The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-07-01

ion to be eccentric.

On account of the geographical
position of this State it is best adap-
ted to agricultural pursuits. The
resources are many, but no means
to find and develope them. There
fore we are in need of agricultural
ocieties-societies for the interest
of the farming class, for the instrnc-
ton in their vocation, socletles
which will present the products
abroad, and by their excellence at
5ract the attention Of persons desir-
| ing to immigrate; and who will nat
lurally be induced to make their
homes where the soil is capable OF
bearing the largest variety of pro-
duets. In this manner the large
amount of land now lying idle about
lus, would be cultivated and made
useful. 1t is moreover probable to
suppose that these immigrants com
ing from different parts Of the globe,
| possess II liberal amount of knoWl-
edge, and becoming identified with
the interest of their State, would
Ipartjaipat, in politisal contests and
use this knowledge in the selection
of representative men to offices of.
public trust, and thus eliminate to
some extent the blindness and igno-
rance which has operated so effectu-
ally for the last wears.
! The modus operandi of manufac-
turing societies is nearly the same;
for both agricultural and manufac-
turing organizations are of kin
dred nature; and like of science may
be said ''are of social disposition
and flourish best in the neighbor-
hood of each other" All the ad-
vancements of science in this coun-
try is attributed by writer's on this
subject to national society, organ
lied in Philadelphia in lS47. 1t
now numbers about seven hundred
members, including most of the sci
entific men;of the United States.
Who does not remember the ca
lamitv that befell the people of the
South in 1878? Memory bleeds at
the recital of the tales of woe and
atiliction caused by that terrible
scourge. But from how many hearts
ascend the prayers to the portals OF
heaven expressing deep gratitude
for the labor of the Howard Assocl-
alton, for the labor of the heroes,
who united under the name OF that
great philanthropist, continued the
noble work inaugurated by him.
This brings us to benevolent organi-
| cations. Although it is the charac-
teristic of the American people never
to sit idle in cases of need and des-
titution, vet their many acts of char
ity proceed principally through eff
forts of humane societies. The nu-
merous asylums found in our cities,
in which the orphans and helpless
can find shelter, are largely under
their support and control.
1t would be useless to spend any
time in discussion of religious and
educational associations. We are
surrounded by them and feel their
effect. We see these bodies often
assemble to devise the best means
for the proper instruction OF the
Young and for the diffusion of knowl-
l edge among the masses. We see
tb EN- erect institutions of, learning
and worship whose spires. glittering
; in the blazing sun convey to the
mind of the stranger both the moral
and intellectual character of the
people.
SO far it has been my aim to
show you by brief view of several
species of societies, how they form
a constituent part of public prog
ress: how in their various spheres
{. the resultsiof their labor finally con
verge towards the influence Of a ma
ton and prosperity of its people. l
3 have attempted to place before your
vision Americas greatness, based
| upon her numerous industries,
which are put in motion by the pro
!, Dellino force of societies. have at
r tempted to show you how powerful
they are, and how they have used
: that power for the promotion OF all
l that is good and beneficial to man
| kind. However defective this de-
scription may be, must, owing to
e the want OF time, turn from these
e already mentioned, and take in con
v sideration. class whose impor-
$ tance is not always recognized, and
e not included in that order which
o forms part of public progress.
: will place before you the utility OF
social organizations, one OF which
t have the honor to represent.
There is nothing more expressive
t of the moral character rof communl-
: tv than to see it's members, bound
together by the tender ties of socia-
1 bilitv. assemble to enjoy few mo-
e ments in the company ofeach other
h There is nothing more emblematical
t or tha presence of human love than
i In see man commune with his fellow
:, being. who accompanies him Oh
: IFS lono tourney. There are times
$ when man throws OFF the burdens
$ and cares Of everyday life, lays
: aside his business mantle, seeks the
5 company of his friends, to forget
1 in their society the battles and anX
s ieties of the world. Friends! What
: sweet memories, what pleasant re-
$ collections do not crowd upon tht
$ mind at the mention of that word
: How barren must be that heart yoie
{ OF friendships cheering presence
4 how poor without this precious
e treasure or how aimless its ambition
or aspiration! You, who have fel
!, its influence and are conscious 9
, its charms, or have experienced thu
! bitterness OF it's dissolution, 70.
! can eater into this meditation.
! Man in his natural state is
e social being. The love for society i
: inherent in his breast. 1t is thel
G not to be wondered that so many
: make it there special duty to upholt
| its aim and make the so-called socla
world one of pure enjoyment and hap
piness. How much of this deslgi
! has been accomplished, it must no
: be forgotten to attribute 1t TO tns
e proper cause. In the social worid
= woman shines with all the purity O
her nature. Here is her Kingdom
. and at this throne man BOWS u
9 humble acknowledgment of her su,
4 neriority. Usurp her power and
Q take the iewelled sceptre from hel
: royal hand, and what would be the
s state of society!
f 1t is fact worthy of notice, that
q not withstanding the many enjoy
r ments and benefits society offers to