No. 216.] 701 



Resolved, That, from all the information obtained from various 

 sources, both practical and scientific, from the examinations made on 

 this and the previous excursion of the New York Farmers' Club, and 

 from the fruits of cultivation seen in various places along the rail- 

 road, it is the conviction and belief of this large and respectable 

 convention, that these lands, so long left in a state of nature, are of 

 immense value for tillage for the vine, the mulberry, orchard fruits, 

 and garden and field productions, and fitted to reward the appropriate 

 investment of money and labor in their good cultivation, to the full 

 extent that can be reasonably desired. 



Resolved, That the evidence furnished us this day, has convinced 

 us of the capability of the Hempstead Plains of being brought under 

 a high state of profitable cultivation, and that the ease with which 

 they can be tilled, their fertility, their safety from drought or \vet, 

 and their advantages of climate, location and structure, make them in 

 our opinion, at least worthy of the attention of such as desire to 

 engage in agricultural pursuits, and this with or wilhout investing a 

 large capital. 



These resolutions, with others, were drawn up after consultation, 

 and doubtless express the views of most of the company. Their 

 truth may be relied on with great confidence, and we trust that the 

 public w^ill have much occasion to remember this excursion with sat- 

 isfaction. 



If a fair degree of confidence in these views, shall be gained, and 

 the railroad shall act with that liberality which their own interests 

 and the public welfare shall dictate, it cannot be otherwise than that 

 great good shall result from these excursions. To both the Island 

 and the road, the inquiries must prove of great advantage. The 

 construction of this road is just what the Island required for its highest 

 prosperity, and it but needs this prosperity in a good degree, to en- 

 sure good dividends to the stockholders of this road. May these 

 mutual interests produce the most friendly co-operation. We wish 

 their perfection. 



The following facts and incidents may well be appended to this 

 report. 



All the Hempstead Plains, over which the railroad passes, and in 

 sight mostly, are the property of individuals, not of the town of 

 Hempstead, and can be purchased at reasonable prices, particularly 

 at Hempstead Branch, Hicksville, and at Farmingdale. 



