UNITY OF INTERESTS. 51 



The thermometer of manhood will indicate every degree of 

 excellence, and when the mercury has risen above the freez- 

 ing point of the lower passions into the genial warmth of a 

 hierher manhood, then and not till then will his virtues bud 

 and blossom. 



To elevate the laborer you must first create a desire in 

 him to better his condition, then show him a plausible way 

 to do it. 



Desire is the mainspring to all endeavor, both good and 

 evil, and when the desire of a man goes no farther than to 

 work that he may eat and drink, there is not much chance to 

 dignify labor. Inspire the laborer with new incentives, 

 awaken a laudable self-esteem and he will work with a will. 

 Assure him he may have a comfortable homestead for his 

 family, and the motive to exertion will put the eight and ten 

 hour system out of his mind. 



The allurements of home will absorb all inclination to roam 

 from place to place. He will discover that he has something 

 to live for, and becomes a satisfied, loyal citizen, a sustainer 

 of the laws that before seemed enacted for his oppression. 

 To place before men reasonable objects of ambition and exalt 

 their aims is praiseworthy in the sight of all men. There are 

 but few natures so lost to the dignity of manhood that they 

 will betray the confidence reposed in them. 



The interest of agriculture is the interest of humanity. 

 Seven-eighths of the population of the most civilized nations 

 are engaged in it, and it mainly feeds the inhabitants of the 

 globe, estimated at more than one thousand millions. Never- 

 theless, there exists a prejudice against farming. This is not 

 all from the outside. There is a lack of confidence among 

 the farmers themselves. They think that other interests and 

 professions make a greater show in the world ; that it is easier 

 to get riches and honor in the workshop or counting-room 

 than on the farm. This is erroneous ; but still the influence 

 of this impression is as injurious as though it were actually 

 true. Therefore any measure calculated to instil a greater 

 respect for the farmer's calling will in a measure efiect a cure. 

 What we want is to create an enthusiasm among farmers ; 

 make them feel that their calling is respectable and respected. 

 They will thus receive a fresh impulse and inspiration. 



