Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-10

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his bedside, I asked him what he wished
to dispose Of any farm" said he.
Knowing he had lived, may say, like
a gentleman, q country gentleman,
riding always in good style, dressing
and educating his family we'll, entertaining
literally, besides having family Of grand
children on his hands to support, although
knew be was good farmer, and an in
dustrious man, and the hands of his help
meet we're swift to the distaff, still tho't
that with his farm Of two hundred acres
be must have got behind, and put to him
a question to learn if be meant to give it
subject to any membranes. "Incum-
brances," said he, ooh, no, sir, the good
farm has kept herself clear; not an acre
Of her sol" exclaimed the old man, exul-
tingly, sis covered BY any mans parch-
meus The farm has supported me and
my wife for nearly half century, We
have raised our ten children on it, and it
has been shelter and home to our grand
children when their parents were stricken
down or overtaken by misfortune. have
it now clear to leave to my children, with
about e 1000, its surplus earnings, out at
interest"
This incident occurred early in my far
ming life. 1t made a strong impression
on my mind. said after this Il will
trust to my farm, see it will at least sup
port and feed me and mine, l will even
lend it the last dollar | can spare" Yes,
We may trust the land. The banks and
the stock and the scrip, may or may not
pay u. back. bu: this nursing mother viii
fulfill all her promises, honor all drafts
You may draw on her at si1 months for
your corn crop, and at twelve mouths for
your wheat, and if from any great cAlami-
ty, as the drought or the GOOD, she can not
always fully pay up on the day, she will
make handsome instalHaent, ask little
time, and then pay up to tho last fsrthing,
and if you have been generous to her,
may be she will make Jou . handsome
present besides.
This Is another strong argument in fa-
vor Of an Investment in real estate.
Real estase-lands in preference-or .
fund secured BY real estate, is uuquestiou-
ably not only the highest security, but in
the hands Of heirs it is the only one likely
to serve = single generatioa.
The permanent wealth Of the country
undoubtedly consists in the landed estate
Of the country. 1t is asafe fund fos those
to possess who make the acquisition, and it
is safe fund for those to hold Who inherit
the property 50 acquired; while that cl..s
whose cupidity induces them to seek the
highest aividesA paying stock, nay liter
ally be said to "tol for heirs us know
not Who"
For some reasons already assigned, and
for very many others that might be .s-
sigued, the landed class 10 undoubtedly to
constitute the FIRST class in American 3D.
ciety. They will be more homogeneous,
constituting distinct type. They will be
highly educated; the increasing wealth Of
the landed proprietors will justify this.
An elevated moral tone, = gentle and
high-bred courtesy should distinguish
them, and make them ct representatives
Of the best American society, where, as
in our cities, fashion is allowed to govern,
and without much reference to the antece-
dents Of the party, admit, for most part,
such as can boast . palstial residence, .
splendid equipage, and can afford to give
elegant entertainments-such . circle,
however elevated the character and refine
ment Of portion Of it may be, can never
be considered, - whole, as = polished,
high, superior order Of society or be allow
ed to pass as representing the FIRST class of
American society.
Professional life has hitherto been much
sought in this country, and the learning
and science it has embraced has very pro-
perly given its members high social pos
ition. But the facilities to the admission
to the professions will lower the standard;
it has done SO to some extent already, and
the same cause has greatly diminished the
emOluments Of professional life, aud the
professions will be much less sought here
after, and agricultural pursuits, by this
class, will be much more frequently
sought
Let me not be understood as saying that
it will be for the petty distinction of oceu-
pying the first place in fashionable society |
that the landed intercss will seek to highly
educate their sons and daughters. This
will follow; but more worthy objects, more
enlarged and patriotic views will have re-
ference to the wholesome action Of the
public mind, to the safe and prosperous
existence Of our institutions. The conser-
vative tone Of sueh class will act most
happily in keeping up the moral tone, re-
buking corruption and RIGHTEOUSNESS in