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an evidence of a love of nature in those who first fixed upon that 

 particular location for a dwelling. Large barns and out-houses, neatly 

 painted, a vast extent of stone-wall fencing, orchards, choice fruit 

 inclosures ; broad fields in the distance, in wmich choice breeds of 

 cattle and other animals were grazing, pets of the proprietor, were 

 evidences of enlightened husbandry. Besides an unusual degree of 

 attention given to the rearing of swine, he has not been unmindful 

 of minor matters that contribute to the development of the resouces 

 of land on which the best efforts of his active mind are bestowed. 

 To so have improved the essential properties of swine as to have 

 young pigs eagerly purchased, by those competent to estimate their 

 value, at ten, fifteen and twenty dollars a piece, shows, unmistakably, 

 he has rendered an important service to the community by furnishing 

 a better article of food, both in quality and amount, than was common 

 in pork before this gentleman gave to the subject that consideration 

 which has been crowned with acknowledged success. There was 

 another feature in the landscape groupings from the front door of the 

 inviting farm to which these observations refer, not to be overlooked 

 in the contemplation of larger and more striking objects, which give 

 a rural finish to a charming picture. I refer particularly to splendid 

 broods of poultry, which everywhere are the necessary adjuncts of 

 country life, and without which there is a defect in the economy 

 which should characterize agricultural pursuits. It is a sign of a good 

 master when hired men and maids have remained a long while in the 

 same service. When the farm hand is trusted with entire confidence 

 to carry out the plans of the proprietor of an extensive domain in his 

 absence, and it is always accomplished to his perfect satisfaction, it 

 indicates there is a mutual kindness and sterling integrity on both 

 sides. Our friend has a colored man who has become so identified 

 with the establishment, that, were he to leave, it would be regarded 

 as a serious misfortune. While seated by his side on the box, the 

 coach being full, I inquired of him what sort of a man the colonel 

 was, in respect to his treatment of those in his employment. " Why," 

 said the honest fellow, " he's the best man in the world. He'll do 

 anything for everybody if they do right. I've been with him some 

 years, and I shan't go away no how." Subsequently, on asking the 

 proprietor what sort of a man his coachman and man-of-all-work was : 

 " Why, he is invaluable," was the answer. " He is, as you must have 

 discovered, intelligent, and as honest and faithful as he is discreet and 

 active. He has endeared himself so completely to us, I have just 

 commenced building; him a convenient house." I cite this case not 



