The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-29
evening State gn',raal.
The FARMERS In COUNCIL
PETERSBURG CONVENTION
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST DAY

opening address, referring to the circum.
stances under which the meeting had been
called together.
One of the subjects that was to be con-
sidered was that of organization. 1t was
conceded that to revive the agricultural IN
terests of the State required united action
on the part of all concerned. We must
have some organization, without which
nothing can be accomplished. An able
committee had been appointed on that SUBJ
ject. 1t was not SO material what was the
character of organization adopted, so that
some kind was adopted. All the interests
of commerce and manufacture, boards OF
trades, the trades union, &C., were organ
izations to accomplish the purposes of those
classes of society. These had long proved
on the interests of that much-abused class,
the farmers, and these should organize
against that solid phalanx. immigration
and labor were other vital questions which
would come up to be considered and acted
on by this body. He could not refrain
from some expression of his views and of
his pleasure in seeing this assemblage of
farmers from Virginia and North Carolina.
Artificial fertilizers would also be discussed,
and the Committee on Taxation would be
heard from.
THE QUESTION OF ORGANIZATION.
DR.. Briggs said he thought the proceed
ings of the former meeting should be read,
so that new members could know the status
of things. As to membership, the Con-
vention could take what action it pleased.
The Chair said the resolution of last ses-
sion would cover the ground.
The Secretary read the resolution as
to membership adopted at the last ses-
sion.
After personal statements by some dele
gates,
Mr.. Keller moved that the roll be
called.
Mr.. Prince, of Southampton, opposed
the motion.
Col. +. G. Ruffin, of Chesterfield, Of
fered an amendment to the resolution of
membership, to the effect that the farmers
of Virginia and North Carolina present and
in attendance, or who might attend the
Convention, be admitted to the privilege of
membership.
Mr.. E. S. Gregory opposed the amend
ment, on the ground that the resolution Of
last August admitted as members all those
who were disposed to contribute towards
the advancement OF the purposes in behalf
OF which the Convention was called; and
it was not admissible that this adjourned
session should prescribe new conditions Of
membership, practically excluding some
who were members of the former session.
After some further discussion, Colonel
Ruftin amended his resolution so as to in
clude all the citizens of Virginia and North
Carolina who might be present as members
of the Convention.
Colonel G. W. Boiling moved as sub
stitute that the old resolution stand, instead
of the first part of Colonel Ruffin's motion,
and that the second part pass; that the
members present report their names as dele
gates to the secretary.
The motion as amended passed.
LIST OF DELEGATES.
The following is list Of the delegates
in attendance on the Convention
Major r. V. Gaines, of Charlotte county,
President.
DR.. G. W. Briggs and Daniel Dodson,
Secretaries.
Roanoke county-B. T. Tinsley, j. B.
j. Logan.
Bedford county--Benj. Wilkes.
Sussex county-Rev. j. A. Riddick,
BENZ. Prince, John Prince, G. w. jack
son, j. G. Maycs, j. 3. Jarratt, w. H..
Barden, j. D. Niblett, W. Nj. Jarratt.
Lunenburg county-R. A. Blackwell,
Gen. S. Boiling, w. W. Webb, A. G..
Barnes.
Dinwiddie county--A. A. Dance, G. M.
Peasants, DR.. j. P. Goodwyne, F.. S.
Jones, John Dodson, j. G. Miller, John J..
Boisseau, w. II. Rogerson, L. II. Archer,
J. G. Smith, II. Cousins, B. j. Epes, T..
B. Hamlin, W. T. Doyle, q. J. Cabanlss,
DR.. w. i. Thompson.
Fairfax County-Colonel e. Daniels.
Brunswick County--B. L. Barrow, s.
NJ. Kennedy, l.. j. Palmer, w. G.
Cabanss, joseph Aychee, j. r. Jones,
W. Il. Jolly, Z. Dromgoole, j. A. lay
lor, B. j. Seymour. w. P. Rollins, Jas.
S. Hicks, J. S. Harris, J. II. Moore.
Greensville County--R. B. Moody, H.
NJ. Robertson, A. S. Jones, S. w. Lee,
w. S. Goodwin, r. NJ. Seward, r. G.
Montgomery, j. i. Jones, L. Fox, G.
w. Tomlinson, L. Y. Poythress, B. d.
Tiller, Jr., III. o. Moss, B. M. ToInlin.
son, 4. e. Chamblss.
Nansemond County,. Wslraven, G.
w. Briggs.
Washington, D. C.-Colonel d. S
| Curtiss.
Nelson County-E. w. Cabell.
Isle Of Wight County-Robt. Berford
Prince George County-Dr. O. S. Viii.
liams, DR.. Robert Harrison, w. b. West
brook, Is. G. Friend.
Mecklenburg County--H. A. Lockett
W. i. Davis.
Chesterfield County-Colonel F. G. Ruff
fin, A. B. Woodbridge, B. A. Hancock
William Turnbull, W. Roane Ruflin, w
w. Hancock.
Nottoway County-G. A. Cralle, W
W. Coleman, Judge W. H. Mann, Dir.
NJ. Hurt, Y. r. Williams, W. A Robin
son.
Halifax County g. r. g. Phillips, R
l.. Ragland.
Southampton County--James Drewry
j. II. Prince, j. II. Hardee, V. I. Drew
ry, G. NJ. Hughes.
Culpeppcr County--S. s. Bradford, Col
Jos. Cochran.
Henrco County--Dr. j. j. Beattie, J
r. Wren.
Petersburg-R. G. Green, Col. Georg
w. Boiling, L. s. Gregory, w. L. Hir
ton, +. T. Childrey, b. j. Rogers, J.
Balm.
Surry County--C. P. Ramsdell.
Pulaski County-B. g. Moorehead.
Col, d. Drumgoole, chairman Of th