Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-03-27
The Patrons Of Husbandry.

| For the Chronicle.
The Iowa County Council of Changers
met in the city of Mineral Point, March
18th, at 2 o'clock P. NJ. A full delegation
from nearly all the Oranges in ths county
being present also large ndtnber of
visitors from the adjoining Oranges in
Grant and La Fayette counties.
The council was composed for the most
part, of tsen of much experience, steady
habits, good sense and intelligence, and the
impression made upon all was decidedly
favorable, and they returned to their re-
speetive homes much encouraged to push
forward in their efforts to build up their
noble order and God-given vocation, up
on whose success the prosperity of the
whole country depends. Before adjourn
inc the following resolutions wereadopted:
WHEREAS, All classes, trades and pro-
fess ions have met in council to combine
together in order to protect their respec-
tive interests and as farmers we have been
oppressed by such combinations. There.
fore, for our mutual protection We have
met in council to devise means whereby
we may aid each other in protecting our
rights. And, whereas, we have received
better terms from manufacturers home
than from elsewhere, be ittherefore
Resolued, That we tender them our
entire patronage for plows and cultiya-
tors.
And, whereas, certain manufacturers
Ehaves resolved not to sell their machi-
mes to Changers, only through their
agents; therefore be it 49,
RssoLced, That we will urge all true
patrons TO discard all such manufac.
turers.
Resolped, That we demand that the
shall cease. .->"a
Resolued, That we will use all lawful
and peaceful means to free ourselves from
the tyranny of monopoly, and will never
cease our efforts for reform, until hon
esty and fair dealing reign instead.
Resolyed. That while we condemn the
extravaganza of public officials and com.
Jain of the wrongs inflicted upon US py
those whom we have entrusted with pow.
err, let US not further wrong ourselves and
families. by living above our income and
involving ourselves in debt, thus sacrfic-
ing peace, comfort and independence al
the shrine of fashion and show.
~ Resolued, That the object Of our order
is not merely to do away with middlemen.
break down all monopolies and procure
cheap farming implements, but to dispense
know ledge. exchange thought and do all
the good we can for mankind generally.
Resolve&, That we believe that the vol
ume of our National Currency ought to
be inc eased rather than dim finished, and
that we are fully determined not to leave
the settlement of the currency question
to bankers, lawyers and merchants, but
believe those who produce the raw materials
which construct the basis of all trade,
may and do know as much about the
amount of money needed to do the bust
ness af the country as they.
Resolued, That if any Of our fellow
,ilers Of the soil cannot join our organ
lzation through religious scruples, we
therefore recommend them to organize in
10 Farmers Clubs or societies for their
mutual bedeft. nevertheless, we do ass ure
them that there is nothing in this order to
conflict with their NORA, religious or politl-
cal views.
L t. MARTIN. Secretary.