The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-23
pArRoNs OF HUsBANpRY.

Executive Communities of Nationa
Grsnge.-Wm. Saunders, Thos. B. Bryan, Rev. A
| Il. Grosh, COL j. r. Thompson Rev. John TrimbIs
o. IL. Keiey, Washington, DO
Deputies at Earge.-coI, D. g. Curtis, Wash
| ipgton, D. o. Ur W. Ii Burnham, L. A. Thompson
Dr. Jas. L. Enos, 2 Cook.
NsTrosAL GR.EGs, WAsnTSdroS, D. G.
1t Is evident to all intelligent minds that the tint
has come when those engaged IN rural pursuits
should have organization devoted entirely &
their interests. SUCH it is intended to make tht
Order of Patrons 1t instituted in 1867 +; its
growth is unprecedented in the history Of secret
socatona aud it is Hckno9 lodged one of the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States. Its grand objects not only general i'm.
provement in husbandry, but to increase the general
happiness wealth, and prosperity of the country IL
is bounded upon tho axioms that the products Of
the soil comprise the basis Of all wealth that indi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
aud that the wealth Of c untry depends upon the
general intellig and mental culture OF the pro-
ducing classes
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, aud there Ia in its proceedings symbol
lied ritual, pleasing beautiful, and appropriate,
which is designed not only to charm the fancy, but
TO cultivate and enlarge tho mind and purify the
heart, having at the same time, strict adaptation 10
rural purguits.
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of the
Order have been adopted chiefly for the purpose of
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension, and uni
ty, and to secure among its members in the in ernal
curity.
Women are admitted to full member. hip, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF q
conviction that without her aid success will be less
certain aud decided. Mucn might be said in this
come ,tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister no lessons will be learned but those Of purity
and truth.
Thes0rder of the Patrons of Husbandry will &C.
compish thorough Systematic organization among
Farmers aud Horiiculturists throughout the United
States and will secure among them intimate social
relations and acquaintance with each other. for the
advancement and elevation of their pursuits, with
appreciation and protection of their true interests
By such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocatfons
and among all other clas5es-com bined cooperative
association for individual Improvement and common
benefit
the Order are systematic arrangements Tor procur-
ing ard disseminating, In the most expeditions man
ner Information relative to crops, demand and sup
ply, prices, markets. and transportation throughout
the country also for the purchase 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 ascertanng and testing the
merits of wy-inyented farming implements and
those not In general use and for detecting and ex-
posing those that are unworthy and for protecting
by all available means, the farming interests from
fraud and deception, and combnst MS 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 Or
der.
The better to secure greater benefits to our menu
bers, we desire to establish Oranges In every city,
town. and village In the United STATES. Information
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressing
the undersigned, or either of the General Deputies.
o. II. KELLY,
Secretary Of the National Grange.