Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-29

came from Mr.. e. Link, of Greene county
who had been appointed to open the dis
cusslon on grass, but failed to attend. The
punches of grass were very fine specimens
of the following varieties: Italian Rye
grass, Orchard grass, Perennial Rye grass
and the Tall Meadow grass. The grasses
were examined and admired by many oil
the farmers present.
The President announced the time for
the resumption of regular BUSINESS, when
Mr.. j. o. Griffith obtained the floor on a
question of privilege and explained him
self with regard to the Rural San and his
attitude toward agricultural papers in gen.
eral.
The committee on Constitution and By
Laws made report, in which they pre-
scented constitution and bylaws. Its con-
sideration was passed over.
Rev. G.. b. Lord, of Blount, was called
to open the discussion on ''The Dairy Bust
ness" He not being ready, the subject of
"Small Farms was opened by Mr.. r. P.
Rhea, of Sullivan. He thought large
farms the great drawback of our people,
Reclaimed that renters were of no value to
a community. He would like to see every
head of family own a little home.
man can make living on five acres
He can make better living on so acres
than on 500 acres. On seven acres of land
at Bristol Prof. Winston and Joe Owens
cleared sixteen hundred dollars in one
year. They sold $1,000 worth of produce
from it. They put five acres in cabbage :;
sold in various directions-somea at 10 cents
per pound; spent 81 100 in fertilizers had
two acres of it in potatoes. He wanted the
press to urge this doctrine of small farms.
DR.. Daniel Lea was called to deliver an
address of his own selection, but not being
present Mr.. III. 3. Yearwood, of Monroe,
addressed the convention on "the adj
vantage of pure blooded over scrub stock"
He thought blooded horses the best for
racing and the scrub for work. AS to cattle,
the short horn Durham is best for beef.
Fifty pounds was the average net to the
100 pounds gross of the scrub stock. In
this he differed from Judge Temple on a
preceding day. The Jersey cow, all things
considered is the best for butter. Some of
the scrubs are as good for milk and butter
as any. He was not much of hog man.
He believed the Berkshire the hog for
East Tennessee. AS to sheep the South
down is best for mutton, and the Cotswold
for wool.
The report of the Committee on COnsti-
tuition and bylaws was then taken up and
the report adopted.
Hon. Jas. It. Shields, of Granger, was
called according to the regular programme
hut was not present. Mr.. Joseph Mat
thews of McAliDn and George p. Fain, of
Washington, were also called but failed to
Col. J. M. Meek, of Jefferson, made some
on Profitable Farming. He knew
one farmer in Granger county, who raised
nearly $4,000 worth of mules in one year.
David Lee, of Knox, ADVOCATED small
farms and diversified farming
The Com nittpo on officers rppOrtad aS
follows:
To the East Tennessee Farmers ConUen-
ton:
Your Committee respectfully recon-
mend that G.. w. Charlton be elected Pres
ident, for the ensuing term of one year,
from the rising of this Convention and
that Vice President be elected from each
District. here represented,
on the nomination of the delegations of
the Convention that David Lee, of Knox
be made Recording Secretary and
Treasurer and that Maj. G. E. Dunn, of
Jefferson be made Corresponding Secre-
tary; and your Committee, would most
recommend, and urge that the
Vice Presidents-of each county organize
Farmers Clubs in their respective counties
and report at the next term Ofthis COnven-
ton, their action in the premises and
of the State and advancement of farming
and stock raising within their respective
counties during the current years. All of
which is respectfully, submitted.
JOHN M. MEEK, Chairman.
The report was adopted.
Mr.. Rodgers, of Loudon, moved that
be had at 4:30. Carried.
Prof. Nicholson opened the discussion of
;he question of stock raising. Several ques-
ions must be taken in consideration in de-
the most profitable stock to be
'aised. Raise what pays best. This de-
bends upon the use. The DevOns are the
pest cattle for East Tennessee. The ne
,essity of good feeding was particularly
Urged.
The next subject was, "How can we
make farming profitable, and at the same
lime improve our lands ?'' Opened by Col
John II. Crozier. He thought it would |
,ay better to ship our corn, wheat |
md hay than to raise cattle with it. |
70 supply manure, the rouger materials |
must be fed to cattle.
Mr.. Marston, of Knox, thought the want |
If facilities detrimental to improving our
arms.
Mr.. Edwards, of Anderson, wanted to |
lear the question of rotation of crops dis
ussed.
On motion The convention adjourned to
80 PM,
The following additional delegates were
eported during the day: From LoudOn |
ounty, ] S McDonough and w A Lenoir.
from Anderson county, Charles Leinhart.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by |
lice President Rhea, who announced that
n address from Mr.. Charlton was in order.
Mr.. Meek called the attention of the
Hartman to the fact that the evening had
zen set apart for action on his resolution,
nd made a lengthy argument in its favor.
The entire evening, until about ten
clock, was consumed in the discussion of
his resolution, which discussion was par
cipated in principally by the following
entlemen: Messrs. John M Meek, Mr.
( N Patton, Mr. Harvey Clark, Judge o
'emple, Rev G. B Lord, G E Dunn,
M Meek, ] M l. Burnett, and others.
Mr.. J. M. l.. Burnett offered a resolution
1 lieu to the effect that it is the sense of
ne Convention that farmers iced more
organization to protect them
elves against every movement that is adj
erse to their interests.