Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-04-16

\ an of thcuA and let De peEeAt become impressed
nth the idea that his child soud b learned soms
hine about practical be, ~ good must BE- will b
In these dayS nothing Is moro com |
mon than for . parent who desires to SO his son |
.hoying position IN society," to come to the conclu.
,ior, that he must Reeeaeariy enter what Is called
lawveE orr doctor; OF, some would say, minis
Ter 81 the gospel Of Christ divine though am In
lined to believe that the last profession named srn-
rally moderated in the present day. It's certainly
not ovcrrun with numbers like the professions 81 law
md medicine: Well, how and Why r. this! j. the
ault in the children: Is It to crafty the chsds
Does the boy form an attachment for these proles
sions instinctivcly: Certainly not: Is mot rather
because the parents, who anxiously DESTROYS o(
their chilrcns interest form too low IN
estimate Of their own position in society, and conc
10 the conclusion that their children can never be
promoted in the community unless they belong to
one of the learned professions! In this way the
parcnt leads his son to form mean estimate Of his
fathers calling indccl to look with contempt upon
it This false sentiment is today doing more inja-
~ to society," running and blasting the hopes Of more
is daily lowering the grade Of distinction in every
profession and department Of lif bringing into dis.
repute the high moral standard os picty that should
always prevail in the ministry. by introducing men
into the professions who have not the mental energy
and industry nor the tastes to attain to what ought
to be cminence in them. and taking them away from
the departments Of life nature intended them to
adorn, and where they might have been cmncntly
successful and useful Indeed, they enter the pro-
feSsons not to make professional men, but to gain
political promotion and popular consideration. II
the farmers Of the country and the mechanics will
learn their children how to work, rs well as send
them to school and educate them they will be much
better able to act their parts in life than many Of
them at the present time, let them choose what
ever profession or calling they may and this am
induced to believe they will 10 If they can but
terminate the mistaken notion that seems to pcrvadc
all classes Of lis that ono but professional man
can occupy high places Of trust Being q prufcs.
sional man certainly is no disqualification for psi:
tons Of trust; hut then there arc who 10 not
belong to the professionalism raised upon the farm
or in the mechanics shop Is well qualified ~ any
others. Some Of the most eminent statesmen that
ever lived have gone int, the Chair Of State, right
from the plow; George Washington. the greatest Of
American statesmen. was farmer. and never stu
died profession. Whether on the field Of hattie.
in the Legislative councils or in tho executive chair
he stands unriva:lcl; his achievements the battle
field are not surpassed by any examples recorded in
ancient or modern history. AS a warrior. he will
bear comparison with nm Alexander or llanni-
hal. Napoleon or Wellington. As statesman.
he was incomparably above them all lie had tho
wisdom, the goodness and patriotism all combined
to make RULER AMI yet he was farmer. and
followed no other profession Ut VOCATION except at
the call Of his countrymcn. \ Clay, Webster.
Calhoun and Benton were accu .tomcl to the farms
when boys. Other iustrious examples in both an
cicnt and modern history. both living and dca,l
might lie nstanccd Indccl the difficulty il to find
the name Of lluStrious in American history who
was not taught to labor in the fields in the shops
Can any one. then, say that labor Is degrading !.
That the polished young man should never know
how to work: Surely not. Parents should rather
teach their sons that it is honorable for them not
merely respect the vocatons Of their fathers but
also to assist in and engage in them. II by bccum.
ing accustomed to the plow, the plane the hammer
or other working apparatus they acquire fcwlnc>s
for their use, being we'll educated can orly serve To
make them the more shillul in their vocatons and
the more useful as members Of society and if they
choose to take up with one Of the learned prolss.
sions, practical knowledge Of labor can only opcr
ate to their benefit When the farmers and me.
chanics learn these truths and act upon them their
positions will be respected
The Inauguration Of Agricultural Fairs AMI Asso
Citations, rather modern institution in this country
both County and State. forms a bright era in the
history of American Agriculture. Nothing Is bette,
calculated to elevate and dignity labor They should
be fostcred. kept up and encouraged by all possible
lucy nave UlCSt pOWcttut anu S9iutstN
influence upon the farming interests Of the country
the interests upon which all others depend By
means Of the Agricultural products. cities. town,
and villages go up and prosper, the commercial
world is supported. I NAV, therefore, add thai
these Fairs and Associations have most powerful
influence upon society generally. Whatever Pre-
NOTES the interest Of the farmer, promotes hkcwis,
the interest Of the country generally. At these am
nual gatherings, all classes Of society meet together
. vOx-nv ~v~I e. q
Dupln is so celebrated come out to witness the ri
| umphs Of the farmer and the mechanic. Mutua
congratulations arc extended from one to anoshr.
and We all learn something of relations tn cacl
other. An interchange nf opinions takes place, am
We return to our respective homes wiser and better
The triumphs Of Agricultural science, art and me
chanical skill are seen, approved, encouraged, al
! mired put into practical and useful operation
| Friendships arr formed and made permanent W
| all learn to regard ourselves rs members Of con-
mon community, Inhabitants Of great and glorou
! country, whose achievements in peace and war hav
aStOnished an admiring world. We also form SON
idea Of our mutual dependence upon each other. an
witness the common interest the one feels in tn
welfare Of the other. Our legislators have show
their interest in Agricultural Societies. and vcr
properly made appropriations for their support. Pa
this testimony OF their appreciation OF the great 4,
ricnltura interest, the stay and support Of Soc,ct
everywhere legislators arc entitled to our thank
BY it they have shown much wisdom and patrio
ism; for though the amount given Is small, II
sufficient to show that they arc not entirely rcgar
less Of the farmers interest The tillcr Of the SOIL
not altogether forgotten.
On the particular modes Of cultivating the sol
ladies and gentlemen, shall say but little on tn
occasion. Ny own opinion is, that while scicntif
information is an invaluable auxiliary in the arts
cultivating and preparing the soil for It's amt,
Weld practical experience and observation arc Il
dispensable to make good farmer. have know
gentlemen who could converse lcarncdly and 81
qucntly upon the subject Of agriculture and the
ferent modes Of cultivation, who were practical
very poor farmers. Indeed, ! am thoroughly n
suaded that it takes industrious, energetic m.
to make good farmer and such an ono, II he
good practical common sense, will seldom make
ordinary one Like every other profession and AZ
cation in life, these qualities arc necessary tos Gu
nent success in farming. and cannot be supplied
any mere literary education. When the pr,ctis
man visits fairs like the present and witnesses SUI