The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-10

o. H. Kelley, Washington, DC
Deputies at Large.--Col. D. s. Curtis, wash
ipgton, ID. C.) DR.. w. Ii. Burnham, I. A. Thompson,
Dr. Jas. L. Enos, Y. Cook.
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsnIgGroN, D. G.
1t ia evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged in rural pursuits
should have an organization devoted entlrely 20
their interests. Such it is intended to make the
Order of Patrons 1t instituted in 1867 It's
growth unprecedented in the history OF secret as
socatons, and 1t is acknowledged one OF tne Iaes,
useful and powerful or CARNATIONS in the united
States. Its grand objects are not only general Ina,
in husbandry, but to increase the general
happiness, wealth, and prosperity OF the country.
ia founded upon the axioms that the products OF
the soil comprise the basis of all wealth that inoi
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
aud that the wealth of q country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture vi 'no PRIV
ducing classes. .,
excluded and there 10 in its proceedings synpoi-
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 ut 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 uni
ty and to secure among its members, IN the nterhai
working of the Order, confidence, harmony ana Sc
curity. -.
We solicit the cooperation of women because OF
con viotion that without her aid will be less
certain and decided. Much might be said in this
come ;tion, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his VIE or
sstar no lessons will be learned but those of purity
and truth. Ill,
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry VIII &C
complish thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horticulturists throughout the United
States and will secure among them inumate social
relations and acquaintance with each other Ior tne
| advancement and elevation of their pursuits Win
an appreciation and protection OF their true
| By such means may be accomplished mat Wnich
exists throughout the country in oil other avocaons
and among all other classes-combined cooperative
| association for individual improvement ana common
| benefit. ,;.s Gov
| the order are systematic arrangements Tor procur
ing AID disseminating, in the most expeditious man
| ner information relative to crops, demand ana sup
| ply prices markets, and transportation Throughout
| the country; also for the purchase and exchange
stock seeds, and desired varieties OF plants ant
trees and for the purpose of procuring help at hon
or from abroad, and situations for persons eeekna
employment; also for ascertaining ana testing tn
merits of newIy-invented farming implements an
those not in general use and for detecting and ex
posing those that unworthy, and for protecting
by ali available means, the farming interests iron
fraud and deception, and combinations OIL every King
We ignore all political or religious discussions i
| the Order; we do not solicit the patronage OF an
| sect association Individual, upon any GROUND
whatever except upon the intrinsic merit OF the VI
| der.
The better to secure greater dement's 70 our men
hers we desire to establish Oranges in every cit!
town .nd village in the United States. lniorpatio
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressn
. | the Undersigned or either of the General Depute
o. ii. KELLY,
. Secretary of the National Grange.