Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-05-07

They greatly increase our burdens, and
do noe bear o proper proportion to the pro- |
its Of producers. We desire only self
protection and the protection OF every true |
interest of our land by Legitimate transac- |
,ions. legitimate trade. and legitimate
profits.
EDUCATION.
We shall advance the cause Of Easca-
ton among ourselves and for cur children.
bv all lust means within our power. We
especially advocate for our agricultural
and ind nstrial colleges that practical agri-
cu;fnre. douns ssie es5eoces sud ID She ssss
which adorn the home, be taught in their
course Of study.
THg GRANGE NOT PARTISAN.
5. We emphasically and sincerely as
sert the oft t-repeated truth taught in our
or ganic law. that the grange. national.
State or subordinate. is not a political or
par.y organization. No grange, 1T true
to its obligations. can discuss political. or
religious questions. nor call political con-
ventions. nor nominate candidates. nor
even discuss their merits in its meetings
Yet the principles we teach underlie all
true politics. all true craftsmanship. and.
If properly carried out, will tend to puri-
fy the whole political atmosphere OF our
country. For We seek the greatest good
TO the greatest number. We must always
bear in mind that no one by becoming
Patron Of llusbandry. gives up the inallen-
able right aud duty which belongs to ev-
cry American citizen. to take proper in'
terest in tho politics of his country. On
the contrary. it is right for every mem
Der to do all in his power lcgitimately Il
influence for good the action of any polit
ical party to which he belongs. 1t is hi
duty TO do all he can in his own party t.
put down bribery. corruption and tricke
ry: to see tha, none bu, competent. faith
ful and honest men. who will unfiinch
in-ly stand By our industrial interests
are nominated for all positions OF trust
and TO have carried out the principle whlc
should always characterize every patron
that
4 THE OFFICE sHouLp SEEK THE MAN, AN
= NOT THE MAN THE OFFICE.
1 We acknowledge the broad princip'
II ,ha, difference of opinion is no crime. an
i hold that "progrrss towards truth Is mac
i by differences Of opinion" while "the fau
d lies in bitterness Of controversy "
n desire proper equality. equity and fai
IT ness; protection for the weak. RESTRAIN
;. upon the strong: in short. justly distr
r buted burdens and justly distributed po'
:" CT. These are American ideas. the vel
e essence Of American independence. an
'c to advocate the contrary. is unworthy
he ,hc sons and daughters of an Amerlc;
I: rcruhlic. We cherish the belief that Sc
4. tionalism is. and of right should be. de
N and buried with the past. Our work
u for the present ard the future. In o
70 agricultural brotherhood and its purpo'
~ we shall recognize no North, no Soc'
nd no East. no West.
III 1t is reserved By every patron. as
aE, right of n freeman, to affiliate with a
in rarty that will best carry out his prii
na' pies.
I"n OUTSIDE COOPERATION.
=" y" G. Ours being peculiarly n farmers
" stitu,iou, we cannot admit all to our ran
:,.,1 Many are excluded By the nature OF
- - organization, not because they are pro
~. SIGNAL men, or ar,izans or laborers.
-. because they have not sufficient di
~ interest in tilling or pasturing the soil
49, may have some interest in conflict
~" ~ our purposes. But We appeal to all G
- citizens for their cordial cooperation
assist in Our efforts towards reform.
We may eventually remove from our IN
the last vcs,ige of tyranny and corrupt
a. We bail the general desire for frate
crs harmony. equitable compromises.
most earnest cooperation, as an omen ot
future success.
plus CONCESSION.
,dly =. Ii shall be an abiding prime
heir with us to relieve any of our oppro
our and suffering brotherhood by any m
fare a, our command. Last, but not leas
On proclaim it among our purposes to u
'rts, cate a proper appreciation of the abi
no; and spheres of woman. as Is indicate
and admitting her to membership and pos
rests in our order. Implrring the eonti
into assistance Of our Divine Master TO !