The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-04-07

manuscript in discussion OF the fol-
lowing heads: 1st "Preparation of
Of Soils" thus beginning at the be-
ginning he demonstrates the wisdom
of beginning Alright. 2nd, "Fertil-
izers, how made and when applied"
under this head the writer gives,
what is most certainly, valuable
receipt for Compost Manure, inculca-
ting wholesome doctrine relative to
domestic economy. 3rd, "Mode of
Planting and Cultivation;" under this
division we find hints invaluable,
showing the plans of securing good
stand, also, an infallible preventative
to protect the Cotton Crop free from
crust injury"
4th, The last, surely not least,
general division Of the subject, dis
cusses the comprehensive considera-
ton of GLOW to get the greatest
amount of Cotton with the least
trouble and expense, leaving the
land the better for wear" The
Essay is closed with a few philosophi
cal remarks upon the policy which
should regulate the conduct of plan
ters towards this king of Southern
Staples, that as a special gift of Prov
idence to our soil and climate Cot
ton may rule as a public servant for
peace, power and wealth, rather than
as an exacting and oppressive Ty-
rant to Southern homes.
John G. Butner then made some
short fitting remarks upon the "Cul-
ture of Cotton" and subjects bearing
thereon, these remarks were we'll re-
ceived, being of such character as
would tend to arouss the energies. Of
the membership, and stimulate to re-
newed interest the minds Of individ-
uals. Mr.. Butner in a practical way
gave us the anatomy and physiology
of diflidcnce and unconcern, effectu-
ally demonstrating the banefal inilu-
ences of these nuisanccs. In this
order, f. II. Lindlcy read the plan
of cultivation adopted by himself last
year in rearing his premium acre,
which embodied quite successful
and practical plan, for cultivating
stiff clay lands.
Next in the order comes one hav-
ing the experience of over fifty years
in Cotton making-this half century
embraces close observation in vari-
cd climes and with many varieties of
soil, with uniform, unbarrcd, COM
plete success. Mr.. William Florence
is fluent speaker, and gave us in
detail comprehensive, verbal. re-
port of his plans of culture. His
address partakes of conversational
style, questions from various mem
bers upon points of practical import
rendered the address highly instruc-
tive and entertaining. John b.
Lindley then gave his plan which
secured the premium upon the best
acre of Cotton-which plan being the
most successful in practice was lis
tened to with marked interest.
On motion the Society then pro-
ceededIto award premiums by accla-
nation. The Presidents essay being
adjudged the best of those submitted,
premiums were given accordingly.
On motion, each contestant for
premium upon best acre of produce
is required to prepare and report a
written statement of the plans of cul-
tivation adopted.
In the order of unfinished bust
ness +. II. Lindley moved that the
expenses yet unpaid, incurred by the
pursuit of stolen Stock, be met at an
early day, this being carried, neces-
itated the levying of a Special Tax
of $500 to be paid.
In the order of New Business, Es-
says or verbal reports upon the best
plans of 'Preserving Land from
Washing" was solicited for the next
meeting. There being no other bus
mess, Society adjourned to meet
again May the 9th.
II. V. II. REYNOLDS,
Secretary.
p & The Secretary beers leave to |
state that the above minutes were
not "gottcn up" for publication, but
were drawn off from the Journal of
Proceedings, and ratified by the So
ciety as correct record.
1t always affords us pleasure to
read ana publish the proceedings, |
expressive of the efforts of the Ag-
ricultural interests Of Cobb, in the
improvement of Rnral Economy, and
have no doubt that our readers gem
orally watch with interest the pro-
gress of the Society of Powder
Springs
"MuRDER WILL OUT."-It has
been elected by the preliminary in
nestigation, Just closed yesterday at
Oglethorpe, in the matter of the re-
cent assassination of the Hon.
Geo. w. Fish, Judge of the 18th
District Court, that one John X.
Holsenback and one James c. Lloyd |
two white citiyaps of that nlace. COM /