The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-10-03
Correspondence.


Trip to Holt County-Farmers
Picnic at Nickols' Grove-Ad-
dress by Col. Norman ]. Col
man Observations, &C.
EDITOR REPUBLLCAN-YOur humble
correspondent left home on a short trip
to Holt county. On Friday night we
Stoppcd with a friend in BOlckow; we
saw nothing here worthy o fnote. There
was, however, a gathering, at n private
residence, of a few friends to "trip the
light fantastic toe" but We are too old
to enjoy such sport, and we were not
present, but learned it was a small
affair. On Saturday we went to the
Stone Church southeast of Fillmore, and
remained at the residence of Elder VIM.
X. Trappe until after the Lords day. On
the Lords day Il very large audience as
sembled ut the Stone Church to receive
the parting address of Elder Trapp, who
has labOred with them for twenty-One
years with the exception of only three
years during that time. Elder Trapp
holds a warm place in the affections Of
| this people; having labored so long with
them they regard him with the affection
of a father. Elder Trappe takes leave
| of his congregation to enter on the work
| of a district evangelist in this missionary
district, to which he has been chosen by
| the district meeting. On Monday we
| came into Hot county and dOmiciled
| with Elder Thomas G. Denny. about two
miles west of Duncan's Mill. Mr.. Den
nv has u pleasant residence on the prai-
| rie overlooking the NOdaway bottoms.
| This part ot Holt county is II of the
| richest and most fertile portions of
Northwest Missouri. They have had
very good crops here, notwithstanding
the drouth. The farmers in this part Of
the county are fast improving their
farms, and this portion bids fair to be-
come one of the richest in the State. The
farms and improvements indicate an in
dustrious and enterprising class of farm
ers. From the number and appearance
| of their school-hOuses, We opine they
have not neglected the educational in
terest of their community. On Tuesday,
the I'D, the farmers met in mass-meet-
ing at Nichols Grove, to enjoy Il gener-
! al reunion and picnic. Very early in
the day, the farmers, with their wives
and children, commenced to assemble,
| until about II 4. NJ, when the beautiful
grove of several acres was literally COW
cred with teams and people. When we
reflect that there is no political excite
ment or commOtiOn to excite the people,
we are led to believe that the heart Of
the people is being stirred within them.
aud that they feel that they have suffered
wrongs at the hands Of political dema-
gogues and mOnied mOnopOlies, and that
they have determined to take the matter
into their own hands, and redress their
wrongs. 1t was estimated that there
were from 100 to 1000 persons present,
and, considering the large number, it
was one of the most quiet and orderly
assemblages of the kind we eve wit
messed. The Oregon Cornet Band was
present and interluded the exercises
with appropriate music; besides we
were entertained by vocal music by the
glee club. Colonel Norman j. Colman,
of Colman's Rural World, WAS present
and gave M address of one hour and
thirty-five minutes. in which he dealt
some heavy blows to corrupt politicians
and monied m~onopo,ies. He showed
the evil tendencies of a high tariff, and
its effect upon the farming interest; also
the unjust legislation in favor of rOrpo-
r%ations. ave ask no class legislation to
protect the farmer, we simply ask for
that legislation that will give us An equal
chance with capitalists to secure a re-
ward for our labor" In speaking of
railroad corporations, the speaker took
the position that they were common car
ricrs, and As such should be regulated
by law. The speaker, in alluding to the
farmers of Holt, said: "YOu have one
of the best counties in the State; = and
spoke fiatteringly of their improvements
and schools; showing that they were
not behind anv other portion of the
State in intelligence and enterprise.
After the address there was a recess Of an
hour and u half for dinner and social in
%tercourSe. After the recess, the meet
ing was addressed for q short time by
Colonel Wilkinson, Of Oregon, in which
he gave some of his farming experience
and interspersed his remarks by several
anecdotes. more amusing than instruct
i've. Some very appropriate remarks
were also made by Mr. James Allen. of
the Oregon nursery, president of the
meeting, after which were presented and
adopted q series OF resolutions. express
i've of the sentiments Of the meeting con
demning money grabbers, corrupt poll
~ticians and monOpolists. and RECON-
mending a reform in legislation. After
resolving to hold another reunion next
year, at Kunkle's Spring. the meeting
adjourned. feeling that the day had been
well spent. One thing was very observ-
able. that. although there were present
persons belonging to all political par
ties. they seemed to have forgotten or
laid aside their former animOsities. and
come together TO consult for the best in
tercst of the working classes. l have
no doubt rs a result Of these reunions
among the farmers there will be a more
fraternal feeling and cooperation with
out regard to former political ~associa-
tons. The Patrons of Husbandry have
several LODGES I'm this comfy and learn