Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-08
AGRICULTURAL c0RRKsp0HDEycR
SUGARTREE FARM,


nation of out present modec Of production, allow
me to express the hope, that other and ADLER men
will soon see it their duty to write freely for the
public columns on this important subject For one,
of humble pretensions, pledge myself to do for
the cause all in my power; and l hope there are
many in the State as willing and more able than
myself, who will soon claim place in the news
papers In view of toe great and vital interest at
stake, how such men reconcile it to their con-
sciences their philanthropy, their patriotism to be
silent? Let them answer.
| The Circular of the Agricultural Bureau which
has just been published briefly sets forth some of
the leading arguments in favor of the proposed or
| ganization of County Societies. and the reforma-
ton needed in our modes Of production The i'm
possibility of full discussion of any position in
circular, demands more extended consideration
| Of some of the topics therein contained.
In the circular, the first point urged Is inc i'm
| portance of union and concert of action This is
truly an important consideration. Because it is
almost impossible for any great Improvement to
take place. in human affairs, dependent on the popu-
lace, without union No great social good has ever
| ycL Dccu 6CCOlupHSucU WlILOuI uuIOu IL Is True
that individuals have developed principles and
studied out inventions, but most of these have been
called into practice by the stmulents held out by
union of State or national councils, and made
useful by united influences. But should any man
at this day be so far behind the spirit of the times
as to ask what do we expect TO accomplish by
| union2 What measures do we advocate and what
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| for such querst, to say to him, come in Sir, Din
| US, and help US to think, and decide what we do
need, and what must be done for the common good
You have no more social right than We stand off.
| If you do not see, You ought to think and
examine till you can see, that some thing must be
| done to improve our defective systems Of produc
ton, in order to support our growing population.
This reformation now going on is about to try the
souls of men, and prove who are willing to be
| good citizens. "By their works We shall know
| them" IF such inquirers would read the agri-
cultural journals of the day, they could not fail to
find reason enough for union, and important meas
ures enough, which ought to be adopted. Some Of
! these will be set forth in this, and subsequent
| essays.
been accomplished by union. Our Creator estab-
lished union among his chosen people, and kept it
! up, with occasional exceptions, down to the pro-
mitigation of the Gospel. Christ established union
among his disciples and the early christian churches.
The various denominations of christians have al
ways prospered by union and still regard it in
dspensible The Masons, Odd Fellows, and Sons
6 hnfo of ,pio
for a common object. Our Colleges are but union,
of Trustees and Professors and all nations are poll
tical unions of the people Why is union SO i'm
portant and so necessary to any objectp Because
human beings are organized to be social and can
prosper in no other way. They can not live alone
they can not operate alone, and be successful in
any one important thing. Divided and scattered,
their powers and influence will be spent, drop by
drop, TO no efect-but unite them and their
powers are great and effective. 1t is then, an i'm
portant fact, that TO succeed, men must unite and
concentrate their efforts: because they can not
succeed otherwise
The only reasonable question this head. is
aOho oughtto ANTE in this great effort of improve
ment? Let no one excuse himself the ground, that
he can do no good, by joining society and con-
tributing his mite Any man can do some good If
he aoiR, and if he does not will to do some good,
what shall we say of him? Can such mans
heart be right in the sight of God Verify, it
always costs such men more trouble to find rea-
sons and excuses for standing of, than it would
to 90 to work, and earn the fee necessary to Join
a society; and yet they never can have one self
approving hour. The proposed societies are not
intended for the exclusive good of one set of men,
but tor the whole community therefore, who can
claim to be excused? Who can claim the right to
stand of, till great improvements in the means of
living shall be made by others, and then come for
ward to claim his share of them? Indeed, no
man can rightly claim exemption. The poor need
improvements most, and ought to lend helping
hand; the wealthy have the time and means to do
much more, and as good citizens can not withhold
them.
Then, let US all, poor and rich concentrate our
efforts, exchange views, and reason together
What glorious spectacle it would be, to see the
whole population of the State all united and NOV
ing together in thinking reading and devisng
means to improve our minds and cultivate rightly
this part OF Gods vine yard for the common good.
How soon would Tennessee become one of the
greatest States-yes, the admiration Of the world?
Who can foresee the multiplied improvements and
blessings which would flow from union on such a
grand scale? All work shops would soon become
prosperous-bsrren fields would be made as fruitful
as gardens-macadamzed roads and railroads
would connect all points, and education would be-
come scientific, practical, general.
And now Messrs. Editors, must bid your paper
friendly adieu for a season. have been requested
to write for other papers in your city, and until
Others come forward and write, must DIVIDE my |
scanty materials between you all. In this reorma-
ton we ought to know no man, save by his works. |
This is no wing or democratic movement. 1t IS too
high, too deep and too broad for partysm Let
each man stand to such political faith as seem t.
him right; but let US all still remember, that we
are citizens, and unite for the common good 1t
is truly worthy of all praise, to see how cordially
all the Editors of Nashville have united, and are
ready to contribute freely to this important move
nent. When all the papers unite in good earnest
OH any one point we know the result.
f. a GORDON.