The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-29

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON; DC.
: 1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural piir-r
suits should have an eNoted entlre
Order of Patrons. 1t was instituted in 1867; its
growth is Unprecedented in the history Of secret
associations and Y ons z, the
United States. Its grand objects are not only
general improvement in husbandry, but TO in
fperity OF the country. 1t is founded upon the
axioms thai the products of the soil comprise the
basis of all wealth that individl happiness de-
ponds upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth Of a country depends upon the general in
telligenee and mental culture Of the producing
classes. .nf- sol l, q. 49,. H.. :. -. s-,....,
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings a
symbolized ritual, pleasing, beautiful and appIo-
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
1 adaptation to rural pursuits. ltf.,l., -.
4 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, conn.,
! dence harmony and security,
| Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation OF women because OF
o conviction that without her aid success VIII 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 sister lessons VIII be learned DuI those
| of purity and truth. t,4et 14sf4l..t,
The Order of the Patrons of Husbapdry will
4 accomplish a thorough systematic organization
! among Farmers and Horticultmists 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 ana protec-
ton of their true interests. By such means may
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country in all other avoeations and among
ali other ciasses-eom bned cooperative associa-
ton for Individual Improvement and common
benefit. aaft ilisai iNif f'ii. Alaa - l'p2Al.
= 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 transport
taton throughout the country; also for the pnr.
chase and exchange Of Stock seeds, and desired
varieties of plants and trees, and for tho purpose
of f4ocuring help at home or from abroad and
situations for persons seeking employmenti also
for ascertanng and testing the merits OF newly.
invented farming implements and those not in
general use and for detecting and exposing those
available means, the farming interests from fraud
and deception, and combinations of every kind.
We ignore all politicalior religious discussions
n in the Order; do not solicit the patronage Bl
any sect, association OF individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
of the Order. H- - 39af''ir Ania' sT9ifiieIi
The better to secure greater benefits to ouI
\ members, we desire to establish Oranges IN
every city town, and village in the United States
Information relative 10. organizing may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the undersigned, or either
of the General Deputies is1gricti ~ p llaslfa
: fln iiraa btA ts3e nfca O. KELLYfpd
n 80 tif9c3 Secretary of 1.-The National Grange.