Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

Tue following are the resolutions
adopted at the meeting Of the State
Grange As the views OF the farmers on
various subjects
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were report
cd and adopted:
First That the declaration Of purpo-
-es, proclaimed 10y the National Grange
ls the articles of our faith, are hereby
rcailirmed aud approved, and empha,i-
cally that portion which requires ~ -
-eutials uuily-in no essentials Liberty
and in all things charity.
Second. That we now and here renew
our disclaimer of all wish or purpos. To-
mouopuljze or contest the markets
against the natural laws Of supply and
demand, and shall strive only to secure
Tor the produce such prices'as the cur.
rent market, from time 10 time affords,
without manipulation from produce
-pecultor., or rebate from middlenrn
and wc earnestly protest against the
practice too long tolerated, of some
corporations and capitalists combining
To- control the prices OF coal. iron and
% her articles ot general consumption.
because they may have the disposition
aud power Co do so.
Third. That we recognize the use and
necessity oicurprratipus, established for
proper and Legitimate purpose, and do
not HntngouIzr such whilst acting with.
IN the province OF their legal rights,
but deem it the duty Of all classes, IN
republican government, to watch with
jealous eye the operations Of all ins'itu.
,lous which may WELD combine ed pow.
yr tor selfish or pecuutsry purposes.
Fourth. That the Giau ge prIdss itself
upon It's just and equitable principle
that u pcCord- equal and exact justice
To ali claims, occupations and professions
that Il asks for Itself and its members
nothing bu, what Is clearly right. and
resolve to submit to nothing mauifesily
wrong. That by this principle it pro.
fesses to act and be judged.
Fifth. That whilst We firmly adhere
TO the traditions OF the order, 10 tolerate
no discussions Of n political partisan
character in the Grange. itshould at the
same time be Understood and proclaim
rd that We mean to protect and cherish
our own institutions, and that on all
questions affecting the interests Of sgrI-
culture, we advise our mrmherF TO hold
the political organizations to their good
behavior and to vote for such men tor
office. regardless Of party coUsideratious,
who may pledge themselves to act with
us and for u. on all questions affecting
agricultural pursuits.
Sixth. That we look 10 the members
Of the next legislature who may be mem
hers OF our order 10 scrutinixe each bill
as 1t may be brought up tor constdera.
tlon,and oppose all measures not in bar
mony with the principles Of our order
as herein avowed
Seventh. That we heartily sympathize
with the toiling millions: whether en-
gagged in the pursuits Of the mechanic,
the manufacturer, the miner or the la
borer, and al societies established in
the interest Of such, and trust the time
is near AT hand when a common cause
may prove the way for a common and
united action in support of mutual
rights.
Eighth. That We recognize and &C
knowledge the good offices and friend
ly spirit manifested toward the grange
HNU Tvs cause uN uiH EsNC'tiFNtN bNNFf-
nor lIoyt, and we hereby return him
our sincere thanks for the same.
Ninth. That the election Of the
Hon. Chauncey Black, an esteemed
member Of our order, to the second
Office in the common wealth. is received
and accepted as n harhinger of good
time coming for the agricultural inter.
esis Of the state and for the full reali.
zation Of which we can we'll afford to
wait little longer.
The following officers were elected.
They serve two years.
Master, Leonsfd Rhone. Centre ooun.
~ overseer, J @ McSparran, Lancaster
county lecturer, DE-. James Calder.
Dauphin countyj steward, jesse Davis.
Chester county assistant steward, J. h.
Gary. Wesimoreland county chaplain
W. H. Ilolstein. Montgomery county
treasurer, VIM. Yocum, Berks county;
: secretary, r. II. Thomas, Cumberland
l county, gate keeper, Charles Hartzel,
/ Northumberland county, ceres, Mrs.
/ llolstein. Montgomery county psmona
/ Mrs. Ever, Lycoming county; Flora,
I Mrs Calder, Dsuphin county; lady as
/ sstant steward, Mrs. Rhoue, Centre
county; executive committee, Col. V. Z.
Piollet. Bradford ; J. II. Herr Clinton
/ 7. j. McCleary. Washington; y. G.
/ Kennedy. Erie. J. b. Kirkbride, Phila.
/ delphia; &. A. Carrier, Jefferson.