Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-11-15

other dealer shows still another, both equally
well painted and striped in fine style-but
different, of course, in durability, ease Of
management, amount and quality Of work
done, etc., etc. Never having used either, he
does not know the merits and defects of each
but he ventures to criticize some point as
defective. Now the dealer has heard that
objection before, and has learned by exper-
ience the best mode of reply, so he CLOSES
over defects and points out merits in the
machine he has to sell, and knows also how
to reverse the process while speaking of the
rival machine.
Now if farmers had opportunities of dis
cussing and hearing discussed the perfection
and faults Of all the different machines, there
would be less luck and chance, and more
science shown in the selection of machinery
than at present.
Is it any wonder then if not ono or two, but
hundreds Of such instances, should initiate the
self.conceit Of townspeople, and correspond
ingy depress the simple countryman
People living secluded unsocal life, too
often develop selfish, narrow minded
habit of inspecting humanity, that only free
intercourse with mankind can cure.
As the most powerful means at our control
to remedy these evils, the "Patrons of Hus-
bandry," appear to me worthy Of trial, as
from their peculiar organization, they secure
the presence and cooperation of the best men
and women in the community, and bring
them together in such way that instruction
in manners, morals, and business, to old and
young must be the result.
Not only is it worthy of trial as a social en-
terprise, but it possesses the practical benefit
Of serveral important societies.
AS mutual benefit society, it equals the
"Odd Fellows" and other like associations
in aid rendered during sickness, and surpasse:
them in help to the farmer and his family
during health and prosperity, thereby render
ing them less liable to become needy.
As Trades Union its assistance will bC
great and lasting. it being without the usua
Objectionable feature of Unions in the inter
est of laborers against capitalists as farmers
are both capitalists and laborers, the prosper
ity and happiness Of the farmer brings the
prosperity and happiness of the nation.
Then also, it is Universal American De.
batting Club established in every township
instructing its members in strict parliament
airy rules. The value to Americans of thi
drill being so well known, l need but to no
tice it.
And too, society for the prevention O.
cruelty to animals, is in active operation il
each Subordinate Grange.
1t has an attractive side for each class o
members. The man of business looks to th
return in dollars and dimes; in the buying o
machines and supplies. Others are intereste,
by the ritual and initiation ceremonies
Others in the social opportunities, and all ar
improved by those benefits that are to b
gained by association and consultation.
Still others are interested in the power the,
gain. For if the farmers secret societie
Of France and Italy, embracing all kind
and conditions Of men, with all their warrin,
interests, could make themselves feared b,
King and Kaiser, how much superior will tn
influence ofa secret society be, that embrace
only one class, aud that class the wealth
power, and intelligence of the nation, IN,
that nation-United States of America
Cor Prairie Farmer.