Agriculural Organtza-
tions throughout the Country
The necessity Of cooperation amongst the
agriculturists aud agricultural organizations
of the Southern States is becoming more man
ifest every year. Public c,improvementso the
diffusion OF agricultural science, an6 the pro-
lection Of the rights Of agriculturists have not
hitherto received the attention which subjects
OF such vast Importance to our prosperity de-
mandj and which are best secured by volun-
tary association and combined action.
The interests of the oultiVators df the great
staple productions Of the Southern States de-
mand scentral,aud united organic alton. the
object Of which shall be the promotion OF I'M
proved methods of culture ESPECIALLY adapted
to the produ,tions peculiart TO oursectlon) the
Improvement Of our labor system, the en-
cpuragemeut OF foreign emlgratlonj ana the
diyerslfcation Of our agricultural productions.
general desire for an organization With
these objects in view is expressed by Leading
agriculturists throughout the South.' -
II is; therefore, proposed toiorganize an as
sociation which shall mechanically at some
accessible point in one Of the Southern States,
where agriculturists from every, section shall
assemble. 10 deliberate in council, and fully
communicate the result Of their experience as
tending to the advancement, ,os the. arts OF
husbandry aud kindred subjects.
Tits suggested that the. lnitiatory; assembly
convene al. Augusta, Georgia, during the hold
ing Of The great fair OF the "Cotton States Me.
chanics' and Agricultural Fair Association,
in October next.
In furtherance OF the, foregoing, the under
signed have been appointed JOINT committee
from the Cotton States Mechanics and Agricul-
tural Fair Association, and from the Augueta
Board of Trade, to make al necessary Or.
rangements for the first meeting, which will
be held in this city, October 26th, 1870.
The several State and county organizations
throughout the country are cordially invited to
The first business before the assembly will
be the permanent organization OF an Agricui-
tural Congress ELECTION OF officers, &c.--to be
followed by free discussion ofagriculturai sub
jects. --,-...-.-. ,-,-,t,,.zss
The central location Of Augusta, and its e1.
tensive railroad connections, make it easy OF
access from all parts of the country. ~. lr
Arrangements are made with the various
railroads to carry delegates free OF charge, or
at reduced rates. -, /,
this privilege, will have to present duly au-
thenticated certificates OF Appointment to the
issociations are requested to report, as early
as practicable, the names and number OF dele
gates they may appoint. r
AN communications will be addressed to
MIR. E. d. Gray, Secretary Cotton States Me-
ohauics' and Agricultural Fair ASSOCIATION. Au-
gusta, Ga. WM. d. IUTT. "
Presl's G. 8. NJ. and A. F. Association.
50 EDwARp THOMAS,
President Augusta Board OF Trade.
N. L. BoNHAM.
South Carolina.
P. j. BERoKMANs.
Augusta, Ga.
T. P. BRANCH,
Augusta, Ga
Augusta, Ga, July Is. 1870.