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NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



(Sept. 9, 



NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1825. 



FOR THE NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



are therefore, explained by compiirison ; illns- 

 Iratcd by example, and demonstrated by exper- 

 irnenl. The reasoning powers are exercised, 

 not by enforcing on (he memory confused and 

 indistinct idea?; lint by presenting to llie nnder- 

 slandmg things and words of clear and defined 

 import. It is designed that every thing in every 

 subject of inquiry shall be brought to the ])pr- 



MASSACHUSETTS 

 AaRXOUXiTURAI. OOIiLEOE. 



As the art of education, more beneficial than ception of the senses, and to the test of experi- 



all other arts, has been encouraged and advanc 

 ed, so the character of man has been exalted 

 and dignified ; his rights and privileges better 



ment. 



It will not be expecled, because it would de- 

 scend too much to minutirp, fully to disclose (he 



understood, enjoyed and respected. According ; whole practical detail of this system ; that part 

 to the cultivation of this art, communities have 

 been made happy, and nations have been eman- 

 cipated from the bondage of poverty and wretch- 

 edness, and established in power and greatness. 

 Indeed, on the general dilTusion of usel'ul knowl- 

 edge, depend the prosperity and success of all 

 free governments. We have, therefore, the 

 strongest inducements to improve by every pos- 

 sible means our systems of education. For (he 

 accomplishment of this object, it is necessary to 

 vmderstand the operation of the mind in the ac- 

 quisition of knowledge. 



morals of men, and general literature. These 

 lectures, as far as they may be delivered in reg- 

 ular courses, will be open and free to all younsr 

 men who intend to make farming or mechanical 

 pursuits llie business of their lives. These youth 

 alihough not immediately connected with the 

 Institution, will yet derive from it snmo Instinsr 

 advantages. They will acquire the habit of ihink- 

 ing, — the (rue principle of legitimate prosperilj- 

 The common youlh cannot with sal'elv long re- 

 [lose in the lap of ignorance. It is dangerous lor 

 unthinking stupidity long to indulge in idleness. 

 Extreme ignorance ivith them renders everv 

 of it which constitutes the physical exercises,; ihing valuable insecure. In llieir daily concerns 

 amnsenionls and recreations are proposed to be ' they are continually beset to the viulalion of the 

 as follows : | sacred obligations of laith and of duly. Their evil 



The pupils will assemble in the morning at inclinations are plied by the seductive allure- 

 the beating of a drum or the blowing of a irum-iments of every vice. The full tide of corrupt 

 pet, previous to which they can take the bene- example presses hard upon them, and threatens 

 fit of a bath in their respective rooms.— Exercise, to overwhelm every jirinciple of moral purity 

 at agricultural experiments, or at the mechanic and rectitude. But the general difiiision of vir- 

 arts in workshops, two hours each day. As there luous and useful knowledge among the common 

 will be some days, when it will not be practica- 1 people will oppose the desolating influence of 

 ble to work at either of these employments, and 1 di«si[)ation, with mounds that cannot be passed, 

 as it is admitted that vigor of body and power of i The eslablishment ol" these public lectures there- 



inent delHcts in the systems of our literary insti- 

 tutions. These are defects which are universal 

 and palpable, and require that some belter sys- 

 tem should be early adopted; one that shall se- 

 cure to individuals the greatest degree of ci^m- 

 fort, virtue and knowledge — and to commimities 

 the best means for promoting their prosperity 



The mental faculties are of wonderful mech- 1 intellect are no less dependent on regular study' lore will contribute some aid in forming iheir 

 anism. They are iinhler, and more diflicult of , than corporal exercise, it is intended that the clinraclers. It will naturally give tbem a more 

 operation, than the body which encumbers them, latter shall be habitual and applied to every part ! exquisite relish for the calm delights of ibeir 

 They are the powerful engines ihat make man j of the body ; the pupils will Iherelore be drilled ' employments, and of home ; consequenlly will 

 successl'ul in his various avocations. As his lac- 1 in the manual exercise, and taught to practise j draw closer the cords of conjugal and parental 

 iillies are cultivated and develojied, be appears | some military movements and evolutions; and affection, and increase their motives to industry 

 more or less endowed with talents, and efficient , the gymnastic exercises. These innocent and j and economy. Hence, we think, important ami 

 in life; hence the mind is improved by every | rational amnsements are very much conducive : invaluable tienefils must accrue to Farmers and 

 salutary impression made upon it, in propor- I to beallh and strength, an erect and proper form ; lo Mechanics, and indeed to the whole mass of 

 tion to the force of that impression, and in the and habits of obedience and order. The piir- society. 



direction of that force. — Heretofore the writer ! suits of agriculture and of mechanics are con- Fouryears will be required, for a whole course 

 Las attempted to expose some of the most prom- sidered solid and indispensable employments ;' of studies and discipline. Any young man over 



anil, like the above amusements, are also well the age of fourteen, who can read correclly, 

 calculated to give vigor to the body and virtue write a legible band, who has learned the rules 

 to Ihe heart, especmlly if practised under the i ofconimon and vulgar arilhmelic, andean (>ro- 

 constant care of a teacher, and in connexion with duce satisfactory evidence of a blameless life 

 moral instruction ; indeed temporal enjoyment; and conversation, can be admitted to the privi- 

 is built on no belter foundation, than health of leges of this Collefrc. 



body and peace of mind. The youth should be [ Students, if qiialilied, can enter or leave, 

 and happiness ; that shall open to ih^ ambitious [ m«lructed, and if possible habituated, in every whenever circumslancps shall render it expedi- 

 Student a field for fair and honorable competitinn, Urseful art ; for all ilip diversity nf em|iloymeiils ent and practicable. They can pursue princi- 

 where success shall aivail, and where honors shall (are of a " kindred spirit ; enkindling from the pally those studies and exercises, essential only 

 cover him. In order to incite a spirit of inquiry common spark :'' as parts of the same bmly, they to the business they intend lespeclively to fo|- 

 after knowledge, and a love for the jiursuil of have a mutual sympalby lor and dependence on low. 



it, we have made variety and novelty two mate- i each other. If an apology is necessary tor giv-; Connected with the College will be a farm, 

 rial and efiicient parls in this system. "• Variety ' ing the exercise and ciilure of the body so much coqsisting of that qualify, quanlily, and variety 

 is the spice of Ufa."' It seasons and renders more | importance, we have only to advert to Ihe many of soil, best adapted to agricultural experiment*. 

 Jialateable, inlellectual food. I!y the variety of , linn constitutions ruint«il ; the many nervous dis- On this farm, in addition to other buildings, will 

 creation, nature bec.imcs lovely, curiosity is | eases produced; the ni.iny young men whose be erected mechanic workshops. In the field, 

 awakened, fancy enbveiied, and the soul of man ; b<ines and muscles were once full of lire and | and in these shops, the pu()ils will seek recrea- 

 cheered and made happy, in the refined and ra- 1 strength, whose cheeks were (lushed with am- 1 tion and exercise, and thus apply /tyioti/crf^c (but 



tioiial pleasures of life. Every youth discovers maiion — but a few years of close application to 

 un early attachment to the charms of novelly :: books, without pure air and proper exercise — are 

 it becomes a fixed and ruling principle of his [now pale, sickly spectres, fit for nothing but the 

 riper years. regions of Ihe fdessed. 



To subdue in him propensities to indolence 1 If the student wouM wish to preserve his fac- 

 nnd to evil; to confirm habits of industry and of'ilties, and prolong his days, he must he tempe- 

 •virtue ; and to establish his Ibofstcps in the fields ' rMc, and apply himself constantly to labor ; then 

 of usefulness, are olijects too im|iorlant to be ' will he secure health, give softness to his pil- 

 overlooked ; for this end, falsehoods and deccp- lo"- and a zest to all his enjoyments, 

 tions are degraded — truth and lair dealino' en-' Sboiild public patronage to Ibis institution jus- 

 couragiul and supported ; and every inducement til'y the expeii'-e, lliree or more professorships 

 aflbrdod to make the ignorant, elleminate, and'^vill be immediately established. A professor on 

 reveng.'fnl,— intelligent, strong, rational, and 

 grateful. Expedients are adopted lo obviale the 

 frequent necessity of puuisliiiig Iransoressors. 



mpertrctly acquired from books) lo practice. 



A regular journal of the results of agricultur- 

 al experiments, and olher things ivhicli may be 

 deemed worthy of remark, will be kept bv the 

 students, and published s<.'mi-annually under the 

 inspection of some [iroper officer of the institu- 

 tion. To the great objects of the moral and 

 physical culture of the pujiils every word of in- 

 struction and every exertion of discipline is in- 

 tended lo be directed. 



If an> Ihing farthcrcan arise from this institu- 

 lion to his benefit, it goes lo strengthen the 



As the utility of knoiv ledge depends more on its 

 perfection, than Us abundance, every jioint of 



Agriculture, a professor on Mechanics, a proles- 1 foundation of his liiliire usefulness and lespecta- 

 sor on I)(mieslic Economy, on Moral I'hilosophy j bility ; to leach him the true science of se)f- 

 aiid oil Hiioks seem indispensable recpiisiles. It ' government, and to unfold to him by Ihe sure 



will l)e ■imong the duties of the last l^rofessor to 

 give liiniijiar lectures, in plain, impressive Ian 



i«3lruciion should be clearly perceived. Things a"''b'-'i *" the economy of life, the manners and 



guide of actual experiment, the mysteries of na- 

 ture, and all the secret springs that animate and 

 impel to action ; and to urj;e Ihe cuUivation, 



