Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-07-11
For the VERMONT FARMER.
TO FARMERS DAUGHTERS.


of being soft and delicate, and 1 hope you
will never shrink, as l have seen young la
dies from acknowledging the fact There is
no occupation where we fud such a large
proportion Of noble, true men, as in this, norp
are there any that can justly claim superb
ority, for they may be talented and wealthy,
and lack the most important qualities, truth,
honor and honesty. These traits are essen
tial, and are the prominent characteristics Of
the farmer, and I can say with pride that in
the " long ago | was farmers girl myself,
and am now interested in the welfare of every
one in the land.
There is no other class where the daugh-
ters are placed in so responsible a position,
for they are not supposed to be like the pro-
tessiona mans daughter, 4" parlor orna-
ment," but person endowed with Natures
best gifts, and capable of being blessing to
their parents and the world. 1t Is not to
the fue young ladies, who likethe lily of the
valley, "toi not, neither do they spln," but
are arrayed in silks and satin, and think it
the acme Of earthly happiness to dress, catch
beau, and get married, nor to the one that,
in the language of an old song, " lies abcd
in the morning till near the hour of noon )"
but to the cheerful rosy-cheeked girl, who
rises with the lark, and is ready to aid in
the everyday duties of life, l crave the priv
ilege of addressing few words Of encourage
ment and advice.
know you are surrounded by those well
qualified to advise, and would not presume
to be more wise than others; but perhaps
word from ono outside Of your circle Of ac-
quaintance5 would not be amiss. There are
many dific1ltias to overcome in the life of
every person, and you, " my dear girls" will
find shadow as well as sunshine, aud that
there is bitter mingled in every cup from
which we drink There may be, ard is, more
tor some than there is for others, but when you
are troubled, remember the best Of earthly
friends " a mother" and go to her for COM
fort and counsel Let no feeling of dolicacy
prevent your confding all your little affairs
to her, for she will never botray your trust,
while others might, and misrepresent what
you had placed in their keeping
You may at times think mother too pre-
else, and that she wishes to deprive you Of
some pleasure that to your inexperienced
eye seems harmless, but be sure you are
right before you venture to do aught that
will not receive her approval. For, although
you will find those who will be in earnest in
their professions Of friendship, and some
perhaps be sincere, there is no one who can
or acW be so entirely disinterested as the
mother, who has watched over your cradle
in your helpless infancy, tended and cared
for you in sickness and health, and has your
best interests ever at heart. You have liv-
ed but few years, while she has many and
in the path that looks SO smooth and fowery
there may be dangerous snares and pitfalls
that you caunot detect, that with her knowl-
edge of the world she can already discern,
and if she warns, look well before you en-.
ter, for perhaps too late you will see your
mistake.
Home courtesy is one Of the most neces-
sary studies of your life. The smile and
thank you is just as needful at home when
you receive q favor, as in the drawng-room
or parlor, and will be as much appreciated,
1t is little deeds of love and kindness, little
words of encouragement and praise, that
make the bright spots in life; and the little
civilities that we lavish upon strangers
would if used Alright, enhance the peace and
happiness Of our homes. Always be polite
and natural. Aflectation is garment that
cannot be gracefully worn by any one but
true politeness Is ever becoming to all.
Many mistake affectation for poiteness and
will purse up their mouths and modulate
their voice to a velvety softness, and think
themselves charmingy polite, while it is real
ly nothing but affectation. Such people re-
mind me of a cats paw, soft and smooth .on
the outside, but capable of inflcting a deep
and poisonous wound and l fear them ac-
cordingly 1t is one of the most commend
able acts Of the young man or woman, to be
kind and respectful to the aged Never for
get that age is honorable and that the man
leaning upon his staff, the weight of four
SCORE years upon his head, is more deserving
Of consideration than the millionaire with his
vast possessions and all the attention he re-
ceives is but merited reward for the life
he has given to perpetuate and build up our
nation.
There is one thing of which would speak,
and it is with the hope thatnone OF the farm
ers' daughters in this broad land will ever
J condescend to stoop to it, 1t is the fashion
able but cruel amusement called flirting.
, No true-hearted woman with correct ideas of
truth and honor will ever degrade herself in
: this way The one that robs us of our gold
: is considered villain, and the world shuns
! and distrusts them; but the one that creeps
into our heart and gathers its best affections
"just for fun is worse than the thief or rob-
ber, and | oonjure you never to trife, for it
blunts the fine sensibilties of our natures,
: dwarls and corrupts the mind, and is one step
in the downward path that no one, with
large, true heart will ever take.
: would that you every one, make the
motto, " onward and upward" your own. 1t
is one of the best, and, if kept in view, you
cannot fail of being more than inch.high
saplings," for wealth is not essential to true
greatness. And if fsometimes you have to fore
go the pleasure of new hat or bonnet, you
have this fact to comfort you, that as the
mind is the standard of the man, il is equal
y true Of the woman. Then let the eul-
|. | tiyation and adornment of tba mind ha oc