Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-06-27

The prejudice agans, educated farmers arises from
the "a that, while those usually sy ed such may be
truly educated In sense, they have real agrcu
tural education, and fitted for their duties in
that sphere than the aroonaut Is cited iur railroad
ginocr, When we have Of educated farmers-men
who have parted with their concet for absolute know
Geographically illustrating their education by their
WORMS they VIII not turn out sailors on horseback, As II
may be admitted of the called book farmers have
done Merely practical men have looked At science
though werea goddess in the clouds to be worh ipcd
only by fanatics and aar of, when Il is really hand
maid beautiful, and busy everywhere at saving labor
aud capital
Men who arc not farmers often by choice " chance
have estates come into their charge and then find them
selves entirely MISUNDERSTANDING had little theory and
NJ ptaouce-to manage them successfully. Such estates
must be disposed Of ier he mos, any neghbor chooses to
give or the owner will have outlay and income
while Il remains IN sdeh hands. This modification
could not happen II only the general ideas Of farming
economy were more widely taught That man only Is
independent who feels able 10 support himself and family
by the plough whenever other avocatons arc closed and
ne may eel sure his taste has become vitaed II he in
dulgs the dea tha other avocatons fruitful Of
health honorsi or happiness than that Of the genuine
American farmer The business Of agriculture is some
times thought to be unnwng by those in other walks Of
life. and they shun Investigations of the great truths
whch underline aud surround f. As much as they would
shun instruction in the craft Of tinker lest they should
some day BE- called upon to mend their neghbors pot
The cNpcrenro Of other nations in in arts and in
the sciences is unhcsitatugy resorted to- and all pro-
gtess therein rs appropriated as common property Of the
world but in legislation, philosophy and education
form based upon the most valid tests Of foreign examples
is treated with the coolest hospitality. II is a sufi-
cent reason bccase agricultural and military education
has been extensively ngracd upon the systems Of other
nations hat the policy shouldhe ransplantcd here
but confung the stupid idea that sccoess is impossible
lisa reason why should earnestly investigate the
SUBJECT and II our necessities show that We stand in as
much more need than those who have successfully led
the way n strong argument why the policy should be
adopted
Popular common school education has been slowly
combating the prejudice Of tho world for generations
Starting from the ounday afternoon catechsm in protes-
tau Europe and America IL required two centur~s TO
ave al s present condition Al this moment the cause
isrccoding 10 Prussia. but gaining In England and else
where. We mock the timd pace with which other
uun adopt plan OF universal cducatof but forget
what laguards area, adjoining field where they
appear So much iu alriuct Whoever is at the lowest
round of she ladder manests the least inclination 10 rise
and those highest up have the ambition for still
greater achit' cmcuts Among the motives which should
stimulate as Is the desire "a improve man himself and
added 10 this we have al that moves great European
competitors, namely The increase Of wealth and power
Manufacturers take no tttp until agriculture produces
surplus beyond what required for its consumption,
anu nom this surplus arises raw material and cheap
bread which make the and manufactures flourish.
From these results commerce Trade derives all its sup
port um the basis furnished by agriculture and
acturcs Then follows the necessity Of military and
val protection. Ia free government we have proved
notwithstanding some. in time OF temptation all away
that patriotism is spontaneous bus doubtless many
valuable lives would have been saved in the progress Of
this plague spotted rebellion had long assumed
that military discipline also spontaneous II
again our egons are summoned to the field let as show
that we are not wholly unprepared These colleges,
founded IN every State will elevate the character Of IA
mers and mechanics creasc The prosperity of agrcul
tufc, manufacturer and commerce, and may
tent g'ard against the sheer ignorance Of all military
which -hruuded the country and especially the North
the time when the tocsin OF sounded Fort Sumter
he latter view becomes more important from the sug
gesve discovery that ia any grave controversy the old
Governments Of the world not friends Our obit-
uar the only FOR which they manifest any aac-
rity. They would BUNDLED. Clearly our growth
Is an eyesore 10 arstocrsfy In peace they would buy
and sell with us, but in war they would sell us and buy
our enemies Commercially they find US, when docie,
a. least useful but pefscall" they would shun
pesonce that walketh A. MONDAY We can only be Sc.
cure at home and abroad by being ready an times
ask nothing ut what is clearly right and submit
nothing wrong and with Jack sonian nerve accept any
responsibility n om position The true way TO nurse pa.
triosm after having institutions really worth struggle
Is 90 inspire people with confidence by giving them
proper training that they equal their mission and
that failure is impossible.
Some may argue hat the institutions proposed will
turn out unsuccessully II may be that they will but
the object more than compcnsaes the risk II put into
incompetent and unworthy hands, they will Of course
fall aud would free govcrumcntitsef But this would
mpute an imbecty upon the Legislatures Of the
raj states they have no deserved. Let us not believe
they will prove inert, helpless wanting in capacity to
develop palpahle boon. have faith in the sagaciy
OF the people to profit by the experience. Of the world
and that they will mold their institutions in FORM and
place them 10 charge o such will secure pcrma-
usefulness and enduring honor to the whole country