The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-31
pArRoNs on HusnANpRy.

Executive COMMITTEE of National
Grsnge.-Wm. Saunders, Thos b. Bryan, Rev: A.
b. Grosh Col. J. II. Thompson, Rev. John Trimble
o. ii. Kelley Washington, D.
Deputies at Large.-col, D. 8. Curtis (wash-
ington, ID. o. DR.. W. IL Burnbam, t. A. thompson,
Dr. Jas. L. Enos, 2. Cook.
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 20
their interests Such II ia intended 70 MAKE tne
Order OF Patrons IL was instituted IN 1901 us
growth is unprecedented In the history OF secret as
sociations and it is acknowledged one OF the most
useful and powerful or CARNATIONS In the united
States Its grand objects are not only general INA,
proyement in husbandry but to increase the general
happiness wealth. and prosperity of the country. 1t
is founded upon the axoms that tne prouuo.s VI
the soil comprise the basis of ell wealth that indi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prospvr, Ky
aud that the wealth of a country depenos upon the
general intelligence and mental culture OIL the pro-
ducing classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there Is in its proceedings sympoi-
lied ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appropriate,
which is designed not only to charm me nancy, o '
to cultivate and enlarge the mind and purify inc
heart having at the time, strict adaptation 10
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of the
Order have been adopted chiefly for the purpose OF
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension, ana uhi-
ty and to secure among its members in the internal
working of the Order, confidence, harmony, and Sc
curity.
Women ere admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the corporation of women because OF
conviction that without her aid success will be less
certain and decided Much might be said In TINS
come ,tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister lessons will be learned but those OF purity
and truth go
ThesOrder of the Patrons of Husbandry will &C
complsh thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horticultursts throughout the United
States and will secure among them intimate social
relations and acquaintance with each otner LOT the
advancement and elevation of their pursuits, win
an appreciation and protection of their true interests
By such means may BIO accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocaonS
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 Tor procur-
ing aud 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 ali available means, the farming interests from
fraud and deception and combinations of every Kind
We ignore all political religious discussions in
the Order; 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 mem
bers we desire to establish Oranges in every city,
town, and village in tho United States. Information
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressing
o. II. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.