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Mr. Orledge: I, for one, should say that a committee of that kind 
would be exceedingly inappropriate in such a meeting as this. It 
seems to me that we are convened here to discuss questions on polit¬ 
ical economy, perhaps, or anything else we choose to discuss, but I 
hardly think it would be prudent for us to put ourselves in a position 
to endorse the ideas of any set of men in the State that were look¬ 
ing to politics. I presume there are a great many here that do not 
agree with me. Let us go on and discuss these questions, and dis¬ 
cuss them freely, without regard to what the outside world may 
say, or the editors of the papers think of it. 
Secretary Field: I think I can make a statement that will be 
be acceptable to the mover and to the convention. I move as a 
substitute for this resolution the following: 
Resolved , That a committee of five be appointed on resolutions. 
If this is adopted any gentleman can present a resolution; it will 
be referred to this committee and a report made to the convention 
for their consideration. 
Mr. Roberts accepted the substitute, and the resolution was 
adopted. 
Secretary Field moved that the Academy of Arts and Sciences 
and the agricultural convention hold a joint meeting this after¬ 
noon to listen to the papers on finance which have been prepared 
for each meeting. 
Mr. Orledge: I am very willing to discuss the money question 
at all times and on all occasions, with anybody. I do not suppose 
I know one-quarter of it, or one-third, but I know enough to hold 
myself against all ordinary or common men, but is it worth while 
for us to go out of our way to get up a particular discussion on the 
monejr question. Isn’t it better that we should follow our own 
programme ? If any gentleman wishes to discuss this question let 
two or three meet them and discuss it in the Assembly Chamber. 
It seems to me, Mr. President, imprudent to drag this thing in 
here. The discussion is not necessary for us here, and I think it 
would be imprudent. I would move that if two or three of the 
gentlemen of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, wish to discuss 
this question that we will discuss it here Friday morning at ten 
o’clock. 
Secretary Field: I have no feeling in the matter. I wish simply 
to act with the academy as I am informed that members of each con- 
