The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-19
NArIosAL GRANGE, WARRINGTON, d. @.

1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
to their Interests. Such IL is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons. II was instituted in 1867 its
growth Is unprecedented in the history of secret
associa ions, and IL is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand objects are not only
general Improvement in husbandry, but to i'll
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
perity OF The country. 1t is founded upon the
axioms thai The products of the soil comprise the
basis OF all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of q country depends upon the general in
telligence and mental culture of the producing
classes Az t4i'i. M
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings
symbolized ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appro
pirate, which is designed not only 10 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 pur-
| pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, exten-
sion and unity, and to secure among It's mem
beers, in the internal working of the Order conf
dencc, harmony, and security.
Women are admitted to fail membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
a 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
wife sister no lessons will be learned but those
| of purity and truth. .H
I Il
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 associa-
ton for individual improvement and common
benefit. p-lio1
Among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are 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 ascertaining and testing the merits of newly
invented farming implements and those not in
general use, and 40. detecting and exposing those
that unwo.. by, and for protecting, by all
and deception, I'D combina ions of every kind
We igno.e all political or religious discussions
in the sJer we do not solicit the patronage OF
any sect, association individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
of the Order f=sffg 9rN 1888
The better to secure greater benefits to our
members, 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, eitht
of the General Deputies.
- NlIt ifl ~ o. H. KELLY,
~ ni Secretary of the N. iionaI Grange.