Middletown transcript., 1874-03-07
For the MiddlstoOn 7ranseript.
ODESSA, Feb. x5th 1874.

ODESSA. Feb. 18th 1874.
Mr.. Editor;-The Farmers movement
which is now attracting so much attention
through the entire Southern. Western and
Middle States we have every reason to be-
lievs will insugurate an era Of prosperity
and social happiness that has no parallel
in history. a 81 s s.5siaf
Agricultural clubs have done much 10
awaken public attention They have
created spirit Of emulation hich has
resulted in the production Of betterclass
Of stock, . better growth Of grain. fruit
and vegetables, . better and more perma-
nent class Of improvements they have
fostered inventive genius by encouraging
the production If laber-saving machines.
10 the household and on the farm, and
they have added to the material prosper
ity Of the country by causing an increas-
ed production Of the sell. ss3t
- It is new the mission Of the Patrons of
Husbandry to complete The work which
has been 50 we'll begun. by systematizing
the efforts Of the producing classes and
aiding TO carry forward to successful CON-
pl~sion the grand reforms which have 80
recently -een innugurated. go
The objects Of the Patrons of Husban-
dry are to develope better and higher
manhood and womsnhood among them
selves. 10 enhaRce the comforts and attrac-
'ions Of home. to strengthen attachment
to their own pursuits, TO encourage mutual
understanding, and cooperation. to incul-
cate economy 10 both individual and puU-
lilo expenditures. to syssemsise wsvk and to
discountensnes the credit systematic
fnshien system and every other bankrupt
cy.
They meet together, talk together, work
together, buy together, sell together and
act together fnr mutual protection and ad-
vancement ss occasion may require.
They avoid all litigation as much as
possible by arbitration among themselves,
They endcayor - suppress personal. sec-
tional and national prejudices, and al
selfish ambitions. By dispensing with .
surplus Of middlemes. they bring pioduc-
ers, and consumers, into direct and friend
ly relations with each other, and thus in.
crease the profits Of both. They wage no
aggressive warfare against other interests
that tend to bring the producer and con-
sumer into speedy and economical contact.
Hence they bold that transportation com
pauies of every kind. are necessary to
their success, that their interests are in
timately connected and that harmonious
action is mutually advantageous. They
are not enemies to capital. but opposed
to the tyranny and oppression Of mpnopo.
lies. they are opposed to excessive salaries
high rates Of interest and aexorbitan,
per cent profits in trade. Their organic
law teaches that the Grange. National,
State or Subordinate 10 not political or
party organization. and they cannot with
out a violation Of their obligation, discuss
political questions. call political eonven-
tions. nominate candidate. or even discuss
the merits of such At their meetings, yet
they ever bear in mind that no one By be-
coming Patron Of Husbandry gives up
the right and duty Of every American
Citizen to take proper interest iu the
politics Of his ccuntry-on the contrary
they believe il is right for every member
f-ths order to influence for COED the ,ac-
tinn Of the political party to which be be-
lsngs, to putdovn bribery andlcorru ption,
and to see that none but competent. faith
ful and honest men, rho, will ,stsod by
their industrial intei ssts are selected Tor
politics Of honour or trust sNI
The social element is also a great and
leading feature Of this movemsnt: the
sphere and ability Of women is properly
appreciated by admitting her to a mem
bsrship and position in the order. TIE
organic law makes no distinction between
the male and female members. all are
npono tbe same footing as to rights and
privileges, and the wives and daughters
and sisters of the Farmer are as much re :
lied upon to adcrn and carry out the OBJ
jrcts Of the Grange az they are at the Ere
side and the homestead.
Az this.is peculiarly =. Farmers insti-
tuition. all cannot be admitted to its ranks
many are excluded not because they are
professional men. or merchants. or isrtis-
ans, or laborers. but, because, they are
supposed not to have sufficient direct
interest in tilling the soil. Or may have
some interest in conflict with our purpose
AN good citizens may. outside Of our
gates cooperate With US in our Efforts
towards reform and assist ns 40 ,rsmove
from our midst every vestigc ofoppression
and corruption. During tho remainder
Of my visit 70 Delavars 4 will afford me
much pleasure to confer With any person
who feels interested in this great move
mest Of the age and communicate definite
information 10 regard 10 the purposes and
parctical workings Of our order.
9 j. M. HAMILTON.
Master Of California State Gsssee.