The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-12-11
The Atlanta Convention Of Farmers.

The Patrons of Husbandry and representa-
tiyes of Agricultural Societies throughout the
Cotton States met in Atlanta, Ca, on Tuesday,
25th of November The session lasted two
days, and was harmonious and enthusiastic.
About one hundred and fifty delegates were
present, when the meeting was called to order,
and Rev. D. E. Butler was chosen temporary
chairman, and J. j. Toon as temporary secre-
tary. The afternoon proceedings were devoted
to a discussion of the question of direct trade.
Several speeches were made, and among them
some that were very interesting.
In the evening the permanent officers were
chosen as follows:
President-D. E. Butler, of Georgia. :.
Vice Prcsideas-Dr. H. R. Cook, of South
Carolina; S. j. Harrington, of Alabama; L..
Russell, of Tennessee; NJ. 2. Berry, Mississip-
pi and G. W. Evans, Georgia. j..
Sscretary-J. d. Waddell; j. j. Toon and
E. Heyser, Assistants. >,
The Committee on Business reported as 1ol-
lows, which was adopted:
- Resoived, That it is the policy of cotton
planters to utilize the value of cotton as much
as practicable, first to manufacturing as large a
portion as possible of the staple and the bal
ance to sell direct to the manufacturer.
Resolued, That we recognize the moral obll-
gation and wise policy of employing all practi-
cable means to cancel existing debts, and that
the creditor manifest forbearance, and that
the debtor exhaust all available resources to
respond to the claims upon him.
y Resolced; That we advise cotton planters now
embarrassed with debt to seek the most favora"
Bile terms with their creditors as to the sale oil
their cotton.
Resolred, That we respectfully request our
representatives in Congress to have the cotton
tax refunded, and that it be paid to the produ-
Ger. t'
The following resolution was likewise adop-
ted:
Resotced, That this convention, through its
president do petition Congress to so modify
the existing patent laws at t;;.5ir approaching
session, as hereafter to require all articles COW
cred by renewal of patent to be sold by the
patentee at not more than twenty-five per cent.
above cost Of manufacturing.
! On Wednesday, the Business Committee
made the following report, which was adop-
| ted :'.aTH
Whereas the Southern States possess vast
mines of coal and iron, for need of proper de-
yelopment are now useless, and consequently
yalueless and whereas, the miner must be fed
and clothed as we'll as the manufacturer, rem
derinr the farmer, the manufacturer and the
miner mutually dependent on each other, and
eyery aid given to one of these branches of in
dustry is mutual in its benefits; therefore,
ResoIued, That we look upon the develop
ment of the coal and iron interests of our sec
tions as matter demanding not only the at
tention of the capitalist and fnancier but of
every man in our section who desires our
future prosperity and advancement.
Whereas it is a we'll established fact that
the surplus products of all descriptions are
yalueless to us without market, and that to
secure profitable market cheap transporta-
ton is of prime Importance to the prosperity
not only of the agricultural, but OF the COM
mercal, manufacturing and mining interests
of the country and whereas, our present means
of reaching market are inadequate to our wants
and the need of the country.
Resokued, That cheap transportation is of the
first Importance to the country, and that we
will 20 heart and hand with our brethren OF
the West in securing it.
Resolued, That we look upon the construc-
ton of the Atlantic and Great Western Canal
and the inland water communication along the
| Gulf toward the East as matter of deep in
terest to the prosperity of Georgia and the
South and we therefore, earnestly request
our representatives in Congress and in the
State Legislature to urge by every proper
means its Importance upon the Federal Gov
ernment. -
Resolued, That the resources of our farmers
are large and the recuperative energy of the
country great, and that @ return to the cash
system as soon as practicable would insure the
prosperity of the country on solid basis.
Resolved, That we recommend, the State
Grange at its next meeting shall appoint
State chemist, in order to protect the Patrons
Of Husbandry against imposition and worthless
fertilizers.
The majority report on refundins the cotton
| --,,, .Joo&oJ n, fo11ows.