, 1873-03-05
onsist Of L. Huber, D. G. Kalb, and John Nc

consist OF L. Huber, D. G. Kalb, and John Me-
ConnelL
A Committee On Constitution consisted Of
Henry Converse, Thomas Lewis, and W. F.
Thsyer.
this was q political meeting for mere political
purposes, moro Interest wpuld attach to it than
seemed to now. But the idea that had brought
The fa1mora together to-day is that,
they are. stil poor, for they are not able to con-
Bume their crops proitably, aud they have no
market for the surplus. The crops Of the far
mers are Of no value, because the railroads, that
afford the only means Of renchipg tue markets,
insist upon SO large d proportion Of their value
to pay them for their labor that nothing sub
Btantial is left for the producer. The people Of
tho State are now demanding that, in this divi-
sion Of the price Of products between the pro,
content himself with q smaller share.
Now the question is, can the producer
secure fairer division Of the prica OF the pro-
ducts? The difficulties to be overcome in such
selves. For thousands Of years we're men con-
trolled by men who were raid to rule them by
| divine right. The teachers ct religion and tho
politicians told them thai Kings were Gods vice
politicians and lawyers tell. us now that
railroads are to 1ule by virtue OF vest.
ed rights. You must rid yourselves of
both these suporstitionB, and the vested
rights Of railroads will then follow tho divine
right Of Kings into the tomb Of exploded and
wron-out crrors. And yet we submit to the au~
] thority Of the Government, because that author
| ity lsfounded upon our consent, and We cheer
fully agree that the carrier ia entitled to what
he earns, because that much is just. In for
mer times, one OF the grievances was TINT rulers
were the sole judges Of their own powers. aud
! now tho railroad carriers claim to divide
prices Of products. and to be
the, the 1 g j1ases Of at the demand 1ha5s 5s
right to participate in this power, and ought to
ba content with nothing else. Tho rivers were
once the natural channels Of commerce. but now
| the railroads control all the transportation Of
exist is to separate the ownership OF roads from
| the transportation over them, making railroads,
like rivers, free to every ono to run train over
! them. It is said that this is impracticabe. Why
belonging to different companies. The Blue Limo
runs cars so does the Fast Freight Line, SO, too,
| tho Pullman Palace-Car Company II this can
be done, why cannot the railroads carry car
from this city to Chicago for the same reasona-
bio compensation which it charges other CON-
panies for running cars over its line. even
though the car may be owned by An individual, or
| q community of individuals. Ono OF the first
thinga to be done, is for tho Legislature to pass
q law which shall ombody the views expressed in
tie recent decision Of the Supreme Court.
! That decision is tho law, and it
does not hinder the ultimate success Of the peo-
pie. There arc in the Legislature men who
haye received pay from the railroads. for service
to be rendered in tho Legislature, and they are
| the most extravagant opponents Of railroads.
| They want extreme Laws, which they know the
| courts will not sustain. Look to them.
! The people used to fear the old National Bank.
| with capital OF 93G, 200, 900. Nov they have
| much more causo to fear our railroad System,
| which represents capital OF many hundred
| millions Of dollars This immense capi-
tal,, though in diverse interests, can
| twenty-four hours. II the Congress Of the
United States Vero to attempt to exercise the
power which ono OF the railroad rings now c1er-
cise, the people would roeist to the uttermost by
! \ conjunction Of interests.
The railroads live by tax upon the corn,
| wheat, and other products OF the farmer, equal
to five or ten cents on the bushel Besides this,
the railroads control standing nrmy OF men
equal to the number sent to put
down the rebellion. They have drawn into
intelligence and mental power Of the land, and
this powerful combination Of elements nre be-
fore you in the coming fight for dcliyerance
from the burdens which oppress you. The rail-
roads act as though they believed that the right
Of eminent domain was exhausted, when it had
taken for their use the land necessary to con-
| struot their road-bed, and forget that the time
must come when the State may employ it for
people have but to present united front, aud
! prefer common demand, and tho railroads will
| yield
| Gov. Palmer has been invited to address the
Farners' Club Of the Legislature upon the ques-
| tions touched upon in his speech to-day. He
| has consented to do so, and has named Thursday
] evening OF this week in the hall of the House
| Of Representatives.
The following are the resolutions reported by
tho Committee:
NuruEas Tho mower of domain hag been
dghtfulIy aaserted In tho building Of railroads md
wHEnEAg, The Kindred power Of taxation has been
WHEREAS, Tho public 1and has been literally granted
for the s::2e purpose; therefore
Resotrtd, That the railroads are but improved pub
lie highways for the people, md that the corporations
and officers thereof public trustees, and such
proper subjects Of Legislative control.
ResoIrcd That State Legislature is respectfully
asked to enact all needed laws consistent with the Con-
etitution Of the State which will successfully stand all
Judicial tests, TO prevent unjust discrimination in the
freights, as is now pracsed by said railroads in tho
Resolred That We respectfully aak the Legislature,
now In session. to enlarge The Jurisdiction Of tho
to include the Union Stock Yards Of Chicago and
East ST. Louis, and NIL other monopolies in
this State of ka character aud give leeal remedy
asains. the e1tortionate charges OF that and au other
Ktsored That We are in favor Of choosing tho Rail-
road Warehouse Commissioners By the people at
tie balios-boz instead Of Is provided BY Law,
and respectfully recommend such change IN the pres
cnt law to the present General Assembly.
lxaofred That urgently recommend that the ser-
eral townships Immediately organize clubs to
combine the interest Of farmers IN all parts Of the
country.
The meeting adoptad constitution like to
those adopted By other Oranges in the State,
and adjourned to meet on the 14th of March, at
which time permanent organization will be
completed.
Gov. Beveridge has appointed the following
gentlemen to be Commissioners to represent
the State at the Vienna Exposition Dr.. j. II.
Hirsch, Charles Northrop, and Col. F. A. East
man, Of Chicago, and Louis schaman, Of Henry,
Marshall County.
An Old Jewish Ceremonial In Cali
fornia.
In the Mosaic law it is provided that If a man
dio, hneing no children, his brother shall take
the widow to wife. II ho refuses, his siDter-in-
law shall !" come nigh unto him in the presence
OF the elders, and put his shoe from on his foot,