The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-02-24
You asked nv opinion in regard to spirit.

ual visitations-my answer is, l believe in
spiritual existence Yet do not wish you
to think me believer in the popular humJug
called Spiritual Roppings: far from ii.
| Next are those spirits located here with us:
that unity of soul styled Friendship,
Though Friendship is its earthly nnmc,'
| PURELY from highest Heaven it came"
The congeniality Of feelings termed Love of
which can tell you have heard it said,
''That loving is a painful thrill.
And not to love more painful still,
| But o it is the worst OF pain,
| To love and not be loved again"
Then Truth the last of this happy trio.
though not least, for he is freeman who
the truth makes free, and all are slaves be-
side must here bid adieu to the spirits,
for am almost convinced that you are not
the congcnal spirit or you would not have
rallied out on the Farmers as You did. ali,
could you have seen your friend Clair, Tor as
the farmer bcaus say Bel May,) when she
read your letter first: you would think she
had spirit enough and to spare. Indeed it
has taken me until this time to get we'll
enough pleased to reply to you. And am
not sure but that have u little ire ranking
at my heart yet. But it is growing late and
| have not time to quarrel with you did feel
so disposed for my good old farmer sire has
great notions about keeping late hours: be-
licving in the old maxim that "carly TO bed
and early to rise" is the best rule for every
one to adhere to. "FarmcIs indeed !" say
you, following out your description of that
race would be led to agree with you in say
ing they looked like an "owl in daylight"
But bless me ! it has never been my lot to
see such being as you described. Our
farmers around here are well educated men,
intelligent, intellectual beings, thcleading men
of our county. In point Of wealth and stand
ing Ito use common cxprcssion,) able to
buy and sell two-thir,ls of your professional
gentlemen. We must allow an owl has the
advantage over tie "larks. linncts, jays, and
goldfnchc S" when the night comes on. And
in how many respects has the farmer the adj
vantage over your lawyers and doctors. Al
low Inc to ask: were it not for the farmer
how would fare your professional friends; but
poorly fear. look upon the farmer as one
of Gods noblcmcn. Is there not promise
"to him that tlleth his land that he shall be
satisfied with bread" Yes
The IIaryrs. iiiycr is their friend
The max of he soils
And Faith the Mo her give thcm bread
And cheers their patien. toll.
Com join them around their wntry hearth.
Their heartfelt pleasure SEQ.
And you en- better judge how best
The farmers liz. may boz
And never, until you have met around his
flresidc and enjoyed the pleasure of their So
ciety can you know the pleasures of farm
er's home. And 1.-THE farmers help meet"
believe me, his wife and daughters are the
Rite; the leaders of the bon ton in this part of
our county. 1t is you my friend who is the
victim Of dcusiun. You certainly have
made great mistake in regard to the farm
| crS.
You must not think me in any way oppos-
cd to 'thoSc sinful creatures in the flesh
las the Quakcrs say,) styled attorneys. No
| indeed. we have but few among us, yet our
eyes are sometimes gladdcned by the visits
of some Of the Elkton plcaders, some of
whom | have heard ask "who is Claribel
May" l am thinking they will not repeat
the question now. AS for Doctors: we have
any quantity of them. am only afraid they
will be under the painful necessity of having
two to ride one horse and as for patients they
must practice on each other. You may be
one of those professions; know not, but
have gone too far in my remarks. Remember
though I am farmers daughter anl am
proud Of it; and as my friend Toby said and
repeat it you must be careful how you de-
prccate the farmer; adeu for the nonce.
| CLARIBEL MAY.
Cecil County, Feb. 1871, 1855.
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