Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-29

farmer IS Imposed upon by the speeula
tor by their cupidity in sending enc or
two accomplices ahead, each offering the
producer less, to sicken and discourage
him, falsely to Undue him with the idea
that prices are declining, resulting in the
purchase at low prices. ! think the OPP.
posite is true if either, commencing with
ow offers and if necessary pay higher.
L. is said also, that farmers might com
bine, employ an agent, build store houses
&C., but in order TO do this, a confidence
must be created, expenses by way OF
building, insuring, and salaries must be
met. see no difference between middle
men and commission men.
1t was further remarked that the reso-
luton did not assume to annihilate the
whole distance between the producer and
consumer, but if it could be shown that
the harl toiling producer by coming
nearer the consumer could realize por.
ton of the profits now entering the peck.
cts of these middlemen, thereby better
remunerating his present unpaid labor,
then the resolution would be sustained,
also doubly so, if in the creating of a
new departure when the farmer shall
have secured rights through the legisla-
lures most sacredly theirs. That the
farmer, the tiller of the soil, was the un-
der strata Of all society, the heart of all
human society, its success health pull
safes through all branches of business,
when agriculture droops all business
wanes The farmer has the same equal
right to travelupon the highnay to wealth
and fame; his vocation should be esteem
ed the great center around which revolv-
es and to which is attracted all other
pursuits, then let him stand up boldly by
his own representation, who must by the
force Of interest assert and defend his
rights. Examples Of this are known and
felt in the life OF Senator Morrill,. Thai
with the present low prices for produce
feeling of discomfort is felt among ths
farmers, and when the price of the salt
compared with the final purchase is mad'
known, the large difference pocketed b,
men who never lifted hand to toll an,
weariness in its production, the exclama
ton is vociferated, "rhe laborer is wo1
thy of his hire" Every other occups
ton is represented by organizations
|, watch and care for its interests, why nc
the farmer, coming close to the consun
er by their own agents or commissio
men, shortening up the distance an
saving the portion of the margins to hin
self and the consumer organizing, col
solidating, ana erecting storehouses, a
vancing by combined credit TO tho
who are not able to hold their produ,
until proper time to sell it, thereby brin
:, ing together large amounts, lessening Il
u expense of the purchaser, saving it
the producer, (the article of tobaec
= wool and grain referred to-. The tobs
co crop which now takes the attention
the production of which large capt.
in each crop is invested, rendering
:. most impossible for all men to hold it L
: til good price could be obtained, mig
p by united organization collect, sto
:, aud one half or two-thirds Of the val
Gin instances) advanced to the own
aiding him to go on to the producing
- next crop rendering mutual aid, spec
assistance, no damage to the consum
~ but much chagrin to the numerous sp
" ulators, making farming pay even NJ
Adjourned to Wednesday this week,
Seminary Hall.
y, Resolution. That the present syst
of education in farmers families is
the most commendable.
NJ w. DAVIS, Secretary
j, Westminster. Dec. 25, 1871.