merely to advert to the fact, that wherever a State Chemist has been appointed, the very best results have followed. (Signed,) A. M. SPANGLER, THEO. FENN, I. G. M'KINLEY. On motion, A. M. Spangler, I. G. M'Kinley, Theo. Fenn, James Fiffe and Philip Dougherty, were appointed a committee to memorialize the present Legislature for the appointment of a State Agricultural Chemist. On motion of Gen. William Ayres, it was Resolved, That the thanks of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society be tendered to the members of the House of Representatives, for their kindness in giving to this Society the use of their hall. On motion of A. O. Heister, it was Resolved, That, as a Society, we approve of the tone, spirit and ability with which our organ, the Farm Journal, has been conducted during the past year, and that we cordially recommend every member of the society not only to subscribe for it himself, but to use his influence to extend its circulation among his neighbors. On motion of David Mumma, Jr., it was Resolved, That the American Bauer, printed at Harrisburg, in the German language, by J. M. Beck, is well worthy of the patronage of our German farmers, and that we cordially recommend it to our German population as a valuable and interesting periodical. Wm. A. Stokes, who had been appointed one of the tellers, being in the chair, on motion, F. C. Carson and James L. Reily were appointed as tellers to hold the election of officers. The Chairman announced that the hour having arrived for opening the election, the members proceeded to elect their officers, when one hundred and thirty votes were polled, and the following officers were selected for the ensuing year: Executive Committee-I. G. M'Kinley, David Mumma, Jr., Robert M'Allister, John P. Rutherford and Simon Cameron. The following preamble and resolutions were taken up and adopted: WHEREAS, It is now an admitted fact that in no way can a nation increase in wealth and power so fast, as by encouraging and securing a rapid improvement in the science of Agriculture. All admit, that whilst manufactures improve, commerce gives value, and labor and capital stimulate, it is Agriculture alone that originates; the earth is the parent of them all-all equally derive their origin from the cultivation of the earth, and all must be equally dependent upon it for sustainance. Regarding it then as the basis of all other arts, it justly claims pre-eminence over all others; and such is its connection with all the comforts of the human race, that it may justly be said, that Agri culture is the only firm and stable foundation of national greatness. And the various State societies have already fully demonstrated the fact, that in no way can this great and valuable science be so substantially and rapidly improved, as by organized and concerted action, and it is therefore a selfevident fact, that the formation of a National Agricultural Society is, at this time, a matter of great moment and importance; therefore, for the purpose of forming such society, be it Resolved, That we recommend the calling of a Convention of Agriculturists of the United States, to meet at the city of Washington at such time as may be fixed upon, as soon as it is ascertained that a sufficient number of States of this Union have approved of the plan to warrant its undertaking. Resolved, That this Society will elect one Delegate from each Congressional district of the State, who shall be a member of this Society, to represent this Society in said proposed National Convention. of Resolved, That this Society expects, and earnestly requests the co-operation every State in the Union in this matter. Resolved, That all States or State societies willing to co-operate with us in this laudable enterprise, are requested to inform the President of this Society of such fact; and so soon as five States have so signified their willingness to act in the matter, then the President of this Society shall immediately, after ascertaining (by corresponding with the several State societies upon the subject,) the most suitable time for calling such Convention, fix on a time for the meeting of said Convention, of which he shall give notice in as many papers as may be necessary. Resolved, That the Secretary of this Society shall forward a copy of this preamble and resolutions to the President or Secretary of every State Agricul tural Society in the United States; and also furnish a copy to the National Intelligencer and Washington Union, for publication. Adjourned. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. HARRISBURG, Tuesday, January 18, 1853. In accordance with the fourth section of the Constitution of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, the said Society met on the third Tuesday of January, 1853, in the Hall of the House of Representatives. A quorum of members being present, the meeting was organized by the motion of Jacob S. Haldeman, electing CHARLES B. TREGO, as President pro tem. On motion, a committee of three, consisting of David Mumma, Jr., Algernon S. Roberts and Joseph Konigmacher, was appointed to invite his Excellency the Governor, and Heads of Department, to be present during the meeting. A. O. Heister, chairman of the committee of judges on field crops, appointed for the last annual exhibition, made report, which, together with its recom mendations, on motion of David Mumma, Jr., was adopted. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FIELD CROPS. The Committee on Field Crops, in this the first report, beg leave to congratulate the Society, that whilst the last census presents our noble State as first among her sisters in some of the most important staple crops, in the aggregate. The interest exerted by our Agricultural exhibitions, and the competition elicited by the offer of honorable premiums, has brought to our knowledge another fact, that without extraordinary attention and without any idea of competing for premiums at the time of planting and cultivating, we are also first and foremost among our sister States in the production of particular field crops. The dissemination of Agricultural information generally, and the reports of special results from particular modes of ploughing, planting, and manuring, as sent forth by the Society, must exert a most healthful influence in awakening the energies of the Farmer, and exciting a spirit of laudable rivalry and emulation throughout the State. And if such are to be the results of our efforts, we may with great propriety claim continued liberal patronage and public favor, The committee would most respectfully, at this stage of their report, recommend a revision of the premiums for field crops, so as to excite greater public attention and competition, and that premiums hereafter be dispensed in a more liberal and extended manner. We owe it to the cause in which we are engaged, and our present resources and future prospects will justify the additional inducement. The Father of his Country has written, and it has now become a household saying, that the man who can make two blades of grass grow where but one grew before, should be considered a public benefactor. Let us reward liberally him who makes by his industry, skill and science, two bushels of wheat grow where but one grew before, and generously communicates to the Society his manner of doing it, so that we may lay it before the public, thus aiding in an important particular the great object we have in view, the advancement of the Agricultural prosperity of the State. The committee report that there are four applicants for premiums on corn, who conform to the requirements of the Society, namely: 1st. George Walker, of Woodbourne, Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania, who produced, as per accompanying statements, one hundred and sixty bushels of shelled corn per acre, on five acres, and twenty tons of superior pumpkins. 2d. John A. M'Crea, of Whitemarsh, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, ninety-three bushels of shelled corn per acre, on eleven acres and twenty-four perches. 3rd. John B. Bitzer, West Earl, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, eightyfive and three-fifths bushels of shelled corn per acre, on five acres. 4th. John B. Bitzer, West Earl, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, ninety-six and three-fourths busels of shelled corn on one acre. For wheat there are two applicants for premiums, who produced, as per accompanying statements: 1st. Reuben Weidler, Bareville, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, forty bushels and twelve and three-fourth pounds of wheat per acre, on one acre. 2d. Joseph Lyndale, of Lycoming county, thirty-two bushels white blue stem wheat to the acre, on sixteen acres. Benjamin Buckwalter, Lancaster county, produced seventy-three and onethird bushels oats per acre, on eight acres and one hundred and twenty-three perehes. John Wilkinson, of Mount Airy Agricultural Institute, produced one thousand and seventeen bushels carrots per acre, on one acre. Henry A. Carpenter, Lancaster county, one-fourth acre sugar beet and onefourth acre ruta baga. John H. Smith, Lancaster county, one-fourth acre field turnips. |