The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-20

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and country will show, the most neglected Apprentice
ship, education specific Of sysematic instruction.
mas been time out OF mind, considered an Indispensable
prerequisite credirahe successful engagement
commercial or mechanical pursuits while know how
has been deemed sufficient ens tho posscssor
knowledge to tho frs, place and the highest wages in agri
simple principle OF production and of trade always
practically applied to manufactures and commerce. that
aud prove tho profitable producer and seller,
because most beneficial the buyer and consumer is but
merchant, who from more extensive acquaintance with
nus e1eMpauo more attentive observation of the mar
Of sound Judgment anurag energy and prudent industry
can Guy the best and sell the cheapest has always been
een to DO the earliest and accomplish the great
objee. of his elassan independence for himself So the
meohanie who tfom more thorough instruction IN the
principles and handcrai OF his trade, or more intense
application olmind and Judgment with labor improve
he articles he brioaies the machinery and modes o.
the che pest has always been reach the same ad
vantage his competitors with equal readiness and GER
efforts considered natural and unavoidable
sun the agrculturist has been content to follow in the
pursued and depend the EARTH the good for
tune, and Providence for CROP INDUCING the hope that
inferior quality 1t has scarcely occurred TO him that the
study of the principles of his profession had anything to do
with his farmer; that what he had demanded
from his soils should be considered in connexion with
what he is to do for hem and what he is about 70 ask
perform He has almost overlooked the vital TACT
that his lands, like his patient require to be fed to
enable them 70 perform s well and has ne ns
he quantity and quality the food they receive and
ways to the extent Of their ability to make advances for
the purchase OF more lands how few OF our farmers in the
the Probable OF the land they haye
These and kindred subjects beginning to occupy the
for its efforts awaken their attention these important
facts and TO supply useful and practical information IN re-
the assembage which surrounds u.s. and The exhibitions
upon this ground, most gratifyingly prove.
Many OF our aRrlcuurists now vigorously common
to the soil and the the Of the plants they Guilt
sering that food to produce health and vgor fruit;
and they are becoming convinced that understand how
arner but that quite important know what land
IS prepared for the plough and what seed it will bring to
harvest worthy OF the abor of the sickle Experience is
steadily proving that, by due these consider
atoms, better article doubled in quantity, may be
onate of labor and expense and that the
who pursues this improved system of agriculture cam like
enterprising competitor
The change in the agriculture of State and country
opens to the mind reflections of the cheering charac
ter If carried its legitimate results, promises
petition among farmers, to obtain the highest
prices for inferior productions produce the most the
BEST and the cheapest of the necessares of human life
Bread furnished in abundance to all who will within
the rule prescribed to fallen in the sacred volume OF
the Divine law.
Steady resolution and persevering energy requisite
carry forward these Improvements to that degree OF perec
ton dictated alike by interest and by duty and the smu
lus OF steady and reuneatng market will that
oution and nerve that energy. Without this encourage
ment in prospect few will persevere in making improve
which require close and mental application
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ing object is his consumption. The hope of gain
to the farmer as to the merchant or manufacturer All
who labor are equally stimulated by the prospect OF
out this hope neither mental activity nor physical
Will characterize their exertons True tits that the farm
of their labor and capital than men engaged in most
other pursuits and content with lower rates Of gain
implements, unncumbered by debt Their business gives
and IN ffa.i fsn HI Thsx ye ga patiently
paid from its proceeds, the balance remaining being
produces contentmen withou computation Of the rate
per cent upon the capital invested the wages it will
result advance in the great Object of human labor and
not rapid, is safe and certain 1t is surplus beyond
the expenses Of living 70 be added to the estate and may
IT. however this surplus sIe upon the hands of the far
snegio. parsyzed spiriss sink and he scarcely
feels that the year has added to his gains He little
encouragement in oing cultivate beyond his wants.
productions which will sell and the chances that
his farm neglected. his husbandy becomes bad, and his
gains in fact cease. ba&
To continue progressive of improvement in ag
them and to give energy and prosperity to this great
market becomes Indispensable and object should
carefully occupy the attention of the farmers of the United
Deeply impressed with tho conviction of this TRUTH
mds havs CHERISHED the idea that domestic
would be so far Preferable in stability and certainty the
open market Oh the commercial WORLD as to have Pcrsuad
ed themselves that sufficient market for our agricultural
products is thus atainable 1t is designed discuss the
sOundness OF this theory, where ii be reduced
tice but only inquire whether the this country
the condition of its society, and the tendency ncna
ton of its population their industrial pursuits
such the time, be expected such for
generations yet to come, render possible
within the country the surplus of the productions of our
agriculture. The theory OF exclusively domestic
ket for this great domestic interest certainly very beau
tiful one, theory, and scarcely fail strike
mind fvoraby upon first impression Still examination
has produced differences OF opinions between statesmen
a,H,,ar
the happiness and prosperity of country and its popula
ton. Any examination of this question would lead
discussion properly considered political, if not par,isan
simply propose to inquire TO a fact, which
troll the aPplcaton OF theories and principles political
economy touching this point country and agcn
tura population, without raising any question as to the
wisdom OF the one the soundness the other-s the
of this country equal its agrcutu raj pro-
duction can 1t become within any cacuabe period Of
years. How is the fact May not inquire, without Civ
offence transcendng the limits have prescribed for
self in the discussion Can fair examination scrupu-
lousy confined to this point take political bearing or dis
urb political feengf Ii is certainly design
wound the feelings OF member of the society," any
citizen of the country; and have convinced myself that
may make this inquiry, and the conclusions
own mind to the result without doing either If shall
prove to be In error it will be the
CURED AFTER and not as to the soundness of the prime
political economy dependent upon fact for appca-
ton; because the soundness the principle attempt
no discussion, and offer opinion. l; will be
to the applicability OF theory country, and
soundness unsoundness of the theory when it can be
practically applied, stdiousy refrain from any OK
presson inappropriate here. With indulgence of
the society, i will inquire as to the fact. .
Our country is very wide, and very new 1t embraces
every variety Of climate and soil favorable agricul
uraI pursuits produces already almost every agrcutu