We are unable to give at present more than a rough sketch of the proceedings; as soon as the official report comes from the press, we will endeavor to lay the more important parts of it before our readers.

Pursuant to notice, the session opened on the 13th inst., at half past 10 o'clock. President Wilder in the Chair. The attendance was fair, but less numerous than we expected. The dry season had some effect in keeping people away, as a large and general display of fruits was not expected. There were respectable delegations from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont; one from Ohio, one from Illinois, one from Iowa, and one from Georgia. Names will be given hereafter.

The President's address was the first business in order, and an excellent, practical address it was. The principal topics discussed in it were - 1st, Raising Fruits from Seed; 2d, The Arts of Cultivation; 3d, The Preservation and Ripening of Fruits. We regret not being able to present at least a portion of it this month.

The next business in order was the selection of officers for the ensuing year. A committee of one from some five or seven States was appointed, and the officers of last year were re-nominated and elected unanimously:

MARSHALL P. WILDER, President One Vice President from each State. H. W. s ClEVE-LAND land, Secretary. Thos. P. James, Treasurer.

A committee was appointed to prepare an order of business, and reported the following: First, Discussion of the Pear, in the following order:

1. Rejection of worthless sorts.

2. Adoption of sorts for general culture. 8. Adoption of sorts that promise well. 4. Sorts for culture on Quince stock.

When these subjects are closed, the Apple, Plum, Cherry, and other fruits to be taken up.