The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

disease was leading into pulmonary conSnnlP.
ton, and gave me up 10 Qlc l thanS OoC tnaI
my cure IS permanent
should be; but in defiance Of the feet
that we farmers have been urged by
men who know whereof they speak.
by Alliances, and from various ethe,
sources, we 60 On blindly and un
thoughtedly, preparing every pos
sible way by which we can surpass
our fellow neighbor in the production
cf cotton. Oh, ye sons Of the soil!
How dark are your fortunes.
How very hard it is for us to
finally conclude that necessity, that
stimulus TO human exertion, shall
force US to sadly realize that there is
a providence attending virtue and a
curse attending vice. When we re-
fleet on past occurrences, on the
changes that we anxiously await for
at the present day and those big
events now probably at the door, any
person who thinks for himself, and is
not callous to all important things,
must feel degree of interest in our
country's welfare. 1t is self ev;-
dent matter Of fact that there has
been, and there stills, a great deal of
oppression and consequently, misery
amongst us; but we have 10 room
for complaint. 1t is our fault. We
have uDloaded the serpent Of dis.
cord before our own doors, and IL
dividually one seeks to take care OF
himself only, as charity is said to
begin at home; but mark me, there
is time coming when we shall, OF
necessity, be forced to come together
as unit and not only to simply
unite, but act as regards each others
welfare ard concentrate our forces
against the ever surging monoplles
and trusts.
It must be taken far granted, and
our own experience and observation
will justify The conclusion, that all
things are not tight in the human
family, the sides do not balance, and
it rather seems that our side needs
springs and levers which will aid US
to rise flom our present low state.
As to what shape these levers and
springs shall come to US as blessings
| I know not, but l hope with others
that we can devise some means for
the better protection of producers of
cotton in this and in other States.
To view the situation in this light
seems but natural. We are in
trouble, others are merry at our dis
tress. Some command US because
it is their pleasure and We must obey
however imperious the commands
A favored few claim almost the entire
wealth Of the country and we must
be subservient and pay them for the
privilege to live in it or very nearly
suffer extinction and starvation.
They have millions, gained by the
labor Of an impecunious people,
while most of US have not the assur-
ance of days provisions, nor money
to procure sufficient raiment, much
less the promise Of a friend in the
day Of adversely. How such differ
ences come 10 exist amongst men?
| We know that to take from any one
his or her rights of action without
his or her consent, or giving him or
her an equivalent is contrary to every
rule Of equity; but has anybody de-
p,ived any Ct Us cf this right? If
not, Why stand We here idle when
our enemies are already in the field?
We are here like so many snakes
with their backs broken, doing our
share of waving our heads and work.
ing our tongues, but to DO avail, for
we remain in the same condition as
formerly, and if we have the least idea
that Wall Streets population will
come to our rescue, | have but to say
that we will continue until dooms-
day to do things, as usual, by main
strength and agricultural awkward
ness, and that the monotopy and sad
ness Of our song which is applicable
to our surroundings will ever be
sung:
The worn-oat fields negl c;ed lje
Unrrured the orchard stands,
For they wlo tended them long ago,
Have gone to other lands
Epoh.
Hope Station, S. c., Mar %, 'JS.
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