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but which law they were only seeking &quot; mildly to en 

 force.&quot; 



&quot; Let us institute the necessary machinery and apply the proper 

 force to execute the law. If we can not name the specific measures 

 of relief on some great matters, there are yet objects enough of a 

 lesser kind, and clearly within our reach, to induce organization. In 

 the meantime the great question will be studied, and when the true 

 solution shall appear we shall have a power to execute. The truth 

 is, there are, no doubt, many ways of relief. Just now none of 

 these ways are practical for the want of a compact organization. 

 Difficulties will disappear as we gather in strength. As the stars re 

 duced themselves to order, when the great Newton proclaimed true 

 nature s law, so will wrong and monopolies yield up their grasp when 

 confronted by a united people.&quot; 



THE FARMERS IN COUNCIL. 



While the Committee on Credentials was deliberating, 

 there was an informal discussion entered into upon the 

 grievances of the farmers, and the scope of work to be per 

 formed. 



Mr. Creed, of Marion County, stated that there were 

 thirty farmers organizations in his county ; that they were 

 originally organized as a protection against horse thieves. 

 He urged the thorough organization of the farmers in the 

 State, by which means they could become united in demand 

 ing a voice in the control of affairs affecting their interests. 

 Mr. Ewing, of Macon, thought the Convention should con 

 fine its action to one or two main points or questions. They 

 should limit action mainly to the great question of trans 

 portation. Mr. Wiley believed every CQunty should organ 

 ize, with Clubs in every school district. Through such or 

 ganizations, the evils complained of could be remedied. 

 Law-makers, who were careful observers, would not resist 



