The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-02
NATIONAL GRANGE. WASHINGTON. D. c


1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
should have an organization devoted entirely q
their interests Such 1t is intended to mako the
Order Of Patrons Ii instituted in 1867 lis
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret as
sociations and 1t is acknowledged of the most
useful and powerful organizations in the United
States. Its grand objects are not only general inn
provement In husbandry but to increase the general
happiness, wealth. and prosperity of the country. 1t
is founded upon the sxioms 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 a country depends upon tho
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 tho 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
curiiy.
Women admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of a
conviction that without her aid 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 or
sister no lessons will be learned but those of purity
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will ac-
complish o 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 interests
BY such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocations
ana 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 tor 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
treo 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 newy-invened farming implements and
those not in general use, and for detecting and
posing 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 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 mem.
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 tho National Grange