Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-11-20
Patrons Of Hushan dry.

As good deal of interest and inquiry is
being manifested by oln, farmers. in regard
to this organization, a few words exFlana-
tory Of its object may not be amiss
especially as, this order bids fair to become
one of the powers of the land of no mean
magnitude. in the very near future.
The original design of the organi zation
in the State of Iowa. in Dec. 1867, seems to
have been for the. purpose of operating
against the railroad influence out west. by
which the people were heavily Blu rdenec,
i'll the way of exorbitant freights. to such
an extent that much OF their produce
would not bear transportation to the
eastern markets. AS the order increased,
other objects attracted their attention,
such as the purchase of agricultural IN
plersents at whole prices. the. purchase of
fertilizers, less the commission now paid
to agents. amounting generally to 5000
to $1,000 per ton, and for the purpose OF
dispensing with the services of middle men
generally in buying and selling, so far as
practicable. But we will let the National
Grange speak foritself in this mstter.
NATIONAL GRANGE, WAsH.NGroN, D. C.
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. Such
it is Intended to make the Order Of Pstrons.
1t was instituted 1867; its growth is un-
precedented in the history OF. secret associ-
atoms. and it Is acknowledged one of the
most useful and powerful organiAa tioas in
the United States. Its grand objects
are not only general Improvement i'll hus-
bandry, but to increase the general happi-
ness, wealth, aud prosperity of the cot'n-
try. 1t is founded upon the axiom that the
products of the soil comprise the basis CT
all wealth; that individual happiness de-
ponds upon the general prosperity, and
that the wealth Of a country depends upon
general intelligence and mental culture
of the producing classes i-
In the meetings Il this Order all but
members are excluded, and there is in its
proceedings a eymb olized ritual, pleasing,
beautiful, and appropriate, 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 procee-
dings of the Order have been adopted
chiefly FOR the purpose Of accomplishing
desired efficiency, extension, and unity,
and to secure among its members, in the
Internal working OF the Order, confidence
harmony. and security.
Women are admitted to full membership
and we:solicit the cooperation of women
because ola conviction th&t without her
and success will be less certain and decided
Much might be said. in this connection,
hnt 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 4 thorough and systematic
organization among farmers and horti-
culturists throughout the United States,
and will secure among the intimate sociaI
relations and acquaintance V it'll each other
for the advancement and elevation of their
pursuits, with an appreciation and per-
lection oftheir true interests. By such
means may be accomplished that which
exists throughout the country in ali other
ave atoms and among all Other classes
con ined cool eratiye association for in
div. ;ual inn lo,cnent and common
b .ncfit.
Anon G the advantages which may be
derived from the Order are systematic
arrangements for procuring and dissent
mating, i'll the most expeditions manner,
Information relative to crops, demand and
supply, prices, markets, and transportation
throughout the country; also for the
purchase and exchange OF stock. seeds.
and desired varieties of plants and trees,
and tor the purpose of procuring help at
home Or from abroad. and situations for
persons seeking employment; also. for
,ascertaining md testing the MGR IS ofnewly
discovered 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 interest from fraud and deception
,.nd combinations ofevery kind.
We ignore all political or religious dis
cussions' in the Order; We do not solicit
the patronage OF any sect, association
or individual, ilpon any grounds whatever
except upon the intrinsic merits of. the
Order, :
The bstttsr to secure greater benefits TO
OUT. members. we desire to establish
Oranges in every city, town aud village in
the United States .....-...s
On the application ofnot less then 10
men, and 5 women, and Of not more than
20 men and 10 wemen. a charter will be
granted by the National Grange for
opening subordinate grange. The fees
for admission of charter members. or
those who apply for the charter are
$500 for males, and 80 cts. for females.
After q grange is organized. the fees for
admission is not less than $500 for males
nor less than $500. for females
Persons interested in agricultural pur-
suits, physicians, teachers and clergymen
are eligible to membership. Young men
Of is years and upwards, and Young ladies
OF Is and upwards, are eligible.
have before he report from the
Grand Secretary OF the National Grange,
GATED Sept. 9th 1873. reporting the ex-
istence OF 1854 oranges In the United
States at that date, and another, dated
flnf 18th 1874 r.rorti,,or H.,