Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-07


The first meeting of this body, since its organ
lzatlon, was held at the court house yesterday.
the President, G. W. Mabry, Esq, in the chair.
The attendance was light, bat those present
manifested quite in interest in the proceedings
Mr.. Charlton, the Secretary of the Club, Of.
fered the following resolution Z 81 Ii ~
RssOIued, That blue grass is very essential
crop for East Tennessee. -
Mr. Charlton followed with a few well direct
ed remarks, sustaining his resolution. - g@As
Mr. Mabry called j. T. Doyle to the chair
| and proceeded to take issue with Mr.. Charlton.
He thought blue grass was an enemy to any
country, unless in the rocky soil in, some por-
| tons of Kentucky. 1t was not so good for pas
| ture or hay as orchard grass, and when once set
on farm it could never be got rid of He pre-
ferred herds grass also. ,f}Eltl.i) III.
Capt. John M. Harris thought that blue grass
was of great advantage particularly on rolling
land with thin soil. The blue grass prevented
it from washing ~ fdThH q
He was followed by Mr.. Mabry again, who
gave his views in detail on the subject in high
ly interesting way, and was listened to with
marked attention. He said that blue grass
yields no hay and but little pastursgel Orchard
grass comes on earlier in the season and con-
tinues at least one month later. Besides, blue
grass could never be exterminated. 1t was the
best thing to keep fence-corners clean as briers
and shrubbery could not thrive in a blue grass
turf. 1t would kill anything except a walnut
tree. tNfS ILL 80
The experience of w. T, Smith Esq, led him
to look with much favor on the theory advanced
h,- - H. loI 1rr-
which blue grass had grown for fifteen years
The timothy had given away before it on thin
soil, but the timothy had held its own it better
SOIL
Mr. Charlton admitted the FEASIBILITY of
Esquire Mabry's forcible argument, butthought
the question should be modified somewhat, and
set for discussion at the next regular meeting,
which was done. The question for discussion
at the next meeting them will be- f"What is the
best grass for pasture in East Tennessee
Esquire Mabry suggested as suitable ques-
ton for discussion, What is thecause of mango
on hogs, and what is the bestremedy for it =?
Capt. Harris thoughtn no question would elicit
greater interest among farmers than the cause
and what is preventive or cure for hog
cholera ?14agEk ms 2f9mftH fE2E
Esquire MaDTy DelleVeO that the question:
proposed by him embraced the one suggested
by Capt. Harris. He gave itas his opinion, that
lice on hogs was afruitful source of disease, and
if they could be kept clear of these vermin hog
cholera would become unknown. He thought
the same was true of fowls. He had been wash
ing his hogs and chickens, just before rains
with strong soap suds, which he found to be very
eficacious in removing lice. e ss ELI saE
Mr.. Charlton moved that committee of three
be appointed to get up a regular printed pro-
gramme for the next meeting. The motion was
adopted and Messrs. Charlton, Rule and w. T.
Smith appointed as the committe.
Esquire Mabry suggested the question of ''sur-
face manureing'' as an interesting and impor-
tant one for future discussion.
The matter of agricultural newspapers was
discussed, and the importance Of such literature
was admitted. The american Ayriceltaralist
and MooreS Rural NeO Yorker, of New York,
and the american Farmer, of Baltimore, were
high y recommended.
On motion of G. w Mabry, the thanks of
the CLUB were rendered to Mr.. Rule, of the
CHRONICLE for his interest in the club, mani
tested by being present to report and take part
in its proceedings.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet
again on the first Saturday in June, at which
time the first question for discussion will be-
What is the best grass for pasturage in East
Tennessee A full attendance of farmers is
earnestly desired. ~ = p t3-i tEWt