The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-13


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 of Patrons 1t was instituted in 1867 its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations and il is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States Its grand objects are not only
general improvement in husbandIy but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perty OF the country. 1t is founded upon the
aXioms thai the products of the soil comprise the
basis of all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of Il 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
symboiized ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appro-
pirate, which is designed not only to charm the
fancy, but 10 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 forthe pur-
pose OF accomplishing desired efficiency exteii-
sion, and unity, and TO secure among It's mem
beers, in the internal working of the Order conf
dence, harmony, and security.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF
a conviction that without her aid success will be
less certain and decided. Much might be said i'm
this connection, but every husband and brother
knows that where he can be accompanied by his
wife or sister no lessons will be learned but those
Vi purify anu lTulll.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbantry will
accomplish a thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticulturists throughout
the United States, and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaintance with
each other, for the advancement and elevation O
their pursuits, with an appreciation and protec-
ton OF their true interests. BY such means NAV
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country i'll all other avocations and among
all other classes-combined cooperative assoeia-
ton for individual improvement aud common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived
from the order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating in the most exped
tious manner, information relative to crops de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor
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 asceItaining 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
We ignore all political or religious discussions
m lle Order; we do not solicit the patronage of
sfous,s whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
the peltef TO secure greater benefits to our
iiieilDeIs, we desire 90 establish Oranges in
YNsly Guy, Town, ana village in the United States
information relative 10 organizing may lie oh
tanned by addressing the undersigned or either
OF the General Deputies.
y. ii. KELLY,
secretary oil the National Grange.