Middletown transcript., 1873-08-02
The Farmers in League.

The "Farmers' Oranges. which origi-
mated In the West and are spreading with
great rspidi,y oil over the land, bid fair
to become organs Of great influence and
power. They had their origin in the de-
tss,aiustiou of the Western farmers to
unite for that mutual protection against
the eucroachmeuss Of the vast monopeles
With which the country is harassed. Al
ready has their influence been felt in all
circles. political and otherwise, aud their
favor is being cour,ed by aspiring poli'i-
clans. and the fame Of the Farmers
Grange is being rung in clarion tones
,hroughou. the length aud breadth Of the
land
We hail these 4" signs Of the times y as
the indications Of the dawn Of new era
in the political economy Of the country.
Agriculture and the farmers arc ac-
know lodged TO be the main stay and prop
Of a Na,iou's existence. Other industries,
manufactures, commerce. science, &c., are
necessary aud useful, but the product. Of
the farm are absolutely indispensable. Yet
no branch Of industry has been so much
sbused TO none has the fostering care Of
the goverumen, been so little extended as
TO that on which depends the very exis-
teuee Of the nation. High tariffs have
L. g. 10, ,p,a IN nd
encourage domestic manufactures, patents
are grau,ei to protect the inventor in the
enjoyment Of the fruit Of his genius, bu,
none Of these sweet morsels' have fallen
to the -, Of the ,iller Of the coll. He is
and haa ever been left to his own rcsour-
ce., and compelled, cmphatically, TO 'hoe
his own row Not only so, tu, be has
aver been the victim Of aonopolies, aud Of
protected corner makers, ,ricksters and
sharpers.
When the throwing open Of our nara
time ports free to trade with all nations
is urged 20 give % the American farmer
au opportunity 10 buy articles Of every
day use at figures much reduced from those
he now pays, the answer is made tha,
''our manufacturers canuot compete with
she 'paupcr labor Of Europe Suppose
this to be true, IL not the American farm
or compelled to employ iaborers for his
fields a, much igher rate than is paid
by the farmer Of Europe who has an equal
opportunity with theEuropean manufac,ur-
er to make use Of "panpcr labor :" Is
there any just reason why the purse. proud
millionaires Of New England and New
York should be protected by the govern
meui from fair competition with foreign
manufacturers more than the farmer in re-
gard to the products Of his soilt
The farmers have submitted to these
Determinations against themselves long
enough; they have been ,hs stepping
stones on which manufacturers and capi-
talis,s have increased their wealth long
enough, aud determined to yield = tame
submission no longer. they are every where
combining together for mutual protection.
Free Trade and Farmers Rights is tho
waschword that i, To lead the victory in
the approaching political campaigns and
that is to hurl from power the " Credit
Mobilier" monopolis,s who pass laws and
grant public lands for tho building Of Pa
ci6c railroads. aud pocket immense shares
Of the proceeds.
We have frequently advocated the ad.
vau.agss to be derived by our farmers in
Q combination Of numbers /" In union
there is strength in division is weak.
ness" aud VIC hope the day is no. far dis
s,pt when the '.Grangcs' will be formed
among US, aud the farmers of Delaware
will be found enrolled under the banner
Free Trade and Farmers Rights"