15 Aug 1839
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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1839
Page
1
The article outlines subscription rates for the Freemen and Messenger and mentions delivery options and bartering options, including payment in kind with crops or stock. It also cites Mr. Coleman on Berkshire counties bread shortages due to reliance on wool farming and the need for farmers to produce essential goods locally to avoid hardship.
A sermon from the Freeman and Messenger stressing Sabbath observance from Exodus. It argues God blessed and sanctified the seventh day, warns against profaning it, and contends Christ did not abolish the Ten Commandments. The piece links Sabbath keeping to morality, worship on the first day, and adherence to God.
A Franklin Farmer essay catalogs a wandering class of farmers who neglect practical chores. It recounts repeated plow failures, broken fences, briar overgrowth, poorly stored fodder, mixed feeding practices, hollow tree feed, neglected labor with boys, improvised stables, and wasted wealth from misused tools and borrowed gear, concluding with a note on imprudent borrowing.
The text warns about farmers dedicating land to a single crop or business based on current prices rather than longer term profitability. It cites examples such as switching from cattle to sheep when prices favor sheep, then reversing as markets shift, risking ruin for exclusive farming.
The poem casts a tranquil tranquil mood as twilight lingers and nature awakens religious feeling. It speaks of the Holy Spirit guarding earth and heavenly scenes in dreams, with imagery of pines winds clouds and moonlight guiding the soul toward holy inspiration and liberation from earthly ties. The verses promise spiritual ascent beyond mortality.
A sermon-like discussion urges young men to protect their character by resisting degrading thoughts and choosing noble, uplifting subjects. It stresses the lifelong benefits of a pure mind, benevolent action, and the lasting influence of parents who instill virtue, asserting true greatness lies in character over fame.
The discourse extols moral greatness as the force of principle guiding actions over temptation. True heroism arises from quiet, unseen sacrifices and steadfast faith in truth and virtue, often among the common people whose influence is understated by fame.
The Buflly Adv and Journal argues that capital includes labor and intellect, with education as the most productive investment. Credit, it contends, expands production when used wisely, and suppressing it harms the economy. misapplications of money and labor have previously disrupted prosperity during Van Buren's era and bank charters.
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