The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-21


1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time lss come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should have organization devoted entirely
to their interests. Such ii is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons 1t was instituted ia 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 ffe not only
general improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease tle generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perity of the country. 1t is founded upon the
axioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis oil all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of a country depends upon the general in
tellIgenee 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
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 orufal 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,
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
wife sister lessons will be learned but those
of purity and truth se
| The Order of the Patrons of TIusbandry will
| accomplish n 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 avocatiols and among
all Other elasseseornbincd cooperative associ;t-
| ton for individual improvement and common
benefit. II M tri = i-i :
! Among the advantages which may be derived
| rom the Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating, in the most exledi-
| tious manner, information relative 10 crops, de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and trsnspor-
| 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 ascertaning 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 religious discussions
| in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of
| any sect, association individual, upon any
grounds whatevereScepl upon the intrinsic merit
| of the Order
The better to secure greater benefits 10 our
! members, we desire 10 establish Oranges in
every city, town, and village nthe United States.
| Information relative to organizing may be OBJ
| tanned by addressing the undersigned OF. either
| of the General Deputies.
| @. II. KELLY,
s.sgg ..s Secretary of the National Grange.