The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-01
NATIONAL IN CHARACTER
NON-PARTISAN IN PRINCIPLE.

An organization with notices like the
above emblazoned upon its lofty banners
is Justly entitled to command the respect,
confidence and unqualified support of that
class of people who deny themselves
commingling with the satellites of political
demagogues and manufacturing monopo-
lies.
National in Partisan
in Princlple;" yea, and we may add an
other distinguishing and most commenda-
BILE feature of the Order of Patrons of
Husbandry, viz: Unselfsh in its Efforts
Now, what stronger foundation could
merit the appreciation and support of the
farming class in general? These being the
fundamental principles of our noble Order,
it is not unreasonable in its demand, and,
therefore, entitled to the unqualified
support of every farmer in the land, and
just soon as they resolve to unite in
common effort to relieve themselves of
bul dens that of right belong to others,
just so soon will they accomplish pur-
pose which, we know they have so long
nurtured, but have not had the nerve, the
will, the power to obtain. This united eff
fort can only be made through and by
| thorough organization, and as the Order
of Patrons of Husbandry claims to be the
only organization that has ever been pro-
posed and instituted for the protection of
the agricultural masses, it should by right be
| fostered and encouraged by every farmer
in the land. Men engaged in other pur-
suits and enterprises are ever watchful,
that no encroachments are made upon
their cherished interests; then why should
not the farmers also be watchful and la
| Dor collectively to prevent un Just en-
croachments upon their interests? This is
the correct view of the situation, and, we
think, should be held undisputable by
even those opposed to the rights of the
farmer in the Grange or out of the Grange
If might makes right, it is just to claim
that by united and cooperative effort far
mers and Patrons can demand and estab-
fish equal taxation, just rates of transporta
ton, and get relief from unjust burdens
and finally save themselves from serfdom
National in Character-Non-Pa Partisan
in principle-Unselfish in its Efforts" EN-
blazoned upon its banner, the Patrons o.
Husbandry ask only justice to all classes
they desire to protect and encourage ev
cry legitimate enterprise, and every nee
essary interest zViU receive their encour
agement and support. If the mass of far
mers will but unite with this Order, anc
Join willing hands and hearts in a concert
ed effort every promise made by the Or
der can and ,0U be fully realized. With
out this joint effort upon the Fundamental
and cooperative principles of the Orde
they will most dssuredIy fail to free them
selves from unjust Entertainments upoi
their interests; or in other words, if thu
Grange does not do all that it has promiset
to do, it will be for the good and suffi
Gent reason that the farmers themselve
have hindered it.
Let all the farmers and Patrons weigl
we'll these simple truths, and then the
will see that they have too long been sup
plant tools and serfs for men in mercantll
and manufacturing pursuits, and at one
: vow to stop right here and join and cher
, ish the organization that aims to protee
them against all and any unjust encroach
ments upon their interests-and its nam
E is the Grange Pennsylvania Farmer
Friend