Andrew H. Ernst, of Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the Vice-Presidents of this society, died at his residence in that city, February 13th, I860, aged sixty-four years. He was a gentleman of foreign birth, but thoroughly nationalized; being a great admirer of American character, and a firm supporter of American institutions. He was a pioneer and champion of our cause in the north-west section of our country; a gentleman favorably known and highly appreciated by all who knew him for his pomological knowledge, for his characteristic modesty, for suavity of manner, and for his eminent Christian virtues.

We have also to mourn the death of Benjamin V. French, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, a member of the Executive Committee, who died April 10th, I860, aged sixty-eight years. Mr. French was ardently devoted to the cause of terra-culture, in its most comprehensive sense, and has, for many years, held important official positions in the Agricultural and Horticultural Societies of his State and country. Few men have been more interested in the cultivation of the soil, and few have been so strongly attached to rural life and rural happiness. Even to the close of life, these were his most cherished objects.

In reflecting on the usefulness and example of our departed friends, on their labors and contributions to the cause of pomology, their honorable life and peaceful death, we shall ever retain a high appreciation of their worth. We cheerfully accord to their memory our gratitude for their valuable services, and enrol their names among the benefactors of mankind. We mourn the loss of these worthy associates, but our institution still lives, and other friends survive to cooperate with us in advancing the cause so dear to our hearts.