The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-15
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NArroSAL GRANGE, WAsnISeros, 20.
II 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. Suehi is intended to make the
Order of Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 It's
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. 1t is founded upon the
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ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of n country depends upon the general in
telligence and mental culture OF the producing
classes .f ll. ..s, ',..I.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings
syrnbolzed 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 been adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, extern
sion, and unity, and to secure among its mem
beers, in the internal working of the Order, conf
dence harmony, and security Z.
Women admitted to full membership, and
4 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
/ wife sister no lessons will be learned but those
of purity and truth & faa .
The Order of the Patrons of Htisbandry will
/ accomplish thorough systematic organization
/ among Farmers and Horticulturists throughout
l the United States and will secure among them
4 Intimate social relations and acquaintance with
i each other, for the advancement and elevation
their pursuits, with an appreciation and protec-
tion of their true interests. BY such means may
be accomplished that which exists throughout
| the country in all other ayocations and among
all other olasses-combined cooperative assoeia-
tion for individual Improvement and common
benefit. l s.fff 3rfifl sa sfffn-r4.
| Among the advantages which maybe derived
rom the Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi-
1 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 ascertaining and testing the merits OF newly
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; do not solicit the patronage Of
any sect, association or individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
, of the Order. st AZ - =. NJ f;i /
The better to secure greater benefits to o,u
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. r. "a. = y. !. " n ~
OH KELLY, 4
Secretary of the National Grange.