At the meeting of this society, August 17, the following appropriate resolutions were unanimously adopted:

. Resolved, That we. deeply deplore the afflictive providence which involved, in the destruction of the Henry Clay and the tragical loss of many valuable lives, the removal of our esteemed fellow member, A. J. Downing, of Newburgh, in the pride of manhood, and in the full maturity of his powers, from the scene of his useful and honorable exertions, at a time when his services were so universally and highly appreciated, and when his efforts in life were producing throughout the land, the beneficent and beautiful results for which he had so long labored, and over which his benevolent spirit would have so generously rejoiced.

Resolved, That .we- regard as a national bereavement and affliction, the loss of one whose powers were so diligently and successfully dedicated to the purest and best interests of his race and his country; that the deceased was endowed by nature with a vigorous intellect, which was elevated by liberal and practical cultivation, and directed by an expanded philanthropy and a glowing love of nature, to the promotion of those pursuits connected with rural life and rural happiness, which, while they contribute to the solid power and prosperity of a people, refine and elevate, their tastes and enjoyments; that the country will hold in grateful and enduring remembrance his valuable and popular contributions to the literature of horticulture - his aid in the promotion of Landscape Gardening - in the improvement of the " Fruits and Fruit trees of America," and of Cottage Residences, and his able and assiduous labors for the general advancement of Pomology and rural economy; that his efforts in these branches have produced an improvement which is perceptible in the aspect of many sections of our country; and that his sudden and melancholy death is a bereavement which will be long and deeply deplored, far beyond the affectionate and afflicted circle of which he was the ornament and the pride.

Resolved, That as the loss-of A. J. Downing Is a national calamity, calling for an appropriate national commemoration, we cordially approve of the action of the President of the American Pomological Congress, in inviting the Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, an intimate friend of the deceased, to deliver at the approaching session of the Congress in Philadelphia, on the 13th proximo, an Eulogy on the life, character, and virtues of our lamented fellow member.

Resolved, That we sincerely condole with his bereaved family upon this afflictive dispensation of an inscrutable Providence; and that as a' manifestation of our respect and sympathy, the Secretary be directed to transnit to them a" copy of the foregoing resolutions. T. P. James, Rec. Sec'y.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society #1

The stated meeting of this Society occurred on Tuesday evening, October 19, in the lecture room of the Museum building, Philadelphia. Caleb Cope, in the chair. The display consisted of Fruits and Bouquets; of the former, Mr. Cope's gardener exhibited specimens of twelve varieties of Pears: Duchess d'Angou-leme, Passe Colmar, Napoleon, Excel lentissima, etc.; Reine Claude monstreuse de Bavay plum, raised under glass. Also, a new plant, Crowea latifolia, three pompone Chrysanthemums - Sacramento, Surprise, and La Miniature; a basket of cut flowers, having the 98d bud of the Victoria; a boqnet of choice flowers, and a basket of indigenous flowers. Mrs. John B. Smith's gardener brought a collection of fine pears: Duchess d'Angouleme, Belle St. Mar-tigne, Doyenne Seuille, Glout Morceau, Beurre d'Aremburg, Bamien Van Mons, Tyson, and the Reinette de Bretagne apple. Thomas P. James presented pears - 12 Duchess d'Angou-leme, weighing 18 oz., 15 1/2 oz., 14 1/2 oz., etc. Morelle Bouche, St. Dennis, Brown and Yellow Beurre, all from dwarf trees. Also, Frost Gage and October plums. By R. Kilvington, a new plant, Microspermun Bartonoides, a very pretty plant.

H. W. S. Cleveland, specimens of Hamburg and Muscat Grapes; S. J. Dick, fine Isabella Grapes; Mrs. Krider, Butter and other Pears; M. Snyder, Fall Pippin Apples; N. W. Roe, Fall Pearmain and Golden Pippin; A. Parker, Butter Pears; J. H. Watts, Rochester, St. Lawrence Apple. From B. V.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society #1

The stated meeting of this Society was held on Tuesday evening, February 19,1856, at Concert Hall, Gen. Patterson, President, in the chair. Premiums were awarded as follows, by the Committee on Plants and Flowers: -

Camellias, Twelve Cut Flowers - for the best to David Ferguson; for the second best to Jerome Graff, gr. to C. Cope. Collection of twelve Plants - for the best to Thos. Robertson, gr. to B. A. Fahnestock. A Special Premium of one dollar to Peter Raabe, for a collection of Hyacinths, Tulips, and Crocuses, in pots. Specimen Plant - for the best to Mark Hill, gr. to M. W. Baldwin, for Acacia pubescens. Table Design - for the best to Barry Higgins, gr. to D. R. King. Basket of cut Flowers - for the best to Mark Hill; for the second best to J. J. Habermehl, gr. to John Lambert. Bouquets - for the best pair to the same.

By The Committee On Fruit

Pears - twelve specimens - for the hest to Isaac B. Baxter, Broom Park, B. Ranee, and St. Grermains.

By The Committee On Vegetables

Special Premiums of one dollar each to Mark Hill, for a brace of Cucumbers and a bunch of Asparagus, and to Barry Higgins for a dish of Mushrooms.

The Committee of Finance reported that the Treasurer's account was correct.

The appointment of the Standing Committee for the year 1856, was announced.

A collection of dried specimens of indigenous plants, received through the hands of J. Jay Smith, Esq., from Mrs. Isaac Clement, of Saratoga County, New York, was presented to the Society, and it was, on motion, ordered that the thanks of the Society be tendered to the donor. The following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted (which we have inserted, with a comment, elsewhere. - Ed.).

Three gentlemen were elected members.