Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-06
Worthy Master Adams and John
III. Strider.


We copy the following extract from
the annual address of Worthy Master
Adams, Of Minnesota, to the National
Grange, which met in Canandaigua,
New York, on Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
We also copy the resolutions OF MIR.
John III. Strldcr, of this county, which
we referred to some two weeks ago as
being introduced into and adopted by
the State Grange of West Virginia, at
Mar,insburg. Their aim and compass
is for the general good of the entire ag-
ricultural interest of our country, which
should commend it to the support OF
every producer in America.
MIR. S. will no doubt be able to frame
bill which will give practical effect to
the purposes Of his resolutions, and Con-
gress will doubtless pass it -
The votary of agriculture may be inlet
tered in the wileS and snaIes OF city lie;
he may be IMMERSED in the tricks and STRAIT
cries of those who gamble with the fruits
al his laborS he may be unfamiliar with
The fashionable opinions, the lrreVereht
principles, and the licentiOus d"Smatism
NOW fostering in the sunlight OF the pres
ent day, vet he i the foundation OF this
government and the bone and slneW Oh
this country. Ii he upholds the entire
social structure, then he is entitled to the
Ill -
tributcd. II he furnishes the materia! for
trade, supplies its open channels, stimu-
lates its enterprise, moves its machinery
and enricheS its devOtceS, then he amply
deserves Il fair share of the profits. III he
implrtS life to manufacturers then he
should prominently be considered when
recompenSc is made. II lie frei2hts ocean
ships launches commercial navieS, pro-
notes international intercourse and thus
DropelS the Worldwide tides OF ciVliiZa-
lion, then no ought to be named first
among the recognized agencies in human
progress and to enjoy the consideration
which lawfully belongs 10 him.
Through close, compact, intelligent
organization, a revolution has comment
cca--slow it may be, yet it will be sure,
healthy and lust.
The American farmer realizes now that
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where il properly belongs; that he has i'll
rereSts to be promoted and rights to be
protected; that his calling must be raised
10 the rank of Il recognized power. For
this purpose have we this day convened,
and trust that plans will be projected
whereby the desired ends may be attained
Coming as You do from the various parts
of our common country, doubtless you
have policies and designs 10 submit, Whlch
when reduced 10 practice, shall result III
the upbuildng of our order, and the per-
manent advancement OF that class which
comprises SeYen-tenthS OF the people OF
our Republic.
1t is we'll occasionally to take 4 retro
spective view of what has been accom-
plished in the past, in order to resort to
successful means III our onward march loT
future Improvement.
Mr.. srRIpER's RESOLUTIONS.
Brother j. III. Strider read Il paper con-
corning the agricultural interest in gem
eral and also on our Interstate COM
merce.
WHEREAS. The normal source of the
wealth of America is i'll its lands, cOnsc-
uuently the agricultural interest should
receive the protection and fostering care
of its legislation. And believing that
much could be done Of Il practical nature
10 advance this great industry, without
detriment to other industries or produ-
cling class legislation; therefore, it is
SUGGESTED, That the Congress OF the
United States be petitioned through the
National Grange by resolution or other
wise TO pass law inStructing the minis
tiers and commercial agents OF the United
States, resident in foreign countries, TO
report monthly to the Commissioner Of
Agriculture ut Washington, estimating
the probable demand for the cereal ana
other products of the American farmer.
Also the current market value Of such
products per bushel, pound or otherwise,
in dollars and cents.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture to is
sue a monthly circular, summarizing the
said reports, and in the most direct man
ncr possible TO place tue information be-
fore the farmers of the United States.
SECONDLY. We believe many of the in
conveniences now existing in the com
mercial intercourse between nations
might be obviated by uniform standard
of weights and measures and the value of
money, denominations being established
among the leading commercial nations OF
the world.
THIRDLY. That to insure good faith to
the wealth producing classes, those whose
avOcations and interests harmonic there
with, should be selected to fill all posi-
lions relating TO the same.
FoURTHLY. Believing the time has come
that Congress should pass law regula-
ting commerce between the States, and
that the vital interests OF the whole coun-
try demand it, we therefore earnestly in
sist on the passage of the bill now before
Congress known as the Reagan Bill'
without DELAY,