Evening Star Newspaper, July 2, 1873, Page 1

EVENING STAR. Published Rally, Sundays Excepted AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, cor. Lith St., tr ‘TER EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY, 8. HM. KAURPRANN, Prev't. —iee——es THE EVENING STAR ix served by carriers to thei be ¥ ot Fomty Fork © 7 titer Two Cexts cach. By mail—three months, §140; be, $3.0: one your, @S V%. 42—N2, 6,329. Che Evening Star, WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1878. EVENING STAR. Washington Nows and Gossip. Internat Revenve.—The receipts from this source to-day were $417,527.03, Tus New revenue marine regulations vte- vide for peremptorily dropping officers wno rail the second time before thi ining board. THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT was sent to the Executive office to-day for record: Thomas oicea Meryus or kindred com plaints, th pe much relieved, aud it Rot untr Puch timely tases prove of ine saviies bet on lea 7 wich at the earliest ¥ wt to & pasricias pie - hb a course in imperatively mecessary; by aan & RY sician can aot be had ad aotier ie for e wenaw prepare WaPTAN'S CHOLERA SPECT 2 lated for ene! well c uducted fam mediately procure ave on band or ring hile the chelere: ‘quite severely im Brookiya, N.Y... I wi Lightfoot, of Pennsylvania, to be agent for the Emploved there, and it was fonad thal this Specihe | Indians of Great Nemaha Agency sn Nebraska. Gitiereat service being mach better than Syuibbs: ee Mix: of whi ¢ apd Sap Ciolera Care, It_will siso give tmmedinte relief and Ta Morbns. Colic, Cramps. Dysentary, Hi t this season. al. ay of BTHUR NATTANS. Druggist, er of Mand D streets northwest. THE EXAMINATION for promotion in the Treasury department, which was postponed on the 14th ult., will be held on Tuesday, the 8th inst. ‘Ta INTEREST, 18 GOLD, on five millions of District of Columbia bonds, due July 1, is being paid in New York, by the First National Bank of that city. elit Tae Nava OnseRvaTory has just had printed s very valuable contribution to astro- nomical science, being @ catalogue of stars, ob- served there from 1845 to 157 ch was pre- tried. Chole r c Ful ON THE BREAKFAST, NCHEON, DINNER AND SUPPER TABLE, Lea & Perrins’ Worcestershire Sauce S INDISPENSABLE. = JOHN . UNCAN ONS, New fork, ectlétewly Agents for the United States. Hair Dye is the best in the world, ut @; no ridiculous | 5), Mordecai Yarmell. or brown; druggists’, and 1 Tae Navat Examininc Boarp to-day re- Bond street, New York. {Seoly commend +d the promotion of Commander Thos, C. Harris to the next highest grade, a captain- ¢y- Commander H. has just returned from the Pi coast and is xcellent officer. NAvaL OrpERs.—Lieut. Commander Silas W. Terry, U. S. N., bas been onlered to the Naval Observatory at Washingten, D. C., on the 10th instant. Lieut. Wm. H. Parker, jr., has been ordered to the Hydrographic office on the 15th inst. 4 = EXCURSIONS, PIC NICS, &e. rf *RAND EXOURSION of Methodists and fricade B of the Pe ™ ict of Columbia to, GROUND, oo perry Hockvitie on the thot July” special trait. will leave the Baltimore and Ohio carn at? p. a Railroad Depot at 3°90. m , and will re: %4 m. Kound trip ticket#75 cts’; children @ cts. j3 3 € 5 FOR THE BENEFIT oF Tne Report of the commission to examine BT. ANS Ca TROUT Owe u» AT TEN: | into the merits and recommend @ lock for the Will be given at Mr. Green's woods, (Intersection of | transportation of goods in bond kas been r>- ferred to. Assistant Secretary Sawyer. There will be no action taken by that officer until he returns from @ two weeks trip to Massachu- setts, whence he leaves to-night. Tux U. &. R. R. Ixvesticatrox.—Counse Perry laid before the Attorney General to-day a copy of the injunction against the Union Pa- cific railroad, issued on the 28th ult. by the cir- eait court at Hartford, ¢ in. The substance of tbe injunetion is contained in the papers of the suit, filed several weeks ago. veyances from Georgetown will Masic and dancing. Tick EF OURTH OF JUc¥ To MOUNT VEBNON-—TWO TRIPS. STEAMER ARROW, LINSHEA Dy. will mak MOUNT VERN ry 7 HOL- leave ing to innity THERE WAS A VERY LARGS ATTENDANCE at the funeral of Jesse K. Grant, at the Methodist Episcopal church at Covington, Kent) afternoon, A large number w the corpse to sev. J. Chadwick preached the funeral ser- mon. Presidext Grant, Orville Grant, and Mrs. Cramer were present. heen made, 0 a8 1-2 posta OF JULY EXCURSION TO GLYMONT! THE ELFGANT STRAWERS CITY OF ALEX ANDEIA AND WAWASE Will make trips down the! a! Potomac to Gly- mont on the 4ohet July, | Eats JUSTICE to the superintendent of the House ling room, his friends desire to have it stated shat so far from the work of forwarding docu- ments from that side of the Capitol, before the expiration of the franking privilege, being be- hind time, there was not an order from mem. bers of the House for documents unfilled on the afternoon of the 36th ult. Back Pay.—Clinton D. Merriam, of New York, sent his back pay to General Spinner @ The crounds Mr GEO. A rienced caterer, wh ty to Pender visit re pared with fortmble, and farnist with ail the Subst Delleacies of th: week or two since, with directions to cover it io arraD je new perfected an into the Treasury, which has been done. ye ar 00 ‘ine Music Kepresentative Jobn M. Bright, of the 4th 1. slam Band for Dancing and cod order | Tennessee district, is announced as having ined by concert of action between the cittot Clanis ~° | drawn his back pay, and as proposing to distri- (po mgphe cre taco! oo bute it equally among the counties of his dis- Et eS ict. GRAD 4TH OF JULY EXCURSION, ————— = STUPPING AT Tue KeLloce Governuent Paytne UP. PINEY. ormy, FOINT, L0OKO A telegram was received to-day by the Attor- The fine steamer LADY 0! ney General from Governor Kellogg, of La., ‘" leave ber whart foot Of th street which he says that on the'l0th instant all past fhe above stored pelea on Tents: due nip te of the state of Louisiana for March, te Novice The night. April, May and June, amounting to $325,000 Friday night, offering the pisarure seekers one of | Will be pafd. This makes over 8300,000 interest = as Lon ayy = 4 tri due by the late administration which the Kel- =. ply of 4 logg governmeut has paid. Uron a qvestiow referred to him by the Secretary of War, the Attorney General de- cides that the limitation of two years prescribed by the 8th article of war was in favor of an of- r M here will Hono Yan de begs ise hw ad Betorn tickets to és jorfolk. 5 aire eaten DO! fender subject to trial martial if he is E PION on DUltary suthoritoe. notwithaeasciny he ae tary a netw ing he ma} as me conceal his offence, and that the manifest Im ists pediment to prasecution referred to in aaid ar- sy }, commencing a: 10 ticle means not a mere want of evidence, but a os Ani copeies Ww: want of or jurisdiction in the military bre wilt be precent» inner and Authorities to paky tho offender easenetie te rm shames Tuoderate prices, \OTRe on i. = the greuod. Every siteution will be paid to the | Justice SS gemfort of those who wish to spend & plossant Isz SATARO, the Japanese naval student, yoore seine sou. 325-1" | who entered the Naval Academy in December, 1869, under the arrangement made with the Japanese empire, has resigned, with the con- sent of Minister Mori, the privilege of an eda- cation at the Naval Academy. Ise is not very apt inobtaining a knowledge of nautical affairs, nor is be proficient in our he roe os ae ctober, withdrawn from the Academy in a1, and placed under private instruction, where 235 CHOLR OFT: i GRAND FAMILY EXC’ iT SahiEMoY CE Bis ae ress’? has been asion, and will leave Fits- b's) 6th street wharf promptly at 2. reture 9p. m. Bing'e Tickets, @) fram 10 to 14, S0c. hildren Femained up to she time of resignation. Ber sale by sub: He will be probably replaced by another young eciown: Riaser a. Japenese, Soca, couee eh end Lae: Tue American Exuisit at Viexxa.—Dr. mankee ate oar. J. W. Hoyt, one of the honorary commissioners Tickets will bo sold af the Boat. ., | to the Vienna exposition, and who ts especially A interested in the educational branch of the ex. ay take th te rit u i» wri Commi loner Jaton, O1 eo Remcanhuie ts seotect hecmivee nice dea pur Been ad mieten ine ak ae A detective and a detail of will be at to prevent roughs from forcing themeelves the Franklin school building of Washing ase ee eee er “ makes gee wit sea | & handsome center plece for our neat I. ates prices ns And Keanches will be farnisted | cational court.” ‘The Doctor ogy .d und in the group wttan Shoracie AMUSEMENTS. macninery the very finest 1m thee jpodden end ~ seys that his views are by the pub- p57 oRance na lie generally. He notes the Prices are not given on many articles can mana- facture, and says that since Muropeans fre- quently desire to order certain goods of this character it is desirable that American exhibi- tors should at once forward lists of prices to be A GRAND OT it come off at the a Ce JULY SP tars. eplendid eoip WaTeH,’ with the fo lowing. C.. aa bh. Mr. ¥, Dick Barrie, non FO enters &. affixed to articles on exhibition, wence at 4 oboe! exten’ » 1Bep } AMO8 FOX, Proprietor. Tue Poraris koa ExPEpITION.—From information received by letter gt the Navy de- partment respecting the Tigress, from Com- mander Greer, the following will be of interest tw the public:—The Tigress has arrived at New York, and is now in the hands of work- Sk UF TH £18 EST OROHESTRIONS inthe COentry can be beat ab Me SCRA. ZENBERG’S, 465 Pa. avenue. This insur. cht was imported at & coat of @6 00) and Top: th drama cy male, ; and chimes complete Sod bar properties of men. She seems to be and well-fitted ie are cordially Invited, free of for Mer work. Thope to be o i ten days. We hIDrth will ve a rou, ime, bul at to be ex- bar Cr ET ale } pected. If we can accomplish our mission and mancdiren’s, (7% ft | get back this fall, wo can pat up with all dis comforta. a stron; ie! we 439 My mereste botweey Baud Bifitects, tant | hot be obliged to spend a winter in the ice, Dut Engravirge, Ohromos, &o, | We are going to be prepared for it. 1 am pleased Paper Hangings, Window | with the officers, who are all in New York, with Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Corde and Tas- | the exception of Lt. Sebree.” The writer then Batis. Besta the District. on to say that he wilt beim Annapolis on . ‘hursda} continues:—** ire to have it Please remember Name and Namoer. __yel-1y clearly mentioned that Braine, when I fall in KINDS OF OAST-OFF WEARING AP- | with bim, shall not, without my consent, inter Az ii cam be sold to the very best advantage | fere with the personnel of my vessel. Also, if I Cfo Drcreet, berwors Mh andhn sw, | Sd the Polaris before Braine comes home, 1 ae wish to have ful ol s e power Hotes by mail promptly attonded to. Cash paid. fis | (rien to have full charge of he the Tigress as I Bre., | di Git to assist in ber home.” He tar a tise Perk 'boass’ | Sem Dy saying that yn hs ‘under Provi- ee ‘by mall | dence, to accomplish the objects of the voyage. PxrsowaL—aAdjutant General Townsend left last night for Massachusetts to remain a month. OUND FEET 7 his absence Assistant Adjutant General Sn ome atr aa RZEROUENT EXmnotsm | Pivok Wil discharge bie dation is Sens gorvatives of sieal aod month! health, and | ator Pomeroy consequent and Texas, left for Ne mander E. P. ww York iast i t. ho has i feet, ince en route for Es otis Sas sae able Carolina have ie ot ci~ aA penton 8s coopemy Novos: i Penner tt rapidly res s named laine, in the gous G. REISINGER. f 4 Hf ‘s Washb: Icw CREAM PAVILION Now orzy, —_ | Holeand Nai Mi So ho Aduiral’0. W, D: Families and parties supptied at reasonable terms. Srmwansant or the Norfolk navy yurd, is ot ths Ebbitt House. 47 The Athletic beat the Baltimore base ball club yesterday by a score of 11 to 2, jets" 3 4% Breeet Sovrnweer. BOW sHabas for @1 and opwards, at 7th street, opposite Post Office. | THE PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. wno AND WHAT THEY Agr. Where snd By Whom the Order Was Founded, Why the Secret Feature was Incorporated. The Farmers Fight Shy of it for years. Organization of the “National Grange.” A Deputy Sent Out to Introduce the Order in the States—He Finds it Up-hill Bustness— Principal Features of the Order and What it poses to De—Forn: of Organization—No Political or Re- ligiows Discussion Tolerated—Something About the Operations of the Order— The Secretary's Office in Georgetown—500,000 Circulars, dc., Sent Out Last Year—‘Out of Debt and Money in Bank” — The Late Investigation— Wonderful Growth of the Order-325,000 “Patrons” in the United States, dice, dee The fact that within a few years past there has sprung up in the United States a mysterious and powerful organization known as the “ORDER OF THE PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY,” and that its aims, objects, and operations have formed the subject of wide spread comment both by the press and the people, renders inter- esting and important at this particular time, the following article compiled for Tax Stan from authentic and indisputable date. Within @ year past, “‘What are the Patrons of Hus- bandry?” “What are Granges?” “What does the organization seek to accomplish?” &c., &e., have been the queries in almost every mouth. On one hand it has been stigmatized as a politi- cal machine run in the interests of the republi- can party; and on the other as a deep Jaid plot to secure the election of a democratic President in 1876. A popular belief is that the Order was organized expressly to defend agriculturists ainst the growing aggressions of railroad and other monopolies, and to send to the White House on the 3d of March, 1877, some individual fresh from bucolic pursuits, ‘with hay seed in his hair,” and smelling of the clover felds and buttercaps, for inauguration asthe Chief Execu- tive of the nation. Random articles have ap- peared from time to time in the press purporting to give a sketch of the Order and somethingof its urposes, but in the main these publications ave been grossly inaccurat>. In view of the growing interest felt in the movement and the many misstatements put forth it is deemed proper to lay before the public something re- liable in reference to the origin, characte:, and aims of the organization referred to. ORIGIN OF THE ORDER. The project of a national union of agricul- turists was first conceived by a live Yankee while on a visit to the southern states tn 1956, and was matured and put in operation in the city of Washington in the year 187 by a fow thonghtfal and earnest men, who, after carefal deliberation, became convinced uot only of its practicability but of the destrablaness of such an organization. In January, Lyi. Mr. O. H. Kelley, who was then connected with the De- partinent of Agriculture, @ native of Boston, nd the owner of a farm In Minnesota, received ommission from President Johnson to make @tour of the southern states and report upon the agricultural and mineral resources of the country. Tne war had been closed but afew montha, and naturally enough he did not expeet to meet with a very friendly reception from the people of the South, especially since he visited them in the capacity of a government officer. Being @ member of the Masonic fraternity, however, and of good address, he traversed ali of states east of the Mississippi except Florida and Mississippi, without a single un- pleasant incident. He found that the “MYSTIO TIE OF BROTHERHOOD” was still sacredly led among the Masons of the South. War had but just wert over the country as with & besom of fire. The work of material recupération had scarcely begun. The planters, suddenly deprived of their “ peculiar institution,” were ina daze. They knew noth- ing of the free labor system, or how to prac. avail themselves of its advantages, and were waiting as if for eome sevelation from heaven te enlig! Btruck with this teasing, gemegs - Mr. Kelley merotd inquired 1 was some remedy for it; some way by wbler the Papo of the South could be roused from their and be made to realize the brilliant ities of their noble calling. Deeply impressed with the the necessity of some action, be rei the cit: Mobile, where he frst conceived the idea UNION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES for practical cecperation. He remembered that these societies were separate and indepen- dent organisations, haying no interest in one another, and the question suddenly occurred to him, “Why could not the farmers, both north and south, unite the same asthe Masons, who have clung together for thousands of years, tor social and educational Parpaees, with @ view to promote their common interests?” After spend- Ing four months in the south and mentioning bis views on such an organization to a number of Looe grap gentlemen, most of whom were inclined to think favorably of tt, he returned to his farm in Minnesota, where he remained all summer. THE FOUNDERS OF THE “NEW DISPRNSATION.” In November of 1866 he came to Washington and procured 4 clerkship in the Post Office de- rartment. He did not relinquish his project and mentioned it tos number of gentlemen, most of whom treated the matter with indiffer- ence and afew of whom gave him encourage- ment. Among the latter were Mr. William Saunders, then as now, superintendent of the ardens and groungs of the Department of culture; Mr. William M. freland, then as now, chief glerk of the finance office of the Post Office (ema) Mr. John RK. Thomp- son, of the Treasury de ent; Rey. Dr. Jobn Trimble, also ef Treasury depart- ment; and the kev. A. B. Grosh, of the depart- ment of Agriculture. Of Mr. Saunders it is scarcely necessary to say that he was eminently and peculiarly qualified both by edacation a: experience to aid and advise in ‘such an under- ing. He had been aresident of the United States for about twenty years, and prior to his emigration hither had made his markin Great Britain as A SCLENTIFIC AGRICULTURIST, horticulturist and landscape gardener. Soon after his arrival in this country he became ed- itorially connected with several prominent .ag- ricultaral publications, which he conducted with signal ability and suecess, Aside from this, as is well known, he has contributed ar- ticles relating to the vocations with which he bas always been identified, tor Various standard publications, until he has become an authority on the subjects referred to. While in Londen, engaged in the business of landscape garden- ing, he saw necessity for organizations among persons engaged in that pursait, which should bring them frequently together ‘for the intereh: of views as to the best means of at- taining successin their business, and for the purpose of instruction in the several branches of science, such as botany, chemistry, &c., with which the Wouns, landscape gardener must make himeelf at least tolerably familiar i be would achieve eminence in his calling. set bim- S short time s pleased to note thalr slewating ‘was pl the minds and morals of the class ‘to, and the consequent isayovemsens wae a in the status of landseca) soraering. therefore fortunate that he ald have had A DIRBCTING HAND im the organization of the Order, which now occupies a prominent position before the coun- try. Of the other gentlemen mentioned, {t ts only necessary to say that they were (and are) and superior educa- men of excellent j west interest of the d took the rst degres toSt: Louis, and tne letter to Mr. K » from 3 A “Tbave ‘your | tos The sea.” brought the During bis tour, Mr. Saander; ‘ew order fo the attention of prom- smong them Mr. Anson was subsequently elected ir. Wn. Gon tee ee yuis, a 0 was elected Steward of the National . These gentlemen, as well as others to whom he mentioned the su! » approved the scheme, and thenceforward took a lively inter- estim its suecess. Mr. Saunders reported pro- from time to time to the agricultural sya- Sicate in W: n, and furnished them with the names of such gentlemen as had promised to co-operate. Ce mdence was entered into with those gentlemen, with Mr. A. $. Moss and Mr. F. M. McDowell, prominent New York agriculturists, and others, and the result was the reception of suggestions, which were of more or less value in the perfecting of the ritual and the formation of the Order. And here the fact may be mentioned that Mr. Saunders wrote THE PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION and by-laws, which in a few ringing lines re- markable for beauty of diction and force of logic sets forth the necessity for, and the ob- jects of, the organization, He also wrote some of the finest charges in the ritual, the material of which was Lh prem consent submitted for his judgment and decision. Mach was written for the ritual by the gentlemen whose names have heretofore been mentioned which was never incorporated in it, Mr. Saunders taking the view that it shonld not be made cumber- some, and that while it should contain all the essential ideas and principles they should be clothed in the briefest and most foretbie lan: guage possible. The excellent judgment and fine organizing mind of Mr. John K. Thompson, the first lec- tureref the National Grange, were also of at service in the task of getting the project into practical working shape. It was deemed pet to the permanency of the Order and its effectiveness in protecting ultural interest, to’ make itasecret one. Its founders argued’ that persons engaged in many vocations other than farming have secrets which are essential to their success in business, and that even the Seunte of the United States has its executive sessions, which are held with closed doors. Of this SECRET FEATURE OF THB ORDER Mr. Saunders wrote as follows in the preamble: “Unity of action cannot be acquired without discipline, and discipline cannot be enforced without significant organization; hence we have & ceremony of initiation which binds ns in mu- tual fraterutty as with a band of iron; but al- though its intluence is so powerful, its applica- tion fs as gentle as thatof the silken thread that binds a wreath of tlowers.” In September, 1867, a circular written by Mr. Saunders was sent out to prominent gentle- men connected with agriculture, stating what lad been done towards organizing the associa- tion, and asking for suggestions should the pro- Ject mect their approval. Many responses were aeceived, most of which were favorable; and, encouraged desi the gentlemen continued to fn work on the @tual. It was now about tims to think of a fi name for the embryo order. About fo in all were suggested, among them being, “Tillers of the Soil,” “ Agricuitural Lodges,” “Temples of Industry,’ + Bee Hives,” “ Kni, hts of the Plow,” «Knights of Husbandry,” and ‘Patrons of Hnsbandry.” The latter was finally adopted, and its wranches Were to be called * Granges,” from the Latin Granum, grain; French, Grange, a barn; and Scotch, Grange, the buildings belonging’ to a corn farm, originally a place where the rents and tithes, paldin grain to religions houses, were deposited. The term was used by Milton and Shakspeare to denote a farm, with the buildings, stables, &c. THE “NATIONAL GRANGR” was organized on the evening of December 4th, 1867, at the office of Mr. Saunders, then on 44 street, between Missouri avenue and the old canal. Less than twenty persons were present, and the grange was organized by the electionof the following officers: Master, Wm. Saunders, D.C.; Lecturer, J. B. Thompson, Vt.; Over- seer, Anson Bartlett, Ohio; Steward, William 7] Steward, A. 8. Moss, N. vs Ba.; Treas- ii, ert uy were Glested oficars wore not preeent, ‘yu . fested in the matter, pe that serve, ‘oper to elect the officers for a years, since the aided in es tal is. having ma- plan of operat desired a suf- Serge time to out in aecordance ee ir Own precoi ym after @ subordinate G: taod Wash. vateete nt cul a ur Shep! 4 is city, who, at a later day, & Feport on the ricuitural ogi pone | Doulses. § who ton journals. = oa CIRCULARS SENT OUT. In January, 1868, the second circular was sent ont to the country. The objects of the order ag announced inthis circular were ‘‘to advance education, te elevate and dignify the oecupation of the farmer, and to protect its members against the numerous combinations by which their interests are inj; ly affect- ." Of the benefits to be dertved the circu- lar mentioned ‘‘systematic arrangements for procuring and disseminating, in ‘most ex- | peomncer manner, information relative to crops, lemand and supply, prices, markets, wd trans- portation hess ge at the country,4::{ for the establishment of depots for the sale of special or general products in the ci }; wled, fur the — and srchange of stock, and jesired varieties of plants and trees, and for the purpose of procuring help at home or from |, aud Lange poke P amenped ing es loyment; also, for ascerta: testing tits of newly-invented farming implements, and those not in general use, and for detecting and exposing those that are unworthy, and for protecting, by all avatlable means, the farming in- terests from fraud and deception af every kind.” MR. KELLEY LEADS THE FORLORN HOPE. On the first of April, 1863, Kelley left Washington, under the direction of the Na- tional Grange, to establish subordinate granges ' inthe states. Four months bad elapsed since the organization of the National Grange, and it bad made no progress whatever except in the ay.of sending out circulars and running in debt. It owed $150, mainly for printing, and therefore could not afford to pay an regular salary. Mr. Kelley was therefore thorized to Fo out om & salary, of $2,000 per Year Provided he could make it by foes, for extab- ishing granges in the states; but should he fai he was given to understand that the National Grange would not consider iteelf under any ob- Ngation to pay even his expenses. So hopeful and enthusiastic was Mr. Kelley, however, that he at once resigned his clerkship in the Post- Office department, and with a ticket for Har- risburg and but $2.50 in his pocket departed on his mission. He bore with him letters of in~ treduction from Messrs. Saunders, Thompson, and others, and on reaching Harrisburg ISSUED THR FIRST DISPRRSATION for a subordinate grange. Pursuing his course westward, he frequently halted on the way to talk to the farmers in regard to the now erder, but most of them fought shy of the “‘new-fan- gled concern,” and would take no stock in it. second dispensation for subordinate pop ayy pee at Fredonia, New York, and at Colom! Ohio, where Col. Joseph ne Dwyer, of }, agricultural and ical atten Tenown. on the a5 REF 2SS whieh bas never Kelley remained on his farm » Still WRITING ABD TALEIEG ABOUT TER NEW OR- 14 Det bis success in establishing satisfactory. In the fall of 1969 he received a letter dated Washington, D. O.,' Oct. 29, from Mr. Saunders, Master of the Nativaal Grange, saying, wih: of if which, for a lo aid oat ean Sraggeettewene ‘of pre em hoy ‘see no tegen Fog concealment. Ne hs He the SLOWLY BUT DILY GAINED FRIENDS. Mr. Kelley made his farm his headquarters, but attended all of the anpual meetings of the National Grange in Washington, until the year 1871. Im the year 1871, he found that as the was becomi: order ing more popular and was necessary either to give up Nor to relinquish his’ position asfan olf, a ington, where he remained ‘one year, and then moved to 48 3d street, Georgetown, the present headquarters of the National Grange. PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF THE ORDER. The Order, as it at present exists, hay three distinct and prominent features, viz: the social, the intellectual, and the business. Of the social feature, Mr. Saunders, late Master of the Na- tional Grange, at the annual session of that body in 1870, said, in an address recapitulating the objects of the Society: “To make country homes and country society attractive, refined and enjoyable; to balance exhaustive labors by instructive social amuse- ments and accomplishments, is part of our mis- sion’and our aim.” OF THE ADMISSION OF WOMEN he said in the same address: “Their assistance im the workings of the Order, is proving of incaleulabie value; it is Indeed doubtful whether the objects of the institution, especially in regard to the refinements of education, and all that tends to brighten hearths and enliven homes could have been accom; withont her presence and aid.” In one of the circulars sent out by the National Grange it is further said ip defence of the female feat “ husband and brother knows that where he cau be ac- companied by his wife or sister, no Tessone will ae but thoseof purity and trath.” One PLEASANT SOCIAL FEATURES of the granges is the feasts provided by the ladies once & month. In some parts of the west these banquets take the ferm of picnics tn the woods. They are quite popular and have doubt- less done much towards swelling the member- ship of the Order. For the success of t ial feature great credit is given to Miss Carrie A Hall, of Boston, who has unselfishly and un- tiringly devoted her best energiesto tue interest of the Order almost from its in tion. The grange room, itis claimed, isa st of moral club room for the enjeyment of both sexes. There is much music in the ritual to entiven the ceremonies, and many of the granges possess libraries for the ammsement and {n- stuction of its members. This, it is claimed, naturally has a tendency to prevent young men from leaving rural life where they possess comfortable competence for precarious com- petition in the large cities. WHAT THE ORDER PROPOSES TO Do. The Order proposes to abolish the commis- sions of the middle men as far as it is pr cable to do 80, and deal directly with the man- ufacturers and consumers. Lt also proposes, in localities where it may be deemed necessary, to reduce fares and {reigists on railroads by a sys- tem of cor tion, aud to promote the interests or the a tural masses tn every ligitimate and honorable way that may suggest itself. Local circumstances must to a great de; overn the action of the different granges. instance, we find the granges in one state co- operating to accomplish a certain object which it is unnecessary or undesirable to attain in an- other state ie granges are not restrieted in this respect, provided they violate none of the CS principles of the Order. The National range, however, takes no part in any of these purely local movements. THE ORGAMIZATION OF THE GRANGES is as follows: Subordinate Granges—First dogree—Laborer, (man), Maid, (woman). Second degree—Cultivator, (man), Shepherdess, (woman), 7 nebie Gegree—Harvester, (man), Gleaner, (wo- Fourth degree—Husbandman, (man), Matrén, ‘or (woman Bae Granee—Fifth Pomona, (hope). Composed of Masters Grandoe aad vets vee Ges tot aur a rn rone 0 membersand eligible to office hed ational Grange. Flora, (Chart- ty). Gonrpoued of Master of Sette Grunts ak tate who haye taken the degree of Pomona, Past Rave taken ante acereset Pomoas, snalive bare: . “ rary members and eligible to office, but not entitled vote. Seventh degres—Cores,(Faith). Members of the ional Grange who have served one year thereia Bey become mstmabers of tals actrees aren applice, er ‘degree hepora: f th fri ot ble to ec perein, ind are Gigible eo ofics viicotheere of . . as follows: M stor Ohaplain’, Resswaret, by, Gniekooper, Uctes, Pomous, Flora, and Ledy Assistant Stewerds OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL GRANGE. In subordinate Granges; officers are elected annually; in State Granges, once in two years; and in the National Grange, once in three years. The present’officers of the National are: Master, Dudley W. Adams, of Iowa; Overseer, ‘homes ‘Taylor, Calumbie, 8.0.j lecturer, T. Bera Pele, web cane, ‘county, » A. »Washir mon. D. C.; Exeon' oe ate. im. ‘Seunders, Wa bington, D ©. ‘Yatt Aiken, Cokesbury, A ybeville county, 8. 'C.; E.R. land, Di s }» Dubuque, cows. Any person tnterested i» agricultural pursuits, of the ‘age of sixteen years, (female, ) and eigh- teen years, oe duly 1 sed and elected, is entitled to mem! iP. he minimum fee for aniebersale im a s' vordinate grange is: For men five dollars, and . sr women two dollars, for the four degrees, exc. pt charter members, who shall pay—men thr dollars, and women fitty cents. The minim: m of regular montiiy dues is ten cents from ech member. NO POLITICAL OR REL!GIOUS DISCUSSIONS. Like most secrét orders, it has @ charitable feature. Members are commanded te feed the hungry, help the fathcriess and the widows, and to visit any brothers or sisters who are sick and see that they are provided with all things needful. The constitution provides that aoy member found guilty of ranton cruelty to Persaur ap; mpanied ya fee ry ‘anges working in a stats rate ity to Organize a state «Phe treasurers et ail) granges must be approved bby the oficers of ree e.granyes. | Ins all: granges bills must be approved by the master and counter- gan 1e ~ Valigions ae, poiitiont on ‘pay eal G us, Or jues- fiona aro not tolerated as hiner 1m the x) of theccder, BO uals, subordi- Date Grange, and'the remainder is deposited in jageney—the Farmers’ Loan and wat Now York. —_ TWO CENTS. which are latgely ih use in the preparation of cotton fer the market. An arrangement was readily made hich the Patrons were phe: Jes at a reduction of neatly wo year with depu ty agreed or taxe reaper ua 0 © manufacturer could turn out in Jour (nearly 1,000) and in consideration of the fact that he would be saved the trouble of lookin; tomers and was not juired to ponent parte of the harvester, but simply to manufacture the detached portions, he was ite ready to € a material redaction. ‘avorable arrangements were made for the transportation of the machines to different por- tions of thestate as heavy freight, the devached tions being closely packed and set up on heir arrival at their destination. The aggre- te amount saved the farmers in this instance as about $40,000, or ABOUT $40 ON EVERY HARVESTER. A sewing-machine agent in the west was re- cently perplexed to know why scarcely any one wanted to buy hie $60 machine. He finally as- certained to his disgust that the farmers’ wives had already been supplied with the same kind of machines at $3) each through the State Grange. A heavy reduction of freight hasalso deen secured by the same system of coopera- tion. The members of the Order also claim that it has given A GREAT IMPETUS TO MANUFACTURING in the west; that it has been the means of stim- ulating thought and discussion among the far- mers, and that this has suggested remedies for many of the evils formerly complained of. For ‘instance, in a certain section of the west, the farmere a few years since sold their hogs for little or nothing to Buffalo speculators. A few weeks later the hams from these would re- turn, labeled “‘Butfalo hams,” which the far- mers were compelled to buy at exorbitant prices. After discussing the matter in their pene, Ser, came tothe conclusion that it would be advisable to cure their own Lams, and since that they have done so, thus saving the exorbitant commissions of middie-men. The people of Iowa a few years ago were inthe habit of buying canned eorh trom the east at thirty- five or forty cents per can—the value in that state of about three bushels of corn. Since the establishment of granges in the state the people have establishments fur canuing their owm corn at a great saving. & certain state two years ago every plow used in the state Was pur- chased at high prices trom eastern manufac- turers. Now not a plow is bonght outside of e. The Pat laim that their Order has set the farmers to thinking, talking, and acting: has educ them as to the best means of protecting their erests; and has given them something | ate idea of their power and impo: may THE UEADQUALRTERS OF TRE ©! as before stated, are No. 48 3d sti 18 « tional Grange is transacted. native of Boston, and is about forty of age. When eighteen years of age he went west, and subsequently came to Washington, where for many years he was the correspondent of the St. Paul eer. He is a gentleman of indomitable energy and perseverance, as the mere recital of his effurts to establish the Urder will show, and at the last annua! meeting of the National Grange in Georgetown last winter was complimented by a unanimous reelection astecretary. The character of TAE BUSINESS OF HIS OFFICE can be imagined when it Is stated that he em- ploys five clerical assistants, who are kept busy daily in keeping the books of the National Grange, attending to correspondence, and send- ing out tracts, dispensations for new granges,c. The tracts or pamphlets sent out consist mainly of addresses delivered from time to time in be- half of the Order, and showing its advantages, avd articles of asimilar character from agri- cultural and other Over 500,000 brief publications of this kind were sent out lsat ine a this year the number will pro! ouch greater. Under no circamstances has CONFIDENTIAL CIRCULARS, containing information of importance to the gtanges, are occasionally sent out with the other matter. Cash is paid for everything, the Order not only being out of debt, but having a handsome sum to its credit in the Farmers’ Loan and Trust company in New York. And bere it s to state something in reference to te late visit ofa committee from the lows state to Washington to o inquire into the financial status of the National Grange. These gentlemen were courteously received by tlltec, ang Secretary: Kelley: but tics, mene mittee, elle y were given to understand at ‘ones’ that they would hot be recognized in their city, and that the State Gra more right to send them to te the affairs of the National Grange lature has to send a committee how: Rat thee By Bde in: ever, woal as in- dividual members of the Order, and as such every facility would be accorded them for a thorough investigation. An — was em- ployed to examine the books of the National Grange, and at the close of the examination the ans themselves satisfied and master of the lowa state nge as follows: **We have gone to the bot- Of the thing and it is all right.” WONDERFUL GROWTH OF THE ORDER. It cannot truthfully be said that the Order ts of nflishr: om gsowth, as has been charged, for the reason that it has been six yeare in reach- ing its present proportions. In the year 1868, 10 subordinate granges were organized; in 1309, 39; in 1870, 39; im 1871, 125; im 1872, 1,105. Sinoe January ‘+t ‘last, subordinate gra have been orga: ized as follows: In January, 156; in ruary, 347; in March, 666; in April, 571; in » 696, nd in June, up to Saturday last, the 2eth ‘ult., 794. The fol’ wi shows the numberof nes by states, wi have been organized since 1867: Alai ama, 12; Arkansas, 23; Calitornia 24; Coune:ticut, —} Del Florida, a ; 23; Indians, 212; Iowa, as, 266; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 6; faryland,—: Mastach usetts, 1; Mich tmnesota, 250: Mississippi, 145; Nebraska, 262; da, —; = oer Jersey, 3; New Yo lina, 17; Ohio, 6; 3; Pen nla, Rhode o taland By y n vent ving Wi rape 1;" Dakota, 7; ret of > Idaho, — New Columbia, — ni Mi Mexico, - Utah, a Wi pag tory Oe Pt yom- ing, —j Canada, King @ total of 4,355 sub- ordinat: granges in the United 8 MINISTER JEWELL BAX QURTE! New Yorn, July 2.—Members ot ¢ new! a 2 MURDERER SENTEN In the court of general sessions Us before Recorder x 15th a on the charge of munter oth He pleaded guilty to murier in the second degree, and Keoorler |ack tenced him to imprisonment tor life w THERE ARE REPORTS FROM CURA ae the Presidency ot ublic, and has been succeeded » President of the Cham be principally due to publi webation o dignpypevation ite acts favoring his brother-in-Inee Generet Manuel Guceada. prisoner last tof He oo ‘Conor night, argued verted Thomas was for fatally beat- arrested tng Lis mother 87 Brookiyn lot might —_.— usly ill with the same dis ease. It is it these cases wore brought on by Grinking impure water. ¢ are no carce of cholera in this city St. Lovie, duly 2.—Several of the most Prominent physicians in this city deny th there is any cholera here, or that there a single case so far th cases reported were malignan! ho worbus fintennncon—~-_amamnadh The Dead-lock im the Conaceticnt re. Mantrorn, July 2.—T te adny ney, the house having an by substituting other nan thon indicates that the sera’ i vd that the house must rec Of judges this session is like! lomeeenales The Nicholson Chitdren. BautrMore, July 2.—In he f Pleas, Judge Garey, this morning. iat compus case of Mrs. Nicholson versus Jutin Eng lish, for the recovery of the two children of the former, by consent of the respective counsel the children were remanded to the custody ot John English, said John English to Pay the costs of the case. The Ex: rated President Wilson’ Boston, July 2—The reports current that the condition of Vice President Wilson's health is Causil renewed anxiety are without foun- dation. le continnes to e1 the need 20n of quiet and rest ute scuntry. ts New Yorx, July 2—K. 5 trollet addressed a letter to an eastern senator saying that the back pay will be at the disposal of Senators ‘and Representatives for two years Death of an H.C. Crvormmati, July 2—Hon. Joseph G. Wil- son, mem! from Oregon died of at Merietta, Ohio, this morning. —— or Gers No, 58, of April 1, 1673, and up to July 1, 1873, are announced in General Orders No. 70, from the War Department, dated July 1, 1873; PROMOTIONS. Cavalry—4th iment—ist It. Peter M. Boebm, resigned; ad g ia] ef W. Taylor, to by In- first hea- 5 ad Lt Lt. Gilbert 8. Jen- —s vice Worden, de- 7th regiment—ist Lt. Constant Wii- , Yiee Chandler, deceased. urnett to be first lieutenant. sth eutenant, vice Wood, Frederick L. vice Hammond, mental adjutant. 2th regi- james N. Morgan to be captain, vice Kilgour, retired from active service. 21 Lt. John L. Bullis to be first lieutenant 2a Lt. Stephen P. Jocelyn, Zist infantry, to -d , Zist infantry, be Ist Lt, with his relative tank inthe ariay, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ist Bberwood. William ae a Kilgour, %th iufan- en SAAmATS: Under this head are the resign’one : a P. Irie, payne; y reg Webb, sth eavairy; Capt. 8th cavalry; Capt, 4 axtillery; try, Cupt.