, 1874-01-02

tRau pfaCLlC9- CDEElQEElQE tho ukkGT-
ances of the Decatur Convention as those Of a
party, though it &c &c: :et apparent whether tbs
fatmcrs ut all generally accept the new depart
ure they furnish q theme for comment and c1iti-
ctsm. The platform Eceu,s to us to lack targ.-
b1!ity. Just rs gool resolutions as those adopted
at Decatur hayo been seen ere this. and the men
who framed them treated them sc2Iolds to
build tLeir political fortunes, and when they
reached Office oool1y ignored them. It remains
to bo seen whether the ''ncw departure nen,
if they enter the field as political party. vii!
do likewise. BY their acts will they be judged.
From, the Chester {Ili-) Valep Clarion.
Had liberal spirit prevailed at the Decatur
Convention, there was the grandest opportunity
before them Of organizing successful party
ever presented In this country; party upon
which all classes OF the people. irrespective OF
past political predilections classes, or crceds
could nlasa tGeir forces for victory over the ha~
ary-grabbers and other robbers Of the nation; =
party whose representatives would go forth with
especial instructions to right the WronSs Of the
food-producer, the artisan. and the laborer. Nc
regret, however, to state that this WAS not done
mud, like all movements Wherein the moving
power IL actuated by selteh purposes only. this
FArmers' Movement will be obliged to give place
10 party Of tho people for all the people; for
tho welfare of tho natlGn, farmers included.
From the Ddnrilc {fl} Commercial {iiepubl1tan).
- Tho Oranges, by their constitution. are pre-
cluded from taking lars as an organization In
poli.ics; the Association OF Farmets' Clubs Ii
ruo almost, If not entirely, in tho interest ot
politicians Ut the various creeds who have left
their party for the party's good. Consequently,
quito contrast will be noticed between the tso
sets Of resolutions. Tho platform of tho
Grangcrs eau inaorse uuquallhedly; the rea-
oIutlone Of tho Assoc4a ton a.o such as ne can
comireud heartily, with the exception of tue
second in uumbor, which condemns aad de-
nouuces tho old political paltics Us IN.
worthy the confidence aud respect OF
the people, and declares that ''wo are
absolved from all allegiance with them.
and should act With them No longer. This, OF
course, means new party. Aud upon what
basis do the farmers propose TO form new
party? What distinctive principles do they give
utterance to whlcn either OF the old partes are
not willing to accord, aud which tho farmers
themselves are not able. il they SOC tit, to forco
into the pla.formof either party in auy county or
State west of the AleSheniea OF soutu OF Mason
and Dixon's line -. Upon this plat
principles, without = new idea, aud which
follows after and copies the re-
foruB which have already been inaug-
urated by sls Republican patty. The Gran gers,
on the oiher hand. like wise 1non steer clear OF
all political action, aud III their COURSE will re-
ceiye tbs hearty support OF the newspape1-press
without regard to political predictions. Il the
farmers want to make their impress upon the
legislation OF the day, they need not leave the
party which, GU national questions, meets with
their views, but in their own party cauCuses and
conventions come out IN full force and See that
men after their own heart are nominated for Of
nee. They have tho numbern to exercise con-
trolling influence upon all nominating coprcn-
tions, and ali they need to do IL to exercise 1hs
power they possess. They need only. blame
themselves II demasogues get tha upper hand Of
them.
From the Gcneseo tl:l> Republic {l:>pubEiean), :.
Sore-h headed poNtlclaus-men WHO hare tired
their fortunes il the old parties and failed IL
both-are conspicuous in the Association; while
that class Of people, If admitted Ut all, arc kept
well under in tho Changes. Tho political hacks
had good deal to say IN the Decatur meeting
Many of them think they see daJlght-that Is, =
way to ofice-through the Farmers Movement,
and they improve erery opportunity to make bay
while the sun shines. Gentlemen OF this stripe
had things pretty much their own way at tho
meeting under consideration. IAs Con
yent,on did not organize new pohtl-.
cal party, as many expected and
hoped it would do, hut it was resolved
TINT the Association cut loose from both the old
parties, and, as re understand it, until further
notice, carry on sort OF guerrilla warfare. Ihls
is to be prosecuted unter the direction OF COM
mittee Of thirty. which is to meet in the month
of May of each year to decide on the political
programme for the ensuing summer and fail, IN
other words, to lay out work for the masses OF
the people, and to instruct them how to vote.
Under this arrangement the masses Hll have an
easy time Of it. Tho politicians perform the
labor. They lay the plans, do tho headwork,
manage the business, leaving nothing to TO
doue By tho people but to vote US the Commit.
tee dictate The idea is novel Lon one, ,a1, anu
Selves will like the plan remains to be
seen. The Association is to be composed
OF farmers. In the discussion of the proTls-
ions OF the Constitution 1t was given out By some
Of the moro magnanimous Of the leading Lights
that these other industrial classes could Eoto
with the farmers on election it they. chose to do
SO. This is concession ON the part Of the As
socia:iou that will bo duly appreciated, ne haFe
no doubt
From tho Ioulo7. {lu.) Nclr Era (l1!rpe,.!e1s,}.
The Farnlers' Convention took lonG step
forward in boldly and strongly declaring she
recent history Of both political parties OF such
natuTa rs to render them no longer worthy tue
tuaIly declares in favor Of taking political acsion
as State o1s o1sauization, aud appointed COM
pttce 10 take charge of this part Of the business
TAeir platform mny be regarded as the avow ed
principles OF the party that il now certain to
lake tho place Of the old Democratic osGanlza-
ton, Just US the Republican party succeeded The
OLD Wing.
From, the Princeton {ll:.) Tribune Indtuend<nc.
It was the du,v Ut this Convention Of farmers
to more clearly deiiuo their position, 10 moro
clearly define the lines ct dcnafcatiou, md to
mnp out the position occupied BY the AntlcMo-
uoyoly forces. It was also tho duty OF this Con-
yention to concentrate and sohli1y tie various
elements, which, although composed OF the same
constituent parts, and drawn or driven by the
same impulse in the anme general direction; bad
no: rs yet combined into E harmonious whole.
It was the duty Of this Convention to draw up
and present to se world tl9rstton ot Ans,
uuequiyocal III its expressions. broad and liberal
in It's ideas, requiring from its supporters =; an
requirements Of honesty, and enunciatins rs
the bases Of all law equal and exact justice for
all. spec:al privileges 10 mono. Tris they have
done in tho most able gna satisfactory manner.
Fren, the tresDort tt!!.; gu!If!tn independently
The farmers, IN convention last week ut De
catur, struck tho 1iyht chord when they resolved
that at the ballot-bo1 was the only place to Sc
cure reform cf tho evils and wrongs that are
depressing tho industry Of tLis nation: II Ii
we'll to organize Farmers Clubs. Farmers Asso-
Citations, Oranges. ETC., bu! repeated aud stated
meetings will not do much other than to perfect
the organization aud secure unity Of action, aud
il it would avail anything. II the farmers