The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-29

are American ideas, the Very essence of Ameri-
can independence and to advocate the contrary
/, unworthy OF the son, and daughters OF Nh
American republic.
We cherish the belief that sectionalism ia,
and of right should be, dead and buried with
the past. Our work is for the present and the
future. In our agricultural brotherhood and
its purposes, We shall recognize no north, no
south, no east, no west. IL Is reserved by every
Patron, as the right of Il freeman, tn affiliate
with any party that will best carry Ont his
principles.
Here is the whole doctrine in q nut
shell. \ doctrine to which every sensi-
bic American citizen can subscribe,
having Il proper regard for self respect.
This declaration ct principles emanates
from the proper authority, from the
chosen representatives of thirty-twO
states and two territories: and please
remember that they were adopted unan-
imously-not single dissenting
voice. And these, were not only fair
representative men, but earnest men,
meaning just what they said; and rely
upon it, they intend to live these prin-
cipieS themselves, and to see that they
are enforced by others. Let all men,
bers of the order make 4 note of this;
and let those without or gates stop
their cavilings, misinterprctation and
misrepresentation. Let them be
manly and fair, and not pronounce
Judgment against 4 great organization
of citizens rs good as they are, on ac-
count of the erratic course of Il few here
and there, who have misconceived the
true principles Of the great order of
which they are members. Please re-
member that we do not claim that all
our people are perfect in intelligence.
In this same declaration of purposes
please note the following:
EDUCATION.
We shall advance the cause Of education
among ourselves, and for our childrcn by all
lu>f means in our power. We especially aIvo-
cate for our agricultural and industrial colleges,
that practical agriculture, domestic science, anu
all the arts which adorn the home, be taught in
their COURSES of study.
The National Grange might have
said plainly as well as by implication,
that ignorance was the prime cause OF
our present embarrassments, and the
reason why our order became 4 ne
cessity. If their becoming modesty
prevented them from speaking thus
piiihiN , otiiSi SltSSSS, uO Gill Iioi Dost>i
any superior intelligence, must not pre-
sumo that they We're ignorant of the
true state of the case.
The educational feature of our order
is its most prominent rs well as It's most
valuable feature. On it all the rest de-
pend, and as n who has the opportu-
nifty Of knowing. will say that our pro-
gress in this respect is most remarkable
and satisfactory. Let this emulate the
other industrial classes, who are Just as
much in need Of it as we are, to n like
diligence for Il like purpose, and to the
same noble results. We invite outside
cooperation on this point, as well as on
all other measures of reform. See what
the National grange says on this point
OUTSIDE COOPERATION.
G. Ours being peculiarly a farmers insti;u-
ton, We cannot admit all TO our ranks.
Many are excluded by the nature of our organ
iz2ton. not becusc they are professional men, or
aTtiZans. or laborers, but because they have not
sufficient direct interest in tilling or pasturing
the soil, or may have some interest in conflict
with our purposes. But We appeal To all good
citizens for their cordial corporation 10 assist as
in our efforts toward reform, That we may event.
ually remove from our midst the last vistage of
tyranny and corruption.
We hail the general desire for fratcrnal har-
mOny, equitable compromise, and earnest CO.
operation, rs an omen Of our future success.
These are true and noble sentiments,
and it would he folly for me to add any
thing to them to try and make them
more forcible. 7. L. ALLEN.
Bloomfield, No., Apr. 3,74.