The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-07

SION, he said: We owe 10 MIR. Sumner
tribute OF profoundest respect for the setting
OF an example 30 worthy OF imitation. The
nation owes to him tribute OF unmngled love
aud gratitude for taking 30 prominent par
IN the cleaning of her soil from the curse oil
slavery. Civilization, freedom, and humanity
honor HIM as one of their greatest champions.
The next speaker, Richard II. Gulley, OF
Dearborn, spoke on Music, Companion. -
Mans associates furnish an index to his char
acter. Hence every man should discriminate
carefully rs to their character. Music is best
Of all the almost innumerable avocations excel
culture to our higher nature. Its intrinsic
worth is appreciated by but few. Music and
social culture have ever advanced hand in hand,
hence as supporter OF social culture music is
On accelerator Of civilization. Many OF the
philosophers and noted men OF ancient Greece
took an active part In the art and thus greatly
accelerated its progress. Germany and Italy
have done most to give it definite form and a
lasting foundation. Music may be said to have
arisen out Of desire for the expression OF the
inward emotions. produced by the outward
world, and eIerts wonderful influence, Some
form OF this art may be almost universally
found and its good influence is Of almost equal
extent. 1t Is the very nucleus Of gatherings
for pleasure and also Of mans individual hap
plness. 1t is at home friend, abroad an in
PRODUCTION in solitude a comfort, and in society
an ornament. With such qualities 1t may we'll
be recommended as a companion for mankind
True Dignity OF Agriculture" was given In
by saying that agriculture was ordained by God
for man,-that 1t is the basis of national wealth
on which is founded all the other branches of
human activity. In acknowledged dignity it
is second to no occupation, He then set forth
the farmers independence and the obstacles
that tend to prevent his rising still higher
showed very clearly that il is only through a
better education and more pleasant home sur
roundings chat this class has risen TO its pres
ent dignihed position, and these are the only
means Of removing the obstacles that impede
his higher and grander march. In conclusion
he said: Thus with well filled and dlsci-
plined mind, thorough knowledge Of his pro-
fesson, an attractive and inspiring home, we
may safely prophecy for the farmer life Of
thrift and usefulness that shall make his calling
stand among the choicest OF professions"
The next subject, Purity in Politics." was
discussed by w. X. Prudden, of Indianapolis.
He said that so long as freedom Of expression
OF thought Is given there will be political par
ties. Since the presidential election Of 1900
hatwaan TbOmaa nd John Adapna
regular organized parties have arrayed them
selves against each other. When we consider
the fierceness OF our political contests and the
manner in which they are carried on, We can
not help feeling that reform" is necessary.
All kinds OF schemes and antiques are entered
into by both parties, yet each claims all that is
excellent and charges all that ID bad. What we
want at the head of political parties is men of
principle. 1t is not so much men OF great
amount or learning that we want as il IL those
who have at heart the good Of the country
Very often, and it is disgrace that it is so, our
best educated politicians are the most corrupt.
The great trouble is people are too ignorant OF
political matters, are completely wound
around the fingers of wary politicians. They
are treated like ignorant babies; songs are
made for them to sing, bonfires built, torches
gwen them to fall into procession IN fact,
anything is resorted to by these wary politicians
to keep up excitement that they may produce
party prejudice by their false calumninous
charges against men in every particular worthy
of public esteem.
Charles Shilling, OF Sturgis, had for his sub
ject The Advancement OF the Working
Classes" Mr.. Shilling called attention to the
wonderful progress made in every employment
IN cur country during the last few years. Has
the laborer kept pace with our advancement,
has he improved, can he think and act better
for himself, can he enjoy any more pleasures
in life? In the past laborers were poor, igno-
rant and dependent. Schools were unknown
and all were slaves to their employers. while
society was OF no benefit to them. To-day the |
aboring classes have the free use of schools, |
libraries, and better chances for education. |
They are better educated. They now enjoy
better political advantages. The American Ia |
borer has tar more power in politics than Eu- |
ropean laborers, and in our country they may |
hold as high aD Office as any class OF people,
Wages IN Europe are low, ranging from two to |
.hree shilings day, thus giving barely enough
10 support the family. The American laborers
receive from one to one dollar and fifty per
lay, and are thus enabled to support their
'amies and save something besides. This ad-
vantage is illustrated in the past and present of
agriculture. The future prosperity of our coun-
Try depends on the condition OF our working
classes. Our native Industries are chiefly agri-
culture, commerce and manufacture. and the
advance OF the nation will coincide with their
condition. Hence 1t is necessary that our peo-
lie be edu, ated to carry them on successfully.
'hall not success in every effort for advance
nent add to the pride of every one In saying,
am an American cltIzenl"
"Judlcious Use of Capital" was the subject
If S. satterlee Trowbridge, OF Lansing. Mr.
Irowbridge said that capital is liable to collect
{ few places and If the fortunate ones did
lot know how to use it properly 1t would be OF
title value, either to them or to the world
capital should be used productively-that is.
lsefully and for the wellbeing of the commu-
litv A. ot,noaad IN v,ara aho...n.. /