Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-21
EFT FARMERs' CONVENTION.
An Encouraging Meeting. with Repre-
senIatIves from Several
Counties.


vention, met according to announce
ment in the court house at 10 o'clocl
yesterday morning. Col. J. a. Tur
ley, of McMinn county, President
was in the chair and called the meet
ing to order. Col. c. w. Charlton
Secretary was also present.
After a few opening remarks by tn,
President, the names OF delegates pres
ent were enrolled by the Secretary ant
an adjournment was had till the after
noon.
At Il O'Clock the Convention reas
sembled and further enrolment o
delegates was made. The folio Eing il
list thereof as far Us could be OBJ
tanned:
Jefferson County,. II. Frame
John 81. Meek, J. >. Fain, 5. l. New
man, A. a. Douglass, A }. Mountcas
tIs, John Hubbard, y. H Franklin.
Sevier-J. ri. Rams DO. J. G. Doug
lass.
HawkiDs-Saml. Portrum, J. H
Walker, p. Buren,.
GIeene-R. {. Carter B. f. Earnest
CUcke-Jehu Stokely, d. Susong
u. w. SusOng, 5. \. Burnett, J. T
Winford, RObt. Misheaux, J. 4. R0rex
SulIivan--W. II. Fain.
Campbell-H. Wood.
AudeTson-J. X. P. Wallace, s. l.
Moore, Chas. Leonardo, Orville Tay'
Tor, L. G.. Edwards, VIM. Cross.
HambIen-Ex- Gov. d. w. c. Senter
Knox-S. d. w. Low, Geo. w. Ma
At PaupHyEn Era ford T
5. Keener, Jas. Kennedy, w. +,
Gibbs, r. A. Sterling, w. S. 5n it'll, j.
q. NJ. Ramsey, jr, 4. Haws, ]. A.
Love, J. B. Derieux, J. G. Parker, w.
a. Keener, J, S Kennedy, jr., Jas. 2.
Ford, J. w. Anderson, Nm. Fischer,
Wm. Rule, +. Marshall, o. L. Wrinkle
man, Ben. &. Andes, \. j. Peters, a.
{. E. CaIleu, A. 4. Barnes, r. b.
Reynolds, &. w. Charlton, Moses
White, John Sterchi, w. 3. Lones,
Robt. Wallace, J. GabOuTy, George B.
Kennedy, J. w. MouldiD, r. 4. ].
Armstrong, David Lee, J. G. Walker.
Blount-JOhn McBath, DR.. J. A.
Bond, J. II. Davis, Maj. Benz. Cum
ningham, JEFF. Kidd, w. c. Chumlea,
J. NJ. Mead.
Monroe-Jas. VI. Heiskell, D. G.
Browder, VIM. Cleveland, Jno. r.
Gaines.
McMinn-J. a. Turley, H. H. Mat
lock, J. F. Turley, w. V. Turley, a.
G. Robson.
Polk-N. B. Dunn.
LOudon-E. II. Hughes, I. J. Ma
son, DR.. Z. 2. Eaton, Bud Kline, -
Blair.
Grainger-Ja9. a. McBee.
There were a great many more in
the meeting whose inames are not en-
rolled, and il is indeed q representa-
tive body, composed of the representa-
tive men from the different counties.
PRESIDENT TURLEY'S ADDRESS.
After this work was completed,
President rurIey read the following
address:
Gentlemen Of the East Tennessee
Farmers Convention:
= l am truly glad to see so many real
farmers on this floor to-day, and
so, because they are fresh
from the pillow and the hoe. Let me
give to one and all q most cordial wei
come, hoping, yes, knowing, that you
are here only, because you are deter
mined to pursue your chosen avocation
the light of constantly in
cTeasiug Information pertaining 10 il.
This Convention has done much
towards lifting agriculture ia East
Tennessee out of the old stereOtyped
ruts, handed down to US from an age,
that operated upon rich virgin soil,
with q cheap, constant system of
labor, both of which are no longer
accessible to us, or those who may
come after US. Let me indulge the hope
that this organization will continue
long after every home in East Tennes-
see shall have become a model of neat
ness, thrift, intelligence and happi-
ness when her fields shall be as
gardens; her setreams
musical with the hum Of busy manu-
'aciOrie her hills and valleys all
h. blOOded stock; her rivers
and railroads laden with her commerce
and every neighborhOod blessed with
iucCessful schools and churches, so
hat heT whole population, as she lies
lCsgled among her grand old noun
aims, will present the beautiful pic
ure of industry, frugality and con-
AS your presiding officer, III pur-
uance of a resolution passed st your |
asst session held in this city, L APP |
pointed q Vice President for each one |
If your counties, except UnicOi. Han |
,Ock, Scott and Morgan, for which |
counties [ was unable to learn the |
lame and address of suitable persons. |
l nun Der OF these Vice Presidents |
held and organized County COnven-
ions, and seemed TO have taken hold |
f the work with interest. | hope |
hese organizations will be continued,
nd that your action looking 10 their
development at your last session will
,e revived at this one. The full
Measure OF your success largely de.
,ends on the assistance Of County
BY request of Mr.. 2. Dickinson and
Judge O. Z. Temple through their
hartman, Col. s. Il. Howard, / ap-
ointed II. Il. Matlock and VIM.
'ancOn in their steads on the commit
&c 10 memorabilia the State Legisla-
IRE OH the subject of protection to
leep.
Owing TO the fact that 1 have but
tile acquaintance in several counties
/ East Tennessee, have labored IN
er many disadvantages in selecting
ne most active men to take hold OF
our work, and it is possible, yes, alto
ether probable, that in some instances
len of more zeal in the cause could
ave been obtained had l enjoyed q
etter acquaintance. But with my OPP
1rtunities did the best could, and
feel assured that in the light OF these
cts that there will be none who will
insure me.
In conclusion, gentlemen, 1 beg to
ate that 1 have acted as your Presi-
mt for two wears. which i appreciate Il