The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-27
NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, d. c..

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, ID. G..
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 it is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand objects are not only
general Improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth. and pros
perity Of The country It is founded upon the
basis of all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity and that the
wealth OF a country depends upon the general in
telligence and mental culture of the producing
classes afl'2at
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings n
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
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of
the Order have b. Ell adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose Of accomplishing desired efficiency, exten-
sion, and unity, and to secure among its mem
bers in the internal working of the Order conf
dence, harmony, and security. 80
| Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
q conviction that without her aid success will be
less certain and decided. Much might be said in
this connection, but every husband and brother
knows that where he can be accompanied by his
of purity and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticuturists throughout
the United States and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaintance with
each other, for the advancement and elevation
their pursuits, with an appreciation and protec-
ton OF their true interests. BY such means may
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country in all other avocations and among
all other classes--combiued cooperative associa-
tion for individual improvement and common
benefit F" % -l ~ ''ifffaff fofi8 vfrlt 4lH
:. Among the advantages which may be derived
IRON the Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi-
tious manner information. relative to crops de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor-
tation throughout the country also for the lur-
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 ascertainng 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
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 Order. i'"
The better to secure greater benefits to our
every city, town, and village in the United States
Information relative to organizing may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the undersigned or either
of the General Deputies.
I, !, OH KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.