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the ¥vx ~i^^mß^---*^--J * JffijM MBi **^ a Official Organ of the Patrons of Husbandry. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, AUGUST 12, 1875. The State School Fund. The State School Fund for the cur rent year, has been apportioned to the various counties. The amount appor tioned last year was $265,000. The amount this year, is $151,304. Last year the whole of the poll tax was in eluded in the amount apportioned. Now, the poll tax collected in each county is retained in the county, to be applied to the support of schools. This s the reason of the difference. The poll tax is paid over directly to the County School Commissioners by the tax collectors. The poll tax is, however, a very un stable reliance, and this fact, when taken in connection with the smallness of the regular fund, and with the fur. th er fact that the education of over four hundred thousand persons, of the legal school age, is to be provided for will show how slim the foundations of our public school system are, and how much is still to be done before the vast accumlation of mental darkness all over our country can be dispelled and prop erly illumined by the genial rays of knowledge. North Georgia Agricultural College. - Through Hon. W. P. Price, Presi dent of the Board of Trustees of this important State institution, we have been favored with a copy of the official report concerning the status of the College. Two hundred and four pupils attended during the past six mouths, and the attendance is largely increas ing. Ampler accommodations, and in creased means of instruction, had to be provided, and the Board of Trus tees of the State University, of which this College is auxilliary, is asked to meet the small but necessary addition al outlay for teachers’ salaries. From actual count, this Institution has sent forth forty-one teachers, who are now engaged in the State schools. The number of children taught last fall by teachers who were selected from the young men and young ladies of the College, was over one 'thousand two hundred. Surveying instruments, and other scientific apparatus, have been added to the facilities of the College. The students’ Herald, a spicy monthly, is published by the scholars; and, alto gether, the spirit of progress is evi dent in every department. Col. Lew is, the able head of the Faculty, excellent ly assisted, receives and deserves un qualified praise; and everything has been done, with the means at com mand, to make the North Georgia Col lege an honor to the State University, of which it is a part, and a blessing to be seen and felt all over Georgia. Picnic. The Mountain and Kelly Granges, and other Patrons of Husbandry, in dulged in a most enjoyable picnic, in Walton county recently. A large crowd was present, able addresses were made by Gen. Colquitt, Rev. D. E. Butler and Rev. G. A. Nunnally. It was a feast physically and mentally. The Savannah News discourages the efforts to induce Georgia, or Georgia’s citizens, to financially promote Phila delphia’s big show. The people of the reconstructed States are too poor to indulge in such a luxury, for the benefit of others, and Congress is solemnly pledged against any such appropriation of the people’s money. The News, however, hopes that in 1976, the South will be in a condition to be properly represented, and to achieve her full share of the honors. We acknowledge, with thanks, the reception of complimentary tickets to the National Exposition of Agriculture, Horticulture, Mechanics, Minerals and Art, which will open at Rome, Georgia, I from October 4th to the 9th, 1875. It is contemplated, by the managers, to make this Exposition one of the most interesting ever held in that section of our State. ' C»,xi is the brave mans hope and not the r Award’s excuse. THE GEORGIA GRANGE. Philosophy of the Public School Sys tem, The public sentiment of this age in all civilized and progressive countries, has made it an axiom of State polity that the State, in the interest of the people, individually and collectively, should protide good and sufficient means for giving what is known as a common school education to all to whom it is necessary that such educa tion should be given. This principle having been made a binding law by the power of public opinion, has thus been placed beyond the point where its oppo nents could successfully assail it. It is unquestionable that the grade of good citizenship cannot be attained without the aid of an education, which shall at least reach the reasonable, and, in fact, limited standard adopted by the common school system ; therefore, it is the sacred duty of the State to secure its own welfare, or, in other words, to secure “the greatest good to the greatest number”—by an economi cal, systematic and thorough applica tion of revenues, raised by legitimate general taxation, and other available means, for the sustaining of schools wherein rich or poor, high or low, na tive or foreign—all the elements that compose communities and common wealths —can freely and fully receive the inestimable boon that fits them for the grave duties of citizenship, and, at least approximately,makes competent to satisfy the demands of modern civiliza tion. As neither of the mixed ele ments form communities de mand any prerogative rights, or special favor in the distribution of public funds devoted to the promotion of a common public end, it fellows, by equal ly logical sequence, that no particular religious sect or denomination can de mand, or expect discriminative legisla tion in thi« matter ; to do so is arro gance in its most despicable shape, an insult to the public justice, and a co vert attempt to pervert the golden rule of civil government. Os course, any sect, denomination, or civil body, has the right to educate its own children in the way most suita ble to its private interests, at its own expense; but the public purse that de frays necessary expenses of public schools, must be kept devoted to that sole object as a sacred trust, held in the name of the people, never to be tam ’|lfced with under any circumstances. What our Order haa Accomplished. The Worthy Lecturer of the Nation al Grange states : “ Six years ago no manufacturers dealt with us directly, no elevators or warehouses were owned by us, and no banks or insurance companies were controlled by us. Now, in one State alone there are 38 fire in surance companies, and more than half of the warehouses and elevators in lowa and Wisconsin are under our con trol. Furthermore, we have agents in every section of the country to whom we ship our products, and from them we receive forty to fifty per cent, more than we used to receive from lo cal buvers. In consequence of these agents, who are bound for the ties of brotherhood and many heavy bonds, the Patrons of Husbadry saved in 1873, $5,000,000 ; in 1874, $12,000,000, and according to present indications will save at least $20,000,000 in 1875. Six vears ago there were 10 granges ; the next year there were 38, the next 39, the next 10,000, the next 20,000. Now there are fifteen granges joining our ranks daily, and we number over 1,- 500,000. Our experience is pointed proof that women are worthy mem bers of every Union. We have 400,- 000 of them among us, and we ought to be qualified to give an opinion of this kind. Wasteful Liberality.—One reports in The Outlook, that, on the day after the late Bunker Hill celebration, “An eccentric Boston millionaire expended fifteen thousand dollars in entertaining our Southern guests, at his farm in Wellesley. The occasion was the lay ing of the corner-stone of a new pig pen. The Governor of the Stste, and other dignitaries, were present.” Although there is no intimation to that effect in the report, we are strong ly inclined to believe, that the object iof rhe millionaire was not to confer honor on his Southern guests, but to burlesque the demonstration made in their favor by the managers of the Bunker Hill celebration. We are con firmed in this opinion by the additional report, that “Free liquor was served by men arrayed as demons, with horns, and hoofs, and tails.” The Farmers’ Mteetiug at Dalton. The State Agricultural Society met in Dalton on Tuesday. About two hundred delegates were present. The citizens cordially welcomed the Society. Dr. Maxwell, W. M. of the Tennessee State Grange, Gov. Smith, and other distinguished visitors, were present. Dr. Pendleton read a very valuable essay, on “Scientific Agriculture,” which will be published. The delega tion from the English Co-operative So cieties were received with enthusiasm, and spoke eloquently on the subject of their mission to this country. In re sponse, speeches were made by ex-Gov ernor Brown, Gen. Colquitt, Chancel lor Tucker, Maj. Cooper and Col. Tom Hardeman. Resolutions were passed, favoring the great objects of the dele gation, and appointing a committee to investigate the details, and report at the earliest practicable hour. Colquitt, Brown, Tucker, Cooper, Vason, Bar rett and Adams, is the committee. A resolution was passed, earnestly urging upon the Legislature the neces sity for the passage of a law making it a penal offense to purchase farm products after nightfall. The report of the committee appointed to consid er the matter of the charter and arti cles of association of the Mississippi Valley Trading Company, was highly favorable. The Company is genuine, and a legally constituted association, acting under the general laws of Great Britain. The committee commend it to the confidence of the people of Georgia. This, and the following re port of the general committee, were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this Convention highly ap proves the objects proposed, and as organi zation is essential to success, and as the organ izations known as the Patrons of Husbandry and Direct Trade Union, have already the machinery in operation which is necesnry to advance this enterprise, we respectfully re commend that said organizations take this matter into their hands and control, open books of subscription for stock in this com pany, and make proper provisions for the protection of the funds subscribed in the United States, by the e’ection of a competent and reliable American Board. Resolved, That this Convention commend said plan to its members, and the public gen erally. The following resolutions offered by Col. Fannin, of Troup, and supported by an able speech by Col. D. E. Butler, were unanimously adopted : Whereas, The establishment of a depart ment of agriculture as an official organ i*>r the promotion of the agricultural interests of this State was in conformity with the frequently and urgently expressed wish of this society, from time to time for years past; and whereas, we see in it the realization of our wishes on this subject, and the means of immense ben efit, in a great variety of ways, to all these interests, and have observed witli pleasure the zeal and energy with which the Commissioner has entered upon the discharge of his duties: Reselved, That this Convention hereby ex presses its gratification in view of the wise and liberal policy of the legislature in establishing and endowing the department of agriculture, upon the recommendation of Gov. James M. Smith, and the hope that its means will be en larged as far as may be necessary to its utmost efficiency. Resolved, That the happy conception of the duties of his office upon the part of the Commissioner, Dr. T. P. Janes, as exhibited in his annual report and the laborious and efficient discharge of those duties, meets with the approbation of this Convention ; it here by renews the pledges of co-operation im plied in the past action of the Society, and expressed in tne report of the Executive Committee at Thomasville. Resolved, That this obnvention desires to express its earnest satisfaction at the general harmony which prevails among the agen cies, official and voluntary, for the promo tion of the industrial interests of Georgia, to-wit: the Department of Agriculture, the Geological Survey, State College of Agricul ture, North Georgia Agricultural College, State Grange, the county societies and granges and this association. This generous and harmonious co-operation is full of prom ise and we earnestly hope for its continuance and its fruits. The following officers of the Society were elected: President—A. H. Colquitt. VICE-PRESIDENTS : • Ist district—Col. G. R, Black. 2d “ T. W. Flemming. 3d “ Gen. O. O. Horne. 4th “ J. H. Fannin. sth “ G. W. Adair. 6th “ L. F. Livingston. 7th “ G. H. Waring. Sth “ Zack H. Clark. 9th “ Gen. W. M. Browne. Members of Executive Committee : Ist district—P. Stotesbu v. 2d “ Dr. J. R. jines. 3d “ M. J. Hatcher. 4th “ J. M. Mobley. sth “ J. C. Ragsdale. 6th “ T. G. Holt. 7th “ W. H. Bonner. Sth “ J. Davison. 9th “ Dr. W. L. Jones. The fine report of Dr. Little, State Geologist, was listened to with deep in terest. It was requested for publica tion. The “ personal experience” feature of the discussion, was highly edifying. A number of interesting essays were read by leading agriculturists. After much discussion, Quitman had been selected as the place for the next meet ing. but the resolution was finally re scinded and the place is now fixed, in acceptance of a a generous invitation extended for Brunswick, and the meet ing will occur there in February next. Our Next State Fair. Our next State Fair at Macon will give our enterprising farmers a chance at a premium list of more than ordinary interest and value. The Fair will doubtless excel any yet- held in the State. Under its present excellent management, seconded by the efforts of an ntelligent agricultural community, and brimful of practical benefits to Georgia, it cannot fail of reaching the standard of perfection. Great interest in the Fair is manifested in all parts of Georgia, and a unanimous movement will be made to ensure its most brilliant success. As an evidence of the efforts that are being made to make this one of the grandest expositions of the year, and to indicate the prospects for success, we give the following from the Macon Telegraph and Messenger, cordially en dorsing its commendatory expressions: “Mr. Malcom Johnston, in his tour through the West and North, in the interests of the exhibition, appears to have been re ceived with unexampled cordiality in every city he has visited. The fame of the Empire State of the South, the enterprise, energy and industry of her sons, the complete restoration of the State government under the auspices of the ancient owners of the soil, her financial credit abroad, teeming crops and rapid mate rial progress, all seem to have deeply impress ed the people of other States, and they intend to come to our beautiful city of Macon, and see for themselves the condition of Georgia. That the old Commonwealth will be fully alive to its duty and come to the front with the best possible display of her varied re sources, no one can doubt, from the interest which has already been manifested. In an interview with President Colquitt, he stated that every day the assurance grows stronger and stronger that the Fair will prove a grand and triumphant success. The display of blooded stock will be larger, more ma chinery and improved agricultural imple ments will be on the ground, greater miscella ny and variety obtain in the objects on exhibi tion, and the crowd from abroad promises far to exceed any similiar previous gathering. Left to themselves without the adventitious assistance of the turf, and the numerous sport ing addenda of roulette tables, faro banks, and other ingenious devices to attract and gull the crowd, the exposition will stand upon its own merits and be the.-true exemplar of the indus try and resources of the State. As such all the good and patriotic will rally to its sup port, and whatever honor and renown may be acquired will be fairly won. In its Secretary, Mr. Malcom Johnston the association possesses an ardent, intelligent and enterprising representative, who is devo ting his every energy to the object in view. Hon. Frederick Watts, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Gen. J. R. Dodge, Statisti ean, and probably other distinguished officials and visitors from the Federal capital, may be expected to attend the Fair. The work goes bravely on, and we trust the exposition w 11,I 1 , indeed, reflect honor upon our State and peo ple.” _ Two Richmond* in the Field. The infantile modesty of the Evening Herald prompts this new three-cent venture to say, in its characteristically diffident style, that its resources are su perior to any other evening paper in the. city. The Commonwealth, in its usual spunky, incisive way acknowledges the Herald's superior “ resources,” but sar castically adds — “ Neither have we a stock company with a paid up capital of $50,000, backed by such an able exploiter as Hannibal Hi Kimball, and sanctified by the blessings of such a lovely Christian as the great and good Bishop Haven, to uphold and comfort us.” Nevertheless, the indomitable Sawyer proposes to “ front ” this terrible hvdra, undismayed, aud promises to “ pitch into it, whenever it is swayed by evil influences to advocate the wrong.” This seems to imply that the good Bishop and the High Kimball are capa ble of exercising “ evil influence” while upholding and comforting their girotege. Harris, of the Savannah News, should investigate this matter, aud ascertain whether Sawyer holds “ Hi, low, jack and the game” in the hollow of his hand, as he seems to intimate. Meeting with the English Del egation.—An interesting meeting of the delegation from the English’Co-op erative Societies with prominent capi talists and planters, took place at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce rooms last week. The English visitors. Hon. T. D. Worrall, Dr. J. H. Rutherford, E. V. S. Neele and J. Thomas were cordially welcomed by Col. G. W. Adair. The members of the delegation respon ded, aud in their addresses explained the nature and purposes of their mission. Gen. Colquitt, in his usual able manner expounded the principles of direct trade as applicable to the demands of South ern commerce, and heartily approved the design of the English co-operative bodies. In the evening, another meeting was held in the Capitol, presided over by Col. W. M. Lowry with J. J. Toon, Esq., as Secretary. Dr. Worrall and Hon. Wy att Aiken, of South Carolina, spoke eloquently upon these themes, and deep* interest was manifested by the large audience present. We trust great good will result. Ti.e human heart is made for love, a- the household hearth for fire; and for truth, as the household lamp for light. Southern Fruit Trade. The iron arms of trade are ex tending in all directions, binding to gether the remote sections of our country, and pouring into the lap o* each other, their exchangable wealth. Atrade which promises soon to achieve immense proportions; has recently put itself into permanent form —the trade in semi-tropical fruits, grown in Flori da and Southern Georgia—and which the demand in the cities of the North west is constantly augmenting. The Gulf Railroad Company are pre paring to carry vast quantities of fruit to these cities next season. One hun dred and twenty-five car loads of water melons, were carried from Live Oak to Chicago and St. Louis this season, and the pecuniary results were very satis factory. The production, says the Sava nnah News, will be enormously increased the coming year. Ventilated cars are now being built for this trade, on the model of those used for similar pur poses on the Illinois Central Railroad. Granges. The true Patrons of Husbandry may be congratulated on their suc cess in pressing through the political mill without being ground to powder and blown away. When the Order began to- grow rapidly into large proportions, designing men ingratia ted themselves with it for the pur pose of advancing their selfish de signs. There was a vast number of voters banded together in a well or ganized body, not for the purpose of voting, but to advance their social,, moral and intellectual interests, and to secure commercial benefits. As nearly every man is a politician, it was thought impossible for the organization, em bracing so many voters, to be kept from asserting itself a political party. Its best members and true friends la bored ardently and constantly to avert this disaster, knowing that when it as sumed such a role it must lose sight of the real objects for which it was de vised, and forfeit the sympathy aud respect of outsiders. They succeeded well. The Order came out of the cru cible purified, and with its integrity vindicated. It has lost some of its members, who joined to use and per vert it, but it is better for the loss. The organization served well the ouly political purpose it consistently could. It set its members to thinking, and in duced them to take an active part in the campaigns as indivinuals. If the result is the triumph of the Democrat ic party, the reason is that the princi ples of this party are in harmony with the interests of the great masses of the people. For the Georgia Grange.] The Cotton Crop. At a regular meeting of Flint River Grange, July 31st, after the business had been disposed of, the Master re quested each member present to give his prospect for a cotton crop, as com pared with the prospect July Ist. There was a large scope of country represented by the members present, and after a concise statement from each of the average made, it was found to be a falling off of thirty-six and one half per cent. That is, with a good season from now, the crop cannot be more than sixty-three and one-half per cent, of what it badefair to be July Ist. These statements were made from each individual’s farm. Respectfully, J. M. Fort Vailey, Ga. New Grange. In Floyd county, on July 10th, that indefatigable brother, C. S. (“Confed erate States”) Harris, Master of Oos tanaula Grange, organized a rousing new Grange, with W. F, Dempsey as Master, and S. H. Kyle Secretary, with thirty-seven other members Brother Harris reports the Grange interest all alive in his county, and pro gressing. We cheerfully add our be lief, that this condition of Grange af fairs is mainly due to his unflagging zeai, and devotion ; and if we had less Micawbers in the Grange “waiting for something to turn up,” and more bold workers using the opportunities and means already in theif hands, a glo rious success would be ours. The plague, or Black- Death, has waked from its thirty years sleep in the East, and is reported to be spread ing with rapidity in Asia. About eighty years ago, it desolated Russia, and one hundred and fifty years have passed since it ravaged and almost depopulated some parts of Europe. The Franklin.—There is no better printing establishment in Georgia than The Franklin. In short, no man can want any thing in the printing line, that J. P. Harrison 4 Co. cannot do up beautifully, aud their work cannot be ex celled. The building is magnificently fitted tin for business, and The Franklin in O. K. in even - resnect. — Atlanta C< <.s‘'i'Wion. I For the Georgia Grange.] A PHACTICAL LETTER. Bail -Proof Oats Grain V*. Cotton Crops--A f'eetied Reform-Fall Sowing, etc. National Hotel, Atlanta , Ga. , / August 11 »j, 1875. j Georgia Grange—Dear Brother: Hurriedly through i < the State Agricultural Convention at Dalton, pardon me for dropping y< u a hasty communication, as I promi-ed in my last to furnish this week the names of parties that have the Irwin County Rust-proof Oats to sell. Now is the time for our brothers of the plow to secure this valuable variety of oats, to seed in the fall. The idea of spring sowing is erroneous, though should a person be reduced to the necessity ot spring sowing, no oats in this country, in my opinion, is as safe as this va riety. The great anxiety I have manifested in the sowing largely of small grain next fall, is predicated upon the opin ion ihat our safety depends upon revo lutionizing planting, to the extent of materially curtailing cotton planting and increasing the grain crops. This is the key to the trouble complained of, want of remuneration for our earnest and constant efforts, the perplexities . of the labor, the dilapidation of our homes and farms, etc. With a large acreage of small grain we have time to improve our houses and fences, clear land, dig ditches, and do every other necessary work on the farm, and when over, will make our homes more attrac tive —which is very much to be desired, to prevent the wifd idea of going West. We have the best country on earth when improved properly. Do inspire our farmers and planters with the idea of making this needed reform. Do not let them say they have not land to sow down ; that they cannot get seed to sow; etc. I have put myself to some inconvenience to find out where our brothers can get the celebrated Irwin county oats, a variety that is sure against rust, early and prolific; aud can be bought of Thomas Willingham, of Albany; Mr. Harda way, of Thomasville; James Dorn and S. P. Kimbrough, of Preston; Dr. Paschall, of Dawson ; W. H. Morgan and 3. K. Taylor, of Americus, who have each large quantities to spare. Do impress, with great earnestness, upon our brothers not to delay making their purchases, and sowing largely in the fall. Hastening through, and as the order is, the train is about to start, com pells me to desist in writing more. Yours fraternally, T. J. Smith, Master Georgia State Grange. For the Georgia Grange.] GWINNETT COUNTV PATRONS. Tli» Patron* of lln<ibandry of Gwin nett Head Greeting to their Sister and Brother Patron* throughout the State. Our star is in the ascendant, and the rays of its beautiful light are illu minating many hitherto dark recesses in this up-country. Within our limits are now twelve Granges in prosperous working order, with a membership of from forty to one hundred and fifty members, and still they come. The opposition to us here, is confined mostly to these “ universal sewing ma chine agents,” who infest the country like the locusts of Egypt, or the grass hoppers of the Northwest, and to whom the Grange organization is the “ hand writing on the wall.” As they are young “ gents” univer sally, (we never saw a cripple in the business), with sound limbs and good muscle, we would commend them to the plow handle and the hoe helve. One of the fundamental objects of our Order is a combination of the farmers for protection against rings, speculators, aud that class who get their living by flaunting over the country as agents and peddlers, on four wheel “ whimmadidles.” “We make no war, and come not in antagonism with the professions, the railroads, the banks, the mechanic, the artisan and the merchants, for these are all necessary for the prosperity of the country, we only ask for fair deal ing and our rights. Those who oppose us are poor fools, who ought to know better. Sweetwater No. 338. We are indebted to James P. Harrison & Co., for a pamphlet copy of the “ Proceed ings of the twentieth session of the Southern Baptist Convention, held in Charleston, S. C. It is printed on good paper and in clear type. Altogether, it is a handsome specimen of typographical execution, and re flects credit on the Franklin Publishing House.— Atlanta Constitution. Men scofl at holiness, so did they at right eous Noah and his work upon the ark ; when the floods came, who was right? Every man’s work must be tried of what sort it is. Tribate of Kespect. Blakely, Ga., June 25, 1875. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, since our last meeting, to remove from our midst by death one of our most useful and highly esteem ed members, brother John Allen George ; we deem it proper to give some expression to the high esteem in which he was held by the breth ren and sisters of this Grange • be it therefore Resolved. Tlrat in the death of brother George this Grange has lost one of its most valuable members, and the county one of its best citizens. Resolved: That this Grange, as a body and as individuals, tender to the family and relations of our deceased brother, our heartfelt sympathies in their bereavement, and oommend them so to live, that when they, too, are called from earth, thev may be prepared to meet him on the happy shores of the Better Land. Resolved. That the Secretary be instructed to spread a copy of these resolutions upon our minutes, and furnish a copy to the family of deceased, and to The Georgia Grange for pub lication. W. W. Fleming, Secretary.