The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-02

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| : iNArioxAL GRASsE, WASHINGTON, ID. c.
. IL Is evident to all Intelligent minds that the
Time has comewheir those engaged in rural p,lr-
sui,s should htNeian organization devoted entirely
10 lher Interests. such it Is intended TO make the
Order Q. Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 its
CROWN Is unprecedented in the history of secret
US oelations, and IL is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
oh'ed States Its grand objects are not only
general Improvement in husbandry, but to Ia.
crease me GENERALLY happiness, wealth, and pros
perity OF the country. 1t is founded uponf the
;txiolns that the products of the soil comprise the
io'sis OF all wealth that individual happiness de-
i%aaiib ' W GENERAL prosperity, and that the
Wsaitn OF country depends upon the general in
Glasses. it IN - ~ 80 P-o''''i's
In the meetings Of This Order all but members
are excluded, and. there is in its proceedings a
symbolized 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. b .,li. iil f -,
Inc secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of
the order have been adopted chiefly for the puf-
pose OF accomplishing desired efficiency exten-.
sion, and unity, and to secure among It's MEM
bers in the internal Working of the Order, conf
dence, harmony, and security Il s,.s.l,,i ri
i Women are admitted to full membership and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF
aconvlction that without her aid success will be
less certain and decided. Much might be said in
TINS connection, but every husband and brother
knows That where he c, n be accompanied by his
Wie rslstef no lessons Will be learned but thpss,
OF purity and truth, I'd iiic olt 49, aa,s.i..i sg,-
The Order Of the Patrons of lIusbandry' vii,
laeeoinplfSh Thorough systematic Organization
among Fdrmefs and IIoTticultursts throuchoIIt
the United States, and will secure among Them
intlmaic social relations and acquaintance with
eaci othcr, Tor the advancement and elevation O
their pursuits wifi an appreciation and urotpc-
ton Of their tltia Interests BY such means nav
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country in all other avocations and ainono
~ other liiei cooperative associa-
ton for individual Improvement and common
benefit 81 liIhfHaa aN4lffl -'-liTl : -
y. Among The advantages which may be tieriyel
rom me Order are systematic arrangements for
tious manner information relative to crops. de- |
mand and supply, prices, markets, and tr;lnspor-
tntlon throughout the country; also for the i5ln-
chase and exchange of stock Seeds and desired |
varieties OF plants and trees and for the pllrosr
or procuring help at home or from abroad and |
SITUATIONS for persons seeking employment also
ior ascertaining and testing the merits Of newly
ihfenteu iafning implements and those not in |
general use, and for detecting and exposing those
that are Unworthy and for protecting. nv MI |
av;iiiaple means, the farming interests from fraud
ana deception, and combinations Of every kind
we ignore all political or religious discussions
hhthe Order; we do not solicit the patronage Of |
any sect, association or individual, upon any |
grounds ,' whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
The better to secure greater benefits 10 our
members, we desire to establish Oranges IN |
every city, town, and village in the United States
ihiorina!.ion relative to organizing may be OBJ /
tanned ny addressing the undersigned or either
of the Genefad Deputies 7rts7''f
.a.,,,,l Secretary of the National Grange %