Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-10-30
STICK TO THE FARM.

Are pale tAccs, Whlte nanuss ana oau
health more gcnteel than robust frames,
good appetite, sound sleep and independent
circumstances We thiok not, and for the
same reason, We judge that farming is not
beneath any pursuit whatever, in all that
makes man virtuous, useful and happy, and
it is surely to be regretted that nearly all
our young men should prefer mercantile
lifo or a profession. to the tilliag of the
ground at their own quiet homes. Not only
is il TO be lamented on account of the well
fare of the young inen themselves, but also
ia reference to the prosperity of the country,
for it Is truth that cannot be contradicted
that the best interests of the inhabitants of
any country, are intimately connected with
the prosperous condition of its agriculture.
1t is the cardinal pursuit Of man, and all
Others must either prosper or decline with
It. 1t is that pursuit that, OF all others,
viii be most likely to help us comfortably
through the world, and is most prolific in
substantial enjoymeuts and real indcpen-
dence. We would not wish to be under
stood as speaking disparagingly of other
callings, or to make invidieus comparisons
between the various occupations, in which
the people ofciyilized countries are engaged.
All are useful and honorable when fairly
condueted. But We would cheek the inor-
dinatc taste of our young men of commercial
and professional life, which now wars with
giant hand against the wealth and morals
Of the nation. And this state of things
bears With great force upon the laboring
poor, For although they can procure nom-
inally, good wages for work, yes so ex-
travagantly high are ali the articles Of food
induced by the limiied number Of the culti-
vators of the soil, that il requires their Ut
most exertious TO obtain comfortable live
lihood. Il is not often that the poor see
harder times than they have Cor some time
past and even men of moderate property
who in ordinary times are easy with the
world have to scratch to Get along, as tht
saying is.
Any undue proportion Of cur people are
engaged in other pursuits besides agrieul-
ture, and it is high time that means be ap
Piled to remedy the great evil. But a.
long as fashion is on the side of profession,
and mercantile life, it will require Hercue
to conquer our enemy, but it must be con
quersd, though we have to eolis1 Hercule
aud Briarcus, also TO fight for us.
Aud Why should our young men be so ca
ger to leave the farm and plange into othe
avocationsa l. there one chance in hun
dred; that their fond anticipations Of obtain
ing wealth and fame will be realized q
How many professional men obtain wealrl
and distinction TIE chance is agains
them, and experience has proved il. Their
j. life of anxiety and turmoil. Though
may be a useful and honorable one. There
tore we would say to young men, who hav
been educated in busbaudry, stick to you
farm, aud If your hanjs are not as white 4
the minister's and your brow not as graceful
as the lawyers you have substantial pre-
negatives that they know not Of. Yes cul
iivate some acres, get some books and rea'
them. keep clear of debt it possible, and
yon are not happy in this selection yoq vii
never be in any.-ProD Tran.