The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-09-07

JpEYl''l- ElMBER 1871.
fitable fields, to lend her helping hand
anu willing heart in this, the noblest field
VI aii loud and continued applause. i
COL. wILDER's REPLY. -
Col. Wilder then stepped forward, and
spoke as follows: ,2Ila j 80 "Ao
-" Ar. MGyor :.r In behalf of the Amer,.
can genealogical Society and in INV own
6ehali, tender to, you my grateful NO.. r.
kn9Wledgments FOR your gracious welcome
ana most eloquent words in which Won
nave addressed us. {! am happy to be here
we are happy to be herein the canfto,
of the old Dominion, State SO ,. distin.
suished for, the production Of .illustrious
men-of Washington, Jefferson, Madison.
Monroe, Harrison, and Tyler-all of whom
have filled the highest station: in the gift of
| the people John Marshall, Patrick Henry.
and Henry Clay, names that will ever con-
stit,lte galaxy of talent to fill the brightest
page in the annals OF American history. We
! come from different aud widely-distants Sec
tions Of our country. come from the cold
and sterile soil OF New England, where
we have not the luxuriant soil of the
West, nor the warm, genial, sunny cline
OF the South. But, sir, we,haye hearts as
warm as yours and although granite and
ice enter largely into our exports, they are
no evidence of the hardness of our hearts
or the GOODNESS of our affections. assure
you, sir, we are most happy to be here to
meet our southern brethren on southern
soil, to concert measures for the promotion
Of the object Of our society-the extension
of fruit culture throughout the length and
breadth of our land. With the natural adj
yantages which the South possesses, and es-
pecial1y your own Virginia, upon which the
North depends so largely for early fruits.
the time is not far distant when fruit
culture will constitute q source OF revenue
scarcely second to any product Of the soil.
Our society is now III session, our time Is
very precious, and with the hope that you
and your board will honor us with your
presence at our meetings, l beg you will
allow us to retire.
Colonel Wilder was frequently interrupt
ed by applause. When he concluded he
shook hands with Mayor Kelley, and Mr..
Gilley, of Boston, arose and proposed
"thrcc cheers for Massachusetts and Vir-
ginia shaking hands" The cheers were
given with vim. An enthusiastic delegate
then demanded "a tiger" and that was
given likewise.
The delegates then dispersed, and spent
IN hour or TWO in strolling over the Capitol
and park and viewing other points of inter-
est in the city.
BIENNIAL ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT.
At 3 o'clock p. NJ, the society being In
session at the Exchange Hotel, President
Wilder delivered his biennial address. 1t
is an interesting paper, the length (which
prevents its publication in our columns en-
tire. He commenced as follows:
"Gentlemen and Friends of the american
Ponologicdl Society,": Twcnty-three years
have nearly elapsed since the organization
of this society in the city of New York.
Held rs our meetings have been, in differ
ent and widely-distant parts Of our
country, I deem it proper very briefly
to aIlude to its history, objects, and
progress. Especially is this desirable as a
means of Information to such southern pOr-
tions of our union rs may not have been
cOnvcrSant with the proceedings Of the
society. It's object Is to advance that most
interesting and delightful pursuit, the cul-
tiyaton of fruits; to promote and per-
pctuate q cordial spirit Of intercourse be-
tween pOmologiStS; TO compare fruits, and
opinions concerning them to settle doubt
ful points in pomology, and to establish q
standard for every section of this great
western Continent. How well this has
been done, the society need no better testi-
monial than is furnished by its publish
ed transactions, the widespread in
tlucnce it has eXcrtcd, not only in
our own, but other portions of the
world, and especially by this grand
assemblage of American fruits and
American men. Many of the noble men
who aided in the establishment of this So
cicty have ceased from their labors-Down-
in., Prince, Saul, Hodge, bergen, Under
hill, of New York; Brincklc, of PennSylva-
MIA; Walker, French, Crapo, and Lolett,
of Massachusetts, MOnSOn, of Connccti-
of New Jersey Kcnnicott, of Illinois
Eaton, Of Rhode Island; White, OF Geor-
.cia: Pierce, Of the District of Columbia.
These and other associates Of fair fame have
cone to their reward, but we rejoice that
Some still live who, from the earlier years
Of our history, huye distinguished them
selves as the untiring friends Of
our institution; who, by their efficient
services and wise counsels, have contrlbu-
ted to its prosperity some OF whom are
here to-day to rejoice with Us III the pro-
urcss Of our science and the pcrpetulty of
our institution.
Nor would we forget the eminent SER
vices and devotion of othcrs Of later days,
ID
for the extension and influence Of our So
cicty, whose efforts have brought together
the cultiyators of fruits from the most dis
taut portions of our country, thus making
our institution what it was designed by its
founders TO bc--a truly national assocla-
ton, where the knowledge Of one becomes
the property Of ell un association that
should constitute q compendium Of expe-
ricnce, and where, without regard to rell-
rinus creed or sectional prejudice, COM
munty of interest, enterprise, and acllOn
might be established for the promotion OF
a great source of national wealth and hu-
man happiness. ~ i
In order to promote the convenience OF
MI, to distribute its flvors and increase lts
influence, the society has wisely held Its
sessions in different and distant States OF
the Union. New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Massachusetts, and Missouri, have
extended hospitalities to the society, and
some of these States have been repeatedly
favored with the presence Of its members,
and the privilege of listening to their dis.
cussions. And now l congratulate you
most sincerely upon the auspiciOus circum-
stances which enable us to meet in this
citv, among our southern brethren, who
have honorcd lis with Sc cordial welcome,
and so large a representation Of her men
and her resources, here, in the capital OF
Virginia-a State so renowned as the mother
oC nre.dents. and the home Of some OF the
most distinguished patrons Of American
agriculture. among whom may be named
Washington, Jefferson, and others, who
will eycr he remembered as benefactors OF
their race.
/ have so often addressed you on topics
connected with the practical labors of our
calling that it can scarcely be anticipated
that i should have anything new TO offer for
your consideration, especially in the pre-
sence of so many whose research and expe-
rience is fully equal to my own. know,
too, how precious our time is, and L
should not attempt it were it not duty
1f nnID "