Messrs. SANFORD, PHILLIPS, Sc.
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We publish this evening the call for convention of the planters of Alaama to be held at Tuscaleosa at the time of the sitting of the next legislature similar convention is to be hel in Pennsy soon to consider measures for the encouragement oi the manufacturers of that State, and to forward the inte rests of agriculture and in Iustry generally Recent ly the State of New York passed d law appropria- ing SS,00O per annum to similar purpose, and, with one exceptions, there extensive agri- cultural societies in ever, State in the Union.

 To person who has travelled much in South Alabama, it must have been apparent that few re- cent improvements have been adopted in the culture of the soil. The country is ,te from the trans mission of intelligence in relation discoveries, and the fertility of the land is great, that inven- tion has not been so rackeh iii sterile regions m develop its natural resources. There is also pre- jndice existing among farmers against what they call "book-larmng" Few of them subscribe to agri cultural works, and those who dn place little iilence in such learning to render it very useful.

 To eradicate these errors, nothing will be nor, efficient than the convention now proposed. By al interchange ofthought anl observation, and the nle rest giyen by organized effort, the attention of small planters will be directed systematic of agriculture, which win tend to give an interest t their pursuits---to increase their income and fur. nish new delicacies for their family consumption.

 Alabama, more particularly the southern part, i, adapted the successful culture fsone of the ,arcs fruits of the tropics. The grape

 "In Bacchana proiison, rceing to earth

 Rich and gushing D.

 the juicy peach, the melon, the pomegranite, the fragrant pear the apple, the mellow fig and even the splendid orange, if carefully tended, yield rich and luscious harvests Yet of these fruits, pecially in Mobile county, have been brought to that delicious state of perfection which more northern and adverse climates yield abundantls.

 Heretofore, no general or scientific attemp, has been made to naturalize the apple and pear, yet we know of one gentleman (Mr Drwy Thnp- son) who, b, judicious system of engraiting and d careful observation of the pecuarities of hi. fruits, has managed to produce fine growth of these be found in any of the States. His nursery of peach trees is unrisaed both in the sgor of growth and the new varieties produced.

 These experiments prove satisfactorily that il needs but ightened attention to secure to citizens throughout three -fourtlis of the year, of the rarest fruits that grow. It IS necessary, however, that they should use some exertion, and as begin- ming, we conceive nothing can be better alartei 10 We hope, therefore, sur planters generally will take ii into consideration. and prepare for the appointing of delegates to attendit il.