True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-05
AGRICULTURE AL.
IMPORTANCE OF THE FARMER.

IMPORTANCE OF THE FARMER.
It's too much the habit of inconsiderate
young men to think lightly Of a farmers
life, and TO prefer some more easy sedenta-
~ occupation, with the fallacious ldea of
appearing genteel in the eyes of the world.
Official employment city life, large whiS-
kerS, white and delicate hands, with dis
play of gaudy jewelry and costly attire,
seem TO be prevailing objects with these
languishing youths whose vanity prompts
them to believe that they are the most bril-
liant meteors offaShion on whom the fair
will gladly bestow their smiles. The pre-
valence of these abSurdities is an injury to
society, and has done its full share in con-
tributing to the embaraSSmentS of the
country.
Man sprung from the earth, is support
ed by its products, and returns 10 its bo-
som again. What then can be more APP
propriate than to devote all his faculties 10
its improvement? 1t is the farmers toll
that preserves his health and vigor, gives
strength and elasticity to his spirits, devel-
opes more fully his mental energies, and
makes him in reality one of the noblest OF
Gods Creatloh-a real substantial man,
vigorous in body as in mind. Though
manual labor is too often held in light estl-
nation, there is dignity in all its applica-
tons, when directed by intelligence TO
some useful purpose. To cultivate the
soil is an interesting pursuit; to increase Its
products profitable study; it exaIts the
mind, which while quietly contemplating
the result gifts occupation, is lifted up
with thankfulnesS to that Being who has
ordained that our labor shall be so richly
rewarded.
The enlightened farmer is an ornament
to society; his path is open TO prosperity,
wealth and reputation, and he will always
retain his steady value. To fill the place
to which he is Justly entitled, he should be
well bred; it is the true test of excellence.
What can be more worthy of respect than
the venerable parents ola we'll bred family;
their true worth cannot be overeStlmated;
they have done their duty, and IN the
proud contemplation of hardy and vlrtu-
GUS progeny, their earthly enjoyments are
perfect
How inferior is the value Of the POM
pouS ignoramuS, linked TO some proud
dame, and pulled up by his wealth and I'M
nginary importance. He is never satisfied,
but always craving for something beyond
his reach; for homage which is never paid;
for respect which is never accorded. When
slifly seated in his gaudy equipage he I'M
AGNES himSelfa superior being, and glorles
in his arrogance and pride. He mingleS
in the fashionable throng; his inery and
show attracting the giddy gaze, and gives
food for reflection to the Sedate, but he has
no claim to the praise of good breeding;
els sons grow up to be dandieS and cor
combs, and his daughters to be cOguetteS
and prudeS. Behold them in the streets!
they are the laughing stnck of all Pur-
sue them TO the drawing room; their self
appreciation is the only support for their
imagined superiority. Follow them TO the
grave; but few tears are shed to their mem
ory, and their mother earth covers them
with shame, for the bad example they have
left to poSterity.
Mark the contrast of good and bad bree-
ding, and the comparison will hold good
throughout the animal creation.
1t is the noble faculty of reason, which
gives to man his worth, porwer and domn-
ion, and it is by its aid, that he has pro-
duced the most wonderful physical devel-
opponents in those animals which are most
necessary for his use; Improvements which
alone place the farmer amongst the grea.
test benefactors of mankind. Through
his perseverance, his ingenuity and his
labo in promoting good breeding in tie
animals necessary for his subsistence, aud
in bringing them 10 perfection, the public
welfare is subserved, and the farmer de.
serves to be regarded by all rejecting men,
as one of the most important links in the
chain Of society, ard the main pillar OF the
social edi6ce
Albany ~ Y, 1916.
WIN. II. SoTHAM.