The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-24
NArroxAL GRANGE, wAsHNeroS, d. {

Ii i; evident 10 all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural p'lr-
suits should have an organization devoted entrely
to their interests Such it Is intended to make the
Order of Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 It's
gnowth is unprecedented in the history OF secret
associations, and it is acknowledged one or the
most useful and powerful ORGANIZATIONS in the
United States. It's grand objects are not only
general improvement in husbandry, but TO M
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perity of the country. 1t is founded upon the
ayions that the products of the soil comprise the
basis of all wealth; that individual happiness de-
pends upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of country depends upon the general m
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
symholized ritual pleasing, beautiful, and appro-
pirate, which is designed not only TO charm the
fancy, but to cultivate and enlarge the mind and
1uriiy tbs 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 Tor the pnr-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, exteii-
sion, and unity, and to secure among its mem
beis in the internal working of the Order, conf
tlence, harmony, and security.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF
IL conviction that without her aid success viii 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 viii be learned but those
of purity and truth. ttfAs
The Order of the Patrons of Iusbandry will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticuiturists Throughout
1he United States, and will secure among them
intimate socal relations and acquaintance VIII
each other for the advancement and elevation
their pursuits, with an appreciation ana protee
lion of their true interests. BY such means ma,
be ACCOMPLISHED that which exists Throughout
the country in all other avocations and anon!
all other classes-combined cooperative associa
ton for individual improvement aud common
benefit
Among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are systematic arrangements To-
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi
tious manner, Information relative 10 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 purpos
of procuring help at home or from abroad, an'
situations for persons seeking employment; ais
invented farming implements and those not il
general use and for detecting and exposing thOs
that are unworthy, and for protecting, by al
available MEANS the farming interests from frau'
and deception, and combinations of every kind
We ignore all political or religious discussion
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage O
any sect association or individual, upon an,
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic mefi
OF the Order.
The better to secure greater benefits to on
members, we desire TO establish Oranges il
every city, town, and village inthe United State
Information relative TO organizing may be oh
tanned by addressing the undersigned, or eithe
of the General Deputies. ---5i
o. II. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.