The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-13
PATRONS OF IIgs,saNDRY. ~
THE NATIONAL GRANGE-DECLAR ATIoN
OF PRINCIPLES.


the National Grange of the United States
should definitely proclaim to the world its
genera objects, we hereby unanimously
make MS declaration Of the purpose of the
Patrons &C Hushandry:
First. UNITED by the strong and faithful
tie of agriculture, we mutually resolve to
labor for the GOOD of our Order, our coun-
try, and mankini.
Second. We heartily endorse the senti-
meni, "In essentials, unity; In non-essen-
ttals, liberty; in all things. CHARITY"
Third. We shall endeavor to advance our
cause by laboring to accomplish the follow
ing objects: To develop better and higher
manhood and womanhood among ourselves;
to enhance the comforts and attractions OF
our homes and strengthen our attachments
to our pursuits; TO foster mutual under'
standing and cooperation; to maintain IN
Violate our laws to stimulate each other 10
labor; to hasten the good time coming; to
reduce our expenses, both individual and CO.
operative; to buy less and produce more, in
order to make our farms self-sustaining;
to diversity our crops, and croPsno more
than we can cultivate; to condense
the weight of our exports, selling less in
the bushel and more on the hoof and in
the fleece; to systematic our work
and calculate intellisently our probabilities
to diSconntenance the credit system, mort
gage system, fashion system, and every other
system tending to PRODUCTIVITY and bank
ruptcy; we propose to act together for
our mutual protection and advancement of
the association VIC shall avoid litigation rs
much as possible by arbitration we shall
constantly strive to secure entire harmony,
good will, and brotherhood among our
selves, and to make our Order perpetual;
we shall earnestly cndcavor TO suppress per-
sonal, local, sectional, and national preJu-
diccs, all unhealthy rivalry. all selfish ambi-
ton. Faithful adherence to these principles
will insure our mental, moral, social, and
| material advancement.
Fourth. We desire to bring producers
| and consumers, farmers and manufacturers,
into the most direct and friendly relations
poSsiblc: hence we must dispense with the
SURPLUS of middlemen. We wage no ag-
gressive warfare against any other interests
| whatever; on the contrary, all our acts ana
all our efforts, as far Us business is con-
| cerned, are not only for the benefit OF pro-
duccrs and consumers, but also for all other
Interests that tend to bring these two par
ties into speedy and economical contacf.
Hence VIC hold that transportation coupa'
MES Of every kind are necessary 10 our sue
cess that their interests are intimately con-
nected with our interests, and harmonious
action is mutually advantageous, Keep
| ing in view the first sentence IN our
declaration Of principles of action, that
individual happiness deepens our genera
prosperity. We shall therefore advocate LOT
every State increase in every practicable way
of all facilities for transporting cheaply to
the scahoard, or between home producers
and consumers, all productions OF our coun-
liry. we are not enemies of railroads, naY-
gable and irrisating canals, nor OF any cor
poratiolAs that will advance our industrial IN
terests, nor of any laboring classes. In our
noble Order there is no communism ana no
Iagrarian;sm. We are opposed to such spirit
and management Of any corporation or en-
terprise as tends TO Cypress people ana ROD
them of their Just profits. We are not enc
lmcs 10 capital, but we oppose the tyranny
OF monopoles. We long to see the an,
ltayonism between cipital and labor removed
bv common consent and by enlightened
craftsmanship worthy Of the nineteenth CEN
Itury. We are opposed to excessive salarie$,
high rates of interest, and cXorbltunt Per-
centase or profits on trade, rs they greatly
increase our burdens, and do not bear pro-
Der proportion to the profits of the pro-
ducerS. We desire only seif.protecton and
protection of every true interest offered by
legitimate transactions, Legitimate trade, and
legitimate profits. We shall advance the
cause of education among ourselves and for
our children by all just means within our
power We especially advocate Tor our
agricultural and Industrial colleges that
practcal agriculture, domestic science, ana
all arts which adorn the home be taught IN
their courses ofstudy.
Fifth. We emphalically and sincerely as
scrt the oft-repeateS truth taught in our Or
sanic law, that the grauge-national, State,
or subordinate-is not political or party
organization. No grange, if true to its obli-
CATIONS. can discuss political or religious
Questions, nor call political conventions, nor
:, nominate candidates, nor discuss their mer-
:, its in its meeting. Yet the principles We
, teach underlie all true politics, all true
: craftsmanship; and if properly carried out,
will tend to purify the whole political at
mospherc of our country, for we seek the
greatest good 10 the greatest number. But
we must always bear it in mind that no one
by becoming grang remember gives up that
inaiienahle right and duty which belongs to
every American citizen to take proper in
terest in the politics Of bis country. On the
contrary. it is right for every member TO do
: all in his power legitimately to influence fol-
, good the action of any political party to
which he belongs.
Sixth. BY the natare of our organization
!, it being peculiarly farmers institution, We
. cannot admit all to our ranks. Many are
excluded not because they are professional
men. or artisans, or laborerS, but because
thew have not sufficiently i d ect interest in
. tillipg or pasturing the soil, or may nave
. some interest in conflict with our purposes
but we appeal to Ill good citizens for their
cordial cooperation TO assist us in our EFFORTS
towards reform, that we may eventually re-
move from our midst the last vesti.e of ty'
ranny and corruption.
Seventh. 1t shall be an abiding principle
with us TO relieve any Of our oppressed and
suffering brotherhood by any means at ouI
command.
| Last, but not least, we proclaim it among
, our puI poses to inculcate proper apprtcla'
ton of the abilities and sphere of woman
as is indicated by admitting her TO member
ship and position in our Order.
, Inploring the continued assistance OF ouT
Divine Master to guide us In our work, We
: here hedge ourselves to faithful and harmo
NOUS labor for all future time to return BY
, orr united efforts to the wisdom, justice
, fraternity, and political views OF our fore
fathers.
memorial to the Patrons of Husbandry
, in the cotton States was also presented anG
adopted unanimously.
FROM WASHINGTON.