The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-19
national GRANGE, WAsnrSeros, d. c


1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pur-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
to their interests. Such it Is intended to make the
Order of Patrons 1t was instituted in 1867 its
growth is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, and it is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand objects not only
general improvement in husbandry, but TO in
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
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-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth of a country depends upon the general in
telligence and mental culture of the producing
classes, frf $50
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, 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 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
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
4 of purity and truth. ~. p
| The Order of the Patrons Of H,isbandry vii
| accomplish thorough systematic organization
| among Farmers and Horticulttuists Throughout
| the United States, and will secure among then
! intimate social relations and acquaintance with
| each other, for the advancement and elevation o
| 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 ayocations and among
all other classes-combined cooperative assoeia
!. ton for individual improvement aud common
| benefit.
/ - Among The advantages which may be derived
| nom the Order are systematic arrangements TO
| procuring and disseminating, in tie 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 desire,
varieties of plants and trees, and for the purpos
i of procuring help at home or from abroad, ant
situations for persons seeking employment ais
for ascertaining and testing the merits of newly
invented farming implements and those not il
general use, and for detecting and exposing thos
that are unworthy, and for protecting by al
available means, the farming interests from franz
and deception, and combinations of every kind.
We ignore all political or religious discussion
In the Order: we do not solicit the patronage c
any sect, association individual upon an
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic meri
of the Order.
| The better to secure greater benefits to on
members, desire to establish Oranges il
every city, town, and village in the United States
Information relative to organizing may be oil
tanned by addressing the undersigned, or eithe
of the General Deputies Atf1
te.l.t, ..,i o, IL. KELLY,
Secretary OF the National Grange.