Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-16
STATE AGRICULTURISTS.
SAVANNAH TO BE THE SCENE
OF THE NEXT MEETING.

February the Time for the Session
Thomas Hardeman Reelected Presi
dent of the Society After an Exciting
Sk1rmish-A Number of Interesting
Papers Read.
ATLANTA, August 14.-When the State
Agricultural Society met this morning
Hon. l.. +. Livingston read an able paper
on "hindrances and impedIments to pro-
gresslYe and diversified farming" which
was well received. DIR. S. W. Leland, of
Cartersyille, read a fine paper on labor
and other matters in general, which was
highly complimented. The Memorial
Committee presented beautiful tributes
70 Generals Browne and Horne, and DR..
Means
Major Houston, of DeKalb, read an
eIaDorate ana valuable paper on railroad
transportation. These papers were we'll
listened to attentiyely, and a lively inter-
est was manifested at the evening session.
treasurer Holt was absent ON account of
sickness, but Secretary Greer reported
about $4,000 in the treasury of the society
The committee reported a fine attendance
OF the best class of delegates.
}. g. Mccall, of Brooks, read most ex-
cellent paper on truck farming, praising
GSIeGlaliN
adapted to it. The delegates then dis
cussed how to cultivate melons.
potatoes. cucumbers and cabbages, and
can, ship and sell This was a bad wear
Tor truckers In the way of returns. 1t was
cold season to sell. and much poor truck
was shipped by novices i'll the business.
They expect to do better next year. 1t
VIII yet prove valuable industry to
South Georgia and Florida.
(NpnpF1l a of
mented the address, and spoke favorably
of truck farming.
DIR. Miller was also asked to furnish a
paper for publication in the society's next
report.
The special committee reported resoIu-
tions i'll regard to the State Agricultural
Department, showing its past and present
management. and asking the Legislature
to give all fertilizer inspection fees for its
own purposes, and provide a geological
survey of the State and the establishment
of experimental stations.
Col. Butler presented it and it was
adopted.
The election of officers created intense
excitement.
Gen. Young, in a lively speech. noml-
mated Mr.. Hardeman, but he declined.
but Mr. Hardeman's nomination was made
unanimous. Several members and cam
Col. &. w. Adams nominated Col. Liy-
mgston, but the delegates cried for Mr..
Hardeman. He said that he could not in
justice consent. Colonel Young. Judge
Thomas, of MuscOgee, and Jordan. of Pu
laski, insisted, and the excitement still
increasing, Col. Fannin said that he had
twice before stepped aside for Mr. Harde-
man and would do so again.
Col. MObley said that he was honestly
the Mr.
man, and wanted his friends to support
him.
Mr.. Livingston had said that he would
get out of the way again, and let them
elect Mr.. Hardeman; but Mr.. Hardeman
would not serve, and then he, Col. Living
ston, would take the field again.
MT. MObley's remarks seemed personal
TO him, and he resented it, but Mr.. Moblev
dlsclaImed it. 1t was a critical moment.
General Young made a fervid speech
ana Mr. Hardeman was reelected unani-
mOusly with cheers. Messrs. Fannin,
Livingston and MObley were appointed to
notify hun. He came forward, and with
much emotion said that he was compelled
against his will to bow to their commands.
Hearty applause followed.
Col. Livingston was reelected Trustee
OF the State University and Vice President
for the Sixth district. The OtherVice Presi-
dents are ). ID. Bradwell, j. g. Mccall, j.
IL. Black, j. II. Fannin, w. j. Ander-
son and NJ. C. Fulton. d. E.
Butler and General c. T. Seachv.
OF Henry, were nominated for the
Tenth district-at-large, but the President
decided it unconstitutional. Notice was
given of an amendment in this direction
at the next meeting.
W. X. Cone and T. r. Bennett were
elected on the Executive Committee from
the First and Second districts.
General Harrison said that Savannah
would be glad to entertain the society at
the next meeting, and presented the invi-
tation so cordially that no other place
was offered in competition, and Savannah
was unanimously selected for the Febru-
airy meeting.
MIR. Mccall gave notice of truck farm
ers' meeting at ThOmasville September
9th, and invited all interested to attend.
After the usual resolutions of thanks.
ETC., the convention adjourned sine die.