The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-08-28

wv o DIT TIE last IIiCCliiiS oiN ~
TWENTY petitions. A club of
subscribers for THE PATRON was
raised, which will be forwarded by
Bro. A. 7. Mcdaniel. Fraternally.
7. w. russell, Sec'y.
Lawrence Station, Aug. II.
Editor Patron. THE PATRON
comes to me so well filled with arti-
cles so ably written by yourself and
a large list of contributors from this
and the surrounding States, that l
am almost deferred from again ap-
pearing in your columns lest |
might occupy space that would be
filled to greater advantage to the
Order.
l am glad to see SO many farmers
writing for your columns. Many
of these articles clearly indicate
talent equal to any emergency. If
the leaders of our organization could
but have the cooperation of the
farmers in this great struggle for
right and justice, this great move
ment would glide RAPIDLY on to an
early realization of its high mission,
and no one 7vould be defrauded of
any thing Justly due them. True, a
few stupendous monopolies would
fall; capital would be forced to bear
its proportionate share of the bur-
dens of Government; many of those
who are occupying easy seats in
places of high trust and authority
disappearing us-who at regular
intervals come around among the
"DEAR PEOPLE" with their wordy
speeches telling us what a great
people we are, and after receiving
our votes lay us and our interests
aside until needed again, would be
retired, and true sturdy men from
the great profession that has been
so much neglected by Legislation
would take their places; higher
intelligence would pervade our
ranks, and a general prosperity that
would challenge the admiration of
the world would spread her wings
over this great country of ours.
These are not mere idle ibse dixits
written to arouse an ignorant pas
son. They are truths that form a
part of the history of the times.
We may expect opposition, strong
and formidable at every step. The
history of the world teaches us that
every great Reformation must over
come determined opposition. Ours
is a peculiar struggle and must pass
into history as Sui .SenerfS. Oul
strongest opposition is from those
equally interested in our success.
One of the greet hinderances that
loom up and stand in the way OF
early success is a lack of mutual
confidence. This weak point that
is generally attacked by the enemies
of our Order. But, | think, when a
GRANGE EDUCATION becomes gen
eral this evil will be overcome.
Ii may be thought abroad that
Newton is a Grange county,-that
most of her farmers are up at the
front helping to push on this great
reformation, that we have no
local opposition here. l would that
it were so. Perhaps not more than
one-third of the farmers of this
county are taking any interest in
the cause. Many are still waiting
to see what the Grange will accom-
plish, and, strange as it may SEEM
there are yet many intelligent farm
ers who are ignorant of the true
principles of the Order. I believe
that many of this class will eventu.
ally come up with their valuable
service and influence.
The Grange in this county is still
on rising ground. The last regular
meeting of our County Grange wa:
an interesting one. The business
before it could scarcely be crowded
into two days session. The re
ports of the various committee:
were full, and some of them dis
played much thought and research
The consideration of some of them
drew ont considerable discussion
| am glad to note there is a growing
tendency to closely examine the
probable effects of every measure
proposed before adopting it. Thi:
is what characterizes the wisdom
of deliberative bodies. The meet
ing was presided over by that noble
Grange worker, Bro. J. B. Bailey
the efficient Master of our County
Grange. ~
We have now some live, working
Oranges in this county. Oakland
Grange, No. I75, was reorganized
on the 10th inst, by that stirring
Grange Lecturer, Bro. 6. Nc
Arthur. He is doing some splendid
work in his district, and has rem
dered some valuable service in this
county, This young Grange is
located in a good neighborhood
having much valuable material in
its Jurisdiction. If the farmers oil
that part of the county can be stir
red up to an appreciation of their
own interest, Oakland may vet rise
to be the banner Grange of Newton
county.
Thus the good work is going on
We have reason to be encouraged
! The Order is building up, strength.