The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-10
National GRANGE, wAsnrSeros, d. G


30 NATIONAL GRANGE, WAsHISaroS, d. G.
II Is evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rtiral mr.
suits should have organization devoted entirely
10 their interests. such Ii is intended to make the
oruer o. Patrons. Ii was instituted in 1867 its
CROWN is unprecedented in the history of secret
associations, and il is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand objects are not only
general Improvement in hiisbandry, but 10 in
crease the generally happiness, wealth. and pros
perry OF the country. 1t is founded upon the
axlons That the products of the soil comprise the
OASIS OF all wealth; that individual happiness de-
penis upon general prosperity, and that the
wealth OF a country depends upon the general in
teliigence and mental culture of the producing
classes.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in it's proceedings a
syinbolized ritual, pleasing, beautiful, and appro-
pirate, whichis designed not only to charm the
fancy, put 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 mr.
pose OF accomplishing desired efficiency exte1-
sion, and unity, and TO secure among its mem
bers, IN the internal working of the Order conf
denee, harmony and security.
women are admitted to full membership and
we solicit the cooperation of women because of
a convection 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
WIG OF SISTER no lessons Will be learned but those
of purity and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of IIusband,y will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticultursts throughout
the United States, and will secure among them
intimate social relations and acquaintance with
each other, for the advancement and elevation O
tnelr pursuits, with an appreciation and protec-
tion OF their true interests BY such means NAV
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country III all other avocations and among
all other classes--combined cooperative ossoeia.
tion for individual improvement aud common
benefit. il.
among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating in the most exped;
tious manner, information relative to crops, de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor-
tatlon throughout the country: also for the iur-
chase 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
LOT asoertalning and testing the merits of newly
invented farming implements and those not in
general use, and for detecting and exposing those
that are unworthy, and for protecting. by ali
available means, the farming interests from fraud
ana deception, end combinations of every kind
we Ignore all political or religious discussions
IN lhe order; we do not solicit the patronage of
any sect, association individual, upon any
GROUNDS Whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
of the Order. t'j -
The better to secure greater benefits TO our
every city, town, and village in the United States
Information relative TO organizing may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the undersigned or either
of the General Deputies
O. II. KELLY,
Secretary of The National Grange