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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
Tie Greenbackers Program III g
in Congress-.

The Greenback party expect to be
a party of prominencn in the next
Congress. Its mem bers have never
heretofore held well together The
Greenbackers of Democratic pro-
cliyity voted with the Democratic
party and Greenbackers of Republi-
can proclivity voted with the Re
publican party when questions of
national importance were before
the House. On questions of finance
alone the members have acted with
united purpose. 1t is the intention
of the leaders now to manage the
Greenbackers in the next house as
a compact body between two great
parties and to squeeze whatever ad-
vantage can be obtained from each.
The Republican estimate of the
composition of the next House and
the Greenback estimate differ slight
ly. The Republicans estimate I48
members, including the vacancy in
New Hampshire, which is filled by
Republican, and !. Hyatt Smith
and Mr. Brumm of Pennsylvania.
They concede I37 Democrats and s
Greenbackers. The Greenbackers
claim both Smith and Brumm, rails
ing their number to 10 and decreas-
ing the Republicans 70 I46. The
Greeuback programme IS TO nomi
nate Mr.. Kelley,of Penrsy lvania, for
the Speakership, further reducing
the Republican strength to I45
Providing they can hold their forces
they viii possess the balance Of
power in the next House.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
Kansas State Grange---CO-Ope-
ration.

| have Just reached home from
a visit to Kansas State Grange and
drop you a line now. AS soon as
rested [ will give your readers "a
full account. The meeting was a
pleasant Que. The Kansans are a
social people There is none of the
feeling of cold settlers or "new
commers" there. They do not seem
to blame any because their mothers
were not in Kansas when they were
born. While YOU find ali three of
the political parties, yet difference
Of opinion is no crime, and all par
ties are ready to greet the new
conner. Instead of taxing the poor
man upon his bread, their laws ex-
empt $500 worth of property from
taxation. There are no eviction"
laws there. These things attract in
telligent men and women to Kansas,
while everybody admits the superi-
ority of Missouri. Yet there is
such difference in legislation, that
men pass over our rich prairies to
less fertile lands, because Of attrac-
tons there.
But / was dealing with the State
Grange. Its meeting was made
pleasant and attractive. There was
a choir present that was accom-
panied by an organ. The members
were attracted from all parts of the
I State.
While the committees were al
work, at intervals during the entire
session, this choir sang choice selec
lions, and added greatly to the in
terest of the meeting. | heard 3
grey haired man remark: '0ince
have come here the singing and
! spe .Ring nave made Patron o.
e, although | have been q lnembel
four years.
hardly need mention the Co
operative store. conducted by Bro
Livermore aud his twelve assistants
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The sa'es are from 5000 to $500 per
day-a success beyond expectation.
TIE secret of all this is true coop
eration and union-sincere union in
each Grange and fidelity among
the members. When will our mem
Der learn this?
Bro. Livermote buys sugar by
the car load, and the managers of
the different Cooperative stores of
the State act together. There is
one item | must mention in regard
to Bro. Livermore. | was told by
a landlady in Olathe that every
body went to the Grange store to
trade, for they considered it worth
3 cents to hear Livermore laugh.
Grange stores in Kansas are a
success. | visited one at Lane do
ing good business.-9asber Need
ham, State Lecturer, IN Agricultur-
al fouruaI.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
How to BE Charming.

Every young girl cannot be beau
tiful, for to every one God has not
given a comely face, nor graceful
figure. Butt every one can be attrac-
tive. Indeed, health and cleanli-
ness 90 far in giving those bright
ewes, blooming cheeks and clear
skins which conduce to good looks,
though some have plain and irreg-
ular features, and can easily see, by
the testimony of the truthte telling
mirror, that they are not remarka-
bic for external graces. Let them
comfort themselves by the thought
that they make very beautiful old
ladies. if they cultivate sweetness OF
disposition and Contentedness OF
mind, and trust in Gods goodness
and love.
How can the homely be charm
ing? Well, true self torgetfulness
and kind thoughtfulness for the hap
piness of others is always winning.
The vain, selfish beauty cannot COM
pete with the homely maiden who
IS popular because she is very Iowa
Bile. Her father confides in her, her
mother leans upon her. Her friends
90 to her for help and advice. The
little girls bring her their broken
toys. and the boys come for aid
when the lessons are hard. BY and
by a marvellous thing happens. She
is spoken of everywhere as the GIN
teresting Miss Parker" or the
agreeable Miss Dornell," or the
captivating Miss st. Mark" She
has grown interesting, agreeable,
and captivating, and each quality is
far more valuable than the posses
sion of mere beauty, without other
winning personal characteristics.
The power to converse well is
very great charm. You think any
body can talk? How mistaken you
are! Anybody can chadder. Any
body can exchange idle gossip. Any
body can recapitulate the troubles
of the kitchen, the cost of the last
new dress, and the probable doings
of the neighbors.
But to talk wisely, instructively,
freshly and delightfully."-, is an i'm
mense accomplishment. 1t implies
exertion, observation, study of Peo-
pie, and receptivity of impressions.
No young girl can hope to shine in
conversation as her mother does,
but every girl can begin to acquire
that graceful art which will draw
intelligent men and women to her
side, and enable her to retain them'
beause they are pleasantly enter
tained.-ChyiStian at Work.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
The Grange Store at Diatiae.
Kansas.

The above store has become
known all over the country as the
most successful and best paving CO.
operative store in the United States.
The question naturally arises, how
came this institution to so far out
strip all other cooperative stores in
the race of success? We have
watched carefully the growth of this
institution from its beginning, and
feel warranted in saying to II {.
Livermore, its energetic manager.
this institution is largely indebted
for its eminent success. Mr.. Liver
more from the beginning displayed
a high order of business tact and
capability. He is untiring in his
industry and vigilant in his watch
ful care over all the little details OF
the large business instructed TO his
care. We would not detract in the
least from the Patrons of Johnson
county who have so nobly worked
for and sustained their several busi-
ness enterprises, but congratulate
them on their wonderful success
and on their being so fortunate in
employing SO honest and capable a
manager as Bro. Livermore.
Four years ago this institution
commenced business on a capital Of
1854; sold goods the first year tc
the amount of $4I,598,86 They
now have a caDitaI of SI2 600 with
two branch stores, and doing bu-
siness of 100000 per annum; and
they have to this date paid dividends
to their customers to the amount o.
$4,000.
Thus Johnson county, Kansas, has
demonstrated the fact that with {
first class business manager, anc
earnest, intelligent Patrons to sus-
tain him, CO operation can and ha;
been made a grand success-Sbiri
of Kansas.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

IHE PATRON will continue to
give prominence to the great ques-
tlons of vital importance to the op-
pressed toilers of our land, that they
may be thoroughly impressed with
the fact that their only safety lies in
organization under the Grange
banner.
The leading object of THE PA
TRoN will be to endeavor to impress
every tiller of the soil and every ar
tisan in the workshop, by line upon
line and precept upon precept, that
it is duty, an imperative duty. both
to himself and those dependent upon
him, to unite with his friends, that
they may combine and concentrate
their strength, their minds and their
means for their mutual elevation and
for the promotion and protection of
their interests. It will be our aim
to make plain to every farmer that
the Grange is not only an efficient
organization, but it is the only one
ever attempted in America that can
justly be claimed to be farmers in
stitution, the only one that fairly
and fully and boldly represents the
sentiments and aspirations of far
mers, and the only one that deserves
'1eir confidence and support.
To discuss and advocate the prin-
ciples and practice of cooperation
IS recommended by the National
range, will be more than ever a
Icading feature of THE PATRON.
Cooperation, as Worthy Master
Rose, of the Texas State Grange,
well said, is "the back bone of the
Grange" and its successful adoption
and practice has already wrought a
great change for the better in the
condition and prospects of the Or
der. It's great and glorious work
and influence in England and this
country have done more to revive
the hopes and spirits of the oppress-
ed and Impoverished toilers of the
land than all the Legislation of Ma
tional and State governments for
half century. We believe that CO.
operation is as certain to supplant the
competitive system as that light fol
lows darkness. The former means
justice and independence to all; the
latter, wealth to the few and poverty
to the many. The Grange demands
that right and justice shall prevail,
and wrong and oppression go down.
THE PATRON will most strenu-
ously urge the abandonment of the
suicidal one crop system, and will
especially advocate the establishing
by Oranges and farmers Of small
Clement Attachment cotton facto-
ries near the fields.
The above has been the policy of
THE PATRON in the past; it hopes
to follow it with yet greater zeal
and more decided and far reaching
effect in the future
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
Number IS.
Closing Ode.

READ AT THE CLOSE OF THE LATE SES-
SION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA. STATE
GRANGE.
Patrons, now the hour of parting
Stirs with feeling every heart;
But it brings no pain or smarting,'
Only sadness that we part
Sadness that upon the morrow
These fair scenes we'll leave behind;
But, no cause for pain or sorrow
Brings regret to cloud the mind.
From the hillside and the valley
From our homes upon the farm,
We to GreenSburg. came to rally
Meath our Orders magic charm:
Came once more to meet and mingle-
Came life's dull routine to change;
And with mind and purpose single
Came to labor for the Grange.
Well and faithfully our Union
Has through all its sessions wrought
Sweet has been our close communion
AS the good of all was sought.
Patrons, unto one another,
Let us pledge ourselves anew,
AS we to each sister, brother,
Bid fraternally adieu.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

VIII the present Congress take
anv action on the fractional curren-
CIV question:? Previous to the late
election it was very generally an
nounced in the old party press that,
on the meeting of Congress, some
provision would he made restoring
a portion, or all, Of the convenient
paper currency. 1t should not be
overlooked. That currency was the
best change our people ever had. 1t
is wanted again. 1t helps trade; it
is handy to inclose in letters; it is
light to carry; it is much cheaper
than the clumsy silver Let the
oeople have it again, and soon.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Cooperation in trade, wherever
the principles have been carried out
fully, has proved success. | am
not aware of single instance where
there has been a failure Many
stores have been started with smat-
tering of the Rochdale nlan, but the
main excellence were left out, that
have failed and brought discredit
upon the Order, and upon the whole
plan. | am fully persuaded that
any other plan except the Rocha
dale has within itself wickedness,
and should be avoided by farmers
generally, ard, more especially,
members of our Order, but wher-
ever members are willing that the
management of store NAV be con
Quoted by some person in whose in
tegrity and ability they have full
confidence and are wiling to give
it their full support in trade and in
f1uence, that the Rochdale plan shall
be carried out, there need be no fur
ther failure. 1t Is one of the grand
est schemes ever invented for the Ia
boring classes. Many families in
England lave saved for themselves
home. by simply complying with
the rules, and allowing the prof, !
on their trade to accumulate witt, III.
interest added quartz y, az. Geve
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
The Dela ware State Grange hel

The Dela ware State Grange held
Is annual session at Laurel on the
22d ult., Worthy Master Rosa pre-
siding. The Secretary made a very
report, showing 6 the ad-
dition to the Order for the year to
be I5o members. Very interesting
discussions in regard to fertilizers
and other matters followed. Worthy
Master Rosa and Worthy Secretary
Records were re elected.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The country IS sick of the rule of
the professional politicians, and the
question among nearly all classes is
how to get rid of them. The people
must organize in every election beat
and select their best men as dele
gates to conventions. When a pro-
IeSslonal politician secures a nomi-
! nation, the people should ignore
MN. There must be reform in this
direction, or the ruin of the country
Is inevitable.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The popular vote, as estimated
several weeks ago by the Chicago
Tribune, placed the majority of Gar
field over Hancock at 3,o54. In
that calculation the majority in
Texas was placed at 67,4oo, but the
official vote, which has just been
announced, makes it $1,000, which
would give Hancock a majority
over Garfield, on the popular vote,
of about X, 900.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Past Lecturer Mortimer White
head, of the National Grange, sends
us cheering news of the condition
and prospects of the Order in Ohio.
Bro. Whitehead is doing good ser
vice for the cause, both as Lecturer
and as Assistant Editor of the
GraRoe Bulletin.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Worthy Master Smith, of the
Georgia State Grange, is in Florida.
He will probably purchase a farm
in that State for winter residence.
He informs us that Florida is one
of the most inviting States in the
Union.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Missouri, Kentucky and Ten
reSsee are the three most populous
otates Of the South. Tenne see Is
more populous than Virginia, and
only Georgia ranks next to it III
population.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, JANUARY 8, 1881.

paying except one dollar into the
treasury as ca pital. What grand
result from so small an outlay.-H
c. Sher7Vin, Master Of the UiScou-
sin state GyaH0p.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The United States, while it con-
tains less than sixth of the popula
ton of Eaeope. has four fifths as
many swine, a third as many cattle
and fifth as many sheep as are in
all the European countries together,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Public affairs in Europe are be-
coming unsettled. England has a
war on her hands in South Africa,
and has lately suffered severe dis
aster, while the situation in Ireland
IS alarming.
The Jews are being prosecuted
IN Germany, and the bad effect of
this persecution will be to drive
immense numbers of that people
to this country.
The indications all point to dis
turbances in Europe that may lead
to wars between several of the
great powers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Ihe cloverseed ofthe country this
year Is represented as much below
" Tar average yield Bat about 10
40 bags were carried over from last
year.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

In order to give more general
circulation to the proceedings of
the State Grange, we send copies
OF this issue Of THE PATRON to the
Masters of all the active Oranges S
IN Mississippi. We hope they will
put the papers into the hands of
their members, and that each will
send a large club of subs cribers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The list of County Deputies in
Mississippi was withdrawn by
order of the State Grange at the
late session. Worthy Master Oar
den was instructed to appoint such
Patrons County Deputies as would
take an active interest in their
dintfnS
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Past Master Maxwell's letters,
that have appeared in our columns,
have had good effect throughout
the entire Southwest.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

HABIT Z prejudice are the most
powerful opponents to progress in
agricnlture and are barriers to inn
nroye,nent in every other calling.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Gen. Walker. Superintendent of
the Census. gives out an approxi-
mate statement of the population of
the States and Territories, which
foots up 5o,152,559, Illinois takes
the fourth place.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

The next annual meeting of the
National Grange will be held in
Washington, D. c., third Wednes'
dav in November, 1881.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Cotton has an upward tendency,
out prices will hardly advance
much more.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

Mention he visited but few States the last
year, but has decided to devote his time,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

become q subscriber
Whom all farmers comb
be strong When you ard
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

earnest ana enthusi5stic support Of tie
Crd9 attracted the attention Of the fafn-
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

u Iglxg11E5ef f1ks 80
always jealous friend anJ wafchful of
fhe agricultural interests Of his State.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-08

ca,, ueopis more .s than any quss,ssn 2aave
-a ~ s4x,~,a aud tf4at The sarrs{.4esa7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-28
Th6 Markets..

BALTIMORE, May g Virginia 6s old -; DO
deforrad IS; DO consolidated rs do second aa.
RES ~; past Cue coupons 9G; new III. Ala 65i
bid today. Cotton steady mIdllng H. Flour
unchanged. Wbea.-sou,nsrn s:sady AID
quiet; Western higher md firm; Southern red
l24slz6; do snh"e l2Osl33; MOI Western wiz
ter red spot l2cs,ltG!; Msy l2G4,12ta: yuno
zGs'l2$t; July I3isll32; aug lzGt bll; Sop
!IVisl2tf. Corn-Sontnern eto4dy bu! inactive ;
western easier for spot; options steady; South
ern white CD; do yellow IS; Western mixed
spot and May 5Sa6Si; June 5Cs ,GGi; July 6t!s
663; Aug 56tl57. Oats steady and q lie.; West,
ern whlis $3.50; do mixed 47.IS nye quie: at
ll0All2. lay unchanged Coil,, steady; Rio
csrgoes Ordinary to fair 9,ll. Sugar firm; A
sol. lOalls, Whskey quiet at 81 W.
NEW YORK. Nay q Stocks unaol!!ed. Mon
atc higher. Corn, cssh and May, easier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-28

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
% stopped: Neglect frequently results in an
incurable Lung Disease or COnsumD.
zion. Is R w MS q lsO HlA IL
THeiChEs do not disorder tho stomach like
cough s5rups and bslssms. but net directly
OH the Unframed parts, allaying irritstion.
give relief IN Asthma. BrOnc httis. Coughs,
Catarrh, and the Throat Troubles which
singers and Public speakers ara sub.
Jet TO- For thirty years Browns Bronchial
Iroches have boon recommended by physicisne,
and always give perftc. satfic!ion Havr e
been tasted by wide and constant use for nesrIy
an entire generation, they hsve attained we'll.
meflled rank among tho few staple remedies of
shn sRe. Sold tt Csc. a box everywhere. mhl9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-28

The report CT tho freight committee of the
Merchants ard Manufacturers Association of
Baltimore says that New York has been able 10
mako arrangements for the transportation OF
coif.o 10 the principle Western cities st rates
pounds lower thsn sro charged from Baltimore.
and that tha lines leading from that city have
thus far failed to sdjua. their rates so as to put
Baltimore upon al equs! footing with New York
in The handling Of cotfao. The committee sug-
gests Low trunk limo from Baltimore 10 the
West AID South, TO be composed of the West.
orn narylant, the Shenandoah Valley and the
Chesapeake and Ohio ToGds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-28

lis an evil bird that fouls i!s own nest, and
General Malone does nos elevate himself even
10 the estimation of bis few followers ty bis a.
tempt to decry Gnd bciiil, Vrgipil whcct Yer
he can find radical newspaper ,rrespotdelt
willing to listen 10 lin ard to print what lie
says 10 derOgatio1 Of the people lie has bo-
trsyed and whom he niereprcsepts 10 tho u.
8. Senate. de calls VIrsiniaus moss backs"
and "muls demoorsts" and says they arc slow,
ignorant and lsz5." To talk thus may sr.:i y
his spite against the people who repudatu him
and his ways. but it can only still further dam
ago him in tho Opinion OF all right thinking
men. while to thosc at ali acquainted with Vir-
glnia character. 1t exposes his real aniuu. to.
ward tho paopls lie deceived and is now eulea.
vorrg to iujure. The characteristics he at
tributes 10 VirsinIans i'll compori sith lie
unexaDpsd recuDciatiou G. their Stee !rom
the utter ruin Of the civil var. That OF Flanc3
is ss nothi5g to ii. for when tho lattfr's war
was over rono of her Industries wero i, ju:,d
the value of he: property and currency was un
impaired, and h,r only real drawback was TIE
heavy indemnify she had to pay her o,rq1sror.
But 10 Virginia, how dIffartn.? All her pdus.
tries we're ruined and her system of labor en-
tirely and radically subvtried. ard not only her
currency but her financial securities d. s!roycd,
and her land rendered almost va!uelass by the
destruction of the system Of labor that had
titled it. But wha. was enough to have na-
palled. dispritcd and desdoned mts; people,
only served 10 stimulate ViIgnens to woDdcs-
iul and almost buperhuman exartiops. and tho
result. IS msds patent b. tho oontuS returns
lust com pleted, thoroughly and entirely refa!es
General MaheDes assertion that The people are
lacking In intelligence, enterprise, energy end
thrift.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-28

A. under Judge Kei!h's recent deti,ion every
conceivable thing can DO sold here on Sundays
except liquor, tobacco, cigars, csndy, soda water
and mineral water. thereby subjec!ing tho sell.
crs of these specially enumerated articles to I'M
jus. discrimination, and as the City Council has
10 moro authority to declare what shall be a
misdemeauor thsn the board of directors Of the
Alexandra Canal Company, the existing Sun
day laws arc recuc2d 20 the condition of gro.
teaque abaurdi.y, and should DO repealed as
speedily IS pos.iole. They have given tho city
nn unenviable ncto:ie!y, and probably pu! the
tx psyers 10 considerable e1poDso, and the least
the City Council csn low 90 in the premises is
10 remedy The evil they nave occssoned at the
earliest practical m0men! by rescinding tho in
furious anil ridiculous ordinances to which VIC
a!!ule.