Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-23

The SIGNS OF THE THIRTY FARMER.-That
some farmers thrive while others seem Just TO
drag along, is palpabe notorety. In look
ing round among our farmers and noticing
their operations, we have concluded that we
could tell the thrifty Turner by few unmis-
takeable signs, even if we know but little
about his affairs. You will notice something
in his appearance or the ideas which he APP
pears to be following out, which tell plainly
enough that the former is getting ahead in
the world.
What are the signs? They are not seen in
the richness of his dress, or the equipage
with which he appears abroad, or in the dis
play which he makes in public places. We
have seen farmers out in even splendid attire,
with fast horses and fine trappings and car
riages who are slovenish farmers, and whose
outstanding debts would more than swing
the homestead. No, no; We do not take
such things as evidence of the farmers thrift.
Then again we do not allow that it is any sign
that lie is getting "fore hand when he is
seen trading and trafficking, buying, selling,
and swapping horses, oxen, &C., even though
he be sharper and makes what he calls good
trades. Such very frequently go EASTERN" by
wasting their time in hunting up good bar
gains and neglectiDg their farms. These tar
mers do not love their farming and they sell
the sure gain and large profits OF cultivation
for triting present advantage, often pur.
chased at the expense of conscience and moral
honesty. Rather such symptoms are indi-
cative of want of thrift and healthy pros
perity.
But when We see farmer lending all his
energies to improve his farm and making in-
quiries as to the best methods of husbandry,
patronizing agricultural papers, and taking a
due interest i'll agricultural fairs, associations,
&C.; when we hear him inquiring for improv-
ed stock, seeds, and fruit trees, we say that
man is bound to prosper. Then when his
teams are seen round the market places loaded
with manure, ashes, or other refuse matter
which can be used to improve the soil, or
when engaged on a liberal scale in drawing
muck, turf, or the like into his yard, aud fill
ing his manure watts with it, we set it down
that he is growing rich. Although he is
making great outlays i'll purchasing and pre-
pairing artificial manuIes, we cannot help
thinking that heis putting capital into a bank
that will yield great dividends.
The farmer who will excel and thrive must
be a farmer, and give his thought and study
and effort to his calling, the same as the emil
nent physician, lawyer or clergyman gives all
his energies to his profession. When this is
the case he will show it, and will be as proud
of hiss farm frock as the parson of his cloak.
He will not be clownish OF indifferent to his
outward appearance but he will not be asham-
ed to be found dressed suitably for the farm.
He will feel as easy and as much at home in
his working garb when visited, as the mer-
chant is behind his counter, or the lawyer in
his office. When we meet a farmer about
his appropriate BUSINESS who holds up his
head and shows manly dignity, and yet cour-
teous, thrown among gentleman of the cloth,
we conclude, that there is a man who values
his manhood, and is proud of his noble call
ing that is the man who will thrive and Sc
cure plentiful board for himself and family,
and contribute something towards the support
of the rest of mankind.-Farmer and Mechan-
&c, Le0iStoD Falls, Maine.