The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
HON. N. B. BROWNS LETTER.

ncITcSeHtttlNc DIONu SdNC HE NiS"S
of Oranges and some prominent polit-
ical questions of the day, in last weeks
paper. With regard to the aims of the
order of Patrons of IIusbandry, we think
the Doctor labors under a misapprehen-
sion. 1t is not organized for political
purposes, although, like all organized
bodies of men, will exert an ~inilence in
the political world in proportion to their
numbers, social standing, and power of
commanding respect. A trad, s-union
may pass resolutions and send them to
the Legislature to be acted upon. Should
4 number of these trades-unions unite
upon any proposition which would not
interfere with the rights of others, but
be a benefit to the people at large, is it
not self-evidcnt that that proposition
would be more likely to be enacted into
a law than if the bill vas presented by
an individual member Of the Legislature
without previous consideration by any
portion of the people, Still, the trades
union would not be political in theirnature
or objects; and. on election day, might
consolidate their votes on certain candi-
dates to accomplish a purpose, or vote
rs the party considerations of each men,
Der dictated-jus As they pleased. This,
we take it, is the position of the Gran
gcs. Composed, as they are, of farmers,
they have the power of presenting their
wishes in an authentic to the
lsw-making power; and, if they are
not acted upon, they may exert their in
dividual in1uence-not as Grangers, but
rs c~itizens-at the ballot-box whereby TO
procure public servants who will con-
form to their wishes. Mr.. Brown
thinks. to accompl ish its objects, it
should rest on q broader foundation
admitting all laborcrs. Were its OBJ
jects political, the suggestion would be
good. The specific objects are, briefly:
To develop q higher manhood, to en-
nance the comforts OF home, to foster
cooperation, to maintain the laws and
hasten the good time coming. to reduce
individual and corporate expenses, to
systematic farmers work and calcu-
late intelligently on probabilities, 10
discountenance the credit system, to
avoid litigation and encourage arbitra-
ton between members; in short, to cul-
a more social relationship between
farmers. Other occupations could unite
in = similar manne with advantage
both to themselves and the country, and
their influence made to be felt in legis-
lative halls.
With regard to officers receiving free
passes on railroads, the evil is a moral
C No one believes a member of the
is bribed with a free pass,
yet the appearances are sinister-the
officer receives something for nothing.
In this connection. the example of the
Judge who would not receive the
slightest sift during his term of office
Ior fear Of his judgment being biased in
some possible case in the future, is re. |,
'reshing. If the law passes allowing
members of the Legislature only their
actual travelling expenses, the passes
ised would be 90 much saved to the
state.
On the question OF the distribution of
he State school fund tn the various
Counties. We should be pleased to have !
'ir. Browns reasons why he considers
t . dangerous experiment. .