The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-02


the credit Of the Grange.
Under instructions the committee report
ed an amendment regarding the represen-
tation in the State Grange, allowing any
fourth.degree member to be elected repre-
sentative from the county to the State
Grange. The report was not concurred in.
Mr.. Lang, Of Texas, presented the follow
ing as an
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION:
estate Oranges shall be composed
of representatives elected by the subord-
nate oranges; Provided, That when the
number of subordinate oranges in any State
becomes so great as to render it necessary
such State Grange may, in such manner as
it may determine, reduce its representation.
Section 9. Fourth-degree members In good
standing are eligible and may be elected as
representatives in State Grange"
The amendment was not adopted, the
committee subsequently reporting Adversely
TO its adoption.
The Committee on the Good OF the Or
der reported resolutions recommending,
under request OF the Commissioner OF Ag-
riculture, closer and more intimate connec-
tions with his department, and appointing
committee to confer with him. The re-
port was adopted.
The Committee on Resolutions reported,
recommending the adoption OF the supple
mental paper offered Friday night by MIR.
Darden, of Mississippi. Adopted.
The Committee on Foreign Relations re-
ported fraternal resolutions Of greeting to
The Dominion Grange OF Canada, which
were adopted.
The Committee on the Order Of Business
reported regular order Of business for the
future, and recommending the appointment
OF eighteen standing committees. Adopted.
The Committee on Credentials reported
that California was entitled to representa-
tion in the body.
TAX on TOBACCO. ...: ......
The following paper was offered by DR..
Banton and referred to special committee,
OF which Mr.. Wayne, OF New York, Is
chairman: -. ......
Whereas the internal-reyenue tax upon
tobacco is not only unequal and unjust, but
operates iniuriously both upon the pro-
ducers of this great agricultural staple and
the consumers; and whereas its disastrous
effects are to be seen in the depressed condl-
tion of all the markets for the sale OF this
product, as well as in the condition OF the
once flourishing towns and villages in some
of the States in which this is the principal
money crop; therefore ..:.-.
Resolued, That this National Grange di-
rect that respectful but earnest memorial
be prepared by the Executive Committee Of
the National Grange, and have the same pre-
sented to the Congress OF the United States,
praying for the repeal OF the unjust law
levying this onerous and partial tax, or at
least q reduction Of the same.
On this paper tue committee on Saturday
made Tie following report:
Your committee, to which was referred
the foregoing resolution, has given careful
attention to the subiect-matter presented,
and especially to the, request embodied
therein, by which this body is sought to di-
rect its Executive Committee to prepare a
memorial to the National Congress, asking
relief from an onerous tax. In the ludg-
mept of the members OF your committee,
there is rank injustice in the law that as
signs to q special product Of agriculture
any undue share Of the public burden !;
and that such is the fact in the case present.
ed is apparent. We do, therefore, recon-
mend that this Grange comply with the
terms and spirit of the resolution, and as
sign to the Executive Committee the duty
of preparing and presenting the memorial
at such time and in such manner as the conf
mtlee may deem for the best interests OF
| the farmers whose interests are concerned.
Very much interest was manifested IN the
matter, it seeming to meet the sentiments OF
every member, so much so that in order to
make it more effective in its operations II
WAS amended so as to make it the duty OF
| the Executive Committee to have the me-
moral printed in the form OF q petition to
! Congress and sent to every subordinate
grange in the country for signature. The re-
port as amended was unanimously adopted.
| The subject Of change in
THE REGALIA
OF the order was referred to the Executive
Committee for consideration and report at
the next meeting OF the Grange.
| MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Ellis, of Ohio, moved to amend the
rulings so as to allow subordinate oranges
to ballot for more than one applicant for
membership at the same time. The motion
was lost.
Resolutions OF thanks to the Governor for
the free use OF the hall, fuel, and lights,
were unanimously adopted with rising
vote.
The proposed amendments to the consti.
tuition were ordered to be promptly printed
and forwarded to the State Oranges tol
their action thereon. 49,. !
uc plOCeeulEHS VI GIlS SeSSiOu VI tus
Grange were ordered to be printed and
forwarded to the secretaries OF the severa
State Oranges.
PLACE FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
A good many places were proposed by
the members from the several States ant
their claims advocated. The law requires
that the selection shall be made by ballot
and the Grange proceeded to vote. On tht
sixth ballot the town OF Canandaigua, New
York, was chosen as the place.
MIR. Chase, of New Hampshire, was ap
pointed delegate to the Dominion Grange
OF Canada.
Mr.. Lang, OF Texas, offered the following
Resolved by the National Grange. That
is contrary to the laws and purposes OF TIT
order OF the Patrons Of Husbandry for
| subordinate, State, or National
to call political conventions, nominate can
didates for political offices, or discuss thel
merits. :i.fi.S.s:a -
The resolution was unanimously adopted
The journal was then read preparatory T.
adjournment. After its approval the Mas
ter, in few remarks thanking the mem
Ibers for their courtesy and kindness ant
/ wishing them safe and happy return &
tteir homes, closed the Grange in due form
THUS ends the twelfth session OF the Ma
tional Grange, Patrons OF Husbandry.
/ DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
The following is the declaration OF prin