The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-04-29
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FOR the anderson 7nteAigs,cer.
Dot us again notice the conversation of Mr.
s. and the young farmer. Mr. s. ssys, :" would
hate, after having going as far as you have gone,
to commence farming" From these words may be
drawn TIVE inferenees First, that there are yet
persons who look on agriculture as low and dis
graceful occupation; second, that education is
though. by some not to be essential to farmer.
sHt present, shall only notice the hrst inference
Isl not strange that there are persons who look
On farming as disgraeeful occupation, when 1t is
the root Of all other occupations Without it no
country can prosper. After the civil wars in
Rome, agriculture was very much neglected, and
tie country began to assume very gloomy as
poet. II. was thought e1pedient to encourage ag-
risul.nre, and for this purpose Virgil, who posses
sed q farm, and whose father was farmer Of
moderate means, was persuaded to write the
Georges. He had IN extensive knowledge of
agriculture, and was one Of the best poets Of his
age. His work was gladly received throughout
the country, and:in . short.Bhile Rome began to
flourish again.
We have lately passed through civil war, and
We see that agriculture is neglected. Our young
men seem to prefer some other occupation. They
seem to think it disgrace to be farmer. When
We lock around us, or visit our nearest towns, we
see many who have quit the farm and the ''pater-
nal roof" for the hustle and excitement of town
life. We look behind the merchants counter, and
We see many who have quit their father s farm for
: the purpose Of speculation.
Young farmers, let not the discouraging words
and actions Of such discourage you Your eccu-
patton is no low one. but high, noble one. We
see, and are glad to say it, that love Of agricu-
tpre is increasing There are great many, who,
like Virgil are trying to make their country more
prosperous, by encouraging agriculture. Agricul-
tural journals are published throughout our coun-
try, encouraging men to go forward in the noble
work. Not only have We agricultural journals,
but almos. every paper, political or religious con-
tains "farner's department" In fact, there is
NO bettes way Of making paper successful than
to hsvs an excellent "farmer's department.
Not only should these things encourage you,
young farmers, but the pleasure derived from the
occupation ITSELF ahoum animate y,u, and cause
you to press vigorously forward in your noble
work. How pleasant it is to enjoy some quiet lit
tie country home, and to have plenty around u.s..
What emotions fill the breast when We behold the
rural sceneries, and contemplate the goodness Of
Ae All-Wise- Being. A country life is full of
pleasure to him who will cultivate . taste in be-
holding the 'beauties Of Nature" 1t is, indeed,
pleasure to look on the green mantle of nature,
and hear the srial songsters, as they dance from
bdugh TO bough, echeing forth their morning, or
evening, praises. He who possesses quiet little
farm can shus himself OF from the corrupted poll
tics Of the dsy, and enjoy himself in beholding
the beauties around him, and contemplating the
Author Of them all. He is not under such excite
ment as he who is engaged in some speculation,
neither is he disturbed BY the hustle of town.
Young Farmers, think not your avocation de-
graded one. Think not that you can never ac-
eomplish anything great because you are engaged
ih an occupation that some consider disgraceful.
Our greatest and wisest men we're farmers. Wash
ington, called the father Of his country, was q
farmer. Many other Of our great men were
farmers.
Then be encouraged, and remember that true
merit cannot lie concealed. When Rome was in
volyed in difficulties, and there was much excite
nent about the ''agrarian law" Cineinnatus was
called from his peaceful and quiet little farm to
take charge ef political affairs. When he had re-
stored harmony to the people, he returned to his
little farm, 'but mas soon again summoned from
his seclusiOn By the necessities of the Srate."'
st present. true merit is discarded. Disgrace
fufignorance usurps its place. Our honored men,
whom justice and honesty called to represent US in
Congress, have been denied their seats, and con-
temptible and disrespectful "earpet-6aggers" have
been permitted to take their places. Tyrannism
seems to be written on every act of Congress that
lelates to the South.
The Legislature Of our proud little State is COM
posed of ''carpet-baggers, ''scallawags," and ne
groes. These now occupy the seats once occupied
BY the most intelligent of our State. But things
cannot long remain in this condition. Rest as
sured, that there will be change, for the better
or for worse Ignorance will soon run its race,
aud true merit will take the place it deserves.
BILE work; try to regain your former prosperity;
kestow all leisure time 10 books; devote, at least
two hours in each day to reading. This can be
done easily at noon and at night, and will astonish
yeu how much knowledge you can acquire by go
doing. Pursue this course, and you will not only
be prosperous, but you will strengthen your phys
ical powers, improve your mental faculties, and
increase your pleasure.
AGRICOLA
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