Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-02
Patrons Of Husbandry.

To resume and to conclude; the Order
is non-politlcal association. Religious
and political questions cannot be dis
cussed N the Grange. To prevent inter-
nal discussions and consequent disinte-
grafton. and in order TO secure perma-
nency, which is indispensable for the
accomplishing of the objects of the Order,
members retain their own particular po-
litical views, yet independent, intelligent,
political action outside the Grange, is ex-
pected from them individually, as good
citizens taking political interest in the
general welfare Indeed as there arise
questions in the just and equitable solu.
tons of which, farmers as class, have a
direct and absorbing interest, it would
seem strange and be want of apprecia-
ton of duty, if their influence was not
thrown in such a direction as would best
seem TO correct the abuses complained of.
To all the movements having in view the
restraining by political action of the op-
pressive power of capital and of monopo-
lies, which of late years have become 80
tyrannical and oppressive, are extended
the warm sympathies of all the Patrons
of Husbandry.
The order was started In 1867, with
the special object in view of elevating
farmers as class, and farmlnga as an oc-
cupation. 1t admits woman to member
ship, to improve social intercourse. 1t
provides a refuge from overwork, and
teaches its members to cultivate their
minds as well as their lands. and to apply
to mental recreative enjoyment u part Of
the time they give to constant aud unre-
mitting toll. 1t promotes general educa-
ton, aims to establish within the Grange
reading rooms and libraries. 1t Is de-
signed as medium for consultations and
discussions upor matters pertaining to
the occupation ofits members, and upon
all business relations connected with it,
thus affording opportunities for the same
united action commercially, constantly
practiced by other occupations. 1t cor
Iects the abuses of an exclusive terrific
rial agency system, which has grown into
proportion felt to be too oppressive by
the farming class. 1t aims to give the
means to its members to work their way
to position at least upon level with
other classes. And as fraternal organi.
zation, it is believed that none secure such
material benefit to its members.
In word the object of the Order, is
the general advancement and welfare Of
the agricultural classes. It's secrecy Is TO
give it security and permanency.
Enough has now been published to
answer to the question; What are the
Patrons of Husbandryg"
The teachings, designs and benefits Of
this great and noble Order have been laid
before the public in all truthfulness
There is nothing in it to conflict with the
moral and social duties. or religious and
political views of any person.
No one can claim now of want of
knowledge on this subject. 1t is for you,
farmers, now to decide this question: Is
it to my own interest to become a Gran.
gers
The thanks Of the Order, and in par
ticular those ofthe members OF the various
Oranges of this county are respectfully
rendered to the editors of the Plymouth
Democrat and Marshall County REPUBLI-
CAN for the use of their columns in pub
fishing articles intended TO throw some
light upon this great organization, which
is now arousing the farming community
of this county. In return we will pledge
ourselves to support them and help to in.
crease their circulation.
THROW PHYsIc TO THE DoGs.-The