The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-18

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, D. c.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
should have Organization devoted entirely to
their interests. Such it is intended to make the
Order of Patrons 1t was instituted in 1867 it's
growth is unprecedented In the history of
sociations, and it is acknowledged of the most
useful and powerful or ganiz atoms in the United
States Its grand objects are not only general ina
provement in husbandry but to increase the general
happiness, wealth. and prosperity of the country 1t
10 founded upon the axoms that the products of
the soil comp Use the basis of all wealth that indi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
and that the wealth of q country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture of the pro-
ducing classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there is in its proceedings symbol
lied ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appropriate,
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 purpose of
accomplishing desired efficiency, tension, and uni-
ty and to among it's MEMBERS in the in ernal
working Of the Order, confidence, harmony, and So
curity. .
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF a
conviction that without her aid success will be less
certain and decided Much night be said in this
come ,tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where be can be accompanied by his wife or
sister no lessons will be learned but those of purity
and truth.
1ne Urder OF the PatrOnh oil dusDandIy VIII &C
complish a thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horticultufists throughout the United
States. and will among them intimate social
relations and acquaintance with each other for the
advancement and elevation of their pursuits, with
an appreciation and protection OF their true interests.
BY such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocations
and among all othsr classes-combi Ded cooperative
association for individual Improvement and common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived from
the Order are Systematic arrangements for procur
ing and disseminating, in the most expeditions man.
ner, information relative to crops, demand and sup.
ply prices, markets, and transportation throughout
the country also for the purchase 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 ascertanng aud testing the
merits of newIy-invcnted farming impiem ents and
those not in general use and for detecting and ex
posing 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 religious discussions in
tho Order; we do not solicit the patronage OF any
sect, association or individual, upon any grounds
whatever except upon the intrinsic merit of the Or
der.
The better TO secure greater benefit to our mem
bers desire TO establish Oranges in every city,
tow n, and village In the United States. Information
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressing
the Undersigned, or either OF the General Deputies
o. II. KELLY,
Secretary OF the National Grange.