Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-26
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were intended fur the purpose. Better treat:
mcu,. and the introduction among Us, Of the
most approved breeds now in the country, con;
sll,ute The only remedy for the existipgeyil. and
he will deserve 10 be honored as public bene-
factor. who shall first enter with spirit and reso-
luton upon the work ofimprovement.
Wnh regard to hogs The very reverse OF lIle
foregoing rule is 10 he recommended. NO
planter should be content tn make less pork
Than will be necessary TO supply his own faml-
". Pride, interest, and feeling Of indepen.
derce should combine, to stimulate every plan
ter. to the attainment, of this end Our depen-
dence upon foreign market, is stigma upon
our industry and enterprise. which we should
hasten 10 remove. Itshould be an nfexible
rule Of every plapier, 10 cultivate all articles OF
food necessary to the wants Of his family, 10
which his soil and situation are adapted. To
purchase no urticle tina, can be cultivated q;
home. il maxim founded in wisdom, andis en-
forced q, this tine. by considerations Of interest
and patriotism For The mOdus operaEdi. the
ways and means Of cffcc,ing this reformation in
our Agricultural habits. beg leave 20 refer you
10 The able address, delivered by Gen. McDui-
fie before the State Agricultural Society in Co
nmbia. nt The anniversary meeting IN Decen-
her last |, will be found, not only repeie with
sound. practical views and patriotic sentiments.
hn, also to abound with the profound retecnons
ola skilful and experienced planter.
There remains. gentlemen. but one other
subject. 10 which would invite your attentive
consideration. as intimately connected with The
purposes Of our association, and upon which our
success or failure is destined greatly TO depend:
| allude 10 The almost universal practice among
planters, OF conducting their pecuuinry trnnsac-
lions npon The credi, principle. This has been
forced upon them, by the introduction OF false
and ruinous habit of anticipating the animal
income from crops, before the proceeds arc re.
allied. and very often before the seed bsse
eermuaed in the ground. An inevitable con:
sequence of this suicidal practice. has been ana
mus, continue to be. to deIraud the planter out
OF his jus, position and influence in society," TO
reverse his natural relation 10 all other classes.
which is one Of comparative independence. and
TO substitute in its place one OF degrading de-
prndence, If not Of tnortffying servility: AT
present il is little better than stale Of voln.ia-
~ subordira,ion TO our equals, delivernnce.
from which can only be effected, by casting OF
the fetters ola savish custom, 10 which we have
100 long submitted. Instead Of anticipating our
income, and graduating our expenditures oy its
supposed amounts. we must adopt the visor
and more prudential course Of keeping pot
ton Of The proceeds Of our crops unapProprist-
ed and if not in oGr pockets, al least within our
certain control, when either interest or incl!ras
ton may require II. usa
This Change in rrhabits ofra9e, viii secure
10 the planting intcresf, aeliserance fr1is
state ofmortifying depeadenee. no less honorH-
BIZ ads h taa aas aehieged ny
4. I, ,,u characterization
from the humilialing necessity Of asking credit
Of the merchant, of the lawyer, OF the physician,
Of the blacksmith and OF the tailor. Instead Of
receiving credit. as a favor granted TO US. we
shall have il in our power to arcept il as lavor
conferred upon others II will then become
the ineres, Of all other classes to seek the co.'s
tom and patronage Of the planter, and his the
proud privilege OF conferring them, upon whom
socver he pleases. He will then become, as he
shonld be, the only truly independent member
OF the social state, To whom in the natural order
of things all other classes should look for aid
and encouragement.
Having submitted those views. upon the va
rioas topics embraced in this address ii remains
with YOU, gentlemen. 10 determine, whether
they exhibit faithful picture Of existing evils,
in ,h. prcsen, state OF our Agricultural econo
my, and whether the remedies suggested, are
appropriate and adequate, to accomplish The
ciauge and 10 secure the reform, which we so
mnch desire Are the interests Involved, OF
sufficient, magnitude TO command onr united
energies in an unwavering effort, TO promote
their advancement and 10 plant them upon
foundation Of permanent security. Success in
every aspect OF the subject vii! be found TO de-
pend upon our own voluntary efforts. Our re-
lance mus, be upon our own uniateTlng wilis
and ready hands, and when were these known
10 fail, under the guidance OF prudence and
wisdom! Mech may be achieved IN The cause
of Improvement, by the members OF this Socie.
". in their associated capacity, by the mutual
instruction which will flow from free inter-
change of opinion but more may be accom-
pshed by our lsbors as individuals, devoted To-
careful observation and skilful experiment.
Great and beneficial iesnlts may spring from
the proceedings of this day. if they shall haPpi-
Is inspire us with the wills and resolutions, SUI
icienlly active and impelling 10 carry into ex-
ccnlion. The plans and practices, upon which
success will depend. Or apathy and neslecs
NAV succeed 10 the aidor. by which we nre nt
prescn, animated, and BY paralizing our efforts,
cause tire presen; OCCASION to pass away unirn-
proved and unprodnciive Of any future benefit.
I'VE should never be unmindfnl OF the fact, that.
TO live By The swea, Of the brow, if no, The law
of mans nature. is the neIorablc law OF hif
condition. from which there can be no escape.
and that nothing good, or excellent, or valuable.
or even desirable, ever was accomplished with
out toll and labor May then, gentlemen, be
permi,tcd TO make an appca! TO your feelings
of pride, Of interest, Of independence, OF pa
triorism. and in short, 10 every motive which
should influence human action, this day TO
pledce your inilh. and dedicate your best SER
vices with me. in the noble effort TO elevate our
condition. and TO improve and dignity the oc.
cupn,ion which we have selected, and with tho
pursui,s and rewards Of which we have every
,uducement TO be content Success will crown
our well directed efforts, with rs much certain
ty, as the effect will follow the cause. and
the time will not be remote when the members
of this Society may proudly congratulate eacF
orher upon the rich and glorious fruits. which,
sS.i spr!ug from their associated labors, m no
crea, cause of Agricultural reform andimpTove.
| rnent.
RosIlAyo,, 18th April, lSil.
PIG SALE.
Ioss;np of Alhany has sold BerR.