The Richmond palladium., 1874-01-17

At delegate meeting of Farmers
Clubs and Oranges Of Wayne county,
at Lyceum Hall, Richmond, Jan. 10,
1874. James Smelser, President of
the County Association, called the
meeting to order, and stated briefly
the object of the meeting. The can
stitution of the Association was than
read. Reports Of delegates from the
various Clubs and Oranges being calf
ed by townships, reported large
number being in attendance.
The following Committee on Reso-
lutions was then appointed: Geo. H.
Smith, 2. Osborn, B. L. Harris, John
Davis, j. M. Cox, Samuel st. Myres,
Harrison Scott, I. N. Pierce, W. H.
Freeman, A. D. Jefferis, Thompson
Harris, j. NJ. Atkinson, Caleb King,
and Joseph Ratliff.
On motion of Jesse Starr, COM
mittee consisting of one from each
township, was appointed to take into
consideration the propriety of appoint
ing purchasing agent for the county,
COMMITTEE. NJ. Bulla, L. NJ. Jones,
Jonathan Baldwin, B. w. Addleman.
Wyatt Green, Mr.. Allen, John Cogg-
shall, Jesse Starr. Geo. Davis, and
w. Ballenger. Then the committees
retired, and the meeting adjourned
till one o'clock. f
AFTERNOON SESSION. a-.
The meeting was called to order by
the President. The committees not
being ready to report, Thompson
Smith, Vice President of the Associa-
tion, being called, addressed the meet
ing.
w. C. Jefferis was then called, and
in the midst Of his remarks, the Com
mittee on Resolutions being ready to
report, Mr.. Jefferis gave way. The
! committee reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions, which were
adopted separately.
Whereas, In all civilized communi-
ties the tillers of the soil must always
be an important element, and their
welfare greatly promote the general
we'll being of society, and as associa-
ton presents the best means OF oh.
tanning the object We have in view
Therefore, .,-a.
Resolved, That while we are moved
with hostility toward none our So
cial, intellectual, pecuniary, and othel
interests urgently demand our united
efforts and attention.
Resolved, That every day demon
strates the folly of looking to Others
to right the wrongs, and disadvan
tages under which we labor.
Resolved, That we will lend oul
earnest efforts to completing and max
ing permanent and efficient the farm
er's movement.
Resolved, That while our privat,
interests have one object in view, re
trenchment and reform in public ex
penditure, county, State. and national
are also cardinal principles with us.
Resolved, That we respectfully de
mand of our County Commissioners t,
BE- more economical in the expendi
ture of the public funds of the county
Resolved, We will patronize sucl
persons as show a disposition to dea
fairly and honorably with us, in ou
business transactions, and particular
manufacturers, who recognize ou
reasonable claims.
The fourth resolution called fort
considerable discussion, but was pass
ed unanimously with the understand
ing that they meant business-no
words.
!. The following resolution was effere
by w. C. Jefferis, and passed unani
. mously:
Resolved, That we patronize HON
manufacturers in. preference the
serving US as cheaply and as we'll.
The committee to take into consid
Grafton the propriety of appointing
purchasing agent for the county {
such articles as the members stand j
need of, report favorably to maxim
such appointment, and that the Secr'
tary Of each Club or Grange be mad
sub-agent to notify.the county agel
the wants of their members.
Report adopted, and the Executi,
Committee instructed to call a NEE
ing of delegates from each Club an
Grange in the county. to appoint .
agent and fix compensation.
On motion of Geo. II. Smith, Il
county papers were requested to pu
lish the proceedings of this mectin
l The meeting adjourned to meet !
call of the Executive Committee. :,
: E. /. BROWN. Sec'y