The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-09-24
REPRESENTATION IN STATE GRANGE.

Inc 1OllOWinS pldu Oh representation,
offered as a substitute by Brother Bride
we'll, forreport of committee, was adopted.
That the State Grange of Mississippi
shall be composed of the Masters of Coun-
tv Oranges and their wives who are Ma
irons, or their alternates, duly elected by
the County Oranges; provided, that
when any county shall have fifteen Gran
ges, such county shall have an additional
representative delegate elected by the
County Grange; and provided further,
that each Subordinate Grange shall have
one vote in the State Grange.
NATCHEz AGENCY
Brother d. S. Farmer was appointed
Agent of the State Grange at Natchez.
IMMIGRATION FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH
INVITED.
Brother Darden offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted:
Whereas. Our worthy brother Hon. H.
Musgrove, senior member of the firm Of
H. Musgrove &Co., bankers, real estate
and general agents, of the city of Jackson,
Mississippi, contemplates visiting the
North and West, this fall, with view Of
inducing immigration and capital to this
State
Therefore, Be 1t resolved By the State
GRANGE of Mississippi 1aoaC IN session, That
we extend to Brother Musgrove in his
laudable enterprise, a hearty cO-opera-
ton, and through him to our brethren of
the Northwest, and all others who con-
template moving to our State with view
of making it their future home, cordial
invitation to come to the Sunny South,
assuring them that they will meet with a
hearty welcome by all true Patrons and
all welI-wishers of the State of Mississippi.
Brother Phares offered the following,
which was also adopted:
Resolved, That three thousand copies
Of the address of Northern and Western
men to their friends, be printed in circu-
lar form, and that our worthy brother,
H. Musgrove, be requested to distribute
them when he visits the Western and
Northern States this fall.
ENDORSEMENT OF GRANGE JOURNALS
The following resolution by Brother
McRea, was adopted.
Resolved, That we recommend to the
patronage and support of the Order
throughout the State. The Farmers Vim
dicator. The Southern Homestead, The
Star of Pascagoula, and The Patron OF
Husbandrv. and said journals are re-
ouested to publish the, proceedings of this
session of the State Grange, and the Sec
retary is directed to furnish said paper
with copies of all circulars and other Off
cial notices required for publication.
PRINCIPLES OF NATIONAL GRANGE.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That this Grange adopt the
enurciation of principles as adopted by
the National Grange, and request the
publication of the same in the Vindica-
tor and Homestead.
THANKS TO THE RAILROADS.
Bro. Vaught offered the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the State
Grange be and thesame is hereby rendered
to the different line of railroads that have
nassed our members with excursion tick
cts and that a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to the superintendent OF
| said roads.
ODD FELLOWS.
Also the following:
Resolved, That the thanks of this State
Grange be rendered tn the Odd Fellows
of this city for the use of their hall.
Brother Burkitt offered the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That, the thanks of this body
be rendered the citizens of Jackson, fol
their uniform kindness and courtesy, ex
tended to us during this grand convoca
] ton.
! THE CLARION.
Brother E. G. Wall offered resolution:
"a follows which was adopted:
Resolved. That Brother E. Barksdale
of The CLARION published at jackson
Mississippi, be requested to publish sc
much of the proceedings of the State
Grange, as will be made public.
NEXT PLAcB OF MEETING.
/ Kosciusko was selected as the next place
| of meeting.