Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
AGRICUL TURAL.
From lie .4merican Farmer.
on THE RIGHTS OF LABOR.

ON THE RIGHTS OF LABOR.
Every intelligent Citizen whether he works farm
in factory whether he trades by land or knows
full well that there is real incompaiibiliy in the
pectve Of different canes those interests be
rightly understood and fairly treated by the government
of his choice Even between the employer and The hire
ling as between the producer ard consumer. modern
views of political econnmy suggest no radical uncom
pronsing opposition but Who'll some competition is
cared the life Of trade and civilized intercourse There
NAV be minor considerations which easily
reconcile with this general truth for instance the fact
that the mSnrtunes Of some rebound 10 the temporary
advantage of Tiers yet this apparent anomaly may be
considered Of error in shape, at least
dispensation Of Providence Of which not allowed
question the propety and justice. The great subject
then which farmers prop for discussion in temperate
and respectful manner is ths-how they shall best ad
vance their own individual welfare. how the welfare Of
their families Of The State, and of he United States to
all Of which they allegiance, and to which they
firmly attached by the strongest ties Of affection. We
discaim narrow views Of sectional preudces feel
assured that if there be any maxim of social impor
lance iranscendent than another, is that general
laws and the liberal foreign and domestic policy are
under all circumstances the best promoters Of national
happiness and prosperity and that as far ndvidu
ais concerned of endea vorng &c depess the
condition business of others in order thereby To elevate
own. sures foundation is that system which sup
prts the veal on the broad base of equal rights
Farmers mast then first he careful in their not
cunound their undispued rights with favors which Pc
quire to be specially urged. What some may claim as
rights Others may feel wrong All entitled TO
enuv the benefits of the Federal and State constitutions
which admit of no personal or social distinctions. either
in their letter spirit but which intended enforce
arigd construction Of natural usce. Were we DESTROYS
to be relieved from certain burdens which should fall up.
all classes alike, should be engaged in unworthy
cause, and cnnscences would nos acqult us. Who
will gansay the proposition. that privilege however dis
guISed is the bane Of society.
Let US suppose that those whc pursue te healing
shall contend in this strain: ''Of all occupations
mporlant than the health Of the communi
~ paramount to every other consideration its
guardass. As individuals ask for protection, as a
body demand rights hitherto denied us by our iaw.
makers Let State and Federal legislatures conn-
Ne at their peril" Well, what do these gen.
tlenen so respectfully solicit d? First, perhaps r. be
educated a, the public expense they remind that the
nmy and navy have been provided for. 1t is in vain
answer that public considerations which will not apply
10 them have had their due weight in that Provision
They state hat in instances their petitions have
been Needed and thai the States have generously respon
ded by v1rpus grants and imnuntes. 1t is in vain we
.at because others do wrong or seek wrong,
that is why should 10 vary the expires
sion, "two wrongs do not make a right" Lawyers pos
ample opportunities of learning their profession in
schools dedicated To their particular branch of study-me
chancs have their institutes voluntary principles
ligcus associations their semnaes supported by private
contributions, and why should not the doctors be content
with their lot Fortunately, fellow-farmers, our pro
esion does not require than general education 10
prepare The mind for lis noble pursuit were it other
wise how could ever hope class to be respected?
II good common schools will do their duly the rising
generation few years apprenticeship well conducted
farms will do the rest. Besides find that agricullu-
raj schools are Sprnging the demand for them be-
comes louder. and the agricultural journals keep pace
with this movement. Why then impede the progress Of
event, by akpg false step-why throw discredt upon
the cause by questionable polcy2 We need not des-
pair of the Republic If hundreds of young men shall an
nuay gain thorough know ledge of practical and the
Oretica hu>bandry in those establishments hich have
mentioned and thousands subsequently profit by their ex
ample.
IT is likewise argued that selfpotectnn requires the
older States to demand from the Federal government as
sance OF some kind that unless sutnethng be done to
10 render the Wessrn country less inviting The Young
sters Of Maryland Virginia and South Carolina, whole
DISTRICTS will be deppuated. cannot subscribe to these
opinions, because have too much faith the recupera-
tive euerses of people who 90 to work in the proper
way. by cuiilvatng their minds and their farms on ap
proved principles. 1t might be very desirable to have
colleges erected at Uncle Sans expense in every con-
gresslona district render them exclusive one
II every State, with library well endowed, chemical
apparatus professors, jantors SC. We might be dispp
sed 70 accept two three millions Of acres If uncondi-
ucnay surrendered or what not but will Marylan-
des stoop accept the boon charitable bequesi or
Of free will oering?- VIII they confess is '.lheir
povery no. their will cnnsenlstl" will they demand as
Their snare Of the common spells. and try persuade
fellow ctzenS Of the North and the South and the West
that 1t Is their interest also the public moneys in
this way will the farmers of once-puvey stricken
Montgomery admit that they require favurs lie, the
improvements everywhere apparent speak for them
selves public spirit the best guarantee Of success
without II, all is vanity.