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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
The farmers of Mississippi and else

The farmers of Mississippi and else
where can now see how unjust and pow
tive organization, and they should rally to
its support as one man. This opposition
from other classes means far more than it
seems. The farmer is regarded by them
as the "hewer of wood and drawer of wa
ter" and they know that his efficiency in
that capacity is increased as he is kept ig-
norant and divided I'd
The success of the Grange means, for
the farmer, education, independence, and
power; its failure, ignorance, poverty, and
slavery!
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Alafa Grange, No 14i, in South Flori-
da, has one of the most active and efficient
Secretaries in the country Bro. Gs w.
Wells is host in himself. He was mainly
instrumental in building up his Grange
from IS members last January to 90, and
he thinks the number will reach $50 by
next January. OF course, in live Grange
like this, THE PATRON has many warm
friends The Secretary has raised club
of thirty, and intends to push it up to one
hundred
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
We have been engaged in the pubHca-

We have been engaged in the publica-
ton of THE PATRON for nearly six years.
At no time have we felt deeper interest
il the Order, or firmer determination TO
labor for its success. We have had to en-
counter from the start very decided oppo-
ssition inside the organization, which was
often bitter and unscrupulous, but that in
no wise dampened our ardor in the cause
;or.iuduced us to stop one moment in our
efforts to promote its interests. We shall
continue to work in the same spirit If
the membership could be made to see and
understand that their individual and class
interests would be benefited by the wide
CIRCULATION of THE PATRON, our reward
would come: our hands would be strength
eEled and THE PATRON become the most
powerful weekly in the Southwest.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI AUGUST 1870.

it, thereby doubling the purchasing power
of money, doubling their own income, and
doubling the burdens of productive capi-
tai, out of whose earnings that income is
paid. Like Rehoboam, they have made
the burden of the people greater than they
can bear, and these will cast it off, crush it
grind it to find powder under their feet.
The people have learned that when there
is a will there is a way, and that the RIGHT
OF REPUTATION is as sacred and its ex-
ercise as effectual as the RIGHT OF REV
OLUTION. .as f5.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
COOPERATION THE FOUNDA-
TION STONE.

1t has been clearly and truthfully said
that cooperation is the foundation stone
of the Grange movement. Its benefcent
results involve lessons that those inexpe
rienced to such a policy in the purchase
of the commodities of life and the imple-
ments of labor would do well to learn
speedily. The success of cooperation, as
now understood in the Grange, is of such
charcter that all arguments to the contra
ry avail nothing. In every channel of trade
we can learn the practical results of CO.
operation. Look into the mercantile
world and you will hardly find man con-
Quoting business by himself One fur
nishes brains, another capital, third is
worker, fourth a salesman; they combine
their genius and skill, and the result is
power to CO operate. One with coat off
and sleeves rolled up, is at work in the
store, another up stairs poring over day
book and ledger, while third quietly sits
in the private office interviewing prices
current, marking prices for goods, ETC.;
but there is no jealousy, because they have
learned that each one is doing that which
will promote the interests of the firm.
But farmers outside of the Grange sell
dom unite or cooperate in this way
They live by themselves; their work is
well done; but they have no time to read
agricultural journals, and therefore are at
the mercy of the shrewd and conniving
spectators, who invariably deceive them
as to the value of their products of labor,
and coerce them to sell at the wrong time.
They have no time to make memoranda
of their resources from labor, there at the
end of the season, they are at sea and ig-
norant of their own resources, and then
complaints of having made nothing du-
ring the year conclusively follow. ..
We do not mean to say that the rules that
govern the merchant or manufacturer
CO partnership should apply to the farmer;
but from their habits of business we may
learn the practical results of wise coop
Grafton. There must be a way in which
farmers can unite their forces and get a
fairer return for their labor, and they
should not rest at ease until they have
found that way; and by joining the
Grange they will not remain long in dark
ness and ignorance, but speedily learn that
by. combination of their labor and its
earnings they will emerge from darkness
into blessed light, regretting only that
their selfish instincts had not sooner taught
them that co cooperation on the farm is as
essential as cooperation in the counting
house or the manufactory.-PennSylOania
Farmers Friend
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
THF FARMERS CONSEQUENCE.

THF FARMERS CONSEQUENCE.
Thoughtful and discerning people
among all classes are forced to admit that
successful agriculture furnishes the only
solid basis for real prosperity themselves;
and those who do not already know, must
learn that when agriculture prospers, ev-
cry thing else thrives; and when agricul-
ture is unduly burdened and crippled, ev-
erything else languishes and soon gets at
discount. Now if all material prosperity
is in proportion to the success of those
who till the soil, why should they not
have rank and standing according to their
importance? All parties court the favor
of farmers; praise their intelligence, their
integrity, and the strength they yield, but
never think of according to them any
share in the management of public affairs.
Why should not farmers have an imme-
diate and potential voice in the admins
tration of matters that so deeply concern
them, and through them every laboring
man? Why should they not set up for
themselves? Why should they longer
fight the battles of politicians for politi
clans? No political party ever has or ever
will recognize them as having any claims
as farmers. This has been demonstrated
over and over by every political eonven-
ton that has met from time immemorial
and there is no hope that it will be other
wise until farmers reverse it themselves.
A very small matter sufhces for politi
cal issue, but there is an issue that is wor-
thy of the thoughtful consideration and
best effort of every fair minded person,
and that is the welfare of the whole peo-
pie; and the people are not few politi-
clans and rich men, but the producing and
laboring classes who depend upon their
labor for their support and who have a
direct interest in securing just laws and a
good government. 9e.
Ordinarily, the ranks of all parties. are
largely filled with farmers who do large
share of the party work, but have no
voice or influence in the direction or man.
agement of the party, as was seen at the
Greenback County Convention held here
last week. The Greenback party is new
and supposed to be fresh from the people,
and not yet given to what is called the
ring practices of the old parties; but al
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
YELLOW FEVER.

The fever in Memphis continues to
spread. The negroes stubbornly persist
in remaining, thus furnishing food for the
pestilence, which would otherwise soon
die out for want of material.
Up to Saturday night, the total number
of cases from the time the fever broke out
was 34S, the number of deaths 81. On
Sunday, there were 29 new cases and 5
deaths, and on Mondry "a new cases and
deaths. No new cases have occurred
elsewhere, except or Memphis refugees.
The fever has disappeared. from New
Orleans. A rigid quarantine is still main
tanned by the towns on the rivers and rail
roads. Great uneasiness prevails every
where, and not without grounds for at
this time last year the fever had appeared
at but few points, and had assumed vir-
ulent form no where except at Grenada.
There were 22 new cases at Memphis
Tuesday and s deaths. -.-.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

The continued wet weather after the
long, excessively hot, dry spell, and this
just at the time when growth ceases and
the decay of vegetation begins, indicates
sickness in virulent form, particularly
dysentery. We much fear that the un-
exampled health which has prevailed thus
far in Mississippi is destined soon to end,
and that the pale reaper, death, will gather
full harvest in our State and elsew here
in the Southwest
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

The farmers of Texas are suffering
greatly from the terrible drouth that has
prevailed throughout their State this year.
But they can in a great measure make up
their losses by practicing cooperation.
Where they have no cooperative store,
the farmers of neighborhood should
unite and send their orders to the State
Cooperative Agent, J. S. Rogers, at Gal
weston. =
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
THE GRANGE AND ITS ENE-
5a1 MES

No organization ever attempted by any
class in this country has met with such
bitter, unjust and unscrupulous opposition
as that which the Grange has had to meet
and fight from the time it first began to
attract public attention until now. The
almost solidly from the start If few
uuscrupulous merchants and politicians
became members, it was either to promote
their individual interests, or to destroy it
bycreating divisions and dissensions or
byopposing measures upon the success of
which the efficiency of the Grange de
pended.
The political and agricultural journals
were also generally opposed to the Order
Sozne of them openly opposed it, always
miaepresenting its principles and purpo-
ses, while others simply ignored it. The
opposition of the press has been a formi-
dable obstacle to the progress of the Or
der and has been the direct cause of the
faiInre of hundreds of Oranges.
Dne of the most potent enemies of the
0kder has been the merchant. He slipped
when the work of organizing Oranges
was entrusted to Deputies, many of whom
wee interested in the cause only to the
exIent of their fees, and to make up a
tango where there was a lack of farm
ers they gladly accepted any one base
efl<aIOh tO acE adp,Icc;op into ap ororoo;
ton to which he was opposed. The
GTAnges of entire counties have been de-
stroyed by the pernicious power and in
flsaence of the merchant and politician
elenent, and it should be the policy of
every Grange IN the country to refuse ad-
mlttance to these classes, no matter if they
are partly or even largely interested in
agncultural pursuits.
ut the most shameful, the most unex-
peeted blow ever dealt the Order, was that
byJudge Wiley P. Harris, in his recent
address before the students of the Univer-
ssty OF Mississippi. His assertions in that
ADDRESS as to the principles and purposes
o1 the Order were gross misrepresenta-
tons, and his boast that the Grange is
dead, is absolutely without foundation in
tact His allusion to the Grange at all
at such time, was as unjust and unfair
as i was uncalled for Did he desire tc
prejudice the minds of the young mer
wlao were soon to engage in the active
duties of life towards an organization tha
be himself had judged SO unfairly? Or
an1occasion SO solemn and important tc
the Young actors in it, whose minds wer,
feady for the reception of ideas that may
sske direction to their thoughts and actor
tox.a lifetime, it is objectionable for am
ons especially one occupying Judge Har
s's position, to misrepresent an Order
tnkentionally or not, which is composed o
some of the best men in Mississippi. |
Wss especially out of place before an audi
eake of young men, some of whom, o
nenbers of whose families, doubtless be
teag to theOrder and cherish its principles
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Money is creature of Law, and its
value as money has no connection with
the material on which it may be stamped.
Money is the universal tool of COM
merce, and as such should neither be re-
deemed and destroyed nor noarded in
treasures or bank vaults. 1t is useful only
when in motion.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

SAN Francisco, Aug. I3.-Congress-
man H. B. Wright, of Pennsylvania, chair
man of the Labor Committee, addressed
an immense audience of workingmen at
Union Hall last night, on the labor and
Chinese questions, advocating the expul-
sion of the Chinese by peaceful measures.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Ten years ago, with wool 25 per cent
higher than now, sheep men throughout
the United States lost their nerve, and,
without sense or shame, killed their sheep
for pelts and tallow. Large valuable flocks
were neglected and abandoned to disease
and DEATH Now they are the very best
paying stock either as "a factor in mixed
husbandry or in the vast pastoral regions.
Rural World
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

We regret to notice that the drouth still
prevails in Central and Southwestern
Texas. In Bell county-the banner
Grange county of the Southwest-the
drouth is said to be more severe than
ever known before. In the northern part
of the State, there has been abundant
rain in some counties, and there the crops
are in good condition.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Worthy Master Darden addressed the
farmers at Auburn, Hinds, county, yester-
day. He will deliver addresses at Forest
on the 22nd and Harpersville, Scott coun-
ty, on the 23d. an .x .-s
We hope to receive full accounts of
these meetings. '-a-#fa
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

We hope the friends of THE PATRON
will engage actively and earnestly in
raising clubs. Now is the time to push
its circulation, and we look confidently
for club of subscribers from each of its
friends in the Southwest .-.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

We have heard but little of the Order
in Texas for some weeks. The friends of
THE PATRON seem to have quit working
for it, bat we have no doubt they will
soon commence sending in clubs again.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

We would be glad to have our friends
send us in regularly reports of the work
and progress of their respective Oranges.
Their letters should be short and to the
point.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Immeasurable good comes of that self
reliance which is the product of cooper
ative effort successfully Employed in
thousand ways. Even in thought there
has been wonderful growth. Very many
Oranges conduct their meetings much as
farmers clubs are managed, thus broad
ening and increasing common intelli-
gence, thereby fitting the recipients of the
benefits for higher fields of usefulness. 1t
is really the elevation of a class by the de-
velopment of mind andthe growth ofvir-
tues In view of the great good already
accomplished, it may be said the benetl-
cence of the Order entities it to the re-
spect of all classes that desire real pro-
gress in all that elevates mankind. Far
mers, especially those who have held
aloof. are challenged to action. If the
Grange advances in its good work, every
step of its progress will be receding
step for those farmers who do not accept
its benefits. Let them take thought of
their relative positions, and act wisely
W. A. AYmSty0ne.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
HOPE AND PER SEVERE.

We are dealing with great questions,
which require time for solution. We must
learn that patience and perseverance will
overcome great difficulties. We must
learn the great lesson contained in the
Talismanic words, Hope and P,rseOere
Our enemies are thoroughly organized
and plant themselves squarely in our path,
and our progress has been slow during
the past year and will be during the COM
ing year. Slower but more substantial
than in the first years of our existence.
AS an Order we organised very rapidly,
that is, we got ourselves into the Grange;
now let us look at the condition of our
Grange. Are we thoroughly drilled in
the work, written and unwritten? We
must study, we must know how to do
business with dispatch, we must discuss
subjects in the Grange that will interest
the whole membership. We must carry
our fraternal and kind feelings with us all
the time, and be true Patrons as well
without as "within the gates" In short,
let us all live up strictly to the pledges we
have taken.
Too many Sub Oranges are idle-wait
ing for something to turn up. No Grange
need be idle. The principles that govern
the fate and fortunes of men will apply to
the Grange. ~, ...
We see in our land the man of indus
trious habits always has work to do,
while he with idle habits finds nothing to
do. This same rule will apply to the
Grange. Each Grange is master of its
own destiny, and will be what its men,
bers make it. The safe keeping of each
Subordinate Grange is confded to its own
members, and eternal vigilance is the
price of liberty" let us allstrive to be ever
ready to do all we can to make the Grange
a success. Then let us trust our leading
men both in the National, State and Sub
ordinate Oranges to do much for us. Let
us use the utmost care in the selection of
our officers, but after we have made our
choice, let us make our officers feel that
they have a firm hold on the sympathies
of the members of the Order, and that
they will be supported by us in all lauda-
BILE ertakings.-Visitor.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
'he Patron of Husbandry.

@ W. H. WORTHINGTON, EDITOR.
4cOLUMBUs, MISS, AUGUST I6, 1879.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
with al questions of interest asai palitsca|

Politically, he has always been conserv
tive # Is said, HAL he nevcr voted but
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

nIneteenfb century on the slEse q lnsflce
With these ideas prominent els MS mind
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

As speaker ne has gained general satz5.
isEaction He speaks clear and huentiy.'
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

ted him as representative IN the State
Legislature. He carried 10 this position
tho same devotion 10 The public welfare
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

swslilc q The Senate. i lsill was passed
snal in9 an annual ard liberal appropria
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16

Afzs Exposition. being one of the
represent American agriculture.
Northy of note that this appointment
.aade on the united solicitation of the
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-16
3 81 fI.e atianal Grarg.

~ the.lastameeting Of the Mississippi
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, April 1.-The bill appro-
priating 100000 for yellow fever disin-
fecting vessel passed.
Senator Gordon took his seat to day.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Atkins, of Tennessee, reported the
legislative appropriation bill 1t sppro-
pirates between $l5OOO,OOO and $18,O00,-
600. The bill contains provisions repeal
ing the last clause OF section 500 OF the re.
v,sed statutes, sol, $50, and s2l of the re-
vised statutes, providing that all jurors,
grand and petit, shall be publicly drawn
from box containing the names of not
less than 800 persons possessing The neces-
sary qualifications, which names shall have
been placed therein by the clerk Of the
court and by commissioner to be appoint.
ed bv the judge. the commissioner to be a
citizen of and residing in the district, aud a
we'll known member Of the principal party
opposing that to which the clerk belongs.
It also repeals sections 2O6. 2Os, 1920
and al Of succeeding sections belonging to
and including 2,O27, and also section 5,522
it also strikes out OF section 2.O20 the words
''for the purpose OF engaging in the work
Of canvassing ballots and strikes out o.
section 2O2S the words, "or deputy
marshal and the words, "or city, towr
or county parish" II also repeals section
2,O3l, except such part Of 1t rs relates to tht
Dc NT n1o Il
all other sections aud items authorizing th'
appointment of chief supervisors Of elec
tions aud special or deputy marshals o
elections.
The honse wen, into committee of tn
whole on the bill.
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WAsnlNcTon.
WALLACE coxu,rrp,,

""~SE SohNIIIEE.
Warrington, April 1.-The Wallace com.
m'ttce continued it's investigation to-day.
A Mr.. Baker testified that no person in the
treasury department, receiving less than
$i,2oo per year, was asked to subscribe to
the republican campaign fund.
X. B. Squiris testified that he was an
assistant messenger in the war department
he did not subscribe anything, and soon
alter receiving the circular his salary was
reduced to $50 per month.
FOUR PER CENTS.
Subscriptions to the per cents are ST.
693, 1900.
FAVORABLE REPORT.
Washington, April 1.-The senate COM
mittee has agreed TO report favorably the
nomination of Clarence King.
THE oL1vER.cAMERoN CASE.
The counsel concluded their arguments
in the Oliver.Cameron case to-day, and the
Judge said: Gentlemen Of the iury-Take
this case and dispose of it. Mr.. Clerk pass
the papers to the foreman The jury then
retired.
LATER-s1MoN BEATS THE WIDOW.
The jury returned verdict for Cameron
in the Cameron. Oliver trial.
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Washington, April 1.-The public debt
statement shows an increase Of debt for
March Of Ss92,724. Cash in the treasury,
S42O,7s7, ASS; gold certificates, SIG, ,304, 200;
silver certificates, $2,326, $50; currency GER
ti6cates, $27 ,6S0,O00; refunding certificates,
$530700; legal tenders outstanding, $346,-
6Sl, ole; fractional currency outstanding
$l5,925,662; United States held for redemp.
ton Of fractional currency, $S,45S,99 ;
called bonds not .matured for which pei
cent bonds have been issued, S20s, ,447 200
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FAILURE .
FOREIGN.
OCCUPATION OF RoUMELIA.

OCCUPATION OF RoUMELIA.
London, April L. Austria, England,
Russia, Turkey and Italy have consented to
take part in mixed occupation of eastern
Roun,elia. Italy, however, has made come
reservation. There will be no commander
in chief; each nation will have its own
commander. The sole occupation will be
to prevent any conflict between Turks and
Bulgarians.
AN ALGERIAN BLIZZARD.
Paris, April IA battalion Of zouaves
and skirmishers on their way from Auma-
tile to Baghad, Algeria, we're caught be-
tween Sovaki and Soukelletta on the 2Sth
Of March, in . snow sorm, and l9 men
perished; fourteen others are in the hospi-
tai.
AMERICAN MEAT.
London, April 1.-The house Of lords last
night ordered compilation of the quantities
Of meat imported monthly from the United
States from February, 1878, to January
1879.
CAN'T PAY.
The chartered merchantile bank Of India,
London and China is unable to pay further
demand for 1878. The whole reserve, 15l,.
$50 pounds, will be absorbed in covering
the losses in providing for special continRen'
cies.
CITY OF GLASGOW BANK.
The Times recommends the creditors O
the City Of Glasgow bank to accept tifteer
shillings on the pound. 1t says the prom
ised call of 1880 pounds per share portend
ruin to nearly every shareholder.
Lord Beaconsfeld on Friday will receive
a deputation from the Liverpool chamber
commerce on the silver question.
INFECTED HOUSES BURNED.
St. Petersburg, April IA special com
mission under the presiding minister Of va
has been appointed to consider the kildj
question. Gen. Melikoff telegraphs that h
has completed the burning Of infecte
, houses in Wetlianka.
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