The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-06-13
THE SIGNS OF THE THRIFTY FARMER.

IhE SluNS OF THE THRIFTY FARMER.
That some far ners thrive while others seem
just to drag along, is palpable notoriety. In
looking rDundhmong our farmers and noticing
their operations, we have concluded that we
could tell the thrifty farmer by few unmis-
taxable signs, even il we knew but little a.
bout his affairs. You will notice something
ia his appearance, or the idea which he ap-
pears to be carrying out, which will tell plain
ly enoush that the farmer is getting ahead in
the world. What are the signss They are
not seen in the richness of his dress, or the
equipage with which he appears abroad, Or in
the display which he makes at public places.
We have seen farmers ont in even splendid
attire, with fast horses and fine trappIngs and
carriages, who are sloyenish farmers, and
whose outstanding debts could more than
swing the homestead. No, M; we do not
take such things for evidence Of the farmers
thrift. Then again we do not allow that it
is any sign that he is getting /" fnrehand"
when he is seen trading, and trailickng, buy
ing, selling, and swapping horses. oxen, &C.,
even though he be sharper, aud makes what
he calls good trades. Such very frequently
go eastern" by wasting their time in hunting
up good bargains and neglecting their farms.
These farmers do not love their farming and
they sell the sure gain and large profits of
cultivation for trilllng present advantage, Of
ten purchased at the expense of conscience
and moral honesty. But when We see far
mer bending all his energies 70 improve his
farm, and making inquiries as 70 the best me
thOds OF hlsbandry, patr0nzing agricultural
papers, and taking due interest ia agricul-
tural fairs, associations, &c. when we hear
him inquiring for improved stock. seeds,
and fruit trees, we say that man is bound to
prosper. Then his teams are seen round
the market places loaded with manure, ash.
es, 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 filling his manure watts
with it, we set it down that he is growing
rich. Although he is making great outlays in
purchasing and preparing artlncial manures,
we cannot help thinking that he is putting
capital into bank that will yield great diyl-
dends. The farmer who will excel and thrive
must be farmer, and give his Thought, and
study. and effort to his calling; the same as
the eminent physician, lawyer, or clergy
man, gives all his energies TO his profession.
When this is The case, he will show it, and
be as proud Of his farm frock as the parson
Of his cloak. lie will not be clownish or in
different to his outward appearance, hut he
will not be ashamed to be found dressed suit.
able Tor the farm. lie will feel US easy and
as much at home IN his working garb when
visited, as the merchant behind his counter.
o. the lawyer III lis office. When weaneet
farmer about his appropriate business who
holds up lis head aud shows manly dignity.
aud yet courteous, if thrown among gentle-
men VI the cloth, We conclude that there i a
man who values his manhood, aud Is proud
Of his noble calling; that there Is the man
who will strive anti secure plentiful board
for himself aud family, and contribatc somc-
thing towards the support ol The rest If man.
Kind. Farmer aud Mechanic.