Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

the NATIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF
PRINCIPLES.

PRINCIPLES.
The National Grange, in session at
st. Louis, on Wednesday unanimously
adopted the following declaration of
principles: Nv g.
First-United by the strong tie of
agriculture, we mutually resolve to-
labor for the good of our order, our
country and mankind.
Second-We heartily endorse its
motto:
"M essentials unity, IN mOn-e essentials
liberty; in all things charity"
We shall endeavor to advance our
cause by laboring to accomplish the
following objects: TO develop better,
higher manhood and womanhOod to
enhance the comforts and attractions
of our homes; to strengthen our de-
partments, to emulate each other in
labor; to hasten the good time COM
ing; to reduce our expenses, both in
dividually and concretely, by lessen
ing our OUTLAWS and to produce more.
In order to make our farms self-sup-
porting we propose union in working
together, buying and selling together,
and in such general way acting to-
gether for our mutual protection and
advancement as occasion may require;
we shall avoid litigation as much as
possible by arbitration in our Oranges;
we shall constantly strive to secure
entire harmony, good will and BROTH
erhood among ourselves, and to make
ourselves perpetual; for our business
interests we desire to bring the pro-
ducers and consumers, the farmers and
manufacturers, together into the most
direct and friendly relations possible,
and we must dispense with surplus
mediterranean that we are unfriend-
~, but that we don't need them; all
our acts and all our efforts, so far as
business is concerned, are not only for
the benefit OF the producers and con-
sumers, but also for all our interests
which tend to bring these two parties
into speedy and economical contact;
hence, wholesale transportation COM
panies of every kind are necessary to
us; their interests are connected with
our interests.
Keeping in view that sentence and
our declaration "that individual hap
piness depends on general prosperity"
State service of facilities for trans
porting cheaply to the seaboard, or be-
tween home producers and consumers,
all the productions OF our country.
We adopt it as our fixed purpose to
open channels for cheap transporta-
ton.
There is to be no communism, no
agrarianism. We are opposed to such
spirit and management Of any cor
poration as tends to Cypress the people
and deprive them of their just profits.
We are not enemies to capital, but we
oppose monopoly. We long to see the
antagonism between capital and labor
removed by common consent and by
enlightened craftsmanship worthy of
the nineteenth century. We are OPP
posed to excessive high rates OF interest
and exorbitant profits; they greatly in
crease our burdens and do not bear
proper proportions to our labOrs. We
desire only our land by legitimate
transactions. We shall advance the
cause of education among ourselves
and for our children by all just means
in our power. We are especial advo-
Gates that our agricultural sciences
and the arts which adOrn our homes
shall be taught in their courses OF
study.
Sincerely we assert the oft-repested
truth taught in our organic law, that
Granges--NatiOnal, State or Public
are not political or party organizations.
No one true to its obligations can dis
cuss political or religions questions,
nor can political conventions or names
of candidates be mentioned in them.
We teach the underlying OF all true
politics, all true craftsmanship, and u
properly carried out it will tend to
purify the social atmosphere OF the
whole country. If we seek the great
est good we shall always bear in mind
that no one by becoming a Patron or
Husbandry gives up that right anu
duty which belongs to every American
citizen, to take proper interest in
politics. On the contrary, it is hoped
every one does all in his power to in
fluence for good the actions Of any po-
litlcal party. 1t is his duty to do all
ne can to put down bribery, corruption
and trickery-tO allow none. But 1t
should always characterize the belief
of every Patron of Husbandry that the
offices slaeuld seek men, and not the
man seek the office.
They appeal to all good citizens of
toward reform; declare that one Of
their cardinal principles 10 to assist
any suffering brother, and finally pro-
claim that one of their purposes Is to
incuIcate proper appreciation OF the
abilities and sphere OF woman.
A memorial to the Patrons OF Hus-
bandry In the COTTON States, present.
ing arguments In favor OF system or
mixed hushandry in the South, In
stead Of deNoting their entire land and
labor to the production OF one crop,
was also submitted and adopted.
Ours being peculiarly farmers in
stitutiOn, we cannot admit all to our
ranks. Many are excluded by the ma
ture of our organization, net because
they are professional men, or artisans,
or iaborers, but because they have not
sufficient direct interest, or may have
some interest in conflict with our pur-
poses. But we appeal to all good citi-
zens for their cordial cooperation to
assist us, ia our efforts toward reform.
Aid us in our endeav0rs, that we may
remove from our midst tbs last vest
age OF corruption.
We hail q general decree Tor ffater~
nal harmony and earnest cooperation
as an omen of our future success. 1t
shall be an abiding principle with us
to relieve all of our suffering brother
hood by any means in our command.
Last but not least, we proclaim
among our purposes to inculcate a
proper appreciation of the ability and
sphere Of woman, as is indicated by
her admittance to membership In our
Order.