CHAPTER XII 



In council there is wisdom, 



In union there is strength, 

 And by cooperation 



We will succeed at length. 

 With a bold, united effort 



We are sure to win the day, 

 When Equity shall triumph 



And producers will have their way. 



Now this is our condition, 



Though a shameful tale to tell ; 

 The speculator prices 



The things we have to sell ; 

 And when we want to purchase 



Our purchases come high, 

 For the speculator prices 



The things we have to buy. 



Having spoken of the present dependence of the 

 farmer on other classes, and having shown the effect 

 of low prices on his consuming power, and also on 

 his land, it seems necessary, before leaving this ques- 

 tion of prices, to say a few words about the earnings 

 of the farmer and present additional comparisons. 

 There are many who tell him of his happiness, pros- 

 perity and independence. While there is no intention 

 to make things appear worse than they are it is in- 

 tended to put the exact truth before the farmer. The 



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