The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-16
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NATIONAL GRAseE, wAsHISeroS, DC.
tits evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits shonld have organization devoted entirely
TO their interests Such II is intended to make the
Order of Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867 its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, 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 In
perity Of the, country. 1t is founded upon the
axioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis of all wealth that individual happiness de-
wealth Of country depends upon the general in.
telligence and mental culture of the producing
classes. -liai .rrfaaI -
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded and there is in its proceedings q
symbolized ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appro-
pirate, whichis 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 igfG
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 its mem
bers in the internal working of the Order conf
dence, harmony, and security.
Women are admitted to full membership and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
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 or sister no lessons will be learned but those
of purity and truth. ,. ,so
The Order of the Patrons of Husbantry will
accomplish q 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 elevationo
their pursuits, with an appreciation and protec-
| tion 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-
tion for individual improvement and common
benefit .A fiilta ~ 7'4i fisfiH .'t-tf 4'f
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 ascertainng and testing the merits of newly
Invented farming implements and those not in
general use, and for detecting and exposing 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 Order. fr1fF ora f0y sstD q.diH TO
| The better to secure greater benefits 10 -o,.
members, we 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, or either
OF the General Deputies. -,Al3 ItlE Atl4 .ltlot'
as oss is %. H KELLY
| ma r.rda Secretary of;the National Grange.