The Grange advance., 1874-07-08
THE GRANGE ADVANCE.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1874.
COTTAGE GROVE, June 20, 1874.
Editor Grau1c .Advance

AS nothing hitherto has been written
you respecting our Grange at this
place, and Grange affairs in general, I
take this occasion to do 50. Cottage
Grove Grange was organized in Jan
uary last, and has now fifty.
five substantial members. On the
18th lust. AS per notice in the ADVANCE.
the Grangcrs' and Farmers picnic
came off at this place. The meeting
consisted mainly OF the members OF our
own Grange, and that Of Point Doug
las, though there we're representations
from North Star, Newport, Hastings
and Saltwater Oranges. The day was
fine, Point Douglas came up with a fine
band Of music; and such IA procession
as marched through the little village Of
Cottage Grove to its enlivening strains
was never seen here before. must
mention a circumstance connected with
the affair that is somewhat significant.
Mr.. Donnelly addressed the farmers
here lust year, also Ara Barton. This
year the Radical Republicans insisted
on procuring the speaker. They first
tried Gov. Davis; he was prc-enyaged.
Then they sought Ham Davidson and
Gen. Sanborn. They got promises, but
when the day arrived, no one put in an
appearance. My theory of it is that
these radical stump speakers are not at
home addressing Farmers meetings.
Notwithstanding the disappointment we
fell back on home talent, and made it a
very pleasant affair and very editying
to the friends Of the Farmers move
ment
I transmit herewith the resolutions
passed, and also IL short original poem
written for the occasion, which if you can
find room for in the ADVANCE, l wish
you would publish.
The resolution cou'plimcnting the
Farmer Governor of Wisconsin, was
hotly opposed by few Radicals, but
passed by more than two to one.
Yours Fraternally,
EBENEzER AYERS.
RESOLUTIONS.
Hons Ebenezer Ayers and j. A Nc
Cluskey, from the committee on resolu-
tions, offered the following, which after
considerable debate were adopted as a
whole
Resolvcd, That we as farmers and Gran
gers are in favor of such principles as" un-
derlic all true politics, all true statesman
ship, and in favor Of inaugurating and
carrying out line Of policy that will tend
to purify the whole political atmosphere of
our country
That we will ever bear in mind that by
becoming Patrons we have not given
up that inalienable right and duty which
belongs to every American citizen, viz:
that Of taking proper interest in the poll
tics Of our country-and intend to do 80,
the cry of terrified politicians to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
That we, as American citizens, with
American ideas, and entertaining the very
essence Of American Independence, desire
proper equality, equity, and fairness;
protection for the weak, restraint upon the
strong; in short, justly distributed bur-
dens, and justly distributed power.
That we will do oil we can to put down
bribery, corruption, and trickery, so that
none but competent, faithful and honest
men, who will unflinchingly stand by our
industrial interests, nominated for all po-
sitions Of trust, and to have carried out the
principle which should characterize every
Patron and farmer, viz: THAT THE OFFICE
SHOULD SEEK THE NAN, AND NOT THE MAN
THE OFFICE;
That we cordially invite all good citizens,
whatever their profession or occupation, to
cordially cooperate with and assist us in
our efforts toward reform, that we may
eventually remove from our midst the last
vestige Of tyranny and corruption.
That to US as Parons and farmers is re-
served the right, ,which,is the right of every
free man, to affiliate, with, any party that
will best carry out our principles, being
That it i; car j. PURPOSE % to return rstt,r by our
united efforts to the wisdom, justice, fra.
tsFpity' and political purity Of our fore
That we cherish the belief that: section
a'ism is, and Of right should be, dead and
buried with the past. Our work is for the
present and the future. In our agricultu.
raj brotherhood and its purposes We shall
recognize no North, no South, no East, nc
West. ts,g VIZ ll.i 'e'7i. ,1ajY : I'd