The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-17
Jhe 8atlana Daily 6lohe.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1873.
CORRESPONDENCE OK CURRENT
TOPICS.
49,.
4 word 90 Farmers Relative 80 Their
rpterests.

word 90 Farmers Relative Their
Interests.
EATER RutiaRd Giobe AS you have
the whole "Globc" under your supervisors
you will not refuse II poor old farmer 4tlit-
tie patch in such wide domain. want
to say Il word in relation to the grange
movement. am Informed by the learned
folks that grange means farm Now, as
ono born and reared upon farm and
spent a long life there, can but feel n
deep interest in whatever relates to tho
farming interest. 1t was source Of sin
cere qualification to learn that the labOring
class were associating for the promotion Of
their social and industrial interests The
farmers in Vermont, have lived too much
alone too much sccludcd-his business
withdraws him from society more than
other elnploymcnts he pitcles1lnto severe
labor from early morn till night this be-
gets kind of social apathy, or indiffer-
ence. You must be aware, Mr.. Editor,
how little interest large class of farmers
have manifested in the political affairs of
the statc not half dozen in n town could
be found in caucus where delegates were
to be chosen for county or state conven-
ton This indifference have regarded as
runous in its consequences. 1t was mat
ter of rejoicing with me when it was an
nounced that farmers were organizing
themselves into clubs, or oranges, for the
promotion of intelligence, and for the pur-
pose of taking care of their own interests,
which are the general interests. The OBJ
jects avowed are praiseworthy, and should
secure the hearty approval of every honest
man. ! am astonished at the violent and
bitter opposition coming from the press
sneers and taunts, are lavishly hurled--what
gives rise to this holy horror It is said a
Mird party is to be organized, which will
jostlc some old party-no such idea is
avowed no action in Vermont iustihes
such an allegation. Who has a right to
sit in judgment, and impugn their motives
The professed object is worthy one, and
If the action corresponds, the imputations
that are heaped upon them are defamatory
and slanderous. | have recently noticed
an article in the Rutland Herald under the
caption, "No third party The writer
paints the calamitous effects of third par
ties in illustration he holds up to view
the old ant'-slavery party, and with char
acteristic eloquence of diction and lowell
ness of spirit, he is pleased to term it, 'the
little band Of dreamers, who we've" injuring
instead of improving the condition of the
negro" He says ''the abolition Of slavery
was a foundation stone of the republican
party" The writer is grossly ignorant of
the facts of history, or disposed TO conceal
them. He seems to have forgotten that it
required the terrific thunder of Sumpter,
and the horrors of Andersonville, to arouse
that party from its pro-slayery slumbers.
The pcroration of this vindictive article is
as follows THE republican party Is still
the party of progress and reform, and in
that, and through that, is the only possible
way to bring out desirable reform for the
improvement and happiness Of the people.
| | was not aware that descending scale in
progress reform would work very happy
results. | would commend to the learned
writer the records Of the forty second Con-
grcss, aud the examination of the books
in the several departments of the govern
mcnt, with all their mysterious entries
and the survey Of the carriages and horses
that have sprung up out of the contingent
fund-and an examination Of the facts
that are coming to light in the District OF
Columbia. Then, if he is an honest man,
he will adopt the language of President
time tor the republican party to unload
there is too much dead weight carried by
it, Mr.. Editor, yield to no man in un-
swerving attachment TO The republican
platform of principles bear in mind the
noble deeds and glorious achievements OF
the republican party. But this attachment
to principles, shall not blind me 10 tho
errors and corruptions of the party nOl
seal my lips to an expression Of facts If
relation to that party. 1t is folly to hole
up that party as immaculate, and ask nj
to take off my shoes, as | approach the
ground where ii nor stands Such bomhas
won't work with those that can SET
through ladder. | am happy to know
that the farmers of Vermont are assoca
tino for tho nronotiou of intellirpncp and
their general interests most OF them, arc
firm adherents to republican PRINCIPLES.
have too much confidence in them to think
they will do mischief. Brother farmers, lie,
that exceeds any other, in numbers an(
wealth-and shall we complain of being
controlled and oppressed Heaven forbid
let us walk!up and take our proper position
let us ask the reason that great majority
is governed by small minority let us
cease growing or whining at other usefu
classes, but labor earnestly for the adj
vancement of our social and intellectual
interests never imagine that muscle car
compete against mind, in the great battle
of life. Go ahead grangers, unawed and
unchecked, by the fiery darts of old parti
IAN leaders, and may Heaven hasten tho
time when the combinations of honest mer
shall triumph over the whole brood of vii
lanies, whether bulls or bears, rings, cor
ners or grabs. WOMAN.
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New HAMPSHIRE During the year 1879
fifty-two persons over ninety years old died
in New Hampshire. OF these one was