The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-15

cupaiions present new aspects; strange
machines are in he barns, and fields. and
workshops, and manufactures, saving The
Toll OF numerous ihews and sinews, by an
increased activity Of the mind.
Urged on in the calling which we have
chosen, no, only by desire 10 discharge a
duty, bu, by The unnumbered charms which
il presents, the year has passed rapidly and
pleasantly away. Our visits TO The homes
Of the people, and our associations through
these columns have been agreeable and
profitable; and we trust thai these relations
will be continued with mutual advantage.
II is no; so much TO be desired that we
shall live fast, or long, as that we shall live
well; that each day shall find its dulles
faithfully discharged, and the mind calmly
waiting, either for aroiher day Of active
duty, or for suspension Of the cares and
amusemenis Of lie, aud a summons 10 that
wider field OF action, where only the cul.
ture OF the nobler faculties will be required.
Tho pursuit., OF agriculture rs an occupa.
ton, is eminen,ly favorable TO calm con,em.
pa,ion and quiet, useful and peaceful life.
Less temptations are there offered than in
the crowded places Of traffic, whore society
is more artificial, and there exists n greater
disparity in the conditions OF men; and in
the varied aspects OF nature on the farm, in
the ever unfolding wonders OF the vegeia.
bic and animal kingdoms there are fresh
and constant indictments TO the Practice of
vir,uous lives.
Our people need more Of well.regula-
ted system in their business, bu, no siimu.
lus TO greater physical activity. Constant
and agreeable employment, but not over
wrought, will afford the happy condition
where alLihe faculties may be most fully
developed; condition in which each in-
dividusl may say have enough Tor all
my views and purposes more wealth might
be Troublesome, and distract my attention
from those pursuits in which delight
Let i, then, be our mutual effort, in the
coming year, that al! enjoy this condition
who desire and seek it.
FAM AccoUSTs.-Wilh the closing year,
close all accounts; il they ae allowed 10
pass over more than one year unsettled, The
chance is that they will run many years,
until confusion cIeeps in, and unkind iho',s,
perhaps words, aud alienation between
neighbors, takes place. Most transactions
may be remembered through one year, so
that errors, or misunderstanding, may cas-.
lily be adjusted. IL you value peace and
pleasant associations with your neishbors,
suffer no accounts 10 run longer than one
year. Blu, IL there are difficulties, yield a
little; let your charity place the most IA.
vorable construction upon every word NJ
tered and act done, and II you cannot agree,
refer The whole matter to disinieresied
| friends, ard moi TO the law.
FEEDING STocK.-0n this subject We
have copied an article from the Wool Grow
er, 10 which we call particular attention.
I, includes The subject Of shelter, as well as
feeding. A plentiiul amoun, Of fodder may
be very injudiciously expended regularly
in feeding is Of grea, importance, for when
the appetite is properly graiitied, there
should be periods Of rest when no food Is
expected. II cattle are fed at any and all
times, they will always be looking for food,
aud consequently uneasy, and this is no, Ia.
vorable 10 thrifty condition.
SYMPATHY WITH SIock.-Do not believe
tha, they are so dull as 10, TO understand
and appreciate your kind feelings. Last
week noble horse got loose upon farm,
and for an hour gave the as,onished neigh.
bors the most wonderful specimens Of
"ground and lofty tumbling," they had ev-
er witnessed. Coming TO spots in the gar.
den where the loan was light and deep, he
would plunge into il, roll, then rise, shake
his sides, and with nos,rils red and expand
ed, with name, tail, and heels flying, show
ing his shoes nearly ten feet in the air, he
.l.l. IA. "A al
poles He gained the centre OF the field,
and then stood snufiing the gale from every
point, the noblest animal OF creation mex,
10 man. A boy approached him with out
stretched arm and gentle words" Poor
fellow! Come here. will not strike you"
These were more potent than the poles had
proved the horse met him, rubbed his
nose agains, the boys jacket, and said a.
plainly as he could speak, ,-"l III trust you
we are friends" aud was led away to his
stall. The animals Of the farm soon be.
come acquainted with the looks and man.
ners Of those about them, and will usually
return such treatment, as they receive.
DEpr.-I, is one thing 10 run into deb,
for good farm implement, iha, will enable
you TO save lis value in year, or a pair oi
oxen with which you may accomplish your
spring work, then pasture and ia,ien, and
make 10 per cen, on them, and another 10
purchase furniture or fancy horses and car.
iiages, ,ha, you can very well 10 without
or more land" which will embarrass your
purse, and withdraw the attention and the
manure fiom the acres now only half cult
waited. Incur no deb, unless from necessi
iy, IL you want 10 sleep soundly nights
: Many things are 10 be done in this Decem.
ber, strictly appertaining 10 the farm, bu,
that which We especially urge belongs to
the mind. Store Il well in these compare
lively leisure hours, with useful iaforma-
lion cherish the social affections, and
make the world cheerful one around you
and may we meet again beyond the boun-
Diary line Of 1854, in the month Of Happy
Wishes, the frs, OF 4 New Year.-Netr
England Farmer.
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