Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-26

that we are oJnoxir:., 10 the charge, of having
heretofore submitted 10 n classification, IN The
ranks Of life, which assigns Us an inferior stu
ton, es the second or third in the scale Of dig
nifty and responsibility. Notwithstanding onr
numbers, our strength, wealth and consequent
power, we have shameluIly suffered other class.
es TO usurp our rights, aud almost exclusively
to occupy the high places oihonor and profit in
the land. We have habitually deferred 10 the
imaginary superior wisdom and intelligence OF
the members OF the learned professions, rs II
the name OF their professions invested their fol-
lowers with claims 10 deterence and authority.
trust n new era has commenced, Of higher
hopes and brighter prospects. for the Asricuu-
raj community. The formation of this Society,
and the interest manifested 10 day, arc both pre-
sages and pledges, ,ha, this state Of things is
destined 10 pass away, and 10 give place TO one,
more animaling aud cheering in the conlempla.
lion, and far more salulary in its ultimate coll
sequences. The time has come, when Agr-
culture, considered either an art or science.
ciams her equal rank and station among the
honorable cmploymenis OF men. Agriculture
not only excrts nn all powerful Influence over
man III his aggregate character, rs forming ma.
lions and civil communities. bu, i, exercises u
no less bcnehcicnt influence upon him. n mo.
raj agent. There is NJ employment upon earth,
so well calculated 10 impar, strength and soli-
dity Ia his physical powers. or that offers more
Interesting subjects, for The exercise ard invig.
ofaiion oi hs intellectual attributes. II affords
employment 10 the hands and exercise 10 the
mind, of all Others. the most favorable, 10
health and happiness; while lis pursuits, reur-
cd aud unohirtisive in their character. are cmi-
nently calculated TO promote the devcopcmcni
and Improvement Of his moral nature. Such
is the influence which Agriculture excris upon
The condition and destiny of man, either us n
separate and distinct indi, idual, or rs amember
of social and organized community. Such is
the importance Of that occupation iu which we
belong, and for the elevation and encourage
mcnt Of which we have this day assembled TO-
gctkcr.-l!erc the Interesting inquiry arises;
how Is this great purpose TO be accomplished!
What are the means within the reach Of the
members Of this Society, by which the aiiain-
mcr, of this gsea, object Gun be secured and
placed beyond the contingency OF doubt or dam
ger. THIS inquiry constitutes, The most inn.
por,ant branch Of the subject. 10 which il slsi
proposed TO direct vOcY consideration on the
present occasion.
When one of the most distinguished Erlre-l
rors of Rome, discovered that Agricaltayf ;sns
declining in his kingdom, III consequence ps itr
neglect of its followers, by 'Khicil lie strength,
comforts and reEeuicec q; bis 6tIl we're ifn2
paired, and the poir atlS ssisg ss
pneas enfceesta he ealsse
l.ias 10 be sung BIZ aot:iz
et III sifSinaof pax oE1i EseiaSy 5sI9 p1a
a tiina accoina picd BY ilsc dig
sisE Sss III 4 a -
Iaffs 10 ile ields, and by taking hold OF the han
dies Of the ploughinih The presence OF Ibis subjects
bears public &. mpressiye stitl1ny N tRynF Of
the importance, dignity nSgip lnessof tlsa
time honored pursut. The Object tiIe same ~
both these examples. The pIillassrhar RosnaI,, !,
rcsoricd 10 the magical power OF poetry ,,Fni
the public mind, for the purpose cfinyesslng the
pursuits of fhisbandgy with new iasefest and BY
asSociating lis pleasures and empIoynl4sA!s with
the iascimalions of song, Inc sought 10 inspire
;.5 followers with srea,er zeal and higher efforts
in It's behalf. The Emperor and his eour, GO
through The annual ceremonial, for the purpose
of convincing his people. that the employment
of hnshandry is not only honorable 10 lis vota-
rics hut of sufficient dignity and importance.
10 lneri, the bcs,owment of imperial honors
from the highest fountain of honors. In what
manner shall he able 10 awaken more emo
bin: zeal in favor Of our vocation ! How shall
hc able 10 succeed III Inprcssing lis volarIcs
with higher estimate Of It's Importance. and OF
stimulating them 10 greater efforts, and 10 the
use of new aud approved methods for lis i'm
provcmcnt. \ sentiment was uttered BY a
member OF the Society at It's first meeting, with
the practical bearing OF which was iorcby
impressed n the time and 10 which must ask
permission here 10 alludc. rs us general adop-
ton is cmincnilY calculated. IN my opinion, TO
lay the foundation Of great and permunen; I'M
provcmcat. lie remarked that he had frequent
lv been asked, whether he was not tempted 10
sell out and To remove To the fertile lands III the
new States. in search of richer soil, and more
abundant crops. His reply llnsunIlormly been,
that lac has no desire 10 leave in quest Of any
other. and even If he had. M one could be in
dmced 10 pay the price which he should ask for
his ,,nsscsslcns. iOg nn consideration could IN.
ducc him In entertain The iien oi selling shoii
oi an offer TO shinsc over his land with dollars.
This scu,i,nen, is connected with. and springs
from warm attachment for home. and It's
socia,cd objects; with that feeling of devotion
10 the soil, which rcnd,r the spot on which wc
live. paramoupt IN our affections over MI other
places shall resardits adoption by the mem-
bers uf this Society, ~ II harblngcr OF ncw
era in onr hgrcuurt condition. and rs the
surcsl guaranty Of progressive and permanent
Improvement. The nament we feel that iden-
,fcuion with the soil, and regard ourselves rs
lis permanent occuplcrs. and not the mere ten
ants for season; aud that no consideration.
less than n cover Of silver com over our land,
could tempt us 10 part with il, then shall we, in
truth. commence the work OF reform. II was
this strong local attachment this feeling OF ilcn-
,ifcation aud self dedication TO the soil. ut the
basis of which lies all national devotion, that
stimulated the inhabitants Of Scotland, 10 enter
upon the work Of improving and reclai,ning
their lands. much of which consisted Of rocky
wastes and barren heaths. instead of fiying 10
other countries in search ufa home. Their ei.
forts have been crowned with the most ,rilim-
phant success; success which in the short
space of hale century, has converted the bar
rcn and bleak hills into fruitful fields. al this
moment aiiordng ample supper, 10 the mos,
loyal, national, industrious and enterprislng DO.
puaion upon the face Of the earth. We, gen.
tlemen, have comparatively better loi, much
easier destiny. We have rot only every induce.
lnent, bul likewise every encouragement TO en-.
ter upon the task of improvement. Our lands
in this region, were originally of good quality,
with noinconsiderable portion that was exceed
inriv fertile suficienily Ieyel n, all the pnrnn