The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-26

ing us so much trouble. Were tAe prices
that receive for our products in keep
ing with the cost of all that we are com
PEELED to buy there would be little cause
tor complaint; but, unfortunately, this is
not the case. We should endeavor then to
bring about this proper equilibrium. 1t is
our province to consider and discuss the
causes of the discrimination and endeavor
to find remedy. We should interest our
selves more in the legislation of the coun-
try, both National and State, and demand
and secure such consideration from our law
makers as the importance of the calling de-
mands. 1t is a gratifying fact that our rep
resentatives have of late years shown more
inclination to accede to the wishes of the
agricultural comm unity than was formally
the case, but still they are 90 slow about
acting, and should be urged and forced if
need be. We are masters of the situation
and they are servants, and when we indi-
cate needed line of policy they should be
prompt to act
Our last Legislature refused to grant the
Agricultural College and Experiment Sta
tion the relief so generally asked for and
unanimously recommended by this body,
and the session that convenes two years
hence will treat us with the same inditfer
ence if their failure to comply with our ex-
pressed wish is suffered to go unnoticed.
had the appropriation asked for bees ex-
cessive and the applicants unworthy of
notice, their failure to act might be excused,
but under the circumstances they have no
excuse Now the sure way to compel a
compliance with our wishes in the future is
to employ other men. When our farm
hands don't do as we wish, and Intention
ally disobey orders, we don't hesitate to
make a change. Why not try the same
plan with those who are employed at An
napolis? Let it be understood that this
course will be pursued, and our employees
at the State Capital will be az eager to obey
as those Immediately under our eyes.
There are other matters III which we are
directly interested that should receive their
proper share of consideration, one of the
most important of which is 'our public
roads" An effort is being made in all parts
OF the country to de, Use some means of i'm
proving our highways; bnt AZ this aper is
already too long, l will not trespass further
on your patience.
Comment on the essay being in order
Mr.. Thos. c. Bond said that he approved
the general opinions expressed in the
essay, and had nothing to criticise in it.
Mr.. Sutton said he had listened to the
essay with pleasure, and believed in the
usefulness of Farmers Clubs.
Mr.. Henry S. Coudon called aUtertion
to the fact, that Mr.. Moore's reference to
the failure of the appropriation for the
Experiment Station and Agricultural
Co.ege was not applicable to the Repre-
sentatives from Cecil as they had voted
in favor of the appropriation.
Mr.. Carson, Mr.. Jno. R Bond, Mr..
Enoch Mccullough, all expressed favor
able opinions OF the essay, particularly
the idea of the Essayist as to the neces-
sity of farmers making their influence
felt in legislation. This necessity was
also spoken of quite at length by Mr..
Squier, MIR. Ewing and other visitors.
Mr. Squier thought that the farmer had
his grip upon the tn, oat OF every other
industry and if organized properly could
defend itself as an interest against Or
ganize corporate encroachment.
Mr.. Wilson considered the essay in-
structive, and thought Mr.. Moore had
done timely thing in calling attention
to the duties imposed upon members by
the bylaws of the Club
Mr.. Noyes at this point in the COM
ment on the essay offered the following
resolution which was adopted.
Res0lDed, That in refusing to sign the
Assessment Bill the Governor has given
the members of this Club, as well as all
other citizens of the State who are in
favor OF IA system OF assessment that Will
be just to all, the poor as well as the rich
good cause for satisfaction, that his
hesltancy in the matter aud his final ac
ton deserve and receive our condemna
ton.
While the debate on the resolution was
in progress dinner was announced, which
it is needless to say was not only abund-
ant in quantity, but excellent in quality.
Upon assembling alter Dime: the Com
mittee to examine premIses-Messrs.
Duyckinck, Bond and Mccullough, re.
ported that they had examined the prem
ises of MIR. Moore very carefully, and
congratulated him upon the excellent
conditions everywhere prevailing His
stock showed the evidence of careful
handling. They commended his swine
particularly, and noticed especially AN
ingenious commander OF Mr.. Moore's
own construction.
Mr.. Noyes in criticisipg the report of
the Committee called particular attention
to a fine stand of clover on last years
corn ground.
After transacting several matters of
routine business the Club concluded
very pleasant meeting at 4 p IN.
The next meeting of the Club was fixed
at Mr. Enoch McCullough's at date to
be named hereafter.