The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-20
FROM TEXAS.
BELL COUNTY.

Editor Patrou:-The Patrons of Bell
county are trying to carry out the resolu-s
ton that Brother Hancock offered at the
late session of the State Grange. The res
olution was about in these words, "Re-
solved, That we renew our fidelity to the
principles of our noble Order, and mutual
ly pledge ourselves to return to our homes
with Increased determination to labor
constantly, earnestly and fraternally to
to build up our great cause" re
We claim, Brother Worthington, that
the true Patrons of Bell, and hope all
over the State, are moved by that spirit.
When we meet at our annual session, it
is reasonable to suppose that we all have
the same objects in view, the final success
and triumph of the principles and objects
of our beloved Order. 1t is true we mark
out different roads, and modes of convey
ance to reach the same destination, each
presents his route and plan and urges it
with his best efforts, but his plan is not
always adopted, some other is thought
better, he may have fixed his heart upon
his pet, until he feels that the veal or woe
of the Order depends upon his plan, he
goes up to the State Grange too strongly
Impressed, that if this plan is defeated,
the Order is dead. Be careful, brethren,
not to form such notions of your plans, it
is more dangerous to your peace and hap
piness than it is to the life of the Order.
Again when such one is defeated, he
gets sour, cross and bitter, and it takes a
long time for these bitter waters to sub
side and the good Brother to settle down
to his proper level again. s. aa
Brother Gray, of the Executive Com
mittee is now in your State to investigate
the Clement Cotton Mills. The report of
Brother Gray will have controlling in
fluence on the actions of the Order touch.
ing this new invention. We trust it will
prove all that has been claimed for it, and
blessing to the South.
l have reorganized Farmers Grange,
No. 417, and Little River Grange, No.
3d. Each of these Oranges had been dor
mant for two years, they have gone to
work with the true spirit of Patrons. /
am working in Bell and will for a while,
until the Spring fully opens, then 1 must
give Falls and Milan that attention they
are entitled to. I shall try during the
summer, to get the assistance of Brother
Rose, and hold series of campmeetings
over the District. am fully persuaded
that if we can get the people out at these
meetings, we would have, big revival.
Many farmers would be converted, back
sliders would be reclaimed and put to
work again, and the old veterans would be
strengthened and encouraged, and our be-
loved Order buiis up.
Partons and farmers of Bell, Falls and
Milan counties, will you aid me in this
good cause? Will you cooperate with
me in trying to advance our lines all along
the District? With all the desire / NAV
have to help, aid, and instruct you, it will
avail nothing, if you will not help and CO.
operate with me, by coming out, and
bringing out your people when come
among you. All I ask is to get the ear of
the people, give me this and will be sat
isfied with the results.
Send on The PATRON, Brother Worth
ington, we feel disappointed when it fails
to come on time. Allow me to .congratu
late you on your promotion in Georgia. I
would to God that the Patrons offences
see, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas could
but realize what a power for good the
Paper would accomplish with concen-
tration of these 8 States. Our hopes and
desires are the same, and to accomplish
these grand purposes there ought to be
concert of action, and well concerted
plan of work. How beautifully this
could be accomplished through paper
representing all these States.
Fraternally, A. NJ. KELLAR.
Deputy and Lecturer for IL Sen., District.
Birdsdale, March 10.