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the Patrons of Husbandry, and it is ap-
propriate that we lend a few concluding
thoughts specially in this direction.

propriate that we lend q few concluding
thoughts specially in this direction.
We claim it to be one of our objects
to advance education. Is this not a
worthy object? None, whether Patrons
or not, should allow this to be numbered
among the neglected duties. Let us be
united in bestowing this gift. We owe
it for the parental provision which has
been made for us to do this for our chill
dren. This lies very near to the thresh-
hold of their future prosperity, their
happiness may we not say, not only for
time, but for eternity?> And in nothing
let us neglect to train the heart so as to
make them good men and good women.
We desire to elevate ourselves as farm
ers, farmers wives and farmers children,
and we intend to aid all who identify
themselves and their interests with us,
in becoming elevated to that position in
society to which they are justly entitled.
We, regard no occupation on earth as
more honorable and more independent
than agriculture. We find its origin re-
corded far back in the past, even in the
.frst,pages of the Bible.
Agriculture affords an abundant op.
.portunity for the free play, the searching
and vigorous exercise Of all the mental
faculties with which man is endowed.
It demands the most considerate thought
and thorough investigation of which the
human mind is capable, and the wisdom
and experience of all who are in sympa-
thy with this golden mediocrity, and
who are willing to contribute of these
treasures of knowledge to the collection
of grand fund of knowledge, from
which the more inexperienced may
draw in this time of need.
The organization known as the Patrons
of Husbandry is certainly the most tan
gible and most convenient medium yet
offered to the tillers of the soil through
which they may enjoy the benefits of
this cooperative power. Here we can
get the suggestions, experience and wis
dom of those who occupy the very front
ranks in agriculture. Here we may be
ayerted from contemplated course of
action which, if pursued, would only
lead to disappointment and defeat
Here wo may be pointed to q carefully
trodden path which others have followed
to success. g
Among the Declaration Of Princi-
ples," set forth by the National Grange,
we find the following occupying prom
inent position, viz.
s'To develop a higher manhood and
womanhood among ourselves"
"ro advance the comforts and attrac-
tions of lour homes, aud to strengthen
our attachments to our pursuits"
"To reduce our expenses, both individ-
ual and corporate; to buy less and pro-
duce more, in order to make our farms
self.sustaining."
"To diversity our crops, and crop no
more than we can cultivate" R
'To systematic our work, and calcu-
late intelligently on probabilities"
"To discountenance the credit system,
audlevery other system tending to prodi-
gality and bankruptcy"
We propose meeting together, talking
together, working together, buying to-
gether, selling together, and in general
acting together for our mutual protec-
ton and advancement as occasion may
reouire.