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Mr. Carll presented a resolution for a vote of thanks to the trus- 

 tees of the church, for its use that evening, which was passed. Some 

 spirited remarks in favor of the objects of the convention, were 

 made by Dr. Manly, of New York, when on motion the convention 

 adjourned to meet next evening in Jamaica. 



The whole proceedings were of a very interesting and satisfactory 

 character, giving the strongest impression that the conviction had 

 become full in the minds of the whole convention, that these uncul- 

 tivated lands of Long Island presented great advantages and high 

 inducements to be sought by those who wish to invest money in 

 lands, and enter into the pursuits of agriculture. 



Before the separation of the meeting, a notice was given of the 

 semi-monthly meetings of the New York Farmers' Club, and invi- 

 tations given for a free and welcome attendance of all farmers and 

 others interested in agricultural improvements. 



Thus closed the first day. 



The appointment for next day was made to take the boat for Sag 

 Harbor, at half past eight P. M., leaving ample time for early bath- 

 ing, breakfast, and some fishing and sailing on the bay. 



At the railroad wharf, a fishing smack was observed unlading a 

 very large load of manure fish, to be taken by the freight train into 

 the interior of the Island: their cost at the wharf $1 a 1000, or 

 about $12 for an acre, to produce a fine crop of corn. Their cost of 

 transportation to all points on the railroad, will be about the same 

 as they cost the farmers within three or five miles of places w.here 

 they are taken. Being immensely numerous, easily taken and used, 

 they furnish an exhaustless amount of the best manure. When pla- 

 ced from six to ten inches deep in the soil, as they ever should be, no 

 offensive smell is spread over the country, and the greatest benefit is 

 derived from their decomposition. To the plains these fish could be 

 made of immense value, as they make a manure highly adapted to 

 their culture. 



At half past eight A. M., the boat was taken for Sag Harbor, 

 where an hour and a half was spent in visiting the town and vici-' 

 nity. This is a town of far more beauty in its buildings and sur- 

 rounding scenery of both water and land, than most of the company 

 supposed. 



