Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-02-12
Patrons or Hmsbassdrv.

Feb. 8.
I'D: Butter, r., Master 1; 3; Warden, Q, ,. 2.
Daniel Austin, o. X, RIliaGeih nennssy, Ceres
l.. A. y.
d. II. Boydeu organized Independent
Grange, at Bridgowater, Feb. 8.
Jchlel Webb, Master, Bezaleei Wood, o. NJ. F.
spaulding, sec. 4; o. Daley Q: <, Mss ,. 3
Kennedy, f. Mrs. L. A. spaulding, L. s..
National Grange.
The National Grange met at Charleston,
South Carolina, last week. They were wei.
coined by the master Of the South Carolina
State Grange 10 an appropriate address In
which he alluded to the fact that this great
order, withits millions Of members, was
first conceivedin that city.
The master of the National Grange, Mr..
Adams, in his address alluded TO the pro-
gress Of the order Since the last meeting
the members have increased a hundred fold.
Two more states, Maine and Montana. have
Joined the ranks. This uprising and organ
izing of a great aud scattered interest has
not parallel in the history Of the world.
The magnitude and force Of the movement
has surprised its friends and astonished and
alarmed its foes. 1t has burst upon us with
the suddenness OF the cratic comet, yet
promises TO remain with the brilliancy and
permanency of the sun. 1t found the agri-
culture of the nation unorganized, isolated,
unrecognized, weak, ploddiug, and their vol
ces virtually unheard in the councils Of the
land. To-day they are organized, united,
strong, thoughtful, and duly respected aHd
recognized as one Of the great powers that
be. Though much has now been done in
awakening thought and clearing the field,
yet we have but just stepped upon the
mount and caught faint glimpse of the
promised land. Right before US it lies
awaiting our possession. But ere we fairly
reach the goal and fully possess the land we
see, wide and weary waste is to be crossed,
which will tax to our utmost our prudence,
our perseverance, and our valor. The posi-
tons of honor aud trust, the avenues to great
wealth, the moulding Of the political, fnan-
cial and educational institutions Of the ma.
ton, have long been in the hands of mem.
bers Of other callings. This monopoly will
not be given up without a struggle; and
whoever enlists in the Patrons OF HGsbandry
in the expectation of an easy victory reckous
without his host. Our movement has been
and will be met by a most determined and
persistent warfare-every means which tai.
ent, wealth aud place can command will be
Hsed. So, while we believe in the goodness
OF God and the justice Of our cause, we must
,nfotn unhrnlaf, nru nj koar,
der dry. In many Of the states the work of
organizing oranges has been nearly compile
ted, and the noise and enthusiasm attending
it is succeeded by comparative silence. The
order is there passing through the ordeal
which shall reveal its weakness or display its
strength. Though enthusiasm aud noise
were very suitable aud efficient means to
kindle the fame, they are not the materials
with which to maintain a steady and lasting
heat.
To preserve the vantage ground we have
gained aud ensure permanence and further
advancement we must be able to show to our
members aud the world that material and
moral gain does and will result from our or
ganizatiou. We must keep our ranks full,
our faith strong, our work pure, and our ac-
tlons wise.
He recommends the devising of profitable
and agreeable plans of work aud recreation
for subordinate oranges, so that the interest
may be maintained and the interest increased
Though most Of the oranges, relying on their
own resources in the past, have made good
progress, some have lauguished and failed
for want OF little paternal care on the part
of the National Grange.
The transportation question stares us in
the face, and graple with it We must. Lit.
tie can be done by way Of concerted action
in state legislatures the people OF the seve.
raj states must through their representatives
in the general government stretch out their
strong arm between the people and the trans
portation corporations, not to Cypress the lat
ter, but to compel justice.
But the most effeotual means of inAuenc.
ing the great transportation question must be
by lessening the need oft by the building up
Of manufactures at the South and West, and
promoting the cultivation OF raw materials
among the manufactures Of New England
Our present irredoemable, huctuating eur.
rency favors spectators and sharpers at the
expense Of those engaged in productive in.
dustries. This evil can only be remedied by
a return to specie basis.
Grange Reunion.
Thursday evening, Feb. 4th, was the eve
ming appointed by the Fairfax grange for a
public lecture, and although the weather was
very uuiavorablo, goodly number Of farm.
ers and others gathered at the Baptist
church, and were first entertained by song
suitable for the occasion. After very ap.
propriate prayer by Mr.. Stafford, the pastor
another song was given. The master, Mr.
d. s. Norton, then introduced the speaker
Mr. u. Il. Jameson, Of lrasburgh. His lee
ture was especially designed to interest aud
instruct the farmers yet all the audiencs
seemed to appreciate his address. and the
farmers felt tlat he had given them plain
reasons why the points brought forward for
their consideration do hinder the prosperity
Of farmers. At the close Of the address
another fine song was given. The singing oil
the evening was very highly spoken Of by
those who were 30 fortunate as to be pres
ent.
The company were all cordially invited tC
partake OF the oyster supper prepared by
the members Of the Ladies' Social Circle aud
others. On descending to the vestry they
found three long tables we'll loaded with the
good things which tempt and please the ap
petites of the people. The tables we're sooI
surrounded with happy company, among
which were seen ministers, professors, mer
chants, mechanics, and farmers. At tn,
close of the feast many were seen leavinl
the tables with bundles of goodies" which
the ladies kindly allowed them to take HON,
and many fragments we're gathered 10 spa
ciOus baskets. As the proceeds of the sup
per were to be added to the parsonage fund
all felt glad to see 80 many at the tables.
About IL o'clock all departed for thei
homes, and while riding along home through
the wind and snow they expressed their 70
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