The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-20
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsHrserox, d. G.

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 o. Patrons. IL was instituted in 1867 its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, and it is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Us grand objects are not only
general Improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perry Of the country. 1t is founded upon the
axioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis OF all weai,h that individual happiness de-
pends upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth or n country depends upon the general in
telligence and mental culture of the producing
classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings a
symboized 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 Ii.ral and proceedings of
the Order have been adope ed chiefly for the pur-
pose OF accomplishing Desired efficiency, exten-
SION, ana unity, and 10 secrIe among its mem
bers, in the Internal working of the Order conf
dence harmony, and security.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we sole the co-ope alton of women because of
eonvicAon that Wi bout her aid success will be
less cer.an and dec ided. Much might be said in
this connection, but every husband and brother
knows that where he can be accompanied by his
wife or sis Ter no lessons will be learned but those
of purify and truth
Inc Oiuer OF the Patrons OF fitSDantlry will
accomplish q thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticntursts throughout
the Urited States and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaintance with
each o.her, for the advancement and elevation o
their pursuits, with an 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-combined cooperative associa-
ton foi individual improvement and common
benefit. ~ ~
= Among the advantages which may be derived
from The Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi-
| tous manner, information relative to crops, de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transport
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 or from abroad, and
situations for persons seeking employment; also
for ascertaining and testing the merits of newly
invented farming implements and those not in
general use, and for detecting and exposing those
that are unworthy, and for protecting, by all
available MEANS the farming interests from fraud
| and deception, and combinations OF every kind.
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of
any sect, association individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
| of the Order. ,tTft7etI5t3fa
| The better to secure greater benefits to our
members, we desire to establish Oranges in
every city, town. and village in the United States.
| Information relative to organizing may be OBJ
| tanned by addressing the undersigned or either
of the General Deputies.
H. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.