The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-18
NArrosAI GRANGE, WASHINGTON, d. @.

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, ID. @.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
to their interests Such it is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, and 1t is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand objects are not only
general improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth. and pros
perity OF the country IL y founded li, upon te
basis of all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity and that the
wealth of a country depends upon the general in
telIigence and mental culture of the producing
classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings n
symbolzed ritual pleasing, beautiful, and appro
pirate, which is designed not only TO charm the
fancy, but to cultivate and enlarge the mind and
purify the heart, having at the same time, strict
adaptation to rural pursuits.
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of
the Order have been adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, extern
sion, and unity, and TO secure among its mem
bers, in the internal working of the Order conf
dence, harmony, and security. f
| Women admitted TO full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
n conviction that without her aid success will be
| less certain and decided. Much might be said in
| this connection, but every husband and brother
| knows that where he can be accompanied by his
wife sister no lessons will be learned but those
| of purity and truth -fn
| The Order of the Patrons of Htsbandry will
| accomplish thorough systematic organization
| among Farmers and Horticultursts throughout
| the United States, and will secure among them
| intimate social relations and acquaintance with
| each other, for the advancement and elevation o
| their pursuits, with appreciation and protec-
| ton of their true interests BY such means may
| be accomplished that which exists throughout
| the country in all other avocations and among
| all other classes--combned cooperative assoca-
| ton for individual Improvement and common
benefit. Jt.fH}4
~ Among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are systematic arrangements fol
| procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi
tious manner, information relative to crops, de
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor
/ tation throughout the country also for the pur
/ chase and exchange of stock, seeds, and desired
varieties of plants and trees and for the PURPOSE
| of procuring help at home from abroad, ant
situations for persons seeking employment; alst
for ascertaining and testing the merits of newly
general use, and for detecting and exposing thos,
that are unworthy, and for protecting, by al
| available means, the farming interests from fraut
and deception and combinations of every kind.
We ignore all political or religious discussions
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage o
any sect, association individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic meri
of the Order tts.s. W
The better TO secure greater benefits to on
members, we desire to establish Oranges il
1 every city, town, and village in the United States
Information relative to organizing may be oh
tanned by addressing the undersigned, or ethe
of the General Deputies.
O. II. KELLY,
2. = Secretary of the National Grange.