The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-25
PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY,

Executive Commmittee of National
| Grsngc.--Wm. Saunders, Thos. B. Bryan, Rev. A.
B. 0rosn, Col j. II. Thompson, Rev, John Trimblo,
| o. II. Kelley, Washington, DC
Deputies at Large.--Cel. D. s. Curtis, wash
| ington, ID. o. DR.. w. II Burnham, I. A. Thompson,
DR.. jas L. Enos, z.Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsHISGToE, D. O.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged In rural pursuits
should have Organization devoted entirely to
their interests. Such 1t is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons II was instituted in 1867 Its
growth is unprecedented In the history of secret as
socations, and it is acknowledged one OF the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States. Its grand objects are not only general Ina.
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 ell wealth that indi
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
aud that the wealth of country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture oil 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 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 ritual and proceedings of the
Order have been adopted chiefly for the purpose of
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension, and uni
ty, and to among its MEMBERS in the 'ernal
working of the Order confidence, harmony and Sc
curity.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF q
conviction that without her aid will be less
certain and decided. Mucn might be said In this
come ston, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister no lessons will be learned but those OF purity
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will &C
complish thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Ho. iculturists 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 avocatons
and among all other classes-combined cooperative
association for individual improvement and common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived from
the Order arc systematic arrangements tor procur-
Ing and disseminating, in the most expeditions man
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 hep at home
or from abroad, and situations for persons seeking
employment; also for ascertanng and testing the
merits of newly.inyented farming implements and
those not In general use, and for detecting and
posing those that unworthy, and for protecting,
by all available MEANS the farming interests from
fraud ana 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 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
relative organizing may be obtained by addressing
the undersigned, or either Of the General Deputies.
o. H. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.