The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-14

GrAngc.-Wm. Saunders, Thos. B. Bryan, Rev. A
d. Grosh, Col. J. r. Thompson, Rev. John Trimble
o. II. Kelley, Washington, DC.
Deputies at Large.--co D. s. Curtis, (IVash.
ington, ID. o. DR. W. IL BurnhaIn, T. A. Thompson
DR.. Jas. L. Enos, z. Cook.
NATIONAL GaAsaE, WAsaINaroS, D. @.
1t il evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
should have an organization devoted entirely to
their interests. Such 1t IL intended to make the
Order Of Patrons It was instituted in 1857; It's
growth is unprecedented In the history of as
sociations, and 1t is acknowledged of the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States Its grand objects ere not only general i'm.
provement 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 indi-
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. .ll
In the meetings Of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there Is in Its proceedings a symbol
lied ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appropriate
which Is designed not only to charm the fancy but
to cultivate and enlarge the mind and purity the
heart having at the same time, strict adaptation 10
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 in ernal
working Of the Order, confidence. harmony, and Sc
curity.
: Womeu are tuuttteu 10 iuil memDefenip, ana
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
conviction that without her aid success will be less
certain aud decided Mucn might be said in this
come ,ton, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister no lessons will beearned but those of purity
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Huabandry will &C.
complish thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horiicuturists 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
an 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 tor procur-
Ing ard disseminating In the most peditous a an.
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 ascertaining and testing the
merits of newly-invented farming implements and
those not in general use, and for detecting and ex-
posing those that are unworthy and for protecting
by all available means, the farming interests from
fraud and deception, and combinations of every kind.
We ignore All political or 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
beers, We desire to establish Oranges in every city,
town, and village in the United Staies. Information
relative to organizing may be obtaned by addressing
the Undersigned or either OF the General Deputies.
q. ii. KELLY,
secretary of the National Grange.