Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-09-03

there is every evidence that both the
Administration anc the party at large
are desirous to find tie best possible
solution, and to apply the remedy
Therefore, only those men whose poiiti-
cal aspirations have been thwartcd are
agitating for new distribution Of Of
fees, being ready to ride any hobby for
the sake of temporary success at the
polls.
The questions of civil service reform
in all its branches, of cheap transporta-
ton, of internal improvements, and the
readjustnent of the tariff, will be earn
estly and fully discussed, and We invite
the cooperation of the best thinkers of
our land to aid us in the discussion. If
there is any citizen in our broad domain
who can contribute any fact, thought,
or suggestion, which promises success,
we shall consider him great benefac-
tor both to the country and to the Re-
publican party, if he will bring IT for
ward for examination, discussion, and
adoption.
There is no class of men in whose
intelligence, judgment, and conscience
we place greater trust than the agricul-
turalists of the United States and We
consider it one of the most favorable
omens of the times that they have ta-
ken up the discussion of social-economic
questions OF course there is danger
that portion at least of the organiza-
tion may be captured by demag'gues,
and that through this instrumeLtality,
the Patrons of Husbandry and other
organizations may be destroyed. For,
If purely political questions shall be
made the pivot of discussion and agita-
tion, there is no more reason to think
that Democratic farmer will agree
with bis Republican neighbor inside
than outside of the grange. Therefore
their motto should be only s'One thing
at time ~ and wien the question of
cheap transportation, upon which We all
agree, shall be disposed of, We shall
take up the tariff and the labor ques-
tlons.
There are, moreover, large number
of household topics of great interest
and importance which, in the aggregate,
will add more to the happiness and COM
fort of farmers than mere political agi-
tation. Prominent among these are
First. What are the most profitable
crops to be raised, considering climate
and soil
Second. What machinery is BEST
adapted to the farmers work
Third. How can farm work be ar
ranged SO that the hours of work can
be reduced to ten, without detrlment or
loss q!
Fourth. What arrangements or COM
can be made TO secure cheap
transportation of our products
Fifth. How far can Government aid
or retard. by Legislation, the progress
md advancement of agriculture ?
Sixth. The discussion of the merits
If men whom the political parties may
set up for Office, SO that only honest
md capable men be elected.
Seventh. The union of all neighbors,
without regard to political or other diff
,erences, to obtain recognition for the
ability and talent of farmers in the
distribution of high public trusts.
Eighth. The construction of bridges
md the improvement of local roads.
Very much eau be done for cheap
transportation" in this direction.
Ninth. The procurement of compe-
ent and good teachers, and the estab-
Of courses of home lectures |
o encourage the youth in efforts of
elf-improvement.
The above are only few of the |
many subjects that can be discussed to
dvantage IN farmers oranges, clubs,
odges, or by what name monthly or
'eekly neighborhood meetings may be
allied and If conducted with loyal
eslre, not merely to hear ones self
ak, or to gain an intellectual triumph,
ut to ascertain the absolute truth and
ight in the matter, will be of great
eneft to all classes of society.
Without desiring to become the
peclfc "organ" of the farmers or any
ther organization, we shall endeavor to
dvance correct views upon the pending
'sues, by accepting aid and light from
very quarter, so that the Republican
arty may remain the standard-bearer
f progress In the future, as it has been
A the past.