The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-30
From the We,o ENGLAND Farmer.

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From the .Ne,o England Farmer
Not long since passed an evening at my friends
house in the city, when music made portion OF
the entertainment. Among other performances
there was one little glee which attracted my par
cuar attention, and with which | was iorcby
affected. 1t commenced thus;
ga little farm well till'd,
A little cot well find,
A ltlo wife well Wild,
Give me-"
This sentiment was in strict accordance with
| my own opinions relative TO three acquisitions for
forming happy husbandman; although il may
be that the singers had no very serious design in
! their performance. Indeed cannot conceive of
happier state of man in this uncertain life, than
what is described in the above triplet. "a little
farm, we'll tll'd," may make Il man rich, indie
pendant, respected and happy; but the farm of
the great laudholder, who counts moro upon his
extent of territory, than upon cultivation, is too
apt to make one poor, neglectful and needy, in
the inverse ratio, as his acres increase. The
we'll tilhng has much of meaning in it. 1t IN
cludes all the minutp of the duty of the posses
sor Were ! TO describe Il "farm well trd, |
should go into all the various business and con-
Germs OF the ter not combining myself merely to
his labor in tie soil. But such description would
require too much mnuteness for my present plIr-
pose, and | shall therefore give only some gem
eral account of wel-tilling, or well managing a
farm.
If we look to the division OF his farm into lots
Of tillage, mowlands and pasturagc, we see that
the possessor has judicously laid out and arrang-
ell the whole, with view to somo particular
purpose, and that he may take advantage of
whatever may be peculiar to each. His fences
are all substantial; his wood-loIs are secured from
the depredaons of strolling cattle; his bars and
gates are closed; his own cattle are always secur-
ed in their enclosures; his buildings are tight and
tidy. He neglects not his business for things of
minor Importance. His seed is sown in due
season; his plants never suffer through neglect
of attention; he watches the progress of their
growth; and when come TO maturity, they ere Sc
cured betimes. In fact, his whole mind is upon
his business, and he aims as much to give fin
sh, nentness, aud beauty to his farm, MS Il
mechanic does TO the articles Of his manufacture,
good workman often much depends. Thus, by
constant attention to his business, he contracts
more and more II love for it, and thus this "itle
farm well tilPd," shows how much may be real
lied from small spot, if managed with judg-
ment, prudence and economy.
"a little cot well flld'
This is truly significant of that economy which
ought to be prnc,ised by our farmers in the cree
ton Of their dwellings, | have seen stately man
sions that but poorly corresponded either with
the business or ability of the owner. snug
dwelling 'well filed" is far preferable to great
house scantilv provided with couveniences.-
Sometimes farmer is induced by the unfortu-
nate ambition of his family, to pull down the old
cottage, which for several generations has sufficed
for the comfort and convenience OF lis numerous
and respectable occupants. "A foolish pride OF
this kind should be guarded against, lest III eager
7 ness TO make display, we lose sight of the one
thing most important to farmer, viz. thefthng
In this is comprised not only the necessary &C
commodations for the enjoyment and comfort OF
life but as it is fitting that the inside should con
form to thu external appearance, the large ana
SNOWY house must be supplied with suitable fur
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considerable portion of this filing. In etfectng
this consistent uniformity, the owner viii Ind
that his bill of expenses has overreached his cal
cuation, and he will, probably, when too 'ato, be
sensible that q smaller dwelling would have been
more fitting, more economical, more convenient
more conducive to rational enjoyment and true
happiness.
Last of all comes the very cap sheaf Of the
husbandman's pleasures and enjoyments,
GA wife we'll Wild
When the globe was first formed, and "A dam, lis
prirneva farmer and cultivntor, stood alone and
solitary, gazing at the heauteous domain, 1t was
then found that sail the work was not complete
so he was provided with WJe, to be his com
panion and helpmate. This second self OF the
farmer can make him happy, respected, and r'ch
in the bounties of the Creator or rn'serap'e, oe-
graded, poor and lew. The kind, domestic, at
tentive and notable wife continually has an eye
to the interest of her husband. She is not too
proud for her duty, but takes delight in the per-
formance of it. The expressive language OF
Solomon is truly descriptive other. "Ihe heart
= of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that
she shall have no need Of spoil. She will do
him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
She seekelh wool and flax, and worketh willing
ly with her hands. She rseth while il is yet
night and giveth meat TO her household; she
ooketh well to the ways of her household, ana
eate,h not the bread of idleness. Her children
rise up and call her blosscd her husband also
praiscth her." With such wife, so swell Wilrd,'
the busy and enterprising farmer will find, that
however much he may value tho society oil 9th
er friends; and the companionship OF those with
whom he may happen to be associated III ~ nosl-
ness or occasional amusements, yet ne VIII es-
| teem her above them all, and the labors and toiiS
of the day. will be sweety recompensed ny her
gentle smiles and tender sympathes. ID. d.
The robbers in New Orleans have invented a ne"
method of electing their object 1t consists IN pass
lnr a cord across the street dark niSht, waiting