The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-17

SON DIR. Jas. L, Enos, q. Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, WAsnISeToSsD. O..
i9 Itis evident to all intelligent minds that the
time Inns come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should 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 1t Is ACKNOWLEDGED one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States, Its grand objects are not only
general Improvement in htisbandry, but to in
perity of The country. II il founded npon the
axioms that the products of the soil comprise the
basis OF all wealth that individual happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth Of country depends upon the general in
teliigcnce and mental culture OF the. producing
classes. .'''ti.+i '' i''''' ','- ffth " Z
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings a
symboized ritual, pleasing, beautiful and arpro-
pirate, 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. s ~
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of
| the Order have been adopted chiefly for the pur-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, extern
sion, and unity, and TO secure among its mem
beers, In the internal working of the Order conf
dence harmony, and security. iintfnz slll I'D +
| Women are admitted to full membership, and
| we solicit the cooperation of women because OF
a conviction that without her aid success will be
| less certain and decided Much might be said in
| knows that where he can be accompanied by his
wife or sister no lessons will be learned but those
| of purity and truth. 9sli.. iissi p.
The Order of the Patrons of Husband1y will
| accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticulturists throughout
| the United States, and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaintance witt
each other, for the advancement and elevation o
| their pursuits, with an appreciation and proteo
tion Of their true interests. BY such means ma,
/ be accomplished that which exists Throughout
j the country in all other avocatons and amont
all other casses--combined cooperative associa
/ ton for individual Improvements and common
benefit. sv3s5si - 81 5-s ft .aiitf.l.fb
:. Among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are systematic arrangements fo
procuring and disseminating, in the most expedi
i tfous 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 desire,
varieties of plants and trees, and for the plrpos
ofprocuring help at home or from abroad, ant
situations for persons seeking employment; ais
for ascertaining and testing the merits of newly
4 invented farming implements and those not i
general use, and for detecting and exposing thos
that are unworthy, and for protecting, by 81
available means, the farming interests from frau
and deception, and combinations of every kind.
We ignore all political or religious discussion
any sect, association or individual, upon I'M,
4 grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic meri
of the Order.
The better to secure greater, benefits to GU
members, we desire to establish Oranges i
every city, town, and village in the United tates
Information relative to, organizing may be OF
. | tanned by addressing the Undersigned or eitle
of the General Deputies 1sssst y -. ~ .
49,. Secretary of the National Grange.