Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-12-30
INDUSTRY, Dec. lSth, lSS5.


The morning session was not very vel
attended. not 80 well Is the tine weather
aul excellent sleishing seemed To war
rau,. Al the opening OF the meeting i
Was proposed to change the order OF dis
cu,>ion. and take up the question pro
posed Tor the afternoon at the morning
session. viz: That the professional
man has greater advantages to acquire
wealth than The farmer" Ii was expect
ell the question would be opened by an
ESSAY upon the subject by Mr.. Thomas
Stevens OF Industry, but unfortunately,
Mr. Stevens was unable 10 be present,
mach TO The regret OF all \ few prelim-
inar, r-marSs were made by Mr.. Josiah
Emery. showing that other classes were
favored in many WAYS over the farmer.
Major Adams, Z. Wilton. thought that
farmers did no, esteem many OF their
privileges as they ought. There are
many hings enjoyed upon the farm that
the professionals cannot enjoy, that are
really benefits. that are lightly esteemed
by tie farmer. Thinks legislation. on
thew hole, iavors the professional man
a., teacher. the lawyer. etc, and par
u..ar.y moucycd interests Ethoad
mou3pouie, were oppressive but by some
means, iC no. hoaes,y, by dishonesty 'es-
,.U,c onactm,uts were ia tie favor OF
n..sorodc>, aad though, taat such lesi-
.s...n .yas against The E,mer. Taxation
iu many respects WAS unequal, and the
huI side came 10 the farmer.
3ir. Wright. Industry, thought that the
middle men were an injury to the farm
ius community. bat Ike other evils must
bc borne with I'LL the evil could be rene
died, spoke oi railroad monopoly; they
baIhaIlcgis.llivo enaCtmcu,S in the farm
tii they were oppressive; did not believe
ws could dispense with railroads, bu;
something should De dome 10 modify their
power, The right, OF community demand
action 10 the matter.
Mi. Adams. v. Wilton, did not
wi,a;o te misunderstood IN regard to
Whist pc uI said, uo ouc could
DENY Jat that ae railroads had
been p .Je G benefit lo ,bc country out
tae course ,aa, uAl been pursued Oy such
n.onopo..cs wa. vh., he complained OF,
he had no iaul, 10 ind With ,be form eN-
tended To- Them. but Ike power vested IN
their monopoly had bcea abused TO The
d,uuueut OF the farmer and community
generally; he thought this was wrong;
tbcy had been given too much power
rL.eh had been used 90 oar disadvantage;
the country WAS richer TO day from the
building OF railroads, but tie abuse OF
power was what should bc checked, bat
how TO do IL was the question. Orsauiz.
e. capital was So strong that 10 controlled
legislatures. the proper channel through
wl.,h these reform, >hou,d be brought
about.
j. ". L,throp. Cnc>,c.,i.ie Farmers
90 uo. wora together Is other classes do
o. cG,c, reform, Tor their advantage.
Taey rather stand back and let Others
reap advantages that might occur TO
tLem. Thought ii Maine farmers should
move together a, they are doing in some
other safes. advantages NIGH, be gam
Ell oliOh are nov los, by want OF organ
ia.ouS
Mr.. ). q. Foster, North Wilton, laid
he wished TO be informed - 10 the
meaning OF certain terms in he question.
and the first !: What IS meant by pro
tcSsiona! men whether those Who gain
their livelihood by mental labor, a, min
listers. LAWYERS. AZ. This term OF wealth
d., also indefinite The point where com
Portable circumstances or 4 sufficient
competence Tor our wants leave 81, aud
r.cuu, commences, Is hardly Co Uc deter
mined. and this difference ia persona,
o1u.ol Will great, effect the position
uan which different persons will view
the matter. In the matter OF brain labor
many people have au idea thHt il Is mere
pay IS compared with mauua labor, but
those having experience say IhL brain
labor E. the most worrying and wearing
10 ,he body.
Such questions IS ibis AIc apt % arise
uom pet,y iralousies between different
classes OF workers. We are apt To have
The idea that our ucis hbor /, getting his
living easier Than wc. and consequently
urc>uppose his advantages to be superior
to ours; while Lc, viewing Us from hi,
own stand point, exercises similar feel.
ms toward Us. Admitting The fact oil
tie superior advantages ol the ptoies'
siouai classes, let Us enquire what they
are. and how obtained.
Mems natural powers are arooust body
and a well balanced. active mind Al
other advantages are acquired. and why
may not the farmer have them Is well "a
the professional man. Is il due to slOth-
tu,ucss or a lack of energy on their part:
I leave j. lor them to answer. Again,
in what 10 their acquired advantage.
consist Is not in general anc
speci, education tor their particular
business Trims il Is They snow
and realize the tact tina. ii they wou.,
reap the benefits OF these advantage.
lhev mus, keep up With the times. lie
u, TAKE, q lesson from and obtain a. mucl