Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-02-03
Agricultural,
Farmsrs' Convention.

This convention met IN annual sessioh
at Lewiston on the 18th inst.
Called to order by the Secretary.
Proceeded to the election Of officers with |
the following result:
President, Samuel WATSON, Surry.
Vice President, d. H. Thing, Vienna.
Secretary, s. L. Goodale, Saco.
After the election, Mr.. WATSON, address
ed the Convention, at considerable length
on the importance and utility OF Farmers
Clubs. At the close Of his remarks the
convention unanimously voted to recon-
mend continued efforts toward their null
DUPLICATION.
The next topic was a somewhat novel
one, that of Fish OfEal as a battle Food,
and hereto is appended some remarks made
as reported for the Daily Journal.
Mr.. WATSON of Surry spoke Of the val
ne of shoal water fsh as a fertilizer and
food. We are finding in those fsh mag
azinc Of wealth. both as fertilizer and as
food for animals. Has been experiment
ing for two years in feeding 1t to his stock.
Has found that as food for sheep II is worth
pound for pound, as much as corn. II will
increase the clip OF wool one pound per
head The refuse of the porgy and her
ring is very valuable as food for cattle.
sheep and fowl. Those who have used the
chum dislike the odor. but now II Is en-
tirely inodorous. Gives two quarts day
for twelve sheep, and they eat it with great
avidity No salt is used in It's preparation.
Mr.. Goodale-Fish food furnishes ami
mails heterogeneous food in highly concen-
trated form, and is of great value TO feed
in connection with fodder and poor hay.
Maine has vast amount of marine ma
nures-rockweed, muscle-bed fish, &c
Rockweed in its green state is almost equal.
chemically. to fresh cattle droppings. There
is now in operation a new mandatory al
Boothbay for preparing rockwell, barrel
ling it, and putting it in the market as a
fertilizer. These heterogeneous materials
are of great value in composts. We leave
a large amount OF fish chum made on our
coast, and large proportion is carried
OF its valuable properties are lost, owing TO
ignorance or oarelessness in its prepare
ton II needs to be dried thoroughly and
Immediately upon being taken from the
press Ii Is not suitable as food for mich
cows a its odor will affect the milk. II is
great assistance towards forming bone
and muscle Sometimes farmer can get
his manure the cheapest by buying 1t in
the form of food and passing it through
the animal organisms.
MAINE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
This society met in annual session at
Lewiston. on the afternoon Of 18th inst.
The Secretary. 5. l.. Boardman, being
absent on account ofsicknes>. Samuel Was
son Surry. was chosen Secretary pro TEN.
Proceeded to the election OF officers with
the following result
President Seth Scammon, Scarboro.
Secretary Samuel l. Boardnan. Augusta
Treasurer VIM. +. Morris. Portland.
Trustees: Geo. W Kicker. Portland:
Seth T. Holhrook. oxford.
The old trustees who hold over; are
Samuel WATSON. Surry and Warren Per-
cival Nassalboro.
Voted. That the President. Secret AIRY and
Secretary pro TEN, be committee to in
vestigate the matter of amendments 10 the
constitution. and report at the adjourned
meeting.
Voted. That when this meeting adjourn.
il be 10 meet At Augusta, in three weeks.
On motion OF Mr.. Dill OF Phillips. the
last resolve relating to the death OF the late
Secretary. DR.. Holmes. was read, and it
was reaf'irmed by a rising vote.
ON motion ofMr Jose of Portland. avote
OF thanks was extended 10 the late officers
of the Society, for the able and efficient
manner in which they have performed their
duties.
Voted. To hold Show and Fair. If suiti-
cient Inducements are offered to the Trus-
tees 10 make il advisable.