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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
FROM TEXAS.

We take pleasure in giving place to the
following letter from young farmer, the
Youngest participant in the work of the
recent session of the Texas State Grange,
an earnest, active Patron, who has done
good service in the cause and is destined
to high position in the Order If all
young farmers in the country had the same
intelligent idea of their duties and the ne
cessity of standing up manfully for their
rights, every Grange in the country would
be crowded with young, active and ear
nest workers. We hope yet to see the
day when the young farmers will be SO
educated and SO elevated in thought and
action that they will rally to their organi-
cation with an enthusiasm that will make
its success complete, glorious and over
whelming. Our young correspondent is
Deputy and Lecturer of Bastrop county:
Editor Patron: l would claim the at
tention of the many readers of THE PA
IRON, for l seek the advancement of my
class. I feel proud to claim allegiance to
the tillers of the soil, for hold that the
freest, happiest and noblest man of earth
is the intelligent, educated farmer who,
amid singing birds and rnnning brooks
and green glades, furnishes that which
clothes and feeds the teeming millions.
The great and all-absorbing question be-
fore us is, how can we elevate, dignity and
ennoble our profession? We should not
be content with our present position and
attainments, but knowing that as the
sunshine is to the budding flower, so is the
sweet waters OF knowledge and moral cul-
ture to our souls, lifting us above the sor-
did things of earth, and carrying us on
and on to a closer communion with our
Maker.
All civilization depends upon mental
and moral improvement. How is it with
our civilization? We have advanced to a
dizzy height, but it seems as if we had
grown weary of our intellectual progress,
for when we look over this land we see
our youth rioting in lawless folly and rev.
cling in mental gloom and moral night,
bring eternal darkness. My heart has
grown sad in beholding our bright boys
and girls growing to manhood and wo-
velop their intellectual faculties. What is
the pandCed IOI tllS eNll, tIle dHtluOle lOI
this poison? The prescription is concise
1t is embraced in the talismanic words
which are the "open sesame" to the great
| mine of intellectual wealth and moral
grandeur-they are Organization and Co
operation. Let us write them indelibly
upon our minds and inculcate them in our
every action. Remember, it was this that
freed the down-trodden peoples from the
superstition of the dark ages, gave the
world the Reformation, and brought the
glorious dawn of the Nineteenth Centu
~. Organization and Cooperation viii
soon free us from debt, ignorance, mo
nopolies, and serfdom, making us, trust
that happy people whose God is the Lord
Fraternally, X. A. Brooks.
Alum Creek, March 20.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
Red Oak, March IS.
BRAZOS COUNTY.

Editor Patron: [ have read with great
interest, in your columns, the workings of
the Grange in the various States of the
Union, and am more than pleased with
the bright prospects in future for the
brawny farmer through its liberal teach
ings.
The grand ideas originating in its sane
tum sanctorum are moving smoothly and
noiselessly, intruding themselves into
places heretofore entirely destitute of even
their shadow.
The executive and legislative bodies of
the ''Lone STAR State, enchanted by the
syren notes of the beautiful anthem of
''pay as you go" sung by the lovely ma
irons and proclaimed by the toil-worn
plowmen, have adopted it and are apply
ing it to the machinery of State, and as
Texans are conscientious and liberal in
their acts, they are determined to reward
their benefciaries by elevating the grand
leader and highly respected Master of the
State Grange to the gubernatorial chair,
and why should they not? Col. Lang is
wholly competent for the position, be-
sides possesses the hearts of the toiling
masses.
The melody of that other Grange idea,
cooperation, finds Judgment among 9TH
ers than those bound by its filial chords,
and its refrain is taken up by the gods of
the winds, who seem determined, by a
general cooperative movement, to ruffle
our feelings, if not utterly annihilate us.
The same quantity of rain and cold was
never known here at this season of the
year by that sage being, the oldest inhab-
liant.
But | am DEPRESSING: Cooperation, as
elucidated by Past Master Maxwell. of
Tenn, in your last issue, is unanswerable,
and should be read and pondered by all
who desire to liberate themselves from
the meshes of Shylocks, and while we are
establishing cooperative associations for
the purpose of buying and selling, let us
cooperate in devising some plan whereby
we may obtain our pro rata share of rep
resentation in the councils of the nation.
Urge the industrial classes of Missis-
sippi to CO operate with Worthy Master
Darden in his endeavor to advance the
educational interests of the tillers of the
soil, rain down petitions, mixed with hail.
if necessary, upon your legislature, until
your requests are granted. You have a
right to demand that your children be
taught the science instituted by the God
of nature, and it is right, just and proper
that the State give of her bounty to the
intellectual advancement of her wealth
producers.
Send in your petitions until you obtain
the appropriation for your A. & M. Col
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

leoe. and if your present legislature VIII
not respect your demands, try the beauty
and effectiveness of cooperation while Sc
The Grange in Texas, after extirpating
its fungus growth, has entirely conva-
Iesced. and is in vigorous and healthy
condition to discharge its grand mission
of reformation, the accomplishment OF
which is forgone certainty under the
guidance of its accomplished and popular
leader and Master, w. w. Lang.
Accept my gratitude for the sound
Grange logic obtained from your columns,
and congratulation for your rising poPu-
ularity as an expounder of Grange prinei-
piles. "A; X. oANFlEi-D'
Welborn, March 23d.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
NEWTON COUNTY.

Editor Patron: / believe Newton
county has not been heard from, through
THE PATRON, since the new year; and
probably some of the brethren who feel
interest in our success are about ready to
conclude that we are getting dormant in
active; that our energy and enthusiasm
tor the good cause are waning. But let
me say to you, my brother, that such is
not the case. The word ''fail'' doesn't
belong to our vocabulary. Neither are
we on the retrograde, or even distantly
menaced with any such dire calamity
But on the contrary, we are progressing,
building up, spreading out, and are con-
stantly adding to our numbers many "such
as should be saved"
Our Oranges are working tremendously
and enthusiastically, and brighter pros
poets are being presented than have en-
gagged our attention since the organiza-
ton of the Order
l might say something about our CO.
operative enterprises in this letter but will
not do SO until after the next meeting of
our County Grange, which will be held at
Chunky, with Spencer Grange, on the
Ist Friday in April. After that meeting,
think you will hear encouraging reports
AAOAii odA inter
ests generally.
| would urge upon the delegates from
the Subordinate Oranges the importance
of attending that meeting. The brethren
and sisters of Spencer Grange are looking
forward to that quarterly reunion with
much interest; and doubt not that great
good to the Order will result.
Bro. Worthington, have intended for
some time to say something to the broth
erhood in regard to our duties to the Or
der, to each other, and to THE PATRON.
| am confident that we are not giving the
paper that energetic support and encour-
agement that is justly due the organ of
our Order In this State. 1t should at least
be in every family connected with the
Grange; yes, in every farm er's household
throughout the country. Patrons, let us
strive to that end We should not only
work for the financial interest of our or
gan, but we ought to contribute to its COL
umns such items of interest and informa-
ton, in regard to our work, as we have in
our possession. It cheers the heart of a
good Patron when lie hears of the sue
cesses and bright prospects of brothers
and sisters in other parts of the State or
country, whether it be in Maine or Flor
ida.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

The immediate question is, what will
become of our currency when gold begins
What became of the foolish mans house
built upon the sand? When the founda-
ton gives way what becomes of the struc-
ture? This is a question to which we have
called attention times without number.
An exportable commodity as the basis of
the currency of a country, only think of
it! What could be more absurd? Espe
cially when such commodity is scarce and
difficnlt to procure. 1t is sheer madness
for nation like the United States to prac-
tice such folly.-Ex.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
ELLIS COUNTY.

Editor Patron. Enclosed find a list of
Is new subscribers for THE PATRON. The
Grange outlook is better with US now than
1t was two years ago. We were organized
six years ago, and started out with bouy-
ant hopes and high expectations. We
soon had a house full of happy, bright
faces; all seemed inspired with the spirit
of eternal vigilance and embued with
fidelity as firm as the colors in the agate.
But, alas! the wolf entered the fold and
scattered the flock. The more timid yield
ed at the first attack; others battled man.
fully for the first round or two, and then
beat disgraceful retreat; while a few,
satisfied that they were in the right, never
faltered until the beligerents became so
numerous that they made an unconditional
surrender. Perhaps few of the deserters
went over to the enemy, but the most of
them, l think, remain in statu quo ante
6ellum, and perhaps may some day return
to the fold. Here, then, was a gloomy
time for the few, enveloped in dismay,
with their sham comrades lying on every
side. But this few remained steadfast, not
forgetting the Specification of the four de-
grees, which inspired them to persevere
and stand as firm as aoamant We had a
neighboring Grange which had shared
about the same fate as ours, and the ear
nest spirits of the two half-dead Oranges
concluded to unite the halves and make
whole one. 1t had a magical effect, and
demonstrated the axiom in mathematics
that figures won't lie. We consolidated
Grove Creek with Red Oak Grange, and
to-day We have live Grange, with a CO.
operative store doing we'll, and have been
taking in new members, who, l hope and
think, will help to eradicate from our
Grange lexicon the word fail, and be in
strumental in bringing the farmers of our
community into the only organization
which cultivates and maintains that the
interest of all sections of our country is
identical and call are members of the same
great family"
I think it IS the duty of every member
of the Order to sustain those papers which
have so nobly stood by it. Other classes
have their organs through which they
may communicate, and ii is to the interest
of the farming class, whether Oranges
or not, to support such papers as support
them and their interests.
Some of the farmers have corn up and
wheat jointed; peach trees in bloom; but
to-day the ground is covered with snow
and ice, and the trees are decked with
icicles. Fraternally,
JOHN NJ. CARSON.
Red Oak, March Is.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
Will There Be a Corner il
Cotton
Patented May 6, 1870.

On the other side it is thought a
possible event. Messrs w. c.
Watts & Co, of Liverpool, in their
circular of February 81, say:
at is generally supposed here
that the production of cotton in
America, Egypt and India will, for
the commercialyear ending the Both
September next be some 100000 to
100000 bales larger than the year
before, and it is thought that if the
present rate of consumption is kept
up that nearly this whole increase
will have been consumed, and that
we may have corner in October
next as we had in October last.
Our own impression is consumption
in this country and in the United
States is quite as large as generally
estimated but that consumption
on the Continent for some months
past has been Over-estimated. We
have not space. however, to enter
upon this latter point at present.
But granting that the increased
consumption this season will about
use up the increased supplies, the
question is what influence will this
have on the future course of pricesG
In the first place will not the pres
ent scale of prices stimulate plant.
ing in America the coming spring.
We incline to think it will. In fact,
we already have some indication OF
this in letters and kilograms from
that side. Secondly, whilst the
tendency of the-present large rate
OF consumption is to push up prices
for the raw material (cottOn), it is
equally potent to depress the man.
ufactured article goods and yarns.
We will, for the three weeks ending
10Th proximo, be counting against
only 223, 900 bales receipts at the
American ports, and 81, 900 at Bonn
bay, or an average of say $1,000
per week, which may be exceeded,
and if so, would tend to depress us.
The stock of cotton held by English
spinners We now estimate at $50, OOO
bales, against 10000 last year and
l33, 600 the year before at the same
date"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

We shall move our office next week in
to a building we are having erected for
the purpose-the first time that The PA
IRON has had home of its own-and
hope to print the next issue on our new
splendid steam press, which we have just
received. This change will probably
cause a delay of several days in the pub
LEGATION of the next paper, but after that it
will appear promptly. We hope the
friends of THE PATRON will now re-
double their efforts to increase its circula-
ton. With their active support and our
increased facilities, we will be able to
publish splendid paper and to meet the
demands of the Order in the South.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
FAYETTE COUNTY.

Editor Patron: I thought that would
drop you a few lines TO let you know how
we are getting on out here in Texas. We
have just had second Christmas freeze
Last Saturday evening with Norther,
the mercury went down to 33 degrees;
next morning it was freezing, a light mist
was falling, and ice began to form on ev-
erything. This state of things continued
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the Their
mometer alternating between IS and e
degrees during the whole time. Cotton,
corn, and most of the garden vegetation,
were killed. Corn on the sandy lands may
come out, but on the black low lands it
will have to be replanted. All cotton that
was up was killed outright, of which a
good deal was planted. Irish potatoes
that were forming new ones as large as
partridge eggs all went under. Oats that
were resown from the December freeze
came out all right. People were more
forward with their farm work than for
many years, Such freeze has not &C.
Cured in the month of March since my
advent in Texas AZ years ago. In 1888
we had a freeze on the 23rd of April that
took things down with vengeance. We
have had frosts on the Sth and 10Th of
April several times that laid things low,
but this last furry has taken the rag off
the bush, and the leaves, too. All trees
that were out, and some were in full leaf,
the foliage is as dead as though fire had
been through them. think it probable
that the grape fruit is all killed; great fears
are felt that the fruit and even the trees
are killed. Some early peaches as large
as the end of mans finger were formed.
Ice formed one-half to three-fourths of an
inch IN thickness, the most of it remain
ing on the timber for sixty hours. A great
deal of timber, including fruit trees, were
broken down with the crystal weight.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

We again direct attention to the adver-
ment of the Woollen Mill, which will be
sold at public outcry on the 9TH of April
the sale will take place at the Factory,
VIII oh is situated on the M. & 0. Railroad
near Quitman, Miss Capitalists will find
this a splendid chance for investment.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

Brethren, let us hear from you throu gh
the columns of THE PATRON; sisters, es
pecially, let us hear from you. Who will
be the first to write? Report your sue
cesses and failures; offer some words of
encouragement and cheer; and probably
some "doubting Thomas" may be sub
stantiated in the faith, or some lukewarm,
languishing brother may be reclaimed
from the untimely slough of despond."
]. B. BAILEY
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

We have received from Tanglewood
Grange, Lee county, Texas, resolutions of
respect to the memory of their late Wor
thy Master, D. A. Castleberry. We record
his death with sincere regret, for he was
a good man and an earnest, active Patron,
beloved by his Grange and the commani-
ity at large. ]ises-ls.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

who outnumber the lawyers abop.
to one, be allowed representat;on 100
the State offices we are charged viii IN
ing class issue. So we are. bpt i :: rus
oppose not to advocate the favor;no 10
any one class above another. TIL OIL
been done long enough Journal NJ mas
riculfure, st. Louis. 19S
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
The Trustees of the Agricultura

The Trustees Of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College of Mississippi,
located at Starkville, meets at Jack
son on the I'd of April to select
President and Faculty. Gen. Stephen
ID. Lee of Columbus is prominently
spoken of for the position of Presi'
dent, and a man more admirably tit
ted for the place could not be selected
Mobile Neacs.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
THE SOUTHWESTERN Co-oPERATIvE
ASSOCIATION,

ASSOCIATION,
New ORLEANS, March IS, 1880
COTTON.-The market is considerably de-
moralized-both New York and New Orleans
futures have declined, and spots have lost & C.
since last report. Quotations: Good ordinary,
1I31c.: low rniddling, II sc; middling, I234c.
New Orleans futures: April, 1878; May, H.
81; June, 1902; July, 1905; August, 500; Sep
TENDER, i244; October, 1884; November, II.5S.
New York futures: April, 1894; May. 1872;
June 32o; July, I3.4I; August, I3.40; SePtem-
Der, 1915; October, I2.32; November, I2.eo; De-
cember, II.oS.
Net receipts at this port since Sept, Ist, 18Th
o76 bales; at all the ports, 4449,49o.
BAGGING-Dom.j ute,2 pounds II q 9I134c.;
Ties, 1903 so per bundle.
COFFEE-Fair, SIC; good, I6c.; prime to
choice, 1876.
FLOUR-Medium, Sc 10; family, SO 30;
: PROVISIONS Mess pork, $r2.5o; dry salt
shoulders, 41sc..; clear rib, 634c.; clear, &c
BACON-Clear rib, 734c.; clear, SC,
SUGAR-In hhds white clarified, o14c. Oh
white, &C.; yellow clarified, $40; old process
choice, &C.; strictly prime, 736c.; In barrels, an
AsSESgFair 4Sc.; choice, 5oc.; fair
SALT-Coarse, 81 o5; fine, 81 IS.
CHEESE-Western Reserve, Isc. n \.
RTCEEGood, 63lc; prime, &c.
MACKAREL-No. in bbls. IS IS; 2 bbls.
81 6s; qrs 81 O.; kits, 81 90. 1870
coal OIL-In cases, 22c Z gal; barrels, Is
CANDLES-Full weight, 13c. WIZ
CORN-White, soc; yellow, sac.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

At the last term of circuit court in
Clarke county, Miss, citizen was
indicted for fishing on Sunday. lie
plead guilty and was fined FIVE dol
lars and cost.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

REMARKs.-The general impression is that
the cotton crop will reach fully 100000 bales,
hence the efforts to keep down the prices. The
excess to date over last years receipts is 37S6oI
bales. Receipts this week to Thursday IL o =
clock, 1870 bales; same time last week, 39'3o2
bales; same time last year, 1859 bales OPin-
ions are worth nothing, hence l do not venture
one, but hope there may be reduction in April
Truly and fraternaly, T. J. CARVER,
General Manager.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27
General Manager

COTTON-March 26.-Liverpool middling
Orleans, 7-I6d.; New York, middling, 3 18c.;
New Orleans, 1234c.; Galveston, I21ac;., Mobile,
lie. Savannah. 123lc.: Charleston, I3c.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-10-07
a New Paying Occupation for Ladies and
Gentlemen,

The Handsome Nickel Plated New
Home Lamp being introduced to the
public this Season, is the most merito-
rious article ever offered Agents to make
money with, is safer, and more conven-
lent than the Student Lamp, which has
heretofore had the reputation Of being
the Safest Lamp made. it has clamp to
firmly attach it to the Sewing Machine,
Piano, Organ, Desk, ETC. The fear of the
ordinary lamp being accidentally upset
or thrown from the table, is entirely re-
lieved by this simple clamp contrivance
1t can be adjusted to throw the light just
where it is wanted to suit the eyes, and
can be converted into handsome wall
lamp. 1t has the best argand burner, a
filling indicator, and convenient match
box, and its price is within the reach of
every one. 1t has been fully tested and
editorially endorsed by the "Western
Christian Advocate" "Am. Christian Re-
view" Herald and Presbyter," journal
and Messenger" and christian STAN
dard,'' the leading Religious papers of
Cincinnati, and is endorsed by the Mayor
and Postmaster of Cincinnati, the Agent
of the American Express Company and
Presidents of Insurance Companies, as
being the Safest, Most Convenient and
best Lamp made.
There are three reasons why Agents
should seek such an article to canvass for
first for its absolute safety and great
convenience, it is needed in every home
second its low price makes its sale i'm
mense,-third it will be a credit to han
die such an article. One southern Agent
writes, it sells faster than Gen. Lees Por-
trait sold right after the war, another
writes it beats the palmy days of the
Sewing Machine, its rapid sale, low price,
and liberal terms surprise old Agents.
Address Home Lamp Co, o. Mentioning
our paper and they will give you full
particulars and exclusive territory to
canvass in. 30sep13w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-10-07

The Franklin Mill Co. are manufactur-
ing large amount of goods in their line,
such us Jeans, FlannelS, Blankets, Yarns,
etc. Their goods are Of the best qualify,
as they use the best material in the man
ufacture of their goods. The merchants
will do well to examine their stock before
purchasing, as they can get better quail
ity, and goods that will give better salts
faction to their customers and at the same
time save freights and encourage he me
enterprise. 30s ep1m
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-10-07
Adam Forepaugh's Greatest of all Great
Shows,

This famous Combination of Menage-
rie, Circus, Trained Animals, etc., is to
exhibit at Jackson, Friday, October 18th.
The present is the 10th annual tour of
the establishment. A sensational feature
of the show is troupe of Fifteen per-
forming Elephants; they all appear in
the arena at the same time and execute
an elephantine dance, form pyramids,
play upon musical instruments, and en-
gage in a series of military evolutions.
Among the myriad of attractions in the
circus is that of firing man from can
non, which is loaded with powder, and
scharsed in full view of the aud ence.
All tie ding is upon bartbacked horses,
and the veteran manager has the largest
tented exhibition ever seen in tie United
States. The present is his 16 h nnual
tour-and all over the country, thou
sands are everywhere flock ng to see
this, the greatest sh' W on rth.