Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-08-20

the reason why l think so! ! Will tell
you. think he should be the most con-
tented Of mortals, because he has the great
est reasonable greatest cause 10 be so. In
the first place, the farmer is the most inde-
pendent Of ali men, for he is dependent on
no one but God. He sees the rain descend
upon his green fields, and lifts his heart in
gratitude to that sublime Being, who guides
and governs the universe. He can pros
duce all he needs, his house is q pattern Of
neatness, and his daughters models Of in>
nocence and virtue. They know not the
Observation-Disclosures, the coquetry and triv-
oli,y Of the city. Like the poet Moore's
charming girl.
"They blush when you praise them,
And weep when you blame them"
Seated around the homestead hearth
upon winters evening who is so happy
as the farmer!
Tie children group, cluster round,
All smiling tlro' roses Of health;
Oh, where can those riches be found,
Surprising the husbandman's wealth?
And oh if there's gratitude due
From all ~ the Father of love,
How oft should the Farmer renew
His thanks for those gifts from above"
The farmers family is family ofhealtll.
They show not the delicacy and disease
which harrass the pampered sons Of the
city. True they have not the refinement,
the knowledge and the luxury, which are
common in the city but at the same time,
they have not the acnteness of sorrow and
suffering which they bring with them. In
dustry is the watchword of the farmers
family.
"Tor love of wealth some get ensnared
In speculation's tolls,
And others when disasters come
Are scrambling for the spoils;
Still does the prudent farmer pay
To industry his vow,
Nor heads the struggle nor the strife;
But steady guides the plough"
l have tasted Of the luxuries Of the city,
and the country. have stood in the halls
of grandeur and wealth, surrounded by
pomp and pride, and have talked love TO
the simple, but sincere and beautiful girl in
the cottage. All, yes, have knelt at the
feet Of the proud, naughty. and beautiful
lady seated OH the splendid ottoman. But
where did l find the most contentment,
most happiness! Not in the lordly halls
of wealth, for pomp and grandeur always
carry with them, like rose, thorn
while the modest lily carries nothing but
its loveliness and charms. Hove the city
best, because it is my nature to wish to
move amid congregated men. ! love the
human race, whether they shine in the cay
and gaudy saloon, or move in the silent
fields.
But l do firmly believe, that the farmers
of our country are the happiest and most
contented men on earth. believe their
wives and daughters to be patterns ofneat-
ness, industry and virtue. In ancient Rome,
the farmer was considered the most res
pectable of all professions, inasmuch as his
was the ground work of all, and from him
they derived their sus,enance. There are
many weak minded persons who because
wealth has raised them above the necessity
of following profession, affect to despise
him, affect TO look down upon him with
contempt. Why! Because he labors in
the field, to feed such fellows as he. tits
always mark of ignorance in a man who
despises honest industry, and judges a
mans character by his profession. How
often is the mechanic thus judged. How
often is the mechanic thus unjustly con-
demned.