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W. R. MEAD, :: EDITOR
NEW OREGON, DEC. II, 1860
The following oncludes the Address
of Augustus Beaale, Esq, before the
Howard County Agricultural Society
at it's first Annual Fair, held at Howard
Center, October 13. 1860; and in res
ponse to the request Of the Society is
furnished us for publication.
The thoughts Of this beautiful sasjeet, n}ul
| tply themselves so greatly, that for want o.
space pass over many of them unwillingi iy
indeed, to speak to you more particularly in
a homely way, ofthe Farmers Home We
have all Of us my friends, made this long pill
grimage, that we might better our condition
] have shared with you the priyations, the
hardships, the t'ials yes, and even theiperls
of the pioneer; and with my experience, am
prepared to say with you, that once in life,
time is quite sufficient, we do not wish it re-
peated. Let me commence then, by saying
that the place you have selected as your
home, ought not to be regarded as property
yon are preparing for sale. This you may do
with your Produce, your Cattle your Horses
and other things Of this nature. lfyoa are
suited, do net sell your home. Remember,.
that it is worth just as much to you; as it can
be to any other person. and you can make it
worth more. You have fixed upon this place
as your residence, make it convenient. 1t
will save you in the course of years. much
time; and this is money. Put upon it al the
improvements that will contribute to your
comfort and pleasure; for, here is to be the
scene of your active employments. Adern it,
Make it according to your notions and TASTE
the most attractive of al PLACES; for it is your
home and these are cheap enjoymeuts, ''new
every morning and fresh every evening.
Endeavor to realize in all its outward Ar
rangements, to the extent of your ability,
your highest ideal Of what such P ace
should be-. :: Trees, Flowers, walks green
grassy plats require but little time and less
money Time and nature VII do the rest.
Let one of the first things you do, be to
make your family comfortable. As sson as
you have secnred sufficient to feed and clothe
them, give them q pleasant shelter. Your
house is the home Of your wives and daus}
ters. Most, if not all hsye bceu reared and
beceme accustomed to the comforts and con-
vcnences Of neat commodious teaements.-
De not deprive tkem Of these longer than ne
cessity csmpels you. Your time is mostly
spent On your broad acres But do not for
get that the house is the scenc of their la
bors. As soon your means viii admit, let
the rude log house disappear, and give them
pleasant and attractive dwellings. When
they are completed, make them attractiv
within. Give them something more than
bare walls and uncovered floors. Expend as
much upon thom as you do upon your horses
and cattle. If you give the latter what you
consider their nature requires don't forget
that your wives and daughters have higher
wants that deserve at least az much consider.
alton,
The love Of ofrefnement and culture in your
wives and daughters, needs your ministry, as
rauch as your horses want blankets, or your
cattle shelter They can be dutful without
it. Fyour circumstances deny it to them
they will cheerfully forego it. But do not for
get that it is your duty, not to neglect this
claim of their nature.
Give them not the homely and common,
conyenonces, the base necessaries, but the
pleasant comfort, yes and when you Can
even the luxuries and elegAnoies Of home
They ask them, not for themselves alone, for
they receive their highest value in their es
timation, when they are justly appreciated
by you.
Since have spoken SO plainly for my fair
hearers may NOT say few words with
equal plaiuness to you, as ladies, and yet be
forgiven if it shall saver somewhat Of harsh.
ness. In your ambition of this kind, do not
bc governed by any spirit of rivalry. The
sterner sex lay this to your charge, and some
times, not without some seeming justice. In
making your home pleasant, cheerful, at
tractiye, do not let the mora expensive OF
snowy establishment of your lady acquan-
tasces provoke your jealousy, or excite you1
envy Do not forget that your home is you1
own; yours to enjoy, not to display. you
satisfaction is to be derived from tho fact
that your home comforts contribute to your
pleasure, and not that ysu have ovsrshadowet
rival acquaintance. Remember that yo'
live for your own enjoyment, not for you
neighbor's. Home is beautiful garden
it needs your refIing culture that it may b
pleasant and fragrant to the sacred privac
ofthnse who dMall within IL. But it neya