Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-31
To be Held In Augusta, Ga, October rs,
1870.

By request we publish the following.
which reached us by yesterdays mail
joining heartily in the purposes and OBJ
jects therein expained:
10 dgricuIturtStS and d0ricHLturGI OrgdnI-
cations throughout the country: The neces-
sity of cooperation amongst the sgricul-
turists and agricultural organizations
Of the Southern States is becoming more
manifest every yea Public improve
ments, the diffusion of Agricultural
science, and the protection of the rights oi
agriculturists have not hitherto received
the attention which subjects of such vast
importance to our prosperity demand, and
which are best secured by voluntary asso-
citation and combined action.
The interests of the c~ultivatOrs of the
great staple productions of b Southern
States demand a central and united or
ganiZation, the object of which shall be
the promotion OF improved methods of
culture Especially adapted to the produc-
tions peculiar TO our section), the i'm
| provement of our labor system, the en-
enlargement of foreign emigration, and
the diversification OF our agricultural
productions.
A general desire for an organization
with these objects in view is expressed by
leading agriculturists throughout the
South.
1t is therefore proposed to organize an
association, which shall meet annually at
some accessible point in one of the South
ern States, where agricultuTists from
every section shall assemble to deliberate
in council, and fully communicate the re-
suit of their experience as tending to the
advancement of the arts of h~usbandry and
kindred subjects.
1t is suggested that the initiatory as
sembly convene at Augusta, Georgia,
during the holding of the great Fair of
the Cotton States Meehanics' and Agri-
cultural Fair Association" in October
next.
In f~urtherance of the foregoing, the I'M
dersigned have been appointed a joint
committee from the Cotton States Me-
chanics' and Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton, and from the Augusta Board OF
Trade, to make all necessary arrange
ments for the first meeting, which will be
held in This city, October 26th, 1870.
The several State and county organiza-
ions throughout the country are cordially
invited to send delegates.
The first business before h assembly
will be the permanent organization of an
agricultural congress-election of officers,
eIc.-to be followed by free discussion of
agricultural subjects.
The central location of Augusta, and its
extensive railroad connections, make 1t
easy of access from all psrtsof the country.
AEFdDR6u160tS are nldO6 Will the NdIl-
Gus railroads to carry delegates free OF
charge, or at reduced rates.
Delegates, in order to avail themselves
of this privilege, will have to present
duly authenticated certificates of appoint
ment to the Agricultural Congress.
Associations are requested to report, as
early as practicable, the names and num-
Der of delegates they may appoint.
All communications will be addressed
to Mr.. f. ii. Gray, Secretary Cotton
States M. and A. Fair Association,
Augusta, Georgia.
WIN. H. TUTT,
Pres't G. s. NJ. and A. +. Associst'n.
EDWARD THOMAS,
Pres't Augusta Board of Trade.
Nj. l.. B0NHAM,
South Carolina.
P. j. BERCKMANS,
Augusta, Georgia.
It. p. BRANCH,
Augusta, Georgia.
AUGUSTA, GA, July Is, 1870.
NEW BLACK SASH RIBBON just received
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