The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-03-10
Farmers Congress Of the United statos.
Springs Reparter.

/ Holly Springs Reporter.
Our people are being aroused in all the
Southern States to the importance of this
great movement. Below will be found q
very interesting article from that able and
widely circulated journal, the Daily Arkau-
sas Gazette, of the 18th. There never was
time IN our history when it was so neces-
sary as now for the farmers OF the whole
country to meet and consult together. In
the Gulf States the labor is leaving the bin
lands for the Mississippi river bottom We
want more labor and must have immigration
individuals can do but little. and the State
must come TO the rescue. Every Southern
State Is deeply interested in this question.
and the Governors of the different States
should exert themselves to bring about acts
I've cooperation. The spirit of progress is
abroad in the land, and now is the time 90
make known to the world our wonderful re-
sources aud advantages:
"a movement, begun by leading rapras
sentatiVes OF the agricultural interest in the
I different states, is being made % establish
a Farmers Congress of the United States ON
a permanent basis. IL is proposed 20 send
to this Congress one representative from
each Congressional district, thereby ensur-
! ing membership of about three hundred
/ The meetings are to be held annually at
some point TO be designated, and during each
session there il to be an exhibition Of tbe
country's agricultural and manufacturing
! products.
The growing Importance af the interests
to be tostered by the proposed movement is
shown in the establishment Of colleges de-
voted especially 10 them and the constant
multiplication of methods 10 increase the
proceeds of agriculture. The soil furnishes
the basis of the cOuntry's wealth Other in-
terests perish; many but whi- the sun
ghluaI xvinla hitur fltet tss,fr Ftfl
flows, the tiller OF the soil Is secured I'm a
Hvelellhood though often denied the fun re-
turns due his labor. There can be no long
season of general misfortune while the farm
lands continue to be cultivated at a profit.
Their products furnish the motive power for
every other industry and il is with the
view OF increasing their quantity, impr1v-
ing their quality and illustrating the agri-
cultural attractions OF the different sections
To be represented that the proposed Congress
IL to be held. As the Mississippi CLARION.
in thoughtful article on the important
subject, says
cit is believed and hoped that this Far
mers Congress will exert a happy influence
in restoring fraternal feelings between the
two sectious. 1t would be impossible for
800 delegates coming from all sections of
the country, with no partisan views on
sectional ends tn accomplish, To meet am
nually in council without making the peo-
pie better known to each other
The exhibitions Of the varied industries
Of the Union will give permanent interest
to the annual meetings II the information
al expositions deserved large appropriations
from Congress because of the benefits 20 our
national industry, what must be said of
these exhibitions which make known 90
our people the growth and prosperity Of
each State?
The South wants Immigrants and capital
No agency more potent could be employed
10 give the other sections of the country
correct views OF US than this Farmers
Congress. Through our Representatives
Ne could show the advantages the South
AN offer the capitalists, the manufacturer
nd the farmer. The only hope we have Of
changing the tide OF Northern and Euro
1ean immigration is first u show as We can
hat we have not only one of tho best
in the world, but that here life.
liberty and prosperity are secured 90 all
No State can derive more permanent
benefits from n Farmers Congress, national
n its scope than Arkansas. These annual
meetings cannot fail t. prove another pow
irtul stimulant - immigration, il care be
AIKEN to secure proper representation of our
agricultural interests. 1t is necessary only
% spread the facts broadcast"