The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-28

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, ~. -.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits sho I'D have an organization devoted entlrey
to their lterests Such it is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons. 1t was instituted IN 1867 us
growth is unprecedented in the history OF secret
associations, and it is acknowledged one o. t me
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States It's grand objects are. not only
general improvement in husbandry, but 10 m
perity of the country. 1t is founded upon the
tlxioms that he products of the soil comprise tne
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 --. ,.Y..... s1
are excluded and there is in its proceedings
symbolzed 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. s rI .
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings OF
| the Order have been adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, exteh-
sion, and unity, and to secure among its mem
beers, in the internal working OF the Order, conh-
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 VIII De
less certain and decided, Much might be said IN
this connection, but every husband and brother
knows that where he can be accompanied by ms
wife or sister lessons will be learned put those
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticulturists 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 avocations and among
| all other classes--combined cooperative associi
tion for individual Improvement and common
benefit .
Among the advantages which may be derived
| n.om the Order are systematic arrangements 10
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi
tous manner, information relative to crops ue
nand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor
tation throughout the country also Tor the pur
chase and exchange of stock, seeds, and desires
varieties of plants and trees and for the purpos
: of procuring help at home or from abroad, AM
situations for persons seeking employment; ais
for ascertainng and testing the merits OF newly
invented farming implements and those not Il
general use, and for detecting and exposing thos
: that are unworthy, and for protecting, by al
: available means, the farming interests from frau
and deception, and combinations OF every kind
We ignore all political or religious discussion
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage c
any sect, association or individual, upon an
- grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merl
of the Order.
i The better to secure greater benefits to on
g members we desire to establish Oranges l
2 every CITY, town, and village in the United State
: Information relative to organizing may be OF
s tanned by addressing the undersigned, or elthe
l., of the General Deputies.
u Secretary of the National Grange