Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-16
THE FARMERS ASSEMBLY.
Second Day's observation-disclosures Topics or
Interest Discussed.


IReported for the Dispstch.I
CHARLOTTESVILLE, August Is, 1854.
The Assembly convened at 1878 A. NJ
President Beverly In the chair.
Upon motion OF Captain Preston, dis-
cussions upon the various papers to be
read were limited 10 five minutes.
Professor Scott, OF Blacksburg College,
then read lengthy essay upon "Experi-
mental Stations, with view OF ulyihg
| Practical Instructions 10 Farmers" This
was a very fine and exhaustive paper. CIV
ing q very thorough review OF fertilizers
| In sill their various compositions, with the
| action Of each upon different soils. He
also read q dissertation upon Seeds"
which was listened TO with marked aften-
ton.
Upon motion OF Hon. b. johnson Bar
bour the thanks OF this Assembly were ten
dered Professor Scott for his able and in
teresting paper, ard copy requested for
publication in pamphlet form. Unani-
mously carried.
M,ior Gaines urged upon the Assembly
the importance OF securing the proper
legislation from Congress for benefting the
agricultural interests and establishing ex-
detrimental stations throughout the State.
This, he said, could only be accomplished
by agitation. lie gave notice that he would
present a series OF resolutions looking to
furthering this object.
Colonel r. r. w. Duke moved that all
the colleges in the State BE requested to
proceed at once to establish experimental
agricultural stations.
Professor Scott wanted the sinews OF
war-moncy-to secure these objects. and
would vote for the resolution II some one
would point out the manner by which TO
secure funds. &c was, he said. desirous
Of having experiments made in tobacco
and grape culture also.
Colonel Harrison hoped TO get bill
through the Legislature for establishing
experimental stations, but he feared 1t
would be some time before such bill could
be gotten through either the Federal Con-
gress or State Legislature.
Senator J. X. Wingiield thought sufii.
cient amount should be appropriated for
agricultural purposes. and cited the law OF
North Carolina on this point, and desired
to know from Colonel Harrison whether or
not he was authorized to drive worthless
fertilizers out OF the State, and what steps
he has taken to solicit representation TO
pass his bill.
Colonel Harrison said he did not claim
the power. which would doubtless be vio-
lently opposed. The law requires that
each fertilizer shall be registered, and the
valuable constituents contained therein.
II the analysis prove il TO be deficient OF
ingredients, the commissioner has the
power to prohibit it.
Mr.. Barbour moved az a substitute TO
Colonel Dukes motion that the proposed
bill for enlarging the scope and increasing
the funds and facilities OF the State De-
paTtment OF Agriculture meets with the
cordial approval OF this Assembly; that n
committee OF three be appointed TO memo
riaize both houses OF the General Assem-.
bly, in funhcrance Of said bill. Carried.
The Committee on Organization, through
its chairman, Hon. John 4. Massey, re-
ported:
/. The object OF this meeting il to pro-
mote the agricultural interests OF Virginia.
2. 70 secure such legislation, both State
and Federal. as will best protect and pro-
mote the agricultural interests OF the coun-
try.
3. Your committee recommends
the formation Of permanent organization,
TO be known as the Virginia Farmers
Assembly," which shall be auxiliary TO all
other agricultural societies, whether State
or national.
Adopted.
Moved; by Mr. wirSfeld, when this A.
sembly ad!ourns Il will as1S;;6burn 10 meet In
Richroncc. on the 23d day of october, 1891.
at O'Clock p. N. Carried.
Moved, by Mr.. Wipefoid. that the Com'
mittee on Organization be continued as
committee on permanent organization, and
report at the meeting In Richmond. Car
ried.
Colonel Duke extended an invitation to
the Assembly 10 visit the Monticello wine
cellar, examine operations, and sample the
stock. Received with thanks.
Mr.. JEFF. NJ. Levy sent an invitation TO
the Assembly TO visit Monticello. Received
with thanks.
Mr.. Magruder read an essay upon
"Feeding Cattle" This paper led to same
discussion, and the Assembly adjourned at
O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Assembly was called TO order at 4:i0
=. NJ. Many delegates have gone home.
An essay, by Nj. w. NJ. Buddeek, on
Raising Poultry" was presented by MIR.
Barbour and ordered to be printed. Mr..
W. W. Minor read an essay on "Grspc
Culture ;" which was discussed 10y Major
Mason, o. Reierson, II. NJ. Magruder, W.
j. Porter, and Mr.. Barbour.
The Assembly adjourned at $50 10 10 A.
N. tomorrow.