Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-08

The Patrons OF HusbAndry.
An address was delivered by William
Saunders, Master Of the National Grange Of
the Patrons Of Husbandry at the close Of
the third annual session, February 4, 1870,
as follows:
PATRONS. Before closing this meeting Il
seems to me expedlont to briefly recapituiate
somo Of the most important objects Of the
Order, and lts aims as q society.
To Increase the products OF tho earth by
Increasing the knowledge Of the producer, IL
the basis Of our structurei 10 learn and apply
the revelations Of science, go far as relates
TO the various products of the vegetable
world, and to diifuse tho truths and general
principles OF the science and art Of agrioul-
ture, are ultimate objects OF our organlEa-
tion. We freely avail ourselves OF the val.
liable results OF scientific Investigations In
establishing principles (Which, although
sometimes difficult OF discovery, are always
Of easy application when properly under
stood,) and seek to disseminate knowledge
upon every subject that bears upon tho In.
crease OF the productions and wealth Of the
nation.
One Of the lrst duties Of every grange lS
to form good library. This should DO well
supplied with elementary works In the va
rious branches Of natural history, standard
works on agriculture, horticulture, pomol.
ogy, physiology, rural architecture, land
scapo gardening, breeding aud raising Of
stock aud those Of similar import. Ii IL
suggested that troatlses on principles aud
fundamental laws should have special pref
erence. The practices, more varied 10 their
details, will DO found from time TO tlmo In
the periodicals devoted to these subjects.
The social relaxation from every day duties
and tolls, inculcated and encouraged by the
Order, Is keenly appreciated by It's members.
The barriers to social Intercourse that arc
thrown around society BY despotlc fashion
are ruthlessly thrown down aud trodden
under foot, and we meet on a common foot
Ing, with the crmmou object In view Of 70.
ceiylng and contributing the highest enjoy
ments Of civilized society.
To make country homes and country
society attractive, refined and enjoyable, 10
balance exhaustive labors by Instructive
social Amusemeuts and accomplishments ID
part OF our mission and our aim.
The admission of woman 10 full member.
ship, and their assistance IN the workings OF
the Order, Is proving Of lncaleulablo value;
1t Is Indeed doubtful whether the objects OF
the institution, especially In regard TO the
rennements OF education, aud all that tends
to brighten heartha and onliyen homes could
have been accomplished without her presence
aHd aid.
10 establishing an organization OF this
kind we must not allow our energies 10
relax by any apparent indifference, or even
ayowed hostility to our cause. This we
must expect, as there Is no popular move
ment exempt from opposition. There IL
always q class Of doubters who predict fall,
urc, others mlsconstrue motives, and still
others who freely give opinions without In
vestlgating the objects sought TO DO attained,
or the methods by which they are to DO &C.
compllshed.
The secret ceremony OF Initiation Of nom-
bers has, az was Anticipated, been objected
to by few perssnsi but we are already well
convinced that the efficient discipline neces-
sary to secure permanent organization could
not be attained by any other means, thus
completely realizing the only object that
suggested its adoption, and Il meets the
warm approval Of all those who have expe-
rlenced the tTansitory existence OF rural clubs
aud societies, and who recognise In our
simple but efficient rules elements Of success
based upon solid and lasting foundation.
II Ia gratifying TO know that wherever our
motives and objects have been explained aud
clearly understood we meet with support.
The times were auspicious for the iutroduc-
ton OF this Order. The change OF events
which allowed the minds OF the people q
subsido from the hustle aud all-absorbing
interests Of war 10 the calm and prosperity
Of peace, called for new organizations, based
upon the industrial arts, rather than upon
political theories-a basis that appeals tc
the patriotism and sensibllitles Of every cul.
tlTated aud rlght-mlnded individual.
The many advantages that naturally foW
from a society Of this kind need not be emu,
merated even II 1t were practicable TO do so
Suggestions Of great moment arc constantly
being presented, and accumulate In q degret
beyond all expectation. Not the least O
those Is that Of cooperation 10 every brancl
ofrural economy, valuable alike to the pro
Queer aud the consumer. This Is q subjec
OF great moment, and one requiring, as il II
receiving, careful and cautious consideration
so that while members OF the Order are pro.
tected, the rights Of others will not be in.
fringed, but that all will be benefited.
In conclusion, may remark that we have
every Incentive to encourage US In the pros.
ecution OF this work. We cannot do other,
wise than to go on prospering aud to pros.
per, for whatever may take place 10 mode.
OF government, or changes occur 10 the artl.
fetal tastes Of society, one thing is certain,
that our greatest dependence will ever be
upon the productions OF the soil, and the
educated cultiyator possesses the knowledge
upon which Is reared the structure OF ma.
tional wealth and national character.