Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-11-16

Alliance stands as did the Tenth Legion To
the army OF Rome; rs the Old Guard did
to the veterans Of Napoleon surc rell-
anee aud atowcr ~ofstrength. Firm in ltS
conservation, it is not Liable 20 20 hecd-
les>ly to extremes (; perfect in its disc pine
and harmonious in its sentiments, it may
be depended on to act promptly aud win
the full effect of its strength. Rooted IN
the soil. its interests are identified win
those Of the nation, and its possessions can
not be spirited away in time of danger or
hidden when the hand of conquest would
seize them. Brave In the courage Of It's
convictions, il is not likely TO quail III the
presence Of danger. Its members are
schooled in lessons of patience. Injured to
hardshipS and priyations. and can be relied
on for endurance and continued exertioES
always necessary in the Accomplishment
of any great undertakings. Imbucd, as II
is, with the high principles of morality,
and the development of those homtly Nir-
tues so admirable in any people, and cultl-
waited more especially in rnral communities,
it will tend to elevate and improve that
element which may be more CT less con-
Eliminated by the vices so prevalent in pop
ulous centeis and urban societies.
The Alliance is exhibiting u vitality and
gaining u strength hitherto unparalleled in
the history of industrial organizations,
The material of which ii is composed is
from the very best citizenship which gives
character to the nation. 1t Is built up
from the yeomanry, whose patriotism.
courage and devotion have ever been the
shect-anchor, the unfailingi reserve, upon
which the nation has relied snd which has
never failed to respond to, the demands
made upon it. Now, like young David.
the Alliance has left its focks and come
down into the camps of lsreA TO meet and
overthrow the Goliah of Monoholy.
The agricultural population represents u
large majority of the voting strength Of the
nation its interests and welfare are indis-
solubly connected with those Of the pro.
ducers, and combined and determined on
the accomplishment Of any reform or OBJ
jcct, its power is irresistible, lptclligently
directed, and in perfect accord. it can carry
all before it, like the sweep OF II cyclone.
To-day, the agriculturists are awake to eX-
isting conditions. They have been study
ing economic questions and investigating
the situation. They fully appreciate the
dangers which threaten American citizen
ship. They have learned Of the oppression
that is fast reducing their fellow -laborers
to a condition of vGssalage. only paralleled
by that OF the Saxon thrall or the Norman
scrf. Their hatred of tyranny Is aroused,
their love of justice is insulted and to-day
they stand together united, ana extend to
their wronged fcllow-citizens the hand of
friendship and the support of sympathy.
All great principles, both human and
divine, stand boldly forth in support of our
great undertaking; our cause is both wor.
thy and righteous, and rs it is supported
by millions of farmers. physicians and
labOrerS, its success is II certainty, Then
let us be in readiness to guard and defend
this success and to make it as permanent
and lasting rs time. Tell me not that thi,
grand cause, in the glorious triumph OF
victory, will be deserted or neglected by
the postcrity Of those who, led by the i'm.
mortal Washington, storncd the battle.
mcnts of Yorktown; or by the posterity Of
those who followed Andrew Jackson to the
memorable victory of New Orleans ; or hy
the thousands who have made the affairs OF
peace as brilliant as those of war, Sooner
will the stars fade from the azure sky ant
the glorious king of day mantle hi, face
with perpetual darkness sooner will tn,
archangel sound the knell of time and ma.
lures bonds dissolve.
Let not any one sit with folded hand,
calling upon Hercules to come to theiI
assistance, but make the attempt to masteI
tht.task rs he did his.
The world looks forward for Il thcuSan,
physical Victories. Hundreds Of lives hay,
ho"nme hnttlr-tields where " may see
slaughtered opportunities, wounded yirtuci
and the mangled constituents of what nigh
have made noh.e lives, but they were toe
faint-hearted they could not brave the
trials and temptations of the world. They
should not give up, but ever bear in mine
that a noble lie is made IN many wear,
months and years of hard toll.
To and fro the world has oscillated. each
time swinging a little further out. until il
has crossed the line which divides the .or,
geors array of the ranks of knowledge iron
the shaggy demons of Ignorance.
knowledge calls herself I" Mistress of the
world,' From n mere speck of territory
civilization and enlightenment have moved
on westward and westward until they have
clasped hands around the globe. At first
weak and powerless, they were driver
back from the darkness of Ignorance
then gathering strength by succcedin.
years they grew more fearless ant
mighty, until now. glorying in unison
where in their strength, they would stant
u%ndaunted before the assembled ignorance
and superstition o another Dark Age.
Was this grand work accomplished in
day? All, no, many wears were require,
to complete this work. We must 70 iortl
into the world trustrul but fearless, with
heart to brave everything, All may seen
bright to us to-day. but tomorrow dark anC
gloomy. While climbing the ladder o
fame, will meet with many Encouragement,
We will slip and foil, slide back and rui
upon sharp autagonisms. We will NEE
with those who rejoice in the downfall o
their fellowmen. So great are the disap
pointments that many are tempted to Ii,
down in the bowers of lazy indulgence
They toll and pant until out of breath, an,
at last conclude that they are not appreci
ated and give up in despair. forgetiIn,
there is n great work for each one to do,
life work, and it is no idle game. no fare,
to amuse and be forgotten. 1t is stern
startling reality, containing: more dutie,
than the stars of the sky.