Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-10-15

fully their rights, which is the frst step To-
ward sheir defense Hence they have been
used BY few aspiring men, in the language
Of Thomas Jefferson, as If . one class OF
mankind were born with saddles on their
backs. and another had come into 10 world
b,olei aod spnrred ready TO ride them legis-
imately, by the grace OF God
l have thus briefly glanced at some of the
duties Of our farmers and the laboring
classes generally. My object is to excite
in them a greater interest 10 their laud:
able pursuits, that each successive FAIR
may grow better and better. May every
year see some improvement in agricultural
and mechanical labors. doing honor to the
head and heart of tae gentlemen and ladies
who compose this institution. Here We
are directed to higher excellence. whether
in the exhibition of animals ard their pro.
ducts, their skill in driving the pillow through
the tough soil, or the display they are ena'
bled to make of the various fruits of the
earth Modes of culture, of stock raising, OIL
home husbandry, are compared; new
thoughts are struck out by the collision OF
mind with mind, and he must be casual
observer, indeed, an anomaly among thou
sands il he does not bear back to his farm
some new knowledge or some suggestion that
may aid his judgment and better his prac.
tice. When men thus meet in masses rom
different parts OF the State, when one great
topic is the reigning subject of discourse,
and ali the arrangements are devoted to pro-
mote its discussion, it Is impossible that even
those of slower mood should not feel their
blood quickened, an interest excited, enthu-
siasm kindled, and glow of generous sym
Iathy be felt Tor each other and their kindred
pursuits. Those who have worn the bads
| Of their different sects or parties, for a time
! lay them aside and mlngle together as the
brotherhood of the soil and while they
learn to esteem and respect each other, as
| sharing in the same great pursuits OF life,
they smooth down the asperltes OF conflict
ing opinions, and the warm hand grasp they
| have taken or given, when they behed or
learned to recognize edc1 other In anJther
guise than before, will lInger in memory
when the scene and apparent pagentry. as 1t
is regarded by some, has passed away. TINS
influence should not be desplsed, but cher
lsned as hallowod one, which may contrib
lite to allay, somewhat, tue troubled waters,
and breathe it's peaceful spirit, calm, like the
pursuit from which it springs, through ali
the elements of strife, till tie voice OF It's
utuerauce is heard and obeyed.
cannot close without adding few words
to the ladies, who have kindly aided US in
this our new experiment. TIE beautiful
needle work, the foe linens and carr etlngs OF
domestic manuiacture that adorn - Floral
Hall, are evidences OF their skill and handl-
work. We are grate4al TO them for the part
they have taken in this exhibition, and hope
sincerely they will have their reward. IL is
40 dlsparagement to our Northern women To
say thai they labor with their hands. We
nave but few, ii any, among US who teel too
proud TO labor. Those wno think 1t beneath
tnetn to contribute towards making sae la
dies portion of the Far respectable, should
remember the fate OF that unfortunate Miss
BAILEY, who was offended and left party
because u necuanic lolned it. she marriei
at last blsket-maker and died a washer
woman
May all needed blessings attend those who
have IN any way contributed TO the success
Of tnls FAIR. Nay You 90 GA adding annually
fresh iaureis To your crown OF reJoicing, aud
20 home at last with souls adorned AMI
oeautltied with the priceless jewel OF right
eousncss. May you strive IN Whatever stu
atoms you are placed, to make yourselves
worthy OF the American cnaracter-traak,
generous and Industrious -maniy, fearless
and Independents, ever labJrlng TO be just
aud good-good il not great.