The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-15

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Grosh, Col. J. II. Thompson, Rev. John Trimble,
o. II. Kelley, Washington, ID. G..
DEPUTIES an LARen.-Col. ID. S. Curtis, wash
ington, ID. O. DR. w. III. Burnham, T. A. Thomp
son, DR.. Jas. l.. Enos, u. Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, d. c.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged i'll rural lur-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
to their interests Such it is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons. 1t was instituted i'll 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
axioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis of all wealth; that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of 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 IL
symbolized ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appro-
pirate, which is designed not only to charm the
f;tncy, 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 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.
Women are admitted to full membership and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
II 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
wife sister no lessons will be learned but those
of purity and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Iusbandry will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticrllturists 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 protec-
ton OF their true interests. BY such means may
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country i'll all other ayocatons and among
all other classes-combined cooperative associa-
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 eXpedi-
| tious manner information relative to crops, de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and trinspor-
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 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 exposing those
| that 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.
The better 10 secure greater benefits to our
members, we desire to establish Oranges in
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.
Secretary of the National Grange.