Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-10-11

Trained ground was cooled down bv evapora-
ION, even to the freezing point, while the alb
orbed rays OF yesterdays sun kept the drier soil
1t temperature above injury. Drain, drain,
train, was the voice of this friendly admonition
rom Providence, and we should receive all
such admonitlons with thanksgiving, instead OF
,roaking.
The mandate that requires man 10 "eai bread |
in the sweat of his brow" conteTnplates the I
of men 10 a schooling. a discipline, |
hat shall qualify them to contend successfully |
against the great and numerous difficulties
which arise in their paths through life. IL is
not the lot of the tiller Of the soil To struggle
against ordinary foes lie finds giants 10y the
waysde of life. He must contend with the ele-
ments of earth and air. Shows storms, frosts,
hail. and even rains, dews and the blessed sun
shine, are his enemies while he remains in ig
noranee of their influences. He who wages a
warfare with the clements of the earth and the
air, an order To compel them 10 deliver up
10 him their rich treasures, viii without
out doubt or question, suffer n defeat disastrous
in proportion 10 his ignorance of the laws by
which his adversaries are governed. But, the
farmer who understands these laws, will be able
under the favor of Heaven, not only 20 bring
forth treasures from the earth, annually, bnt to
explain the means by which he aeeonniishes
his great work
He studies the nature, condition, and quality
of his lauds; and his fields are improved, not er-
haHsfed. by cultivation. His knowledge, expe-
rience, aud judgment, enable him to adapt the
crop to the soil, or 10 prepare the soil for the
crop. He reasons, he reads, lac reflects, he
experiments, and he discovers new methods of
overcoming old obstacles
In this great work, we want, for leaders, men
whose example and precepts will excite the
thusiasm. and win the confidence OF their fellow
f11
farnling district. throughout the vast extent of
our fertile domain, arant more men qualified
by their knowledge theirexperience, their skill,
aud their enterprise, to instruct and encourage
their fellow men, i'm the task Of 'subduing the
land" When we shall have the whole body of
our practical farmers engaged, not merely physi-
cally. but mentally. in illustrating the power,
beneiicence, and dignity Of the science OF agri-
culture, the '',eild7nsSS and the solitary places
SHALL re GLAD FoR THEN; and the desert shall
rejoice and blossom "a the rose
According 10 the census Of lS5p One-eighth
of our entire population live in cities whose pop
ulation il over ten thousand; and. at least one
fifth of the whole population are residing IN
towns, villages, and cities. Taking into view
the extent of our territory the sparscness oi "ui
population to the square mile, the cheapness
and fertility Of our lands, and the facilities fol
exchanging all commodities, and productions 81
skill and industry, ! do not believe that the his
tory Of the world shows an instance in which
the people of "a civilized nation exhibited such ;
preference for city and village life.
| When our population shall become two hun
dred millions. -halfthe people will be crowd
ed in cities, towns. and villagcs-unlcss th'
/ popular sentiment OF the nation, alter oycrcom
\ ing the general aversion 10 MAMMAL labor an'
subdung the hot thirst for professional and mer
camille pursuits. shall awaken IN the American
mind 4 strong love for rural life. The prcsen
condition Of our country, l. well described y,
the poet:--
Trade WELD the sword; and Agricultural leave,
| Iierhalf turned inrrows other hzrsesiAtire
An aSaics OF renoMn.'
! The object of these associations, in our town
ships, counties, and States, is not solely, To- EN-
able the farmer 10 improve his stock, and in
crease his products. This end is highly impor
| tant and very desirable; but il IS not one whic
| should absorb all others. Man has moral ma
tuTe, ofyast.y greater value than his materla
and physical one. The increase of materia
wealth and prosperity, without proportions
increase of morals and intelligence. is not mere
ly Of doubtful adyantage-it may Justly be re
garded as n curse rather than blessing.
1t is wisely ordered, therefore, that in order
attain to the greatest degree of material pros
periiy learning and science must be united wit
muscular labor aud material economy. Th
man whose life is devoted TO the sciences, tho
understanding. by the analysis Of the laborato
rs, the economy of plants, SOILS and animal lif.
: may prove very poor practical farmer-whfl
} the farmer who dcspiscs "bOOk. learning" wi
fall far behind his wiser neighbor, who seeks t
blend with practical skill the discoveries nm
{ suggestions OF men Of science.
II is on occasions, and Mt places, like the PR
sent, that hints and suggestions should Ice IRE,
n MI. wi Ian IN
most successful blending Of speculative disco,
E cries with practical knowledge. Onegreat ol
: jcct of these assemblagcs, should, therefore, l
: TO difluse general intelligence and scientif
4 truths among agricultural communities; Their,
4 by aiding, not only m the increase Of their m;
tcrial thrift, but III the development of the migl
J. ty resources OF the earth
Another class Of subjects should not be owe
d looked. alludc TO the connection between 81
lightencd agriculture and the development
the social and moral nature of Man: The col
: nection between agriculture and independent,
e between agriculture aud the sacrcdncss Of Il
e domestic relations and endeaments-betwot
!. agriculture and the recognition of that Pros
4 dcnce upon whose care the farmer, more III:
: any other man, should, from the nature OF h
If pursuits, rely.
The tendency Of agricultural pursuits is
= give distinctness and strength To home associ
e tons and influences. The greater communiti
IS are made up of the smaller and as comm
1, nifty increases in magnitude, it decreases in
It local power and influences At the base of :
l. lies the divinely appointed institution OF 4
@ Family, where the greatest power is conceAir
d ted ia the hands of the father--whO is the L
triarch, Legislator, Judge, aud Executive Of
c household estate. Living on his own domai
re with his woodlands, pastures. meadows, hill
II aud streams about hun, he - supreme, wi
n only those few and necessary limitations viii
Y the larger community throws around him.
Of is here that the influence OF w0man--man's Cir
IT last. best, comforter on carli-is felt and
eognized. IL is here that "she openeth Il
h mouth with wisdom, aud in her tongue is 4
ir law of kindness" It's here that "she locke
c well to her household, and cateth not the brel
y OF idlcncss" II was athome that King Lemu
n learned the good aud wise ",rOrdsfhat his moth
l. taught him Mo,herl The sweetest word
C all the babbing languages of mcnl 1t is 4
il mission OF woman-it is the holy mission of 4
m0;her-tQ impress upon the young mind, 4
d first lessons Of truth. virtue. wisdom, aud cor
i age. Her empire is in The affections of her I'm
z. band and children. who "arise up aud call h
/. blessed"
J. On the right regulation of these independe
e households. depends the welfare of the inrs
n communities which with powers more limite
j. are composed Of these smaller ones. And,
J., far rs the influences of these Associations an
}. Fairs are calculated TO enoblc, dignity, and c
+ rich the occupation OF the farmer, Just 50 far w
), they tend TO increase the aiiractivencsS and u
!, wholesome influences of his home-makng hi
n aud the members of his household, better eli
: zens of the larger communities.
: The family bein. a divine institution, the SCI
timent and the affection upon which il is has,
: are innate in man. Hence its universally.
= merely human institution. however perfect, ca
ever take lis place Directly or indirectly. a
c most all great and good men have been indeb
b ed, for their bcnifccrt power and influence,
. the early teachings of parents, and the gcni;
= nature Of home. Above all nations, we shoul
/ cherish the family relation. The influence :
home, was the inspiration thai swclled Il
, great hearts of our fathers for the struggle whc
{ has given freedom to their sons; aud We wi
/. fail 10 ahsmii tho boon 10 oar descendants
! We enlist not for lis preservation the helps h
[ which it was originally won. If all HON,
e could bc made pleasant, and all family relation
lraternal, kind, and pure. society would los
/ lis hypocrisy and guile; and mankind, actuate