The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-17

0. H. Kelley, Washington, D. C.
Deputies at Large.-CcI. D. s. Curtis, wash
jngton, D. CO. DR.. w. Ii Burnham 7. A. Thompson,
DR.. Jas. L. Enos, z. Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, D. @.
1t is evident to ell intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
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
socations, and it is acknowledged one of the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States. Its grand objects not only general inn
provemen in husbandry, but to increase the general
happiness wealth. and prosperity of the country 1t
is founded upon the axioms that the products of
the soil comprise the basis of all wealth that ndi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
aud that the wealth of a country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture of the pro-
ducing classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there is in its proceedings symbol
lied ritual, pleasing beautiful, and appropriate,
which 10 designed not only to charm the fancy, but
to cultivate and enlarge the mind and purify tho
hear having at the time, strict adaptation
rural pursuits.
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of the
Order have been adopted chiefly for the purpose of
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension and uni
ty and to secure among its members in the internal
working OF the Order, confidence, harmony, and So
curity. M
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
conviction that without her aid success will be less
certain and decided. Mucn might be said in this
come ,tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister lessons will be learned but those of purity
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will &C
compsh thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horiiculturists Throughout the United
States and will secure among them intimate social
relations and acquaintance with each other for the
advancement and elevation of their pursuits, with
appreciation and protection of their true interests
By such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocations
and among all other casses--combined cooperative
association for individual improvement and common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived from
the Order are systematic arrangements for procur-
ing and disseminating in the most expeditions
ner information relative to crops, demand and sup
ply, prices, markets, and transportation throughout
the country also for the purchase 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 ascertaniug and testing the
merits of newly-invented farming implements and
those net in general use, and for detecting and ex-
posing those that unworthy, and for protecting
by all available MEANS the farming interests from
fraud and deception, and combinations of every kind
We ignore all political religious discussions in
the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of any
sect. association or individual, upon any grounds
whatever except upon the intrinsic merit of the Or
der
The better to secure greater benefits to our mem
bers, desire to establish Oranges in every city,
town, and village in the United States Information
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressing
the Undersigned either of the General Deputies.
les o. II. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.