The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-03
Correspondence.
Agriculture.
LAWRENCE, Feb. /, 1855.

Agriculture.
LAWRENCE, Feb. /, 1855.
Ed. HERALD OF FREEDOM Il have
been requested to "write something for
the paper" but as | am rather modest
man, lave felt some hesitation in COM
plying with the request. Gen. Pomeroy,
however, disapproves of too much mod
esty in man, and has said that some
modest men never amount to anything.
If modesty impedes the making of a
man, l think that too much assurance
often unmakes the man, living instances
of which may be found among US in GER
tain public speakers, political demagogues,
and indignant souereigns. who have en-
tirely disappeared from the arena since
the late meetings in this town.
/, however, do not intend to discuss
these matters, but shall say my say and
retire.
Lawrence is founded; it is securely
planted in the soil of Kansas, in the hearts
of its citizens, and the hopes of every
American patriot. Once a foothold OBJ
tanned, and the enterprise and energy of
our eastern people must overcome every
impediment, and develop the resources
of our country, marshaling US on to en-
pire and to power. The resources with
in our grasp are abundant for the prose-
cution of every trade or profession, and
tie facilities for their execution rapidly
accumulating. Our citizens are, most
fortunately, OF that industrious, energetic,
intelligent, and ingenious class, which
will develop country and combine its
resources, SO as to produce the greatest
and most beneficial results.
The means which nature has SO law
ishly bestowed upon and thronged this
country with, aided by the talents, me-
chanical and scientific qualifications of
its citizens, and led on by the strong de-
sire of the people to accumulate wealth,
must greatly enhance the growth and i'm
provement of our city, already one of the
most populous and hourishing in the Ter
ritory. But with all our industry, our
ingenuity, and our wealth, we must have
a pride, an ambition to adopt the most
liberal and magnanimous policy possible; ;
to plant and cultivate all those institu
tions, arts, and sciences which enlighten
and empower people; to lay deep,
broad, and substantial the foundations of
our metropolis, and rear it in style of
strength and magnifcence unsurpassed
by any of the cities of this continent.
Every man owes a debt to whatever pro-
fession, trade, or business he may choose
to adopt or be disposed to follow, whether
for livelihood or source of amuse-
ment. He should gather up each corpo-
real energy, and combine every faculty
of his mind to develop, adorn, and add
something to his profession, rather than
through his idleness, ignorance, and i'm
becilily, disgrace himself and dishonor
it. Then, again, nature, welding an I'M
perial and absolute authority, has i'm
planted within the breast of every human
being an instinct of activity and employ
ment, and the wants and appetites of
men demand that they should labor.
Thus it is the duty of every man, as a
man and citizen, to labor, to take care
of himself, and provide for his family
first, and then to strive for the welfare
and prosperity of his country. In the
founding of State, the organization Of
a government, the establishing of institu-
tions, and in tie progression of people,
teYery concomitant of success should be
converted into useful material. We are
here, and have entered upon gigantic
enterprise, and before US is future dim
and impenetrable, containing success or
defeat, just as we shall fearlessly and
faithfully fight for the right or yield to
wrong; and our principles should now
be expounded, our policy be adopted, and
our preparations made. which are to stand
for all time. Let every man pursue that
business or profession which viii best
suit his tastes, he is best qualified to sue
eeed in, and in his hands will prove the
most beneficial to himself and his fellow
citizens.
i Agriculture has been considered by all
nations, ancient and modern, as the found
alton and vitality of society. There are
more people engaged in this occupation
than any other on the face of the earth.
1t is the surest, safest, most important,
independent, interesting, and healthy oc-
cupa.ien of man, and is as much sci
ence as the mechanic arts. The surest,
because the bosom of mother earth Is
rich and fertile; the seasons change,
spring comes, the soil is prepared, the
seed IS sown and planted, and the fresh,
soothing showers. and bright, genial sun
of spring shall cause it to germlnate and
grow. Thus ma urs is true and faithful
10 the farmer, save in some uncommon
phenomena. The safest, because his IN
vestments may be small, and yet produce
the greatest results; and the most OF this
is the labor of his hands and the method
of his mind. The most important, be-
cause it is the groundwork, foundation,
vitality, and nourishment of society and
nations. Commerce may fill our Golfers
with gold, surround US with the luxuries
of life, and array us with the regalia o.
|, opulence, but agriculture fills our stom.
achs with food, puts the Fat upon oul
ribs, and gives US strength and yigor. L
|, | produces food for the million, the pool
and the rich, and floods our marts and
! lour markets. Il is independent. because
|; a well-selected and well-located farm con
. tains within It's limits all the elements o
, success, and the resources necessary FOL
his support, comfort. and prosperity
i The farmer can produce his own fax