The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-20
NArIoyAL GRANGE, wAsHISaroN, d. Q


tt evident to all intelligent minds that the
time has come when those engaged in rural pulr-
suits should have an organization devoted entirely
TO their interests. Suoh it is intended to make I'll
Order of Patrons. II 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 are not only
general improvement in husbandry, but to in
crease the generally happiness, wealth, and pros
pefity of the country. 1t is founded upon the
aXionls 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.
In the meetings of this Order all but members
are excluded, and there is in its proceedings u
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 ptr-
pose of accomplishing desired efficiency, extern
sion, and unity and TO secure among its mem
beers, 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
q 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
of purity and truth.
The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry will
accomplish thorough systematic organization
among Farmers and Horticulturists throughout
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 protec-
ton of their true interests BY such means may
be accomplished that which exists throughout
the country in all other ayocations and among
all other elasses-combned cooperative associa-
ton for individual improvement and common
benefit.
Among the advantages which may be derived
from the Order are systematic arrangements for
procuring and disseminating, in the most cXpedi-
tlous manner, information relative to crops, de-
mand and supply, prices, markets, and transpor-
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
for ascertaining 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 all
available means, the farming interests from fraud
and deception, and combinations of every kind.
We ignore all political or religious discussions
in the Order; we do not solicit the patronage of
any sect, association or individual, upon any
grounds whatever except upon the intrinsic merit
of the Order.
The better to secure greater benefits to our
members, we desire to establish Oranges in
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. III. KELLY,
Secretary of the National Grange.