Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-16
agricultural.
agricultural Congress.

The forth annaul session Of the Nation
al Agricultural Congress was held at
Cincinnati on the 22d ult., and continued
three days. The attendance. says the
Rural World. though not large. was good.
Gen. w. II. Jackson of Nashville, the
president of the Congress. could not be
present, but gave expression TO his views
in letter in which he declined I re-
nomination; but although severing his
official connection with the Congress, as
serts his determination TO remain faith
fal worker IN the great cause Of agrieul-
turAl progress.
Gel. J. D. Griffith. editor Of the Rural
Sun, was elected president pro tenn OF the
Congress. Upon taking the chair. he de-
livered an able address and concluded by
suggesting that an organic law be framed
and adopted, by which States can organ
lie associations Of members BY paying a
given amount each. and the means thus
raised to be expended ia publications. as
bSfore specified
Mr.. Flagg made some suggestions as TO
the necessity for more thorough Urganira-
ton and for q more secure financial basis
The Congress should issue annually a
yOlumne Of reports containing its pro-
eeedings, paper on agriculture aud the
like. There should. also, be an effort to
draw into cooperation all the other ma
tiOnal organizations Of an agricultural
character.
Col. killebrew thnught a good way to
increase the membership would be to III
vite all those interested in agricultural
science, and charge a fee, say Of So per
annum this would enable them to pay
their secretary and issue volume annu-
ally.
An interesting letter from Prof. c. V.
Riley, State entomologist of Missouri was
then read. Accompanying it was 4 me-
mortal for signatures, asking Congress to
appoint special commission on insect
pests. Messrs. G.. Z. Morrow. 5. w.
Hudson and w. J. Davis were appointed
committee on the Riley memorial.
Mr.. BurWell read preamble and res
olutiOns, reciting that manufacturers and
planters have been heretofore subjected to
great loss and Inconvenience By frequent
changes IN the internal revenue laws re-
lating TO tobaebo. The resolution was
referred to 4. committee.
Col. j. b. Killebrew of Tennessee. de-
hyercd an address on "Our Southern
Halt It being an extensive compendium
OF statistics and review Of the produc-
tiveness and capabilities of the Southern
States.
At'the close he eloquently exhorted the
people Of the North aud South 10 meet
together around the paternal hearthstone
at Philadelphia, renew old memories, and
forget and forgive all animonities, and
strive IN the future to excel in deeds Of
klndneSs, IN acts Of peace and in brotherly
love.
Hon. W. c. FIagg the president Of the
Illinois State Farmers Association, de.
hyered an able. powerful, and convincing
address on the subject of Legislation in
ITS Relation to Agriculture. At the
close Of Mr.. Flagg's address, a special
committee Of five was appointed TO report
upon the subject Of cheap transportation.
1, DIR. J. NJ. Gregory, regent Of the Hi
nois Industrial University, delivered an
able address on The Real Obstacles TO
Agricultural Education"
Officers were elected and much i'm
Portant business transacted, that will I'M
dOubtedly have good influence in pro-
noting the cause Of progressive agricult-
ure throughout the States and Territories
OF the Union. Philadelphia was selected
as the place Of meeting next year. Il
will take place during the Centennial ex-
hibition.