The New York herald., 1879-12-11
AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION.


FORMATION OF A NATIONAL AssocIArIoN-1Ts
OBJECTS AND METHODS OF WORK.
About one hundred and fifty delegates, represent
ing fourteen States and the District of Columbia.
met in convention at the Metropolitan Hotel yester-
day for the purpose OF organizing national agri-
cultural society. Among those present were
DR.. George b. Loring. of Massachusetts,.
president of the New England Agricul-
turai Society; DIR. Flint. president of the
Massachusetts, Agricultural College Ex-Governor
Hyde. of Connecticut L. S. Gold, secretary OF the
Connections Board of Agriculture; John c. Mead
superintendent Of tho Agricultural Department
Vermont; Professor j. r. Ledoux of North Caro-
lima; L. A. Carmen. chief clerk United States De-
partment Of Agriculture; J. Erastus Lester. Com
missioner on Agriculture. Rhode. Island. and j. b.
Grinnell. x-member Of Congress rom Iowa. Dele
gates were also present from Texas. Alabama and
Arkansas.
The origin OF the Convention dates back about
three months. whom committee OF gentlemen
met at the American Institute to consider the
formation of national agricultural society.
The result was the appointment Of an executive
committee of i've. and OF which Mr.. j. Il. IeaIl of
this city, was chosen chairman. This committee
has since been actively engaged preparing for the
Convention of yesterday. in sending out letters and
circulars to leading men in agricultural circles in
Mi parts OF the country. Having received a large
number of favorable responses. the committee
called the present meeting i'll order to complete the
work OF framing constitution and electing officers.
IN SESSION
Shortly after O'Clock the Convention was called
to order by the chairman OF the Executive Commit
tee. who delivered an address. in which he stated
that the aims OF the society are as follows The
general dissemination of knowledge relative to the
best methods OF agriculture, systematic testing Of
competing agricultural implements. scientific inves
tgatons INTO diseases OF animals the technical educa
ton OF veterinary surgeons tenants and landowners
exposure frauds IL the sale OF inferior or
manures, feeding stufs and seeds; embodiment of
such information contained in agricultural pubca-
tions may be proved by practical experience to be
useful to encourage OF talent in their attention
to the improvement OF agricultural implements, the
construction OF farm buildings and cottages the ap
pllcation of chemistry to the generul purposes Of
agriculture the destruction Of insects injurious to
vegetable life and the eradication Of weeds. The
socaton is intended to be somewhat similar to the
Royal Agricultural Society of England.
ON motion Mr.. Nelson NJ Curtis, Of Ogdensburg.
N. Y. was appointed temporary chairman. The re-
port Of the Executive Committee was read and the
constitution framed by them submitted to the meet
ing 1t declares that the name OF the organization
shall be the american Agricultural Association" "
and its objects to protect promote ana develop the
agriculture the whole country in all its branches.
CLOSELY cna ,1' Connected thorswtS The fec for
ordinary membership is 81 on payment OF
which and agreeing to abide by the the, con, IN
admitted to certain rights and privileges Of the
society The payment OF $50 entities to life member
which meetings members shall have voice but no
vote.
THE ASSOCIATIONS WORK.
General meetings OF the association shall be held
annually, and such other meetings will be held as
may be provided for at the general meeting The
officers the society shall be chosen by ballot and
shall consist Of president and senior vice presi-
dent. whose term Of Office shall be one year and
who shall be ineligible for Office for two yesrs there
AFTER four directors, who shall be elected for three
years and be ineligible for year thereafter.
During the afternoon session the constitution was
taken up in sections. and after some slight amend
ments its adoption ~ whole was deferred
for action until to-day committee organ
izaton. composed of delegate from each
state represented. was appointed to select perma-
nent officers and report to the Convention this morn.
ing. At the evening session Dr. Albert Il. Ledoux of
North Carolina delivered u lecture on the Quality
OF American seeds" He gave some instructive sta
tstics in regard to the adulteratiOn and germnat-
ing powers OF farm and garden seeds. and dwelt on
the various deceptions practsed by English seeds
men, who, he said, prepare the seeds Of weeds by
coloring and otherwise and sell them at high prices
the bond fde article. discourse was also delv-
cred by DR.. Manly Miles, of Now York. 1.-The
Correlations of Animal Form" The Convention
will remain in session until tomorrow afternoon.