Connecticut western news., 1878-10-09

From such a sparkling Frost. You have been richly treated, Such themes are not amiss, You've had noble sample. Of true Frost work of bl.ss." The subject too is timely, And should not be ignored, Those orn-out farms, wish we Might see them all restored. To see the hard-hacks, alders, And tbistles, brakes and briars, Consumed by sweerinp vernal Or late autumnal fires. For pests like these in Berkshire In plenty yet abound, And in some section, also, MonopoliZe the ground. It needs a man that's nervy, Unfinching, sturdy, stout, And yoke of cattle ''bunkum," To yank the intruders out But 'tis the farmers mission, To dig, and delve and blow, To eat his bread and earn it By the sweating of his brow. There'll be some lifting, tugging, But tn at will do no harm, The tallest kind of lifting Is, mortgage from the farm. But if he's only plucky,
 And backbone, stiff, has got, He'll conquer spite of thunder. From heap, come out ar top. What though his hands are callous, His face sunburnt and brown, His life is independent,
 Content his labors crown. He takes delight in roaming Among hie thriving herds, listening to their lowing. And warbling of the birds. He pleasure takes in rambling, Among his fertile crops, Feels proud of what he's deing Iris noG the pride of fops, "HOeS oHly pIIuS ls uTcsSluS, And making vain show. But as for brains are lacking
 In what they ought to know; No man can be dandy,
 And be farmer tuo; This gaudy, f1aunting glitter, Ah, that will meyer do; To don rich robes and jewels, And sparkling gems and pearls. And spend one's time in sporting. And flirting with the girls; Make debts for fine apparel, And owe for bed and board, Is net the way New England's Old farms will be restored. Let farmers girls ignore them, Leave all such pompous swells To high-toned Saratoga.
 Long Bianch and Newport bellce. What srch coxcomhes were made for. never yet could think Unless, in social structure,
 To work them in for chink. Give me the rugged urchin,
 With heart and will to do, From duty never shirking.
 But putting things right through. With soul and heart aspiring. And marking out his plan, With steady ann add purpose, Resolves to be man. No hearts are more unsullied, And free from all alloys, It is as true as preaching,
 Them honest, farmers boys, Unless it be the daughters,
 Who have my best resI ects, For have had from boyhood, Regard for female sex. Those noble falmer's daughters. We never should despise, With rosy cheeks and dimples, And merry, sparkling eyes. There's not a man that's single. Though noble, lich aud grand, But well-bred farmers daughters, Are worthy of his hand. Not those who cling to pearls, Read lovesick novels through, And leave for care.worn mothers. The household work to do. No women more deserving,
 Or useful in their lives, Or worthy of our kindness
 Than faithful farmers wives. The man that will ill-treat her, Black-hearted is and knave, For helpmeet she's created, And not cringing slave. From foot she was not severed Or regio0 et the brain, But near the heart was taken, And there she should remain, Encourage her in music
 To cheer your leisure hours, And give her ample space, tOo. For coltivating flowers. To cultivate those emblems, Shows noble heart and head, They giace the nuptial service, We strew them OCT the dead. We Ike to see them blooming, Where sleep the heroes brave, Te cherish them in ID emory, We strew them OCT their grave For rights if woman clamors, And says she wants to vote, And lordly man wont let her, It is pretty note. Some women will get sulky, And make their husbands flop, And VOW that they will wear the guess I'll not say what. And some are always cheerful, And speak in pleasant tones, Such women are treasure, And make us happy homes. When "on her muss" she's getting, And drlves you to the wall, Suggest she take lesson, From the Apostle Paul. They're not designed for rulers. For wars and bloody fights. But should, if she demands it, Have just and equal rights. In dismal plight man is
 So hen-pecked that he howls And longs for feathered garments, Then, roost amongst the fowls. Let farmers keep up courage, At business, steady, keep, They'll always have a market So long az people eat. The statesmen, authors, sages, Of literary lore,