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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10
Number 48.

The prospects of our Order were never
more promising than at this time The
intelligent, patriotic men and women who
have remained faithful to its princi-
pies and its purposes, are determined
that it shall not only be successful
and permanent, but the leading and
most powerful organization in the I'm
ion. They have learned from the his
tory of the past that the Grange, with its
just principles and simple mode of opera
ton, is not only the best but the only form
of organization suited to the farmers of
this country. has been fully tested, and
found adequate to the wants of any farm
ing community. When Grange has be-
come dormant, the fault was not in the
system but in the membership; either the
letter or spirit of the constitution was ig-
nored in the admission of members, by
which large numbers of the enemies of
the principles and purposes of the Order
We're enabled to create discord and con-
fusion, or the energies and enthusiasm of
the members were not developed by some
important cooperative enterprise, or
definite direction given to the educational
feature. The Grange is quite as perfect,
quite as well suited to the wants of the
farmers, as it is possible. perhaps, for any
organization to be- and its permanence
may be accepted by friends and foes as
fixed fact.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

sation. He was appointed Commercial Agent at
Memphis by the Mississippi State Grange in 1873,
and was accepted by Arkansas, Tennessee and
North Alabama. Almost his entire time has
been devoted to the Order from its introduction
into this State. and every demand upon him for
service in the cause has been promptly and cheer
fully responded to. He is as jealous as ever in
in the cause, as true to its principles and as hope
Al of its success. His patriotic services under
the Grange banner will form bright chapter in
the history of the Order
Bro. Vaughan is now resident of Memphis,
Tenn He holds the important and profitable
office of Clerk of the Criminal Court of Shelby
county. to which position he elected in 1873
by the largest majority ever given to candidate
in that county.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

1here are quite number of Oranges in
F1lao9ma and Louisiana that have kept in
eood working condition, but some of their
'iieihoerS are becoming impatient with
j lie officials of their State Oranges, who
Peem to have lost interest in the cause, or
\ no make no effort to build up the Order.
."e beg these Oranges and Patrons to
NeeP up their work no matter how ineff-
F'ent their State officials may be- They
E"h' by holding together and working to-
se'her' not only keep up their Suborai-
rria'e oranges, but soon force their incom-
leaders out of the way and put bet
'' atrons in their places. No man ought
II accept position in the State Grange
PniesS he is willing to work, and if he
On work, he ought to withdraw, get
put OF the way, and let the members put
E one who can and will work.
Inc best test of the capacity of a prom
Lneht official is, the condition of the Order
Il MS immediate locality Ifit is flourish
F,g there, the probability is that he is
0ing ms duty and competent for the
y ork' but if the cause is languishing, it is
GOOD evidence that he is incompetent oil
a''hiess and ough; to be gotten rid of ir
Short order.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

18th regiment. At the organization OF that regi-
ment at Union Citv, he elected Lieutenant
Colonel, and was promoted to the Colonelcy after
the battle of Belmont He followed the fortunes
of his regiment in every engagement from Bel
mont to the 4th day of July, 1864 when he was
rendered unfit for further service by the loss of
battle of Chickamauga. When the war closed,
he laid down his arms in good faith and returned
to his farm
When the Grange was introduced in Mississippi,
Bro Vaughan went to work, under special dls-
pensaton from 0. II. Kelley, Secretary OF the
National Grange, to organize Orange at Early
Grove, Marshall county which was the 9th organ
lied in the State. The following letter which Bro.
Vaughan addressed to Bro. 0. II. Kelley, and
which appears in Kelley's History of the Or
der is worthy of reproduction here, and its pa
triotic sentiments will doubtless find an echo in
the heart of every true Patron in the Union
"EARLY GROVE, Miss, March d, 1872.
O. H. Kelley, Dear Sir and Brother: 1t
is nv opinion that this Order is the very best plan
that has been suggested since the war to bring
about that friendship which should exist in all
parts of the United States, and / can conceive oi
nothing which would so soon eradicate sectional
DreiudiceS. l but ref1eCt the feelnSS ana Senll-
ments of every true man in the South, when
state that it is wish and most earnest desire o
meet in friendly relation the true men from every
State in the Union, and SO soon as like feeling
and sentiment are manifested al over the country
peace friendship and harmony will prevail.
Yours, truly, A. J. VAUGHAN
The Mississippi State Grange organized
with six Oranges and Bro. Vaughan was elected
Master for one year, and at the next meeting was
elected for the regular term, two years. He at
tended the meeting of the National Grange a
Georgetown, D. c., which gave to the Order it
constitution, and was member of the COMMITTEES
that framed it. At that meeting, he was appon
ted General Deputy to organize the States of Ar
kansas, Tennessee and Texas. He organizes
| the two former States, and sent R. A. Baird a
proxy to organize Texas. He was elected Stew
| ard of the National Grange at the Georgetowl
meeting in 1872, in which position he has serve
I ever since. He served as Master of the Stat
Grange three years without one dollars compen
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

We present on this page of THE PA
TEoN a well executed portrait of Worthy
Steward y. ]. Vaughan, of the National
Grlnge, with a brief sketch of his life.
Almost from the organization of the Or
der, Gen. Vaughan has been one ofits most
Jealous and active supporters. He attend
|ed the meeting of the National Grange at
Georgetown, d. c., in December, 1872, at
which time the permanent organization
b the Order was effected. He was the
FIRST Steward of that body, and was re-
elected at each meeting held since then.
Probably no man in the National Grange
more highly esteemed by his associates.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

1t is said that the indications point to
the election of Gen Walthall to the u. 5.
Senate by the Mississippi Legislature
He is lawyer and for many years has
been the attorney of railroad company.
His views upon the currency, the
great question of the day, though he
has not thought proper to let the people
know what they are, are believed to be
similar to those of Senators Lamar and
Bayard IF our Legislature elects such
man to the u. S. Senate, it will seriously
cripple the Democratic party in Mississ-
ppi.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10
TENNESSEE STATE GRANGE.

The leading members of the Order in
Tennessee are actively at work to secure
a full attendance at the meeting of the
State Grange in February. 1t is SO impor-
tant that this meeting be well attended,
that it is hoped the Oranges in every
county will take immediate steps to select
delegates and provide the means for their
attendance The Order in most of the
States is gaining strength, the direct re-
suit of the work of their State Oranges,
and it only remains for those State Gran
ges still to meet to act vigorously to secure
general advance of this great and patri-
otic movement of the farmers,
Every Subordinate Grange in the State
should act promptly in the matter of Sc
lecting delegate who can be relied upon
to attend the meeting of the State Grange
The work before that body will be very
important, and it should have the sanction
of the masses to secure for it the respect
and consideration of other classes.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

We will publish in a few weeks a
SplcndidIy executed portrait of Worthy
Master Darden, of the Mississippi State
orange, and Overseer of the National
orange, with a sketch of his life. Our
feadcrs will be pleased with the striking
y handsome and expressive features of
bur gallant and talented young Grange
|eadcr, and their interest in the cause will
p heightened by recital of the services
p this man of the people who has been
Failed from his plow to champion the no.
pIest organization ever devised for the
deviation and protection of the toiling
masses.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

No Grange library can be complete
without copy of the History of the Or
der by its distinguished founder, 0. H.
Kelly. We hope that in few years at
farthest every Subordinate Grange in the
country will have at least one copy of this
work. 1t should be read by every farm
er and Patron in the land, and will always
be valuable for reference
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10
CoTToN-sEED OIL FACTORIES

.COIION-SEED Oil FACIORIES.
New Orleans, December 3o-The cot
ton-seed oil factories in this city are reap
ing this fall a golden harvest Their pro-
ducts-oil and oil-cake-have risen large
ly in value, while the manufacturers have
been paying only the old price for the
raw material. Every 45o-pound bale Of
cotton when ginned Yields about ton
(I,Ioo pounds) of seed, which are sold to
the factories at SIS per ton Here the oil
is expressed and the refuse is sold as oil
cake chiefly exported to Europe for
stock food and used by the sugar planters
as a fertilizer. Before expressing the seed
they are first Tinted and hulled. The lint
extracted is sold to the white paper facto-
ries and the hulls are used for fertilizers
-thus is every part of the cotton fruit
utilized.
We find the above telegram in a New
York paper, and we think it worthy OF
the consideration of those short-sighted
farmers who are selling their cotton-seed
to the oil-factories These factories are
making immense fortunes, while the stu
pid farmers who sell to them are robbine
themselves and their soil of their sub
stance. Prices of everything have gone
up except of cotton-seed! Why is it but
sheer ignorance that farmers place so low
an estimate upon the products of theil
toll? This suicidal policy, this foolish un
dervalueing of their products, is ofitself ;
strong argument for the upbuilding of th,
Grange.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10
STATE CHANGE.
SECRErARY's OFFICE.
TEXARKANA, ARK, Jan. Ist, 1886

IENAKhANA, LAItk., an. ISt, 100.
70 tie Oranges Of 1rkanSaS
The Arkansas State Grange will meet
in the city of Arkadelphia on Tuesday
after the fourth Monday in January, the
same being the 27th day, and the Oranges
of every county are earnestly requested to
elect delegates and send them to the next
meeting. Your attention is particularly
called to Article 3 of the Constitution
THE Secretary will make arrangements
with hotels for the accommodation of del
egatcs and visitors Don't fail to elect
delegates who will attend. We hope to
have an interesting meeting and meet you
'aII FIaternally, 7. V. SCoTT,
Secretary Arkansas State Grange.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

We invite the special attention of Gran
ges in Mississippi to the extract from the
proceedings of the recent session of the
State Grange, which will be found on our
fourth page. The Oranges should act
promptly in forwarding contributions to
the Secretary of the State Grange.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

The Grange is a national institution.
Ihei Elm lies its power and its influence.
Based upon interests that are the same
in every section-the productive interests
of the country-it would be partial and
imperfect ifi were not national in its or
ganization and aim. Anything short of
this would break up its influence and rob
it of the moral idea, which is at bottom
the vivifying and inspiring force, and sink
it to a subordinate and insignificant con-
dition, fostering the narrowest spirit of
sectionalism. North. South, East and
West, wherever there is ground to be cul-
tivated, the regenerating and unfyng
work of the Grange penetrates. 1t is this
consolidation of forces that constitutes its
power, and the sentiment of wide eX-
tended Brotherhood that constitutes its
greatness. The jarring of political parties
kept up for narrow partisan and selfish
purposes, which causes numbers to trem-
BILE for the success of Republican gov
ernment, can be counteracted and substi-
tuted by peace and harmony only through
means of an organization like the Grange,
which ignores all sectional and all artif-
cial boundaries. For it is to the interest
of the farmers that peace and order be
maintained throughout the land, and the
strife of politicians should cease, and
through the Grange carried out in its
broad national idea this can be done. A
great work is before us. Subordinate
Oranges and State organizations should
be perfected, but ever with the view of
intimate connection with a central force.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

Edison's electric light, now pronoun-
ced success, is produced from tiny
strip of paper that breath could blow
away. Through this strip an electric cur
rent is passed, resulting in a bright, beau
tiful light, 'slike the mellow sunset of an
Italian autumn A bit of paper, reduced
to carbon, in the burner--think of that!
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

Patrons who receive this number of
THE PATRON are requested TO read it
carefully aud show it to the members OF
their Oranges. A little effort only is nec-
essary to secure large club of subscribers
in a Grange neighborhood.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

The cotton seed oil mills are reaping a
golden harvest. Prices of everything have
increased except the price of cotton seed.
Will our poor farmers who thus give away
their seed never learn its true value.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

A San Antonio paper states that tobac-
CO not only thrives well in Texas, but
promises to become profitable crop.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-01-10

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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
New Milford.

New Milford is to have history at last, provided sufficient encouragement is gwen the compiler William Knapp, Esq.
 Andrews steamer is afioat on the river now. days, and some one will make fortune in her before summer is over.
 A week ago the case of Ira Davidson ns Emeline Fanton was brought before Justice IIil It was adjourned till Monday. the 18th, when the plaintiffs lawyer, iffany .lat ap- bearing, it was settled
 Mrs. D. c. Sanford, Miss Carrie Sanford. and MT. and Mrs. Wm. D. Black returned to New Milford from the Bahama Islands last Friday evening. .-.........-..-.-.. The telephone company are assured of success. Already nearly thirty business men have signified their intention of using the llne.
 The Temperance Union are to elect off, cers at the meeting Wednesday night. They intend soon to have the play ''The Little Brown Jug' at an early date.
 New Milford is to have another lawyer it is rumered, in the person of William H. OHara, of Washington. Quite a runaway occurred, Tuesday Duane Stones men had come to the village for plaster, and while returning the ox-teams became frightened and ran abont half mile before they were stopped. E. B. Stone sued Wm. A. Sullivan before Justice Knapp, last Saturday, but settled the case when it came for trial.
 Marshall Marsh is clearing up his land on the Melville road, preparatory to dividing it into building lots.
 A Town Meeting was held, Saturday af- ternoon, and it was voted to have the Select men lay out a new highway near William Hartwelps, and it was also voted to have the Selectmen appoint three patrolmen, and twen- ty-five dollars was voted to pay them with.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29

"A few of urfarners have venfured to blow aud partly plant their gardens but the cold wave of Saturday was not very accepta ble.
 = Ebert J. Beardsley, Esq. formerly of thls town, visited us few days since. He is now residing in Wolcottville. We learn that he is building some fine residences in that tsplace As an architect and builder, he cannot be ex- celled, as the interior work on the M. B. church in this village and the new chapel at West Cornwall, and other work of notoriety in thistown, show conclusively. He is con- plete master of the trade, and worthy of the patronage of all who wish work done in an ar tistic manner.
 .-Shad peddlers are numerous but what high prices. .-..-..
 The Cornwall Bridge Iron O., under the efficient management oftheir agent, James A. Bierce Esq, are casting large quantities of first class iron, the demand for which is greater than the supply.
 James H. Smith has rented the Bonney shop, and is busily engaged in the blacksmith business
 Morton c. Wadhams has given up farm ing and is engaged in the Brass mill of Thom- as Hollister Esq, of Bristol We are sorry to loose Mort"
 Landlord Curtiss is painting, papering and putting his hotel in fine order.
 Mrs. Ellen McClaren, who has been quite sick for the past two weeks is slowly recov- ering.
 Rev. Wm. Wake preached on Sunday to "a large audience from 1st Cor. IS: 12 He spoke feelingly to his hearers of the death of presiding Elder Fletcher, who preached here a few Sabbaths since.
 Miss Emily Nickerson, who has success fully managed the village school the past winter, commenced the spring term on Mon day. the 18th inst, and is giving first class sat- sfacton.
 Edward 1. Hubbard, who has been jour neying in the far West, has returned to his native town laden down with literature and a vast amount of knowledge of the manners and customs of frontier life, which he freely dis penses to those who will listen.
 D. W. Manvll, proprietor of the Beers House, owner of the gristmill at Corn wall Bridge, and a selectman of the town, had a leg crushed in the machinery of his mill on Monday morning last.
  Tobacco plants are up and looking fine- ly. w. P. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
CONGRESSIONAL.

A bill will be reported by the House Con- mittee making some changes ID the tariff laws
 It is reported by Senator Davis that Con- gress will be ready to adjourn on June 1.
 Senate.-On Tuesday of last week. the de- bate over the Geneva Award bill was contin- ued the Worlds Fair bil was passed with the House amendments. .. On Wednesday the debate on the Geneva Award bill was continued in the Senate, after which vote was taken and the bill was in. definitely postponed. t
 On Thursday the Army Appropriation bill was debated and passed.
 On Friday the Post Route bill was passed :; the Spofford- Kellogg case was considered, and also the bill to retire non-commissioned of- ficers.
 On Monday an amendment to bill proyid- ing for the appointment of colored cadets to West Point gave rise to debate; the Kellogg Spofford case was also considered
 < House. On Tuesday of last week dead lock occurred oyer the Special Deficiency bill i;
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
HarWlntOn.

Our pastor rendered his resignation two weeks ago; it is to be hoped that he will re- consider it.
 The only son of Mir Edson Church, cut his foot while choping a week ago. The wound is severe one.
 -Dea. Buel is agaln teaching the 11th dis trict school
 Miss Hattie Smith, of Litchield, was to have opened the first district school last week. but was prevented by severe illness. We hear that she is still very ill., ...
 A Miss Hemingway, from East Plymouth is to teach the fourth district ...
 Week before last, we had some large brush fires here, some of them extended over number of farms, doing damage to the fences, etc. Mir. Jessie Hotchkiss' barn mar rowly escaped burning also. .s .... a
 On Monday, carpenter Gibbs repaired the roof and chimney of our church edlfice.
 Tho young folks met for good time at Postmaster c. T. Russell's, last Friday night.
 Two weeks ago we had pleasant ca Il from HI. NJ, who had been surveying at the farm of Amorett Lloyd's.
 MT. Albert Perkins, of Litchfeld, has taken the Lyman Perkins place.
 Last Saturday morning the ground was covered with snow and this morning we saw a swallow, but ''one swallow does not make a summer" nevertheless. LG.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
STAMFORD, N. Y. April A. 1880.


 wrote you a week ago that 6 school meet ing was called for the 23d instant. The voters at said meeting came from portions of three different towns, in two adjoining counties. They proceeded to elect chairman and secreta- ry. when it was announced that no action could be taken legally under the call by which they were assembled. It appears that the General Assembly, last winter, passed an act entitling women holding taxable property within the district, to vote in school meetings In the published notice no mention of this fact was made. So nothing remained but to adjourn and wait for the publication of proper notice About half dozen women were present last evening, and I expect at the next meeting there will be full attendance on the part of the lauies.
 The taxes in two, at least, of the towns represented. are already very heavy, owing to causes very similar to those existing in Litch- field. It seems very natural and just course to allow the property holders, without distinc- tions of any kind, to say whether they wish to bs further taxed. -5t. g.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
Goshen, No. 438.

Rev. Mir. Hagen exchanged with Rev. Mir. Goodenough, of Winchester Center, last Sab- bath
 Mir Willard E. Gaylord is Administrator, cum testamento annero, on the Estate of Mrs. Phebe Sperry.
 MT. Daniel N. Lucas, who died yester- day, was a son of Thomas Allen Lucas, and he was the last of the family except Mrs. Ad- dison Palmer, who lives in the South part of the town.
 Miss Anna Beach is teaching in the Cream Hill school, and her sister Ella has just closed her school in Cornwall.
 The Sociable last Wednesday evening, at Mr. Hazen's was a success. The Misses Wadhams gave us excellent music accompani ed by the new organ. and we had good read ings and recitations from four of the ladies' and the young people gave us very interest ing and amusing charade. The ladies raised handsome sum of money, to be applied by them to some good improvement, at a future time. IN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-29
Cornwall Bridge.

William Wheeler, of Bantam, arrived here on Friday last with car load of fine Canada horses. This station seems to be the fayorite place to land them. sa .:-.r sa e.s x