Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-09-18

however, and must be built. 1t was n part OF the
understanding, when the union OF the P 'os; :,
under one government was established, ina, ~
should be built. They will demand II, whether
the nakeweisht offer to US SHAH Dc aceopse"
or not 1t is greatly needed by TN .ne Ottawa
by a shorter and cheaper route. 1t will not much
diminish the cost Of lumber TO Us. as they Will con-
tinue and perhaps increase their export aary on
spects great convenience, and perhaps somewnAs
increase the through traffic our railroads east o.
owners Of Canadian timber lands by their increased
value will insure tho building of this canal, anu
when built the owners OF the canal will gladly ae-
eept Of any tolls for is support, anu rr ~
Many Of the ports on Lake Champiaih arg NJ"
the termn of profitable commerce, and, II inc
whitehall canal should be eniars anu S vs.
coded TO Canada, as contemplated the ausment s,
ton of Canadian commerce with New YORK mizns
be secured, but whether that would increase or az
minish the commerce Of the ports on the SHORES "
Lake Observation-Disclosures or destroy some
of the points Of distributon-by Offering equal IA
cilites Tor entrance or escape, is a problem which
can only be solved by actual experiment
Icannot avoid the conclusion that on the whoIe,
il would be unwise and thoroughly milk-and- water
craftsmanship for the United states TO consent 70 20
chained to the stake of reciprocity for twenty Hour
years. happen what may, liked and irrevocabe,
however disastrous it mi ght prove to many OF the
great interests of the country, and however repus
nant the innovation may be on the ancient anu
usual Interpretation Of the constitution relative 10
the imposition Of duties on imports.
MORE LEARNING FOR FARMERS.
There is one subject to which the attention oil
farmers cannot be called too often nor toOearnestly
and that is the subject Of general and special educa
ton. They pay the most taxes for its support ana,
in proportion TO numbers, derive the least advah-
tage thereirom. They need more help on the iarIn,
and too seldom permit their boys, when able To
work, to attend school in spring summer or autumn,
and only let them browse in winter on the seanty
twigs OF learning supplied by the common school;
Then, II there is of the family whose phys
condition is and weak. little OF the brave
that the AlgOnquins mi sht nave thought not worth
raising, that one, often 10 the exclusion OF all the
more robust, is pushed forward for liberal or COL
iegate education. For those stout enough to carry
farming. it is sometimes taken for granted that
an education is wholly unnecessary. These are al
sad mistakes. The life Of the eble child would
often be prolonged and inyi gOrated by employ ment
ia the open air, and the life OF the strong would he
more than doubled in value by liberal culture. The
iunexibie rule should be, to educate many and
as much possible, and by no means TO cripple
those having the most vigorous faculties by untime
ly neglect.
Professional eminence is rarely achieved except
by those possessed OF full measure OF health and
muscular energy, and who have learned on every
page of history that hard knowledge and vigorous
Industry Is an over-match for instinct and
mother wit. The stamina which bears the strain
in a life Of intellectual act witty always has
been and always must be largely recruited from the
robust, clear-headed ranks Of the farmer. Profess
sOnal men have TO work, and are seasoned and
made happy by work-perhaps because, Ike Con
.ressmen, they fix their own wages. In the only
consultation l ever had with Daniel Webster lin
lS) he told me that he never pretended to be one
Of your inspired genusos, and had never done any
tang without labor" Newton talked in the same
WV, and 20 talk all professional men, whose talk
is worth hearing.
'.kcnown is not the child Of indolent repose.n
Why should not those destined 10 own and man.
ace real estate, ana upon the proper mana cement
oil which the whole world is dependent for its daily
bread, have the culture so necessary TO their own
vocation and Indispensable 10 make them the
equal associates OF all men OF learning with even
any favored member OF their own family, Every
day gentlemen are trying 10 get enrolled among
GOOD farmers all the while afraid OF morning dew,
and very innocent OF manual Labor and they do not
succeed. but farmers to be gentlemen have only to
Try that to say, there is 10 impairment in their
way 10 sound and polite learning, which alter char
acter Is the hi CHEST distinction among gentlemen
OF, what Is better, among men and Christians.
Think not 10 supply the omission Of the school
and college by SELF education. True, IL can he
done, as nut may be ripened winter, but only
a a fearful cost Of labor, beyond what would have
sufiiced, seasonably applied, with competent help.
Ii is undeui able that thorough education large
ly increases the brain-power Of man, quickens his
appTehens on, and extends his mastery over HIM
self as we'll a. over his fellows. Farmers often aid
their weaker neishbOrs, and give a LIT to those
crippled by any misfortune, but they should re-
member that, in all the Intellectual struggles OF
life from hi u that hath not, shall be taken away
even that which he hath" pity i shown TO the
vanqushed, no help can be given 70 the imbecility
o. aqult -norance and, II any Of their sons are dis
tanced the fields Of knowledge IN high debate or
in plOddnz SCIENCE, in making bar gains or in max
inZ love, the race tor the hOnJrs TO be won in
auy career among mankind, the chances are that
The Wrelched reprOach should iall upon the iathers
that they were nnmindIul oi the noblest parental
obi -atua =, the duty % thoroughly educating Their
children.
GOLD MEDALS FOB MODEL FARMS.
There Is uevera time from youth to ge when the
best. the sUprclncst examples not the most life
stirring prOsocatyes Of human progress, or Of sd
yauceneut IN civilization, N science and art. in
morals aud rel siun. Nowhere are they more Pc
ten. than among all the clustering industries Of
agriculture. Annually you han. out the banners
oi your s1-iety, radiant with the pictures o. sue
cessfal labor, and o: bounteoUs harvest. The
croad you .netze and bring together behold the
several standards OF excellence, which must be
e,ua!led or surpassed % obtain distinction. May
venture % oltr-r hat all feel competent TO oer
and Jew competent 10 accept-tAAt is u say,
a single word % advice; Let me, then com
mend 10 the executive branch % your society the
pruprlety %. appointing committee 70 examine
annually l. the best iIfn n the state, u which
their attention snail be ylted and report It's eX-
tent, 4, products and the system and skill mani.
tested is management. Then here, at your an
lgal festival. ami after an Appropriate announce
ncut %. the merits OF the owner and manager Of the
iarm. pun4cly bestow upon him a gold medal, al a
cost ui Rot exceeding So, perhaps. but u priceless
value 4 medal OF honor, ana more precious "a a
decoration suspended by Ribbon IN some modest
home. Than any stars and ribbons ever worn by
h4uc-5.ouded arstucTAcy- THIS would he a very
simple ceremony, but impressive. and do not
thiuk l can err n supposlnS that Il might prove
tue crOwuins attraction OF the day as well as pro-
ductlFc ui permanent benefit 10 a.. the farms in
the State. ear BY year the STAR farms and the
uuuDre4 farmer would become objects O. study, OBJ
serNation and appreciation. The science and econ
omy developed would lind faithful students working
cut similar problems IN many distant fields
The number o.. votes candidate for Office obtains
as t. relative merits, sometimes records A lie, but
the examination MARKS o! your commission would
be more niaIloie, and you would have real
phenomenon, asking Tor but one term and that when
ana where u would do the most good The lame Of
politician often ends soon he is rotated out
ward but a gold medal won from TINS Society
.N.HH.H NaaaA~ 81 I'D
and fourth -eneration-
Vermont should continue to be a hive Of agricui-
tGrll INDUSTRY, and huld out the sht-hand Of iv.-
lHWship taetcry - liul mechanic, q every enter
pr.-.u- mauuMcturcr and t. every cuurascou
Ia ner thereby 10 ensure that material prosperity
necessary the comforts anu independence o. lie
and here among our evergreen clad hills we should
. so seek g. and 70 -ment a.. the instru-
mental ties ~ the hr1auest education we'll a. III
the iuceut svs O. the most elevated chlracter-ne-
cessary 20 make small state Sreat-ueccssary to
make q ,re.t nation inper.saacic.
The RACES.
Immediately after the address of Senator
Morrill,. the track was cleared for the
$50 CLASS
The purses were 50, $50 and So, best
, in ). The entries were:
A II paulorth. en- m. Lady Thomson. 3 ,
" G.. hrastcd, b. Ii LEule Case.-.---.-.-..-.l
r. Is. tlArGl
T.me-4ii. . lot. 81 T.
After three attempts at scoring. they were
sent Of. Linnie Case leading, Harry second
and Lady Thomson third, and kept this
order to the close Time 2:ii4
The first half of the second heat was well
contested button the last half considerable
daylight was seen between the con-
tcStants, Linnie Case coming in first.
Harry second and Lady Thomson third
Time. i0i-
In the third heat, Lady Thomson showed
some beautiful trot;ing for over half a mile;
but in passing through the crowd, near the
grand stand. she became frightened, and
Linnic Case went by. coming in in 2:42.
Lady Thomson second Second money was
given to Harry.
THE , IS CLASS
was for 500, $50 and S25, best ) in 5,
and was sandwiched in with the ESQ race.
The entries were:
A. H. plnforth, b. IN. kitty Thorn..-.....-.I
e. 7. Sollnce hr. =. Honesty
". 5. SturteyInt, hr 2, General. DIR.
Time, 2-il, 2-iS, 2.isl.
After considerable scoring they we're Civ
en- the word Kitty Thorn at once showed
she had her own way in the matter. and
easily won the heat in , 10. General came
in second. with good distance between
him and Honesty.
In the second neat, General was with
drawn. being taken with palpitation of the
heart
Kitty Thorn easily won the heat IN 2.4s,
a. she did alsn the third, in 247l.
SUMMARIES.
VERMONT STATE AGRIt ULrUHAL sOCIETY.-Purse
s. a. for horses that never heat ia. best three in
FIVE So 10 first, $50 to nd, s4j TO third.
A. II. DanfoTth, ch. IN. Lady Thompson. ...-.-3 , ,
W &. BREASTED, b. IN. Linnic Case..............I