The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
For the FARMER AND MECHAS C.
Away from Raleigh.
(Concluded.

NConctudeu.
Before | can ,:ng altogether sweet,
of Louisburg though, there are some
adjustments to be made
4 few mornings since. | walked dowr
to the village, 10 bask awhile IN tn,
sunshine. The bright rays of the kiHe
of day were iancing upon the house
tops, the chianeys, the busy mart, anc
making our river and beautiful cascade
sparkle ike Eastern jewels. | entered
bustling than usual Around the stove
aud talking in he most centented man
ner Others were trading, and | no
ticed the exchange of bills Of various
denominations between seller and buyer.
There was more evident state of pros
perity with this class than had ever
seen before. rejoiced at it. Nothing
pleases me more than to see the negroes
prosper in virtuous, upright way. |
went to other stores were busy,
and crowded, and jolly, for Christmas
was close by. Only few ladies l saw
on the street, at the sight Of whom
many ran to the door for peep. |
was not surprised, for they skinned
along as gracefully as any blue bird 5
wing.
On my return, called to see a friend,
and expressed my delight, as well as
surprise, at finding her at home such
beautiful day
Il rarely ever go out, she replied.
Fair or foul weather, it is all the same
with us; for the ladies here 90 out less
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the habits Of a people, as the locality Of
place. that gives it its status Of heal h.
How can person thrive without prop
er air and exercise - Many a pale
cheek now in our midst would be bloom
ing as the rose were this precaplion
| taken"
During my visit, | enquired after
friend whom | had not seen since my
return home, having been absent year
Or more.
OH she replied, "I can't tell
when | saw that lady in many
months >
Why has she been out of town."
| asked.
No; but don't you know our lrdies
never visit, or So rarely, it is not Worth
counting? One or two intimates, some
have, where they run into, outside Of
which they never go.
| knew our ladies habits of not visit
ing, but hoped they had changed for
the better in that respect.
And while | would not wage war
against St, Paul for his admontons to
women to be keepers at home ETC., etc.
i-y ~ i
at home. Domestic happiness is the
sweetest of all happiness, and should be
vigilantly guarded; but social visiting
is the very flower of life. A friend.
presence around our 6reside is often
more beneficial to happiness than any
thing money could buy There is fire.
quently much benevolence, unwittingly
conveyed, in visit. And the benefae
tor in this instance, receives immediate
compensation. A visit is double in its
blessings cheering both the recipient
and bestower.
1t is not good for thought to always
run In the same channel-the diversion
given by moderate visiting is healthful
to mind and body.
We can't live to ourselves. Those
around US are effected for veal or woe,
according eur influence, in spite of all
seclusiveness.
Society is the pulse of life, and the
making being always better where her
influence is mostly acknowledged.
What would Raleigh be without her
elegant society? her accomplished la
dies being both its base and ornament.
What would 'Tucker's'' be without
its stream of fair customers? Or Alfred
Williams I? Or Registers? Or any of
the other attractive stores? !? Though
beautiful in themselves, they receive
new light by womans presence.
Woman, it is SAID, is mar. wall Of
defence against evil-her influence, like
waving banners, ever seen In the front
of the battle, for truth and honor. The
atmosphere that surrounds pure wo
mans life should not be circumscribed,
: its tendency is to purify.
| attended church a few Sunday
ago at another place of worship than my
own. The minister being absent, his
place was filled by layman, who read
sermon. The reading wonld have
done credit to Dickens His style
and manner were engaging, and his sub
ject interesting. The congre CATION was
large enough and bri ght looking The
church was scrupulously clean and neat,
and lamps as clear as crystal. | was
surprised at this, till told that two Ia
dies performed this part of a sextoa's
duties. Louisburg has also two female
clerk. in different stores, Which is de-
parture from the old ways into better
ones, perhaps. | fnd here though the
same trouble about servants, that I
housc-keepers experience everywhere !
South. Can we manage better il all
agree to be governed By some establish /
ed rules? \ clerk, If he refuses to sell I
goods, or is ircapacitatel TO do so, is
discharged and suffers loss thereby A
servant discharged should not be per-
United TO step acros. the street and
get, perhaps j better home, and higher
wages. They will never improve at
this. To detect the efficient from the .
Inefficient, and stimulate desire to be I
come efficient, should be the purpose in .
our course towards servants. They are
good servants, and they are treasures. /
We want regulations that VIII increase
the number. The plan of requiring a
recommendation or certificate Of char
acter from the former employer, works
well in some sections. Why not try il