The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-08-25

There's not life, or death, or birth,
That has q feathers weight Of WORTH
Without Il woman in IL.
Col. Polk. pleaded earnestly for the
rights of the farmers and wOrkIngmen,
and the fair. equitable and honest ad
ministration of the legislation of the
government upon principles which
would secure Justice alike to all classes
Of our citizens.
TEe denounced the inactiOn Of the
Demo >ratic and Republican parties
which keeps from the people the bene-
fits which a good government should
bestow upC1 ~ 7sr, Die and stated that
the objects of the Alliance was to secure
as speedily as possible heprompt enact
ment of such laws as will insure to the
farmers protection in all their rights
equal with the more favored classes.
He stated that the whole trouble with
the people lies in the iniquitous and un-
equal financial system Of the govern
ment. He advocated principles, not
parties; measures, not men. The ele-
votion of public and political morals,
the recognition Ofmerit, honor and true
patriotism as the standard of available
ltF to positions of trust.
Under the fervOr of honest indigna-
ton he arraigned in scathing language
those who unjustly abuse the objects
and purposes Of the Alliance through
ignorance obtained from the garbled
and mis- stated reports of partisan
newspapers.
At the conclusion of Col POlk's
speech, Mr. Clay Thomas in a beautiful
picture of gorgeous word painting pre-
sented him with a most exquisite
basket formed of the rarest variegated
sweet scented flowers, a gift from the
Pilgrim Band
Col. Polk responded in a few remarks
which were laden with that thrilling
elOQuenCe for which he is so famous all
over this bright land of ours. y com
mittee was appointed TO take up col
lection for the Orphanage. The people
responded in a liberal contribution
amounting to 500 so. After this an
lntermlsslOn Of one hour.
By invitation from the Alliancenen
and ladies, the orphans and all con
nected with the Orphanage were taken
in charge and most generously and
sJmptuOusly feasted upon the bOunti-
FIJI supply Of tempting victuals which
were spread cut il such PrOfueiOn be
fore them.
What more beautiful and expressive
exhibition of that charity which under
lies the work of the Alliance could be
manifested!
Commencing by invoking Gods bless
ing. prOclaiming love for their fellow
man, feeding the poor.
NOn-Alliancemcn, look at this pic
tttre and let your hearts be filed with
charity as You contemplate this great
reform movement of the Alliancemen
and ladies.
Dinner being over, once more the
crowd assembled. this time to hear Col
Long, the State Lecturer Of the ALI
ance
Col. Long has been recently suffer
ing from an attack Cuterheumatism,
and stated that he was on his way to
MOrehead City to resign his position
as State Lecturer because Of his fear
that he might not be able physically to
attend to the duties of the office.
What a cOmmendable spirit to sacri-
flee self upon the altar Of the interest
Of the great cause in which he has so
faithfully engaged.
Col. Longs speech was full Of COgent
reasoning -spiced with original hunOr
and was well received by the people.
At the conclusion Of Col. Longs
speech there was some singing by the
orphan children, who have a we'll
deserved reputation as being among
the best singers in our State, and on this
occasion they sustained their record
as their CHEEKY young voices floated out
upon the air in sOftest tones Ofsweetest
music. Their singing was one Of the
most delightful and enjoyable features
of the day, and the spontaneous APP
plause from the audience after each
song was a fitting tribute to the merit
Of these, beautiful orphan children.
And now the Band renders the dOx-
olOgy, the Rev, Mr.. Morton pro
nounced the benedictiOn, and thus
closes the second annual meeting of
the Davidson County Alliance. Long
may this Order live to promulgate the
principles advocated at this meeting
JIMPLICUTE.