The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-26

Executive Commmittee of National
| Grsnge.-Wm. Saunders, Thos. b. Bryan, Rev. A
| b. Grosn Col. j. X. Thompson, Row John Trimble
| o. II. Kelley, Washington, DC.
Deputies ut Large.-Col, D. s. Curtis, (wash
ington, d. o. DR.. W. H. Burnbam, 7. A. Thompson
DR.. Jas, L. Enos, z.Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, D. @.
1t is evident to all Intelligent minds that the tint
has come when those engaged in rural pursulti
should have Organization devoted entirely Il
their interests. Such 1t Ia intended to make thu
Order OF Patrons 1t was instituted In 1867 ; III
growth is unprecedented In the history of secret
socations, and it is acknowledged one of the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States. Its grand objects are not only general n.
proyement in husbandry, but to increase the general
happiness, wealth. and prosperity of the country II
is founded upon the axioms that the products OF
the soil comprise the basis OF all wealth that indi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
and that the wealth of country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture of the pro-
ducing Glasses.
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there is in its proceedings symbol
lied ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appropriate,
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.
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 internal
working of the Order, confidence, harmony, and So
curity.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
conviction that without her aid will be less
certain and decided. Much might be said in this
CONNIE ,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.
TheiOrder of the Patrons of Husbandry will &C
complish 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 of their pursuits, with
an appreciation and protection of their true interests
By such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country In all other avocatons
and among all other classes--combined cooperative
association for individual improvement and common
benefit
Among the advantages which may be derived from
the Order are systematic arrangements for procur-
ing and 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 ascertaining and testing the
merits of newly invented farming implements and
those not in general use and for detecting and ex
posing those that 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 individual, upon any grounds
whatever except upon the intrinsic merit Of the Or
der.
The better to secure greater benefits to our men,
bers, 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. H. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.