The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-22
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsnrSaros, d.

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, ID. c. :
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural puf-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
to their interests. Such it is intended to make the
! Order of Patrons. Ii was instituted in 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 not only
general improvement in husbandIy, but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perlty OF the country IL Is founded upon tlie
basis of all wealth; that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of a country depends upon the general in
tellgence and mental culture of the producing
classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
! are excluded, and there is in its proceedings q
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 to rural pursuits. a.lU
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 It's 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
n 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
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| of purity and truth.
| The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry viii
| accomplish Il 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 appreciation and protec-
| ton of their true interests. BY such means may
| be accomplished that which exists throughout
| the country in all other ayocations and among
all other olasses-eombined cooperative associa-
| ti0n for individual imnfpypfnpOt and common
| benefit.
| - Among the advantages which may be derived
| nom the Order systematic arrangements for
| procuring and disseminating in the most expedi-
tious manner, information relative to crops, de-
| mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor-
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 aseeriaining 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 or religious discussions
| in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage OF
any sect, association or individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
of the Order.
The better to 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
l ~ o. H. KELLY,
| Secretary of the National Grange