The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-06
NATIONAL GRANGE, wAsHrNsroS, D. C.

1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the time
hiss come when those engaged IN rural PURSUITS
should have an organization devoted entirely 20
their interests. Such it is intended to make the
Order Of Patrons 1t was instituted in 1857 lis
with unprecedented in the history Of secret as
sociations and it is acknowledged one oisthe mos.
useful and powerful or CARNATIONS In the united
States Its grand objects are not only general Ina,
provement in husbsndry 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 lndi-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
and that the wealth of a country depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture oi tno PRIV
In the meetings of this Order all but members are
excluded, and there is in its proceedings symbol
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
hear 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 purpose OF
accomplishing desired efficiency, extension, ana uni
ty and to secure among its MEMBERS in the internal
working of the Order confidence harmony, and Sc
curity.
Women are admitted to full membership, and
we solicit the cooperation of women because OF a
conviction that without her AID success Will De less
certain aud decided Mucn might be said in this
CONNIE ,tion, but every husband and brother KNOWS
that where he can be accompanied by his VIE or
sister no lessons will be learned but those OF purify
and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will ac-
complsh q thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Horiculturists throughout the United
States and will among them I'M inate social
relations and acquaintance with each other Tor the
| advancement and elevation of their pursuits, with
an appreciation and protection of their true interests
| By such means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in all other avocatons
| and among all other classes-combined cooperative
| association for individual Improvement and common
| benefit.
| Among the advantages which may be derived from
the Order systematic arrangements for procur-
ing and disseminating, in the most expeditions man
ner information relative to crops, demand ana sup
| ply prices markets, and transportation Throughout
the country also for the purchase and exchange o.
| stock seeds, and desired varieties oil plants ano
trees and for the purpose of procuring help at nome
or from abroad and situations for persons seeking
| employment also for ascertaining and testing thu
| merits of newy-invented farming implements and
those not In genera use and for detecting and ex
posing those that are unworthy and for protecting
by ali available means, the farming interests iron
fraud and deception, and combinations OF every kind
We ignore all political or religious discussions II
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 benefits to our mem
bers we desire TO establish Oranges In every city
| town md village in tho United States. Information
relative TO organizing may be obtained by addressin
the updersigned or eli her of the General Deputies
Oh. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.