The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-07-19

(lsrael Woodruff Co. Con. JoGat han Baldwin,
Tyeasuye Christie b. Hun, tCoroner, Jesse Stevens.
Rusr1cAr1Se.--For the past few days we
have been INDUCING in that. which to an
editor, is great luxury-we have been in
the country. and we have never more fully
realized the truth Of the saying that 'God
made the country. and man the city" Ev-
cry thing in the rural districts now wears
the impress of the kindness Of benefcent
Providence. Health is His richest blessing,
and this generally prevails. An abundant
harvest has crowned the husbandman's la
bors, and the rich verdure Of all vegetable
life gladdens the heart of every appreciative
nature
We passed over the railroad from this
place to Hamilton, thence to Carlisle on the
Dayton road, and then by private convey
ance to the residence of Mr.. Stephen Hunt,
which is situated in the heart Of Warren.
our native county. 1t is true that this
short line of travel took US over q district
Of country which is unsurpassed in the
west for fertility of soil. but the wheat and
oats crops. in our opinion is better than they
have been for many years, even in the rich
lands we have referred to. The corn never
looked better, and few timely showers
will make it superior to any previous crop.
for at least many years. In that portion OF
Warren county which we visited. the sys-
TEN of agriculture bespeaks an intelligence
and industry superior to most portions Of
the west. Many of the farms have been in
cultivation for half century. and yet the
soil is as rich as it was in its virgin fertility.
and in many places much better. Mr. Lunt
has Geld which has borne sixty consecu.
tive crops and now has upon it crop OF
corn which is equal to the best in the coun-
try. He has most successfully tested the
benefits of Undertaking. thus bringing in
to cultivation lands that were at one time
regarded as worthless. and which were re-
ally SO in their original state. We wish our
farmers could all see the success which has
attended his system of understanding many
waste places would become the most pro-
ductive portions of their farms. Mr.. Hunts
is at least 800 feet above The Miami river,
and yet his crops are in every respect equal
to those upon the rich alluvial bottoms of
the great Miami river.
On Sabbath We attended church at Union
Village. the princely home of the Shakers.
The meeting convened at half past 10
o'clock, and when we entered, we found
some fifty of the Sisters. and about an equal
number Of the Brethren seated in the most
perfect silence. In few minutes they all
arose to their feet-the seats were noisely
removed. and they stood on their respective
SIDES from the centre of the room, and sung
some Of their peculiar hymns A leader
then made few remarks upon the subject
Of Christian love TO one another. urging the
practice of that essential duty. He then
directed that march should bs had as a
part Of the worship. Several brothers and
sisters then took a position near the centre
Of the room. and sung rather monoton Gus
tune. The sisters formed procession of
two and two. and the brothers formed in the
same manner, and then marched around the
room-both starting in opposite directions
at the same tims-keeping time in their
slightly hurried steps and with their hands.
After some ten minutes spent in this way,
they were again seated. and were addressed
by Mr.. Realf, recen. convert, and a gem
tlemsn who has acquired some notorety by
having been the private secretary of John
Brown. of Harper's Ferry celebrity
He excused himself from making a long
speech. from the fact that he had been
very Ill, aud hence made an exhor,ation
rather than discussion. His style is SYM
pathetic, and doubtless interested those who
have confidence in the candor and stability
Of his professions. which were profuse and
positive. We hope his practice may be as
honest and enduring as his professions were
positive.
Another brother made some very appro-
pirate remarks. which were followed by
singing. The leader then remarked that
he thought that they had been engaged there
perhaps as long as it was profitable, with
which remark the meeting vas dismissed
There were quite number of outsiders
and sinners. like ourself. present
The worship Of the Shakers is impress
sive. and was carried on in q spirit of meek
meas and Jet with becoming dignity. All
seemed to be actuased by pure spirit. and
to b imbusd with holy zeal. Truth and
candor. however. reqaires that we should
say, that in our opinion, Judging BY Q phre-