The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-07
NATIONAL GaANeE, WAsHINoToN, D. G.

NATIONAL GRANGE, WARRINGTON, ~. "
IT is evident to ell intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
should have an organization devoted entirely to
their interests. Such it is intended to make the
Order OF Patrons 1t was instituted in lsbi its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret as
sociations and it is acknowledged one of the most
useful and powerful organizations IN the United
States Its grand objects are not only general ina
movement in husbandry but to increase the general
happiness wealth., and prosperity OF the country IL
ia founded upon the axioms that the products OF
the soil comprise the basis of all wealth mat lnu
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
and that the wealth of q country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture OF the pro-
dueing classes. ,., -
excluded aud there is in it's proceedings symbol
lied ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appropriate
which Ia designed not only to charm me fancy, nue
to cultivate and enlarge the mind ana purify 'ne
heart having at the same time, strict adaptation 10
| rural pursuits. -,
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings OF the
Order la We been adopted chiefly for the purpose oi
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension, and uni,
ty and to secure among its members, IN the lherhai
/ working of the Order, confidence, harmony anu Sc
W9men arc admitted to full membership, and
| we solicit the cooperation of women because OF
conviction that without her aid success VIII De ess
| certain and decided. Mucn might be SAID III tnla
| come ;tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied py MS WIG vi
sister no lessons will be learned but those OF purity
| and truth IN 90
! THE Order of the Patrons of Husbandry VIII ac'
| complsh a thorough systematic organization among
| Farmers and Horlicultursts throughout tine United
| States and will secure among them lhtiMale noe,a
relations and cquaintance with each other Tor tns
advancement and elevation of their pursuits, VIII
an appreciation and protection of their true interests
nv such means may be accomplished that wnlcf
exists throughout the country in all otner aVocaon
and among all other classes-combined cooperative
! association for individual Improvements ana cohlnoi
benefit. ,,a 60,
Among tho advantages which may be derived iron
the Order are systematic arrangements 1or procur
ing nd disseminating, ia the most expeoitious man
ner information relative to crops, demand ana sup
! nly prices markets, and transportation Throughout
the country also for the purchase and exchange .
| stock seeds and desired varieties OF plants an
,rees and for the purpose of procuring help at nom
nv from abroad and situations for persons heeAin
aonloymept; also for ascertaining and testing Ia
marits of pewlyinvented farming implements an
! those not ia general USE and for detecting anu "a
nosinq those that are unworthy and for protectint
Nv nil available MEANS the farming interests io'
ffnud and deception, and combinations OF every Nh
We ignore all political or religious dlscussioos
| tho Order: we do not solicit the patronage Oh an
, | sect association or individual, upon any groun.
, whateyer except upon the intrinsic merit OF eho
| der. -. o,,r mon
Tha halter to secure greater benefits to onr hen
bars We desire 10 establish Oranges in every CIV
, town and village in the United States;
relative TO organizing may be obtained ny
a sa' O. Fl. KELLY
Y Secretary Of the National Grange