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Mr. Spears. — I am glad to hear this report. One will not always 

 succeed. But here is the fruit. It speaks for itself. This material 

 also arrests the fermentation of cider at any point. It will also 

 preserve fresh meat. 



A large piece of fresh meat was then exhibited, which was ten 

 days old. Further trials will be had in this direction; the import- 

 ance of the subject demands it. 



Mr. Isaac Hicks, North Hempstead, Long Island, showed some 

 beautiful streaked pippins, which were in an excellent state of pre- 

 servation; and he thought the kind fully equal to the Ehode Island 

 Greening for eating or cooking. The specimens had been taken 

 from a quantity of apples that were kept in a tight box, all of 

 which were taken out every three weeks, and wiped dry. This 

 treatment seemed to keep them in an excellent condition. 



MARIXAND EMIGRATION. 



Prof. Higgins, State Emigrant Agent of Maryland, delivered an 

 interesting address on the advantages this State possesses for iudus- 

 trious men and capitalists seeking homes. The climate is the most 

 tlelightful in our country, land is cheap, and the large proprietors 

 are willing to sell. With many it is not a question, for they are in 

 debt, and obliged to sell. Northern people are treated courteously, 

 and sometimes better than they deserve. Farms can be had for 

 twenty to thirty iind forty dollars an acre. There are various marls 

 which add to the natural fertility of the soil. 



Mr. Horace Greeley inquired how extensive the marl beds are. 

 The professor explained explicitly the extent of the beds, and also 

 the value of the marl iu various localities of the State. He stated 

 that he was familiar with fields there that would not produce five 

 bushels of wheat per acre, which were made to yield fifteen bushels 

 of excellent grain, simply by the application of a dressing of marl. 



Dr. Snodgrass spoke of Maryland, from personal observation, as 

 having many advantages. 



STEAM PLOW. 



Mr. J. K. Fisher showed a drawing of a steam plow, and asked 

 the opinion of the Club as to several points. The plan proposed 

 is revolving saws, instead of diggers or plows. He wished there 

 might be concert of action on this subject. All the inventors in 

 this line should unite in a joint interest, and in the event of success, 

 be entitled to share in the rewards accordingly as they may have 

 jcontributed ideas. 



