Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-04-29
PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.

Some time since, we gave an account
of an association which was beinglformed
for the benefit and protection of the
farmers. We promised to give further
particulars as we received them, and
now we publish the following circular,
which will give all definite idea of
the organization, its object and aims:
NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON.
1t is evident TO all intelligent minds
that the time has come when those en-
gagged in rural pursuits should have an
organization devoted entirely to their
interests. Such it is intended to
make the Order of Patrons. 1t was in,
stituted in 1867; its growth is unpre-
cedented in the history of secret asso>
Citations, and it is acknowledged one of
the best and most useful and powerful
organizations in the United States It's
grand objects are not only general
improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease the general happiness, wealth, and
prosperity of the country. 1t is found
ed upon the axiom that the products OF
the soil comprise the basis of wealth;
that individual happiness depends upon
the general intelligence and mental
culture Of the producing classess.
In the meetings OF this Order all
but members are excluded, and there
is in its proceedings symbolized ritual
exceedingly appropriate, which is de-
signed to cultivate a social feeling of
friendship, produce the much desired
efficiency, extension and unity, and to
secure among its members in the inter-
hal working of the Order the harmony
necessary for success.
Women are admitted to full member
ship, and we solicit the co operation of
woman because of conviction that
without her aid success will be less cer-
tain and decided. Much might be said
in this connection, but every husband
aud brother knows where he can be ac-
companied by his wife or sister no les
son will be learned but those Of purity
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Hus>
bandry will accomplish thorough and
systematic organization among farmers
aud horticullurists throughout the Uni
ted States, and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaint-
ancc with each other, for advancement
and elevation Of their pursuits, with an
and protection of their
true interests. BY such means may be
accomplished that which exists through
out the country in all other avocations
and amt ng all other classes-co~oper
tive association for individual improve
men aud common benefit
Among the advantages which may
be derived from the Older are system
atlc artagements for procuring and dis
in the most expeditions
manner, information relative 10 crops,
demand and supply, prices, markets,
and transportation throughout the coun-
try also for the purchase aud exchange
of stock, seeds. aud desired varieties of
plants and trees, and for the purpose Of
procuring help at home or abroad, and
situations for persons seeking employ
ment also for ascertaining aud testing
the merits Of newly-ins ented farming
implements and those not in general
use, and for detecting aud exposing
those that are unworthy, and for pro-
tecting, by all available means, the farm
ing interests from fraud and deception,
and combinations Of every kind.
We ignore all political aud religious dis
cussions in the Order, We do not solicit
the patronage of any sect, association
or individual, upon any grounds what
ever, except upon the intrinsic merits
of the Order.
The better to secure greater bene-
fits to our members, VIC desire to es-
tablish Oranges in every city, town,
and village in the United States. In
formation relative to organizing may be
obtained by addressing the undersigned,
or either of the General Deputies.
O. III. KELLY.
Secretary of the National Grange.
Deputies at large are Col. d. s. Cur
tis, DIR. w. III. BurDham, L. A. Thomp
son, DIR. James j.. Enos and q. Cooks
who are travelling in different portions
of the United States.
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