Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-11-21
MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL Ex-
HlBlTl0h.
The Influence ard Bearings Of Agrleaitu-
raj and Mechanical Arts.


Editors Appeal: William II. Bnrwell,
Esq, said al the exhibition at the Fair
Grounds, in New Orleans, that the world
il certainly under acknowledged Obiiga-
lions TO the mechanic arts. a ship-car-
renter saved mankind from eAtirpatiOn,
while tanners and t~ent-Inakers were the
Instruments OF difiusing a knowledge OF
salvation"
This Is so plain and truly spoken. that
any common mind eau understand the
nature and meaning of the sentence. 1t
il now, more than ever, that our proInis-
ing cunt calls aloud for the means Of
a speedy reparatiOn in agriculture and the
mechanic arts. And what are these
means? Not by the despOtisnI OF militia
ry rule and oppression; not 10y the mon
arch's will; not by the power Of artistic
cracy among the wealthy few, but that all
nature illumes up before US, and the in
dustrious men and the mechanics are the
first choice of the Goddess of Peace.
With offerings rich of health and happi-
ness she crowns on his labor.
Industry OF agriculture that so beauti-
iies the earth with its multitude of yari-
GUS productions, giving so bOuntifully to
the yeomau's honest hands, that stamps
contentment's smile upon their ruddy
faces, that paints il heaithful blush upOu
the youthful cheek like freshest roses
industry that Strengthens the youth TO
firm and stalwart manhood, and hts his
physical as we'll as his mental nature for
the enjoyment and study of all earthly
Observation-Disclosures that develOpes mental
exercise and creates the thought OF con-
struction, strikes our sense with admira-
ton and grandeur. lie who strides the
mighty river, who dots tbs earth with
thousands of cities, like unto little
worlds within themselves; he whose
mighty arm stretches over the
boundless sea, by the sails Of n thousand
noble vessels, products Of his handi-
works; he, who faster than the swift
wing OF the swallow, glidss over the vast
prairies, along tho valley, around the
mountain and over its top, under the
earth, aud under the river-Inas.er of
iocOmntion, proud emblemS CfhiS Maker
is this mechanic.
But not yet has industry swelled TO its
farthersst Influence. Man has not salts
tied his full desire, and feels that still he
has to labor. Constructive thought has
matured and grown wise in cause and
effect: philosophy aud science breathe
their breath Of life man progresses To eX-
cellence; the light Of Heaven is caught,
aud prints upon material form the semi
hlsnce of man itself; the terrible light
ming, in It'll incredible flight, and
though II IS governed by he slightest
thread Of wire, and the earth, the air and
Abt " hAClr y ATAh ~ ~ ANAiN AAAbAA hpAA'slHAA
tion.
Industry of him who, by the stars of
night, guides his vessel 20 her moorings
safe: who counts tbs hours 10y the sun
shade; who dissolve the solid orc and
takes from the boughs Of The earth the
wealth OF nations: who calculates i'm
measurable distance; who Knocks the rain
bow IN loVeliness OF rclors; who dissccts
the human form, and is cOnversant with
ifs rInctious So does man bV industry
verify that man is made like unto his
Creator. Oh, Young man OF sixty-niue.
stop In reckless career Of Incidence and
waste! turn and accept tie beautiful bles-
sings that nature mas in store for you; let
the sweets OF cOntentInsnt and the bloom
Of fresh dignity light your manly face,
and honor, respect aud health will follow.
Rather shun The abuse that corrupt sOCi-
ETY. offers. IN the shape of official dignity
and political popularity; be The natural,
~high-toned gentleman that honest indus
Try makes; be the Independent mechanic
that asks no favors ofthe hands Of man,
but their conteutmeut for his honest work;
whose dignity and respectabilitv II the
ard best whose bread il the sweet
EST, whose bed - The sOftest, whose life II
most valuable, or choose the retirement
al agricultural pursuits. that 50 preserve.
ItOIrish, and develop the mind and body.
Look Al the youth during h k~ovoluliun
Of 10 where their pursuits Ofiife were lie
p%epeident on popular favor, political, or
,~j:uuuercial occupation, for the distinc-
iinu or merit they enjoyed; or was il the
agriculturist ami nrri'snie that tri-
uinpbed2 Let agriculture. mechanics and
sciences be profoundly studied: cont
merce and politics mas, follow In their
easily governed course.
Yours, respectfully.