The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-03
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsafsaroS, D.

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1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
tine mas come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should have an Organization devoted nii,pIy
TO their interests. Such Ii Is intended to make TN,
Oraer OF Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 its
CROWN Is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, and il is Acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
omied 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
itxioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis OF all wealth that individual aDIinees do
Ponds upon general prosperity, and THAT the
wealth OF country depends upon the general in
teilisonee and mental culture of the producing
classes. f.I..f tIrd l.isf NO lia<fa-l : "
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings "a
symDozed ritual pleasing, beautiful, and allpro-
PIRATE, which is designed not only,to charm tile
fancy, but to cultivate and enlarge the mind and
purify the heart, having at the same time strict
adaptation to rural pursuits leti
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of
the Order nave been adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose OF accomplishing desired efficiency, exten-
,loh, ANA unity, and to secure among its mem
neIs IN me internal working of the Order, conf
denee, harmony, and security. @ ffsf NJ .
Women are admitted to full membership and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
aeohNcuon that without her aid success will be
less certain and decided. Much might be said in.
thlS connection, but every husband and brother
iinows that where he can be accompanied biz his
~iie or sister no lessons will tie learned but ihose
The Order OF the Patrons Of Husbantrf Will
locolnpli' IL thorough systematic organizlt lion
unohg Farmers and Uorticultursis throughout
ne United States and Will secure aInong them
4ninnIte social relations and acquaintance With
each other, Tor the advance lnelt and elevation
heir pursuits, with an appreciation and pruteo-
non OF The il true interests. By such means NAV
be accom- lished that which exists throughout
he country in all other ayoC.ttons and ainoiis
III other elasscs-comlined cooperative assccil-
ticn lor individual Improvement aud common
benef-
Among the advantages which may e derived
from the Orderare systematic arrange ngnts To-
procuring ard tlsst nlnatng, in the most eXpetli-
tios manner, MO! nation relative crois de-
iiand ana supply, prices, markets, and trails o.
tailon tiiroughont the country also for The l,t'-
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 ascertainng 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 an
available means, the farming interests from fraud
and deception, and combinations of every kind
We ignore all political or religious discussions
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of
any sect, association or individuals upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
Of the Order. ~
The better 10 secure greater benefits to our
members, we desire TO establish Oranges in
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. I'D, .,...s
$1,000. ~ : et LINK. IL. O. II, KELLY,
Secretary OF The National Grange.