The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-02-16

hold chat progress towards truth is made
by difference OF Opinion" while "the faul
lies in bitterness. of controversy"
We desire proper equality, equity and
fairness; protection for the weak, re-
straint upon the strong; in short, Justly
distributed burdens, and justly distributed
power. These are American ideas, the
very essence of American independence,
and to advocate the contrary is unworthy
OF the sons and daughters of an American
republic.
We cherish the belief that sectonalism
is, and of right should be dead and buried
with the past. Our work is for the pres
ent and the future. In our Agricultural
brotherhood and its purposes, we shall
recognize no North, no South, no East, no
West.
1t is reserved by every Patron, as the
right of freeman, to affiliate with any
party that will best carry out his principles.
| 4. Ours being peculiarly farmers in
| stitution, we cannot admit all to our
ranks.
Many are excluded by the nature of our
organization, not because they are profess
sional men, or artisans, or laborers, but
because they have not sufficient direct in
terest in tilling or pasturing the soil, or may
have some interest in conflict with our pur-
poses.
| But we appeal to all good citizens for
their cordial cooperation to assist in our
efforts towards reform, that we may event
ually remove from our midst the last vestige
of tyranny and corruption.
We hail the general desire for fraternal
harmony, equitable compromise, and earn
est cooperation, as an omen of our future
success.
s. 1t shall be an abiding principle with
US to relieve any of our oppressed and suf-
fering brotherhood by any means at our
command.
Last but not least, we proclaim it among
our purposes to lnculcate proper appre-
citation of the abilities and sphere of
woman, as is indicated by admitting her to
membership and position in our order.
!, Imploring the continued assistance of our
Divine Master to guide us in our work, we
here pledge ourselves to faithful and har-
monious labor for all future time, to return
by our united efforts to the wisdom, jus.
tice, fraternity and political purity Of our
forefathers.
1.-The following paper has been under con-
sideration by the National Grange, and re-
COmIHenueu TO Ue puOllS0eu
Your committee on resolutions approve
the admirable address las below to the
cotton states, and recommend its adoption
, by the National Grange. Adopted unani-
mously:
! Another order entitled ''The Sovereigns
of Industry" has been organized. and is
represented here by able advocates, who
/. are organizing it here as other deputies are
| I'M fh Of -
! something like the Patrons of Husbandry
. in aims and objects, but is more compre-
: hensive in its membership, embracing all
classes of laborers, mechanics, common
, laborers and farmers. Its platform de.
clares that capital, not brains, too much
T governs and controls the affairs of the ma
ton, while to industry is the world in
5 debted for the production of wealth and
/ comforts. 1t is the purpose of this organ
4 ization to secure immediate benefits to its
members by cheapenlng the cost of living.
s This it does by special terms that large
1 and powerful organization is able to make
with manufacturers, importers and pro-
e ducers everywhere.
5 The ranges have saved millions of dol
j lars to the farmers. But since the grange
t admits only those who are interested iI
t agricultural pursuits, it has been found ne
0 cessary to institute new order, that shall
welcome to its membership all classes o
: laboring men and women. And this ordel
will save to its members also millions O
It dollars. 1t is, and will continue to be, il
: thorough sympathy and hearty cooperation
r with the Patrons Of Husbandry, both beinl
r parts of one great whole, whose destiny il
;, to work out better future for the indus
o trial classes of this country. The times ar
ripe for this movement. You have but t,
t combine, working men and women, and
e great and immediate benefit is yours.
$ Deputies are rapidly promulgating thu
!, work of this order throughout the country
i by organizing councils in all the large
G towns and cities; and you are invited t.
n be ready to receive and cooperate witt
n them in establishing the benign principle.
of this organization.
Y There are three degrees in the order
;, viz: First degree, journeymen, composed
o OF members of subordinate councils Sc
g cond degree, artisans, composed of tn,
If national council, and third degree, crafts
. men, composed of the supreme council.
it Any person engaged in industrial pur
e suits, of the age of sixteen, of good char
acter, is eligible to membership. The mi
! tiation fee in subordinate councils is two
= dollars for men and one dollar for women
: The minimum of annual dues for eact
shall be one dollar, to be paid in quarterl,
i. installments. No political or religious tests
of membership are allowed.