The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-20

NATIONAL GRANGE, WASHINGTON, D. @.
1t is evident to all intelligent minds that the time
has come when those engaged In rural pursuits
should have an organization devoted entirely to
their interests. Sucn it i5 intended to make the
Order OF Patrons 1t instituted in 1867 It's
growth is unprecedented in the history of
sJciatlons, and 1t Is acknowledged one of the most
useful and powerful or ssniz slons in the United
States. its grand objects not only general im-
proyement in hushsndry, but to increase the general
happiness, wealth. and prosperity of the country. 1t
is founded upon the axioms that the products of
the soil comp Use the basis of ell wealth that ind-
vidual happiness depends upon general prosperity,
aud that tho wealth OF c. untry depends upon the
general intelligence and mental culture of tl pro-
ducing classes.
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 IL designed not only to charm the fancy, but
to cultivate and enlarge the mind and purify the
heart having ct the same time, strict adaptation 10
rural pursuits.
The secrecy of the ritual and proceedings of the
Order have been adopted chiefly for the purpose of
accomplishing desired efficiency, ex tension and uni
ty, and 10 secure among its MEMBERS in the in ernal
working OF the Order, confidence, harmony, and Sc
curity.
Women admitted to full member. hip, and
We solicit the cooperation of women because OF
conviction that without her aid will be less
certain aud decided. Mucn might be said in this
come ;ton, but every husband and brother knows
that where he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister no lessons will be learned but those of purity
and truth.
complish thorough systematic organization among
Farmers and Hor,icuturists thu oughout the United
States. and Will secure among them intimate social
relations and acquaintance with each other, for 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 othsr classes--com bined cooperative
association for individual Improvement and common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived from
the order are systematic arrangements for procur-
ing a. disseminating, in the most expeditions man.
ner information relative to crops demand and sup.
ply, prices, markets, and transportation throughout
the country also for the purchase and exchange of
stock, seeds, and desired varieties of plants and
trees and for the purpose of procuring help ut home
or from abroad and situations for persons seeking
employment; also for ascertaning and testing the
merits of newlyinvented farming implements and
those not In gener Il USE aud for detecting and ex-
posing those that are unworthy, aud for protecting
by all available means, the farming interests from
fraud and deception and binati of every kind
We ignore all political religions discussions in
the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of any
sect. association OF individual, upon any grounds
whatever except upon the intiins merit of the Or
der.
The better to greater benef to to our mem.
bers we desire to establish Oranges in every city,
town. and village in the United States Information
relative to organizing may be obtained by addressing
the undersigned, either Of the O. neral Deputies
o. ii. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.