Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-16

THE POWER OF MONEY.
Colonel Beverley thinks the disease is that
our Government, State, Federal, and munich
pal, IS controlled by the power Of money,
snd independent manhood has nothing to
do with II, and that money Is controlling the
election OF all legislative bodies. He wanted
the yirsue OF the people 10 be appealed to so
that tbey may combine and elect such men
as cannot be controlled by brides. In his
address The President referred to the many
laws which the assembly wished enacted,
very lew OF which were passed by the Legts-
lature.
BATTLE WIN MONOPOLY.
Colonel Beverley begged the people to or
gantze so ~ 10 resist monopoly In both its
phases-bubery and intimidation. A law
was passed. he said, 10 create State Board
OF Agriculture and out Of 1t to form Board
OF Agriculture. The Governor appointed
an excellent board. but their hands were
tied for want Of means 10 carry on the work.
The ROLL.
The delegates were now enrolled and
seyenty.eight were found to be present.
TIE ELECTION NEXT FALL.
Mr.. McGruder. OF Albemarle, was allowed
the privilege OF the floor 10 present resolu-
ton from the Executive Committee OF the
Assembly. He made n short talk before
reading the resolution, and referred to the
fact that an important election Is TO take
place next fall, and declared it wss neces-
sary for the farmers TO unite and make their
influence felt.
The two parties. he said, are nearly evenly
divided In this State, and the farmers should
see that the agricultural interests do not go
begging. He spoke OF the laws which would
be beneficial to the State II passed.
FIvE MEASURES.
Mr. McGruder believed that five measures
ought to be passed for the Interest OF
farmers:
l. A state commerce law to supplement
the interstate commerce law.
.. Agricultural institutions to be under
the care OF professional farmers.
3. A more liberal appropriation to the
State Agricultural Board.
4. A law to inspect al beef sold in this
State on the hooi, and thereby protect the
health Of our citizens and the cattle inte-
rests OF Virginia.
3. A revision Of the law IN regard to land
taxes.
RAILROAD LAWS, &C.
The resolutions from the Executive Com
mltiee were then taken up.
That asking the Legislature to pass State
railroad bill was unanimously adopted.
LAND TAXES.
Colonel r. T. w. Duke, OF AIbemarle, op.
posed a resolution in regard TO revision OF
the land taxes. lie said II the farmers are
relieved from double taxation the merchants
would ask the same.
Mr.. McGruder and General James &.
Field. both Of AlbSmarle, favored the adop'
| tion Of the resolution.
The vote was then taken and the resolu-
ton adOpted-ayes, 81; noes. Il.
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
The resolution asking that more means be
| placed at the disposal OF the State Board OF
Agriculture was adoDted.
AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.
The resolution asking that professional
agricuturiSts be placed IN charge OF the
agricultural institutions Of tue State to be
adopted.
INSPECTION OF BEEF.
The resolution asking for beei-inspection
law was also adopted.
RECONsfDERATION.
Major 4. r. Venable, Jr., moved 10 re-
consider the vote by which tue resolution in
regard to placing agrcnlturists IN charge OF
the agricultural institutions OK the State was
adopted. Carried.
Major Veuabe then offered an amend.
mfnt that farmers institute be established
under The control OF the Board OF Agrlcul-
ture.
MEAT INSPECTORS.
Colonel Duke. OF Aibemarle, moved 10 re-
consider the fifth resolution regarding the
inspection OF beef. Adopted.
lie then moved to amend 20 as TO include
sheep and hogs. Lost.
LAND TAyEs-AGAIN.
Mr.. II. l.. Lyman, OF Albemarle, moved
| that the vote be recOnsidefed on the res0lu-
ton regarding land taxation. Adopted.
Mr. Lyman tben moved to recommit the
resolution TO the Executive COmmittee. Car
ried.
THE FIGHT FOR TUE LEGISLATURE.
Mr.. McGruder, OF Albemarle, read a re-
/ port from the Executive Committee fayofinS
State and county OrgaLir i'ion in order 20
elect men TO the Legislature who are in
sympathy with the agricultural Interests. IL
was not the idca OF the COMMITTEES 10 form a
third party. but to get farmers OF both par
I ties 10 organize aud work in their respective
primaries for the nomination OF such men as
are heartily IN sympathy with farmers. IL
/ is recommended that when necessary there
/ might be two organizations In each county
/ one Tor each political party.
/ Mr.. Brown, OF Bedford, thought Mr.. Me-
/ Gruder's plan OF organization rather over.
+ stepped the bounds OF the constitution OF
} the assembly. lie therefore offered substi-
/ tute that canvassers be appointed in each
( county to impress upon the farmers the I'M
| portance OF attending the primaries In order
to nominate good meu Tor the Legislature.
DR.. j. A. Reid, Of Madison, read long
paper showing the necessity OF action by the
farmers in order to correct the evils which
nov exist IN the laws Of the state and coun~
| try regarding agriculture.
The vote was then taken on Mr.. Browns
| substitute, which was lost.
/ After some discussion the report OF Mr..
/ McGruder was referred to a committee OF
/ five gentlemen to report this morning, and
! the following were appointed on the CON-
/ mittee: General James G.. Field, c. IL. Pier
sou, j. Thompson Brown, II. ii. McGruder,
| and j. A. Reid.
Adjourned at midnight TO meet this morn-
/ ing at 10 O'Clock.